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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Elevating empathy-driven perseverance
that moves us from blindness to breakthrough.

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The Power of Empathy

People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

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REASONS TO BOOK VERA

INSPIRING

Vera has lived it! Helping her son through a brain tumor and blindness, she turned her pain into a message of purpose seen by 47M+ people. Audiences will leave inspired and equipped to persevere.

RELATABLE

Warm, witty, and wise, Vera opens up about her own life so audiences feel like they truly know her. She meets people where they are and hands them tools they can use the next day.

 

ENGAGING

A former ESPN commentator and radio host, Vera knows how to hold a room. Her humor and heartfelt storytelling make every event feel like an intimate conversation.

PERSONABLE

Vera’s energetic presence extends beyond the stage. After the keynote, Vera invests in attendees. She takes the time to create opportunities for meaningful moments that elevate the entire event experience.

KEYNOTE TOPICS & OUTCOMES

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Keynote Speaking

Keynote Topics

PLAY THROUGH THE FOUL NOW I SEE
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An experience that will inspire audiences to shift their focus and move from adversity to vision, perseverance, and purposeful action.

Professional Development

Training Topics

CONFLICT RESOLUTION LEADERSHIP 6-S
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Interactive training to equip leaders and teams to communicate, collaborate, resolve conflict, and lead with greater empathy.

Individual & Group Coaching

Coaching Options

Executive Leadership Perseverance Speakers Academy The R.E.S.E.T Group Coaching Voice of Confidence
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Help individuals and emerging speakers strengthen their message, confidence, credibility and platform presence.

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The Impact Vera Leaves Behind

VERA EMPOWERS YOU TO BREAK THROUGH LIMITS THINK BOLDER & BECOME YOUR BEST.
“MARTIN.B”
Vera told these amazing stories, some very painful and tough subjects, but she brought this humor. Her storytelling is just amazing, it really makes you think about things differently and also about the leader that you want to be.
Lakeisha - Arby's Northeast Regional Leadership Training
"I just wanted to say that speech and that whole hour was inspirational, so sincere, , and it just made the conference for me.Thank you so much Vera, for just being you!".
“Sarah Parker”Head of Engineering at Accesso
Vera just spoke with us here at our Professional Women's Conference, and boy did she make an impact. Our attendees really learned to recognize their fouls, and they learned how to play through them., They also learned that they can whistle really loudly! So thank you so much, Vera, we just loved having you, and we hope to have you again soon!"
“Melissa Posey Loose -”National Funeral Directors Association
Vera has a unique, direct style that captures attention, and keeps the audience engaged throughout. She is a joy and inspiration to hear!"
“Heroes Campaign Chairman -”American Red Cross

Bring Expertise and Impact to Your Next Event

PARTNER WITH VERA

Set the tone for your event with an inspiring speaker who helps audiences see beyond adversity, strengthen their resilience and move forward with renewed vision and purpose.Through warmth, humor, transformational storytelling and practical insight,

Vera creates an experience that engages the room and gives attendees meaningful lessons they can carry beyond the event.

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YOUR MESSAGE DESERVES TO BE HEARD

 Whether you’re building a speaking career, leading from the front of the room, or bringing the message of your book beyond the page, Perseverance Speakers Academy helps you develop the confidence, clarity, and communication skills to make an impact when you speak.
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BUILD YOUR SPEAKING PLATFORM

For Aspiring & Emerging Speakers

You have a message. Now learn how to develop it, deliver it, and position yourself for the opportunities you want.

  • Strengthen your message
  • Build confidence
  • Develop your platform
  • Prepare to get booked

COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT

For Professionals & Leaders

Learn to communicate with confidence in presentations, meetings, panels, training sessions, and other high-visibility moments.

  • Presentations
  • Executive presence
  • Panels
  • Facilitation
  • Audience engagement

TAKE YOUR BOOK BEYOND THE PAGE

For Authors

Your book gave your message a home. Now learn how to give it a voice. Turn your book’s ideas into compelling conversations, interviews, panels, presentations, and speaking opportunities.

  • Author talks
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  • Book-based presentations
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