RESUME & CV
Adrienne’s Experience
Adrienne has been speaking at public and private events since she was 16. Her activism has taken her across the nation, inspiring and motivating people from all walks of life.
Testimonials
“Knowing Adrienne since 2002, I’ve seen her impressive work ethic. She accepts challenges without hesitation and fears no task.”
“Coach” Jim Hefner
ESPN Radio Sports Commentator
“I saw you speak at Relay for Life this year, and your story was incredible and heart felt. You ROCK and are a true inspiration, Adrienne!”
Natalie Mignon
Cancer Survivor
"You are a true HERO!"
Steve Aspel
Mayor of Redondo Beach and Cancer Survivor
"Fabulous presentation & OMG you sing beautifully. You are truly an inspiration to everyone and all survivors.”
Corinne Ybarra
Breast Cancer Survivor, 2011 Woman of the Year,
"You need no luck, Adrienne. You're too awesome for anything to stand in your way..."
Douglas S. Brown
U.V.A. CLAS '88 and Business Owner
“You made me shed happy tears.. A phenomenal speech. You are amazing!"
Connie Roderick
Breast Cancer Survivor
"You can read about Adrienne all you want but just take a look at her and you are bound to smile. Infectious positivity at its finest. She is a gem!"
"Go rock 'em, Adrienne! I was gonna take today off from the gym, but you just inspired me as you do to everyone with whom you contact. Thank you for your awesomeness!"
"The most positive person I've ever met, And then I learn she's physically handicapped - medically ONLY, I'd say. What upbeat magnetic energy she has!"
Dan Brumett
8 Emmy Winning Producer | CBS Los Angeles
Speaking Engagements
Tennessee
Guest Speaker, “Faith Over Fear: How to Turn Trials Into Triumph,” Nashville Entrepreneurs Center, Nashville, TN
Keynote, “Faith In Self,” Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School, Nashville, TN
California
Special Guest Interviewee on 3 occasions, LATalkRadio.com, Los Angeles, CA
Lead Speaker, LA Dodgers Foundation Relay Field Day, Jesse Owens Park, Los Angeles, CA
Keynote (on 4 occasions) at the Comedy & Magic Club where Jay Leno performs weekly, Hermosa Beach, CA
Motivational Keynote Speaker, Edinger Medical Group, Fountain Valley, CA
Keynote Speaker and Special Guest, It's All About Pink Luncheon, The Grove, Los Angeles, CA
Special Guest Speaker, Healthfest, Crossfit Horsepower, Hermosa Beach, CA
Founder, Chair and Emcee, Adrienne’s Search for Children’s Cancer Cure fundraiser, Hermosa Beach, CA - 15 years
Inshape & Athletic Keynote, Fit for Life of Malibu, Malibu, CA
Keynote Speaker to over 1200 Orange County High School Students and Teachers, 33rd Annual Orange County Career Forum, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Guest Speaker and "Interviewee", Hermosa Valley Elementary School, Hermosa Beach, CA
Keynote, Up Cancer Young Adult Conference - Live and Virtual
Featured Speaker, 7th Annual “Love Your Mentors” Fashion Show & Silent Auction benefiting Women Guiding Women: Cancer Support & Education, Memorial Care Todd Cancer Institute, Houssels Forum, Long Beach Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Georgia
Guest Speaker, Buckhead (Atlanta) Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club of Manhattan Beach, CA; Rotary Club of Hermosa Beach, CA; Kiwanis Club of Torrance, CA; Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach, CA, and Rotary Club of Atlanta, GA
Keynote Survivor Speaker, American Cancer Society Beach Cities Relays for Life, Redondo Beach - 3 Consecutive Years
United Way Special Guest Speaker, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA
United Way Special Guest Speaker with Isaih Thomas, Professional Basketball Player, Coca-Cola Company Executive Meeting, Atlanta, GA
United Way Keynote Speaker, Coca-Cola USA, Atlanta, GA
Keynote Speaker, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA, Various Companies and Organizations including Rotary Club of Atlanta, Georgia Pacific Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Turner Broadcasting Systems, Federal Reserve Bank, Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola USA, GA Power, and Southern Bell
Awards & Accomplishments
Awarded “Platinum Ambassador & Voice of the Music City” by Nashville Convention & Visitor’s Corporation, Nashville, TN
Honored to toss the Ceremonial First Pitch in Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Presented the “Spirit Award” by Leadership Redondo Beach (California)
Awarded Woman of the Year by Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau of Hermosa Beach, CA
Referred to as the “Woman of the Decade.”
Awarded Speaker of the Year, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA
Selected Inspirational Cancer Survivor interviewed by Reporter Lisa Sigell of KCBS/ KCAL9 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Aired over ten times on both CBS2 and KCAL9, Los Angeles, CA
VIP appearance on onstage video behind Celebrity Singer Jennifer Hudson at LIVE Stand Up To Cancer International Telecast, Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Selected and honored as the "Voice and Hero of Hope" representing Southern California by American Cancer Society, California Division
Televised Nation-wide and in Canada as Above Knee Amputee Childhood Cancer Survivor in Commercial for Stand Up To Cancer, Los Angeles, CA
Honored “on court” as Breast Cancer Survivor, LA Sparks Women's Basketball Game, Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Authorship
Author, How an A+ Attitude Turns Advertisity Into Achievement, The Change Book 8: Insights Into Self-Empowerment
Article Author, How We Can Win That Battle - With A Smile, Coping With Cancer Magazine
Author, How Positive Attitude Turns Cancer Into Championships
Ready to be inspired?
Book Adrienne Slaughter for your upcoming event! With her captivating presence and engaging style, she is sure to leave a lasting impression on your audience.