Laurie Hernandez Speaker Biography
Olympic Gold Medalist, NBC Sports Analyst, Mental Health Advocate, Actress, and NY Times Bestselling Author
Since bringing home the Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Laurie Hernandez has gone on to win the coveted Mirror ball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 23 and her first book titled I Got This: To Gold and Beyond chronicling her journey thus far was published in 2017, hitting the New York Times Best Sellers list. In 2018, she released a children’s picture book She’s Got This, also a New York Times bestseller, while serving as a Literacy Champion to promote readership as a path to leadership, and Mattel created a Laurie Hernandez “Shero” Barbie to honor her.
Hispanic American Olympian
She is a second generation American, as her grandparents are from Puerto Rico, making her the first U.S. born Latina to make the U.S. team since 1984. Laurie was also the gymnastics analyst for Peacock and the Olympic Channel for the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games.
Mental Health Keynote Speaker
Acting is one of her biggest passions and she has done cameos, voiceovers, and even co-hosted “American Ninja Warrior Junior.” Most recently, Hernandez was accepted to NYU and began her studies in the Fall of 2022. She travels the country speaking to the next generation about following your dreams and embracing who you are. She is also a fierce advocate for the importance of Mental Health and has partnered with multiple campaigns and initiatives to encourage awareness.
Media
Hernandez has been featured in numerous print and internet publications and digital media outlets, including: People Magazine, ESPN, NBC, Teen Vogue, USA Today, Ellen, TODAY Show, Hoda & Kathy Lee, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, Wild N’ Out, Crashletes, New York Post, Latina Magazine, Ridiculousness, Seventeen Latin, Univision, Huffington Post, ABC, People En Espanol, PopSugar, New York Times, US Weekly, Yahoo! Sports, E! Online, Glamour Magazine, New York Daily News, Good Day NY, Washington Post, Inside Gymnastics, Team USA, La Opinion among others.
Laurie Hernandez Speaking Topics
A Conversation with Gymnastics Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez
Laurie Hernandez became a household name as a gold and silver medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, capturing hearts with her talent, charisma, and infectious joy. But behind the bright lights and podium moments was a journey of perseverance, self-discovery, and resilience. In this engaging and inspiring conversation, Laurie shares her experiences as an elite athlete, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she navigated life beyond the Olympic stage. From training for the world’s biggest competition to finding her voice as an advocate for mental health and self-empowerment, Laurie offers a candid look at the highs and lows of her journey. Audiences will walk away uplifted and motivated to embrace their challenges with confidence, authenticity, and an unwavering belief in themselves.
Mind Over Matter - Mental Health & Resilience with Laurie Hernandez
Success isn’t just about talent or hard work—it’s also about mental strength. As an Olympic gold medalist and passionate mental health advocate, Laurie Hernandez knows firsthand the importance of resilience, self-care, and emotional well-being. In this honest and heartfelt talk, Laurie shares her personal struggles with mental health, the pressures of elite competition, and the strategies she’s learned to build confidence, manage stress, and overcome adversity. Whether you're an athlete, student, or professional striving for balance, Laurie’s insights will empower you to take control of your mental well-being and prioritize your happiness along the way.
Laurie Hernandez Books
I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
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Laurie Hernandez Speaker Testimonials
It was a truly fantastic event. We had a great turnout (~100 attendees) and received lots of positive feedback on the conversation with Laurie. She was super engaged, relatable, open, funny and honest. Her stories resonated with the audience, especially how her mom was a great motivator throughout her gymnastics career and the importance of representation.
- APG Asset Management US Inc. |
Laurie was truly phenomenal - such a treat to have her for our event!
- Splunk |
Laurie was a great speaker, and the response we received from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive!
- Shearman & Sterling |
