Whether it be on the battlefield or on the soccer field, in the court room or in the Sudanese desert, our Modern Day Heroes prove that strength and bravery know no boundaries. Their stories inspire, challenge, and motivate people across the globe, and we are honored to be working with a few of these brave activists whose resiliency and courage are changing the world.

Lynne Cox
In 1987 Lynne Cox became the first person to swim from the U.S. to Russia across the Bering Strait. A celebrated long-distance swimmer and best-selling author of Swimming to Antarctica, Lynne Cox speaks to Fortune 500 companies about setting goals, sustaining success, and achieving what others dismiss as impossible.

Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed’s memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail has been a mainstay on the New York Times bestseller list since it was published in 2012 and was recently adapted into a critically-acclaimed major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon. Strayed’s deeply personal story about her journey of loss and recovery, inspires audiences across the world. Her lectures sparkle with warmth and candor as she tells how one impulsive decision turned out to be the one that turned her life around.

Robbie Rogers
A star-athlete with a brilliant career that has included an NCAA Championship, winning the MLS Cup, and competing in the Olympics, Robbie Rogers actually spent much of his life living in paralyzing fear. In his memoir, Coming Out to Play, and in his lectures, Rogers takes audiences on his incredible journey from a terrified teenager to a trailblazing out and proud professional soccer player for L.A. Galaxy. A living role model with a compelling story, Rogers has been hailed a hero on the field and off.

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