
Aarathi Arumugam
Business · Diversity & Inclusion · Inspirational

World champion, survivor, and storyteller redefining resilience and mindset
Diversity & Inclusion · Inspirational · Motivational
Speaking fee
Available. $5k – $10kCurrently taking bookings. Auckland
World champion wakeboarder Brad Smeele was living his dream, travelling the globe and pushing the limits of his sport, until a devastating crash changed everything.
At just 27, he broke his neck attempting a world-first trick, leaving him quadriplegic.
What followed was an extraordinary journey of resilience, self-discovery, and acceptance.
From hitting rock bottom to reclaiming happiness, Brad now shares how he learned to adapt, grow, and find purpose in adversity.
A speaker, author, and advocate, his story reminds audiences that true strength lies not in what we can control, but in how we choose to respond.
Travel and accommodation are quoted separately at cost for events outside Auckland. Virtual sessions are usually priced below the band above.

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