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“Tricia has a unique gift as a speaker and is using it to challenge leaders, develop teams and, frankly, change lives. The audience at our event was on the edge of their seats as she weaved her unique story of tragedy, ongoing setbacks, and eventual triumph. We teetered back and forth between the edge of tears and heartfelt laughter, driving home the critical points she was making to the group about making the most of every opportunity. If you’re thinking about bringing Tricia to your organization, jump on it. It’s a decision you’ll never regret!”

Brad Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
US Corporate Wellness, Inc.

“I enjoyed Tricia’s presentation at our luncheon enormously! It is rare that you get such an exceptional combination of story and good thoughts that can be put into action. Even a week later I was saying “Run your own race” to myself as I came up against some challenges. Tricia is engaging, has a strong message to share that will truly inspire any audience.” 
 
Barbara Brannen
Everibodi Matters, LLC
Playmore, LLC and The Brannen Suite ….

I believe that Trish’s message of not giving up despite her obstacles, and that anything is possible you just have to tweak your methods resonated with the students the most. They hung on her every word. I don’t believe anything was ineffective from this program. I wish we had 10 more speakers as impactful as Trish.

Shepherd University, West Virginia

This event fit the mission of UMD’s Commission on Women well: to encourage leadership at all levels of a one’s career as well as to enrich the climate for women at UMD by sharing women’s stories of leadership. The Commission on Women was honored to fund such an event. Your attitude and accomplishments inspired a very diverse audience and required deep introspection from everyone. It is wonderful that you are pursuing a speaking career so you can touch and inspire others in the same way.

Thank you,

Stacey Stark
UMD Commission on Women member
Director, Geographic Information Sciences Laboratory

“Tricia’s presentation was compelling and encouraging. It was great to see someone my age with a disability overcome obstacles with appreciation and resilience. Truly a role model for us all. She was inspirational and helped me realize that everyone has their battles and that you have to stay positive to overcome adversity.” – Audience member, Janus Funds

“Tricia Downing was our featured speaker at the Business Professional Women’s Network. In the three years I’ve served as Program Chair she is the only speaker to ever receive a standing ovation. Her humor and vivaciousness, in combination with the seriousness of her subject, kept the audience’s rapt attention. She is both spontaneous and well-prepared as her message is tailored to her audience. Our audience was filed with entrepreneurial women who all own their own businesses and when Tricia finished her program she was swamped with the women who wanted to hear more and who felt motivated to reach for the seemingly impossible.” – P.L., Program Chair, Business Professional Women’s Network, Denver

“We had the pleasure of hosting Tricia Downing at one of our Unlimited Adventure Series events. She told her personal story with an honest and engaging style. She is truly a motivational speaker. With her undaunted spirit, she has personally overcome so many challenges and is a wonderful role model for all of us to follow.” – E.P., President, Vail Symposium

“Tricia was one of the most influential people that I have ever met in my whole life. She has inspired me to be a successful person. When she was downstairs by the student council room, I decided to take a picture with her because it meant a lot to me. When I look at that picture it reminds me to be somebody and make a difference in my daily life.” – M.V., JFK High School