Heidi Ganahl

Heidi Ganahl

Keynote Speaker: CEO & Entrepreneur; Founder of Camp Bow Wow, Rocky Mountain Voice, SheFactor & the Fight Back Foundation, Republican Nominee for Governor CO 2022

Heidi Ganahl Biography

Heidi Ganahl is an entrepreneur and CEO, the founder of Camp Bow Wow, the Fight Back Foundation, Moms Fight Back and SheFactor. She was named one of Fortune magazine’s 10 Most Promising Entrepreneurs and among the “Top Women Entrepreneurs in the Country” by Parade Magazine. In 2014, Ganahl sold the Camp Bow Wow brand to turn her attention to philanthropy, politics, and other endeavors.

Ganahl's story is outlined by extraordinary adversity in her life. Beginning with the loss of her husband at the age of 27, and financial hardships, she picked up her entrepreneurial spirit and channeled her passion for business to help her get back to her feet. She is now a mother of four, and in 2022 ran as the Republican nominee for Colorado Governor.

One of Ganahl's passions is to find ways to give back. In 2016, she was elected statewide as a University of Colorado Regent. She founded the Fight Back Foundation to tackle the most pressing issues facing children today, and in 2019 she launched SheFactor with to inspire and teach twenty-something women how to create a life they love.

Ganahl often speaks about her journey and commitment to keeping the American dream alive and well for future generations. She is the proud wife of Jason Ganahl, one of the top BBQ cooks in the country, and leader of GQUE BBQ. Together, they have four children – Tori, Hollie, and twins Jack and Jenna – as well as a lab named Henry and a kitty named Moo.

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Heidi Ganahl Speaking Topics

The Art of the Comeback: Heidi’s Story of Overcoming Adversity

Heidi dealt with tremendous adversity early in her life, but her entrepreneurial spirit, and love of giving back, helped her pick herself up and found Camp Bow Wow, a $100 million leader in the pet and franchise industry, and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation that helped find homes for over 10,000 dogs. For this effort, she has received many accolades including Fortune Magazine’s Top 10 Most Promising Entrepreneurs, and the 2016 Colorado Brave Leader Award, and launched the Fight Back Foundation, an incubator for social entrepreneurs to help Colorado kids facing the toughest social issues.

The SheFactor: How to Shatter Glass Ceilings

Women are integral to the success of our economy and society now more than ever. But success looks different than it did even a decade ago. Women are shaping a new economy for technology, retail, family, workforce and above all, culture. The SheFactor is a new approach to inspire women to know and live their true talents with authenticity and confidence, in turn, driving higher personal performance, delivering greater value to our economy and society, and empowering needed innovation.

From Puppies to Politics, Why I Ran for Office and Why You Should Too

For the first time in the history of America, children born today are worse off than TWO, not just one but TWO, generations ago. 55% of parents believe our children’s America has its best days behind us.

Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”

Americans are recognizing that the decisions made at all levels of our society have a direct impact on them and their families. America isn’t perfect, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got and it’s founded on some amazing principles that have changed the world – and our world – for the better. Heidi was blessed to live the American Dream, and wants to make sure all children have the opportunity to do the same. This talk is about her journey from job creator to elected official, and why all of us should brave the political landscape to fight for our children’s future.

Why Free Speech Matters on Our College Campuses

Heidi has been blessed to live the American Dream, her passion is to keep that opportunity alive for generations to come. As a University of Colorado Regent, she’s on the front lines of the cultural shift that’s happening with young people across America. We must teach young people how to think, not what to think.

The university exists for no greater purpose than to encourage students to challenge their beliefs through the guarantee of free speech and open inquiry. What’s taught in the university today will be practiced in our culture tomorrow. Graduates will be hired by companies, get elected to political office, join the military, become lawyers and judges. Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas breed bad people, a bad culture, and bad government. That is how liberty is lost. Heidi will speak to leaders in higher ed, students, faculty, and alumni about her effort to preserve free speech and diversity of thought through her organization, the Free to Be Coalition.

