Joe Rhea

Joe Rhea

Keynote Speaker: Disability Activist & Motivation Expert

Joe Rhea Biography

There are moments in all of our lives that we can look back upon and say that was a defining moment in our life. It is without hesitation that Joe Rhea can look back and know when his life was forever altered. At the age of 14 on September 11, 1984, Rhea sustained a broken neck on the football field and was paralyzed from the neck down. The doctors said he would never walk again.

Can you imagine what this moment would feel like? What would go through your mind? There are only two types of people in this world, ones who fight, and ones who don't.

Rhea chose to fight!

Rhea's inspirational story began days later when he began getting some feeling back in his left leg. That's when the doctors and physical therapists gave him a choice: work harder than you can imagine and endure more pain than you have ever thought possible or to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair.

So Rhea worked hard and felt pain. And now, not only is he not in a wheelchair, he walks, runs, plays golf and skis.

Rhea has shared his story with thousands of people around the world. He has helped others with devastating injuries lead a full life, and he will inspire your audience with insights into how to stay positive no matter what the circumstances.

After his presentation, you'll know that he really is not your average Joe.

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Joe Rhea Speaking Topics

ATHLETES WITH DEPRESSION?

A program that is designed to help today’s college athlete to learn how to deal with mental health issues like depression. As depression is at an all time high in colleges.

Drinking and Driving Prevention

Adveristy Athletics Motivation Inspiration

Joe Rhea Videos

October 27, 2018

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What topics does Joe Rhea speak about?

Joe Rhea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, College, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Disability, Mental Health, Athlete and Diversity & Inclusion.

Where does Joe Rhea travel from?

Joe Rhea generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joe Rhea?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Rhea 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 Joe Rhea 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 Joe Rhea 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.


Joe Rhea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, College and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Rhea for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Joe Rhea generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Inky Johnson, Rudy Ruettiger and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Rhea for an upcoming event.

Joe Rhea Speaking Topics

  • ATHLETES WITH DEPRESSION?

    A program that is designed to help today’s college athlete to learn how to deal with mental health issues like depression. As depression is at an all time high in colleges.

  • Drinking and Driving Prevention

    Adveristy Athletics Motivation Inspiration

Joe Rhea Videos

October 27, 2018

Joe Rhea Reviews

  • Recently, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Joe Rhea return to Molloy College for a presentation to our Department of Athletics, Student-Athletes and Student Government. The subject couldn't have been more appropriate or delivered in a more meaningful, powerful way. Joe's presentation is titled "Bars, Cars, and Catastrophes," and speaks to the destructive things that are possible when people make bad decisions with regards to drinking and driving, and overall reckless, irresponsible behavior. But Joe's story is also one of perseverance and dedication as he overcame his own catastrophic spinal cord injury while playing high school football. One thing that left an impression on me is how Joe detailed the moment he fractured his spine on that field, doing something he had done hundreds of times, and how your life can change forever in an instant. For some the damage could have been permanent but he worked hard, harder than I'm sure anyone could imagine, and he was lucky. As I said it could not have been more powerful. I appreciate a speaker who is honest and who cares about those listening, and Joe undoubtedly does. I also know a speaker has left an impression when the students are still talking about it days later, and that has been the case both times Joe visited our campus. I recommend him without any hesitation to anyone looking for a similar outcome. Truly yours, James Zegers, MA, ATC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Molloy College - Apr 08 2014

  • How do I book Joe Rhea to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Joe Rhea 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 Joe Rhea, 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 Joe Rhea or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Joe Rhea for a speaking engagement?

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

    Joe Rhea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, College, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Disability, Mental Health, Athlete and Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Where does Joe Rhea travel from?

    Joe Rhea generally travels from Kansas City, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joe Rhea?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joe Rhea 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 Joe Rhea 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 Joe Rhea 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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