HWA represents dynamic voices who ignite motivation and strengthen teamwork through powerful storytelling. These speakers showcase real-world lessons on leadership, resilience, and collaboration—helping teams stay inspired, connected, and ready to achieve more together.

ALEX RODRIGUEZ speaks on the importance of teamwork and support from those closest to him.

Bestselling author GLENNON DOYLE speaks on her personal journey of resilience.

4x WNBA Champion & 5x Olympic Gold Medalist SUE BIRD talks teamwork, motivation and more at the Sports Analytics Conference.

Legendary baseball player and retired manager DUSTY BAKER discusses how sports help to overcome challenges.

Exoneree, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author AMANDA KNOX opens up about her story of resilience and gaining her freedom.

Trailblazer and genuine change-agent BOZOMA SAINT JOHN speaks on her memoir The Urgent Life, which highlights her grief journey, her legacy, and her carpe diem attitude.

Entrepreneur, activist, sports analyst, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist CANDACE PARKER defines leadership and taking ownership of success.

Named one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World," soccer legend ABBY WAMBACH explains how to be a good teammate.

U.S. Army Reserve veteran, human rights advocate, and former Miss U.S.A DESHAUNA BARBER reminds audience members to trust in the process of success.

CAPTAIN RICHARD PHILLIPS speaks on pirates, teamwork, and having a plan.

Former NBA player turned philanthropist ALONZO MOURNING opens up about his health journey and kidney transplant.

Award-winning performance and executive director KJ ROSE uplifts and motivates her audience.