Speaking
Motivation and Resilience
If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who doesn’t just motivate but moves people to action, you’ve found her. Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, top podcast host, and leading voice on resilience, grit, and finding joy in the midst of adversity. Her story is raw, her delivery is unforgettable, and her proven strategies empower audiences to rise above challenges and sustain peak performance—both personally and professionally.
Amberly has inspired leaders and teams at world-class organizations like Google, Nike, and Herbalife. From energizing thousands in an arena to equipping executives in a boardroom, she delivers more than inspiration—she gives your audience the tools to thrive under pressure, embrace change, and achieve results that last.
What sets Amberly apart is her ability to connect on a deeply human level. With authenticity, humor, and practical takeaways, she bridges the gap between motivation and measurable impact. Her powerful frameworks on resilience and well-being help individuals:
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- Build unstoppable confidence and clarity in uncertain times
- Turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth
- Foster stronger connection, collaboration, and culture
- Prioritize health and well-being while pursuing high performance
When you bring Amberly to your stage, you don’t just book a speaker—you ignite a movement within your organization to rise stronger, stay unstoppable, and thrive in work and life.
Amberly Lago
On-Stage Speaker Reel
Amberly and The Pace of Pain
TEDxBerkeley
Trusted By:
True Grit and Grace: The Power of Resilience
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Finding Joy Through the Journey: Embracing Every Moment
Learn how to embrace joy, gratitude, and mindfulness—no matter where you are in life’s journey.
Connection is the New Currency of Leadership
Unlock the power of authentic connection to elevate your leadership, inspire trust, and drive lasting impact.
Signature Keynotes
Inspire and empower your audience with transformative keynotes on resilience, leadership, and purpose—crafted to ignite lasting impact and action.
What Companies & Organizations Have to Say:
“Top Speaker”
You were voted top speaker at our annual conference!
Jim Broatch
RSDSA
“You saved my life”
Being alone and not finding work, I had had enough. The thoughts came to my head to end my life but I heard your voice in my head saying…”Don’t give up!” Your constant motivation and words of encouragement saved my life!
T. Tyson
“Touching and Authentic”
Amberly’s talk made this the best Provisors meeting yet! I was moved to tears and definitely inspired.
Dita Shemke, EMBA
Shemke-Dixon Wealth Advisory Group
“Well, this weekend I got in the room for what I thought was going to be an opportunity to support my friend AMBERLY LAGO and her UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS SUMMIT.”
Instead, in true Amberly fashion – she poured out her heart on everyone in the room and I came away from her event with a heart that’s overflowing & an entirely new family of friends who inspire me to DREAM EVEN BIGGER and sisters who I already love and adore!!
The community that Amberly has created is a true manifestation of the love she pours into the world. It is welcoming, supportive, caring, adventurous and inspiring!
Speaker after speaker came up and sang her praises in a way that you don’t typically hear at events about the host. All because this woman leads with such a spirit of love and compassion for others. I watched her after the event as she spoke to each person that waited to get a photo and hug her (she’s a great hugger!!) and she held their attention as if they were the only one in the room that mattered at that moment. What a fantastic example she is of who I want to be more like and the spirit I want to embrace. Grit, grace, love and unstoppable energy and courage!!! This is my friend and Texas sister AMBERLY LAGO
If you don’t know her yet – you should!!
Karen Gray
“Thank you Amberly for your story and inspiration”
Amberly Lago spoke to our Plexus Worldwide Ambassador Book Club after we read her book, “True Grit and Grace”. We were all inspired and motivated by her resilience and bravery in her life. Amberly and her team were also very helpful and easy to work with in booking the event. Thank you Amberly for your story and inspiration. Everyone would benefit from hearing your story.
Christine Hobbi
Plexus Ambassador Sales and Training
“What a compelling presentation at our meeting!”
Your story was so inspirational! You did a great job of balancing humor with a serious topic, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. I found it compelling to hear your comments about the support you received from others and it gave our group confidence that we could support each other too. Thank you for all the work you do with disabled and special needs clients.
Karen L. Gabler
Light Gabler
“Your talk was inspirational!”
What a beautiful testament to the triumph of your dedication, perseverance, personal resilience, and strong fortitude. It was such a pleasure to meet you today and I thank you for speaking to our group. Your talk was inspirational! Your speaking was wonderful. Your ability to weave humor into a very serious topic without minimizing the profound difficulty was beautiful. Your accent is a great bonus!
Sarah Maria Dreisbach, Esq.
SSSS Legal and Consulting Services
“There were tears and there was laughter.”
A million thank you’s! Thank you for bringing your story to Dress for Success. Thank you for giving the new members of the Professional Women’s Group the opportunity to feel hope, pride, and determination. There were tears and there was laughter. I saw the beginnings of trust and camaraderie that will lead to a strong network of support as the group evolves. Thank you for setting precisely the right tone for our year-long program of workshops. Thank you for giving so much of yourself and so passionately supporting the mission of Dress for Success.
Faye Taragon
Director, LA Dress for Success
“Your presentation to our group was stirring.”
You are an authentic hero, and it amazes me you can be humble in the light of your luminous accomplishments. I have received calls from other members of the group who wanted to discuss with me how they might change the way they live their lives in light of your message of focused endurance, belief in self, and the willingness to endure great pain and fight through incredible obstacles to achieve a life worth living. I cannot thank you enough. I am a big fan.
Mike Altman, Simon
Altman & Kabaker
“Thank you again for sharing your story with our company and for the amazing presentation you gave.”
Thanks so much for your presentation and the follow up note. We loved your presentation and energy and part of the energy you felt was a reflection of what you brought to the event. Brian and I are blessed to have some amazing people on our team, and we are pleased to know that your experience with our organization was as positive for you as it was for all of us.
Kent Roers
Co‑CEO and Co‑Founder, Roers Companies
“Thank you for sharing your time, insight and love with Success North Dallas. You are one of the best!”
You are a gift and touched the hearts of all when you spoke at Success North Dallas. Over the past 34 we have experienced the best of the best in Speaker’s from around the world. Few have your gift of connecting with all in the room in a real, deep and even spiritual manner. Your interpersonal skills are extraordinary allowing you to open the hearts and minds of all in the room. You have and will continue to touch the lives of all who cross your path.
Bill Wallace
Founder & CEO, Success North Dallas
Speaking Media
Amberly on the cover of
USA Today Magazine
Amberly on the cover of
Keynote Speakers Guide Magazine
Her life experience and the proven strategies she’s created to understand and maximize resilience resonate with companies whose core values include perseverance, grit, passion, and team building. And for audiences living with chronic pain (like her), she delivers a powerful message of hope and offer solutions at conferences, workshops, and clinics.
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