Chamique Holdsclaw
Keynote Speaker: Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Hall of Famer
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Chamique Holdsclaw Biography
Chamique Holdsclaw was a basketball superastar, hailed as the “female Michael Jordan.” From leading The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers to three straight NCAA national championships with her team and legendary Coach Pat Summitt to the Olympics to the WNBA, nearly no one has had more focus or drive on the court. And yet underneath, she was pushing down mental health issues that eventually led to a total mental and physical breakdown.
Holdsclaw suffered from serious bouts of depression and manic episodes, a suicide attempt and an incident in Atlanta involving a firearm. After the episode in Georgia, she was finally open to getting help and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and severe anxiety.
After a long journey of learning to manage her illness, Holdsclaw has come back just as fierce. But this time, she’s dedicated her life’s work to mental health and wellness activism-- sharing her own personal struggles with depression depicted in her documentary, Mind|Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw.
As a speaker, her talks are incredibly inspiring and have helped many open up about their own mental health issues or assisted those dealing with loved ones who suffer to seek support. Or as Holdsclaw describes it, “being transparent, raw and real to help as many people as I can.”
Holdsclaw was raised in Queens, N.Y. in a middle-class neighborhood. But with her parents no longer able to take care of her, she moved in with her beloved grandmother in the projects in Astoria. Her grandmother’s rule to keep her and her brother on track: Get involved in something good. For Holdsclaw, it was basketball. To forget her problems, she totally focused on her game and learned the skills that made her a powerhouse.
She first made her mark as a high school basketball star at Christ The King High School. She later accepted a full athletic scholarship to play for Tennessee. The three straight championships for the Volunteers were the first that had ever been accomplished in Women’s College Basketball history.
After her illustrious college basketball career, which included several All-American honors and countless other awards, Holdsclaw would go on to be the #1 Pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Her rookie season was capped with a WNBA Rookie of the Year Award as well as her first of six WNBA All-Star appearances. In 2000, she had the honor of winning an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Holdsclaw is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and an ambassador with Laureus Sport for Good and with the JED Foundation as an advocate for mental health and wellness. She is also a member of the Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame.
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Chamique Holdsclaw is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Sports, Fitness, Women's Health, Women's Rights, Women, Female Leadership, Mental Health, Health, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage.
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Chamique Holdsclaw is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Olympic Athlete and Athlete. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Chamique Holdsclaw can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Nancy Kerrigan and Darryl Strawberry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chamique Holdsclaw for an upcoming event.
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The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw: A Message of Hope & Healing
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Breaking Barriers: Why Mental Health Is an Essential Human Right
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Building Constructive Dialogue Around Mental Health for Parents & Kids
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Bringing Your Authentic Self to the Workplace
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How do I book Chamique Holdsclaw to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Chamique Holdsclaw for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chamique Holdsclaw, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chamique Holdsclaw, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Chamique Holdsclaw speak about?
Chamique Holdsclaw is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Sports, Fitness, Women's Health, Women's Rights, Women, Female Leadership, Mental Health, Health, Diversity & Inclusion and Black Heritage. -
Who is the agent for Chamique Holdsclaw?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chamique Holdsclaw for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chamique Holdsclaw for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chamique Holdsclaw or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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