World-class adventurer and Everest summiteer Holly Budge will energise your audience to think big. As the first woman to skydive over Everest, she brings unmatched experience, grit, and passion to the stage.
Holly speaks from the heart. Her stories are raw, gripping, and often emotional. She’ll take you from the freezing slopes of Everest to a freefall past the world’s highest peak, and across 1000km of wild terrain in Mongolia—on horseback. Her powerful keynote on mindset and resilience shows how to stay strong through life’s highs and lows. She proves that positive, active thinking can carry you through even the toughest moments.
Holly believes everyone has an “Everest.” But big goals often feel too overwhelming. The unknown is uncomfortable. Fear of failure can paralyse. After hearing Holly speak, you’ll feel ready to take the first step.
Her takeaways include:
- Think Tall, Start Small
- One Mountain at a Time
- Win or Learn
- Smile Through the Pain
- Nurture Passion, Build Purpose
Off stage, Holly is a changemaker. She founded How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Week, two global nonprofits making serious impact. Voted ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit’ in 2023, she started her journey while studying for a master’s in sustainable design. Her work has earned praise from leaders like Sir David Attenborough.
Holly has raised over £500,000 for conservation. Her nonprofit uses bold, design-led campaigns to spotlight the African elephant ivory crisis. She also launched World Female Ranger Week, championing women on the front lines of wildlife protection. Her efforts have reached more than 500 million people worldwide, with appearances on Sky News, BBC Woman’s Hour, Times Radio and more.
