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Serena Williams

  • 23-time Grand Slam Champion, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Serena Ventures

As the world knows, Serena Williams is more than a record-smashing, boundary-breaking tennis champion. Serena has overcome insurmountable odds to win a staggering 23 career Grand Slams. Her remarkable tennis achievements, combined with her off-court success in business and fashion make her one of the most recognizable icons in the world and a powerful voice for women and mothers. Serena’s lifelong passion for design led her to fashion school, which she attended in between winning Grand Slams. In 2018, she launched her clothing line, S by Serena, designed to empower people to look and feel their absolute best. Focused on investing in companies that embrace diverse leadership and opportunity, Serena is effecting change in the financial investments sector with her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, taking 14 startups to unicorn status. Serena has also flexed her star power in the media and entertainment worlds with roles in movies, series, music videos, and more. Her award-winning docuseries, Being Serena, continues to inspire people around the world. Her many philanthropic and world-changing endeavors, including the BirthFUND health initiative, prove Serena’s ability achieve anything she sets her mind to.

Serena’s strategic thinking, champion mindset, and transformative perseverance are palpable, lighting up the room. Representing a small portion of her accolades, Serena is the winner of the NAACP Image Award, the People’s Choice Game Changer Award, Associated Press’s Female Athlete of the Decade, and the Independent’s Woman of the Decade. She has been inducted into the Team USA Hall of Fame. She has also been named to TIME’s “Most Influential Women of the Past Century” list as well as Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Women in the World” and “America’s Richest Self-Made Women.” Serena has inspired audiences live at LinkedIn, Adobe, Salesforce, and more

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • MetLife Insurance Company
  • A&E Television Networks, LLC
  • LinkedIn Corporation
  • Adobe Systems Inc
  • Impact Point
  • Salesforce
  • Women’s Leadership & Inclusion, a Johnson & Johnson event
  • National Retail Federation
  • Slack Technologies, Inc.
  • Watermark Conference for Women
WLI ELEVATE enjoyed having Serena on the show! It was a great conversation! The attendees showed so much excitement and we received a lot of positive feedback!
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"Serena does not take her abilities for granted. She deserves all of her success, because she is one of the most hardworking and disciplined people I know. She is a world-class athlete and a true champion in every sense of the word. Serena is on a mission — and how amazing that we all get to witness it."

-Dwyane Wade for TIME
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Serena Williams In Conversation and Q&A for Simmons Leadership Conf. - Get Sharable Link
Talks & Conversations with Serena Williams
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Winning the Moment: Perseverance, Championship, & Navigating Disruption

SERENA WILLIAMS has built a legacy as a once-in-a-generation tennis champion. Everyone knows her as the GOAT on the court. Off the court, she is a champion of girls and young women in sports, a self-made entrepreneur, and a venture capitalist. In this enlightening conversation, Serena explains what it takes to reach the top on your terms—and stay there once everyone is coming for you.

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The Importance of Identity: How Knowing Who You Are Powers Your Next Step

Cultural icon SERENA WILLIAMS’ journey emphasizes embracing her unique self and staying true to her nature amidst challenges on the court and in the media. In this motivational speech, Serena gives the keys to embracing what you want for your well-being and not worrying about external opinions.

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Resilience in the World of Sports

Tennis legend SERENA WILLIAMS underscores the significance of resilience and grit. Whether on or off the court, Serena demonstrates the value of perseverance, determination, and teamwork in overcoming challenges.  

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Lessons on Leadership: From the Court to the Boardroom

SERENA WILLIAMS’ leadership prowess extends beyond her athletic achievements, offering valuable lessons in determination, discipline, and drive. From launching a makeup line to investing in 14 companies that have gone on to reach unicorn status, Serena’s unwavering commitment to excellence serves as a blueprint for both aspiring and established leaders, emphasizing the importance of focus, hard work, and resilience in achieving goals.

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Gender & Health Equity Fundraising and Awareness

By investing in woman-owned businesses, advocating for fair pay in sports, and launching the BirthFUND health initiative, SERENA WILLIAMS has shown her sustained commitment to gender and health equity. Using her platform to amplify voices, promote opportunities, and fight disparity, Serena adds to the conversation by driving change and progress.

Books by Serena Williams
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Biography
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