Alicia Smith

Alicia Smith is a keynote motivational and inspirational speaker, TEDx speaker, educator, and Amazon bestselling author. While studying dance on scholarship at The University of Arizona, her life was shattered when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting and struck by a bullet from an AK-47. Given less than a 1% chance of survival, Alicia defied the odds. Today, she empowers audiences to rise through adversity and trauma by sharing a powerful message of resilience, acceptance, and purpose—helping them own their story and step into their strength.