Heidi Ganahl Videos

Lessons in Local Politics with Heidi Ganahl of the Rocky Mountain Voice
Heidi Ganahl on Good Morning Vail
The Art of the Comeback | Heidi Ganahl | TEDxMileHigh

How do I book Heidi Ganahl to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Heidi Ganahl for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Heidi Ganahl, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heidi Ganahl, 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 Heidi Ganahl speak about?

Heidi Ganahl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Motivational, Animals & Wildlife, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Women, Women's Empowerment, Empowerment, Republican, Environmental Activism and Conservation.

Where does Heidi Ganahl travel from?

Heidi Ganahl generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Heidi Ganahl?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heidi Ganahl 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 Heidi Ganahl 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 Heidi Ganahl 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.


Heidi Ganahl is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Heidi Ganahl for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Heidi Ganahl generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Erin Brockovich and Mona Das. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Heidi Ganahl for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Heidi Ganahl Speaking Topics

  • The Art of the Comeback: Heidi’s Story of Overcoming Adversity

    Heidi dealt with tremendous adversity early in her life, but her entrepreneurial spirit, and love of giving back, helped her pick herself up and found Camp Bow Wow, a $100 million leader in the pet and franchise industry, and the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation that helped find homes for over 10,000 dogs. For this effort, she has received many accolades including Fortune Magazine’s Top 10 Most Promising Entrepreneurs, and the 2016 Colorado Brave Leader Award, and launched the Fight Back Foundation, an incubator for social entrepreneurs to help Colorado kids facing the toughest social issues.

  • The SheFactor: How to Shatter Glass Ceilings

    Women are integral to the success of our economy and society now more than ever. But success looks different than it did even a decade ago. Women are shaping a new economy for technology, retail, family, workforce and above all, culture. The SheFactor is a new approach to inspire women to know and live their true talents with authenticity and confidence, in turn, driving higher personal performance, delivering greater value to our economy and society, and empowering needed innovation.

  • From Puppies to Politics, Why I Ran for Office and Why You Should Too

    For the first time in the history of America, children born today are worse off than TWO, not just one but TWO, generations ago. 55% of parents believe our children’s America has its best days behind us.

    Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.”

    Americans are recognizing that the decisions made at all levels of our society have a direct impact on them and their families. America isn’t perfect, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got and it’s founded on some amazing principles that have changed the world – and our world – for the better. Heidi was blessed to live the American Dream, and wants to make sure all children have the opportunity to do the same. This talk is about her journey from job creator to elected official, and why all of us should brave the political landscape to fight for our children’s future.

  • Why Free Speech Matters on Our College Campuses

    Heidi has been blessed to live the American Dream, her passion is to keep that opportunity alive for generations to come. As a University of Colorado Regent, she’s on the front lines of the cultural shift that’s happening with young people across America. We must teach young people how to think, not what to think.

    The university exists for no greater purpose than to encourage students to challenge their beliefs through the guarantee of free speech and open inquiry. What’s taught in the university today will be practiced in our culture tomorrow. Graduates will be hired by companies, get elected to political office, join the military, become lawyers and judges. Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas breed bad people, a bad culture, and bad government. That is how liberty is lost. Heidi will speak to leaders in higher ed, students, faculty, and alumni about her effort to preserve free speech and diversity of thought through her organization, the Free to Be Coalition.

Heidi Ganahl Videos

Lessons in Local Politics with Heidi Ganahl of the Rocky Mountain Voice
Heidi Ganahl on Good Morning Vail
The Art of the Comeback | Heidi Ganahl | TEDxMileHigh
  • How do I book Heidi Ganahl to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Heidi Ganahl for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Heidi Ganahl, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Heidi Ganahl or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Heidi Ganahl for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Heidi Ganahl, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Heidi Ganahl, 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 Heidi Ganahl speak about?

  • Where does Heidi Ganahl travel from?

    Heidi Ganahl generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Heidi Ganahl?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Heidi Ganahl 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 Heidi Ganahl 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 Heidi Ganahl 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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