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Holly Budge, an acclaimed inspirational keynote speaker, has garnered widespread attention through her compelling endeavors in both adventure and conservation.

MEET HOLLY

Renowned for her daring expeditions and dedicated work in environmental conservation, Holly seamlessly blends thrilling adventures with impactful initiatives, making her a sought-after inspirational speaker.

Off the podium, Holly assumes the roles of founder and chairman for the international non-profit How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Week. Recently honored as ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit,’ she has successfully raised over GBP 500,000 for various environmental projects. Holly’s influential conservation work and keynote talks have resonated with over 500 million people through global media. Her efforts have not only garnered significant coverage but also earned high praise from notable figures, including the esteemed Sir David Attenborough.

“AN INVALUABLE SPEAKER TO IGNITE CHANGE”

Paul Squirrell, Director Mission Group

ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS

FIRST WOMAN TO SKYDIVE EVEREST

In 2008, Holly became the first woman to skydive Everest. She jumped from a small aircraft at 29,500ft and landed at 12,500ft, the world’s highest landing area, before being met by a sea of global media.

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EVEREST SUMMITEER

In 2017, Holly climbed Everest in a 2-person team and was on the minatin for 47 days above 5000m, Her powerful life lessons will leave you feeling motivated, inspired, and ready to climb YOUR Everest!

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1000KM ACROSS MONGOLIA

In 2009, Holly raced a grueling 1000km across Mongolia on semi-wild horses. It took her nine days, and she rode 25 horses. This set a new world record for the world’s longest horse race.

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“OUR LECTURE THEATRE WAS PACKED!”

Eton College

5 REASONS

TO BOOK HOLLY

  • Holly is an exceptional keynote speaker who has a gift for making her adventures come alive with passion, humor, and humility. Her tales are captivating and inspiring as they detail her first-hand experiences of pushing herself to the limit and overcoming obstacles with skill, confidence, and a positive, active mindset.

  • Holly is an incredibly talented and dynamic keynote speaker who can captivate and inspire audiences of all kinds. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and she uses her platform to share nail-biting stories and powerful videos that will leave you on the edge of your seat. 

  • Holly’s keynote presentation has the advantage of being remarkably versatile and easily customized to meet the needs of various audiences. Her approach is agile, allowing her to quickly adapt and tailor her message to ensure that it resonