Carey Portell: Inspirational Speaker

    Carey Portell | AgriSafe Talking

    Quick Facts:

      • Carey Portell's journey from survivor to speaker exemplifies resilience and triumph over adversity.
      • Expertise in breaking through limitations, Carey inspires audiences to overcome obstacles and embrace personal growth.
      • Carey's authentic storytelling creates a powerful connection with audiences, leaving a lasting impact beyond the event.
      • Event planners can count on Carey Portell to deliver a transformative experience tailored to their event's objectives and audience.
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    • Travels from: Austin, TX
    • **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000

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    Format: ​One Hour Keynote 

                 **This program is an emotional punch in the gut that plants a seed in the audience’s mind while leaving the choice in their lap.**

    This Carey Portell program is perfect for:

    ​Teens, Universities, Offenders, Corporations or Organizations wanting to inspire employees to make wise choices in their professional as well as personal lives.

    The audience will leave with:

    • ​an understanding of how much our choices matter, not only to ourselves but to those surrounding us
    • the audience will feel motivated to make the right choice regardless of the hardship of the situation
    • the audience will be inspired to overcome the challenges in their life with a positive attitude

    Format: ​One hour keynote speaker

    **This program is one of my top two presentations and always ingnites a plethora of inquiries.**

    This program is perfect for:

    • ​any person with physical challenges
    • farmers/women farmers
    • healthcare employees working with farmers

    The audience will leave with:

    • ​the inspiration to continue farming despite their challenges
    • learn how to change their perspective on those challenges
    • the knowledge that there are programs to specifically help those with disabilities

    Format: ​One hour keynote

    **I kid that my relationship with God is similar to my relationship to my husband.  He always thinks He’s right!**

    This program is perfect for:

    • ​any person wanting inspiration/motivation including faith
    • any person having a humorous relationship with God

     

    The audience will leave with:

    • ​with an understanding that their relationship with God does not have to be so serious
    • that having a sense of humor regarding the choices God has made for you can help you accept and heal

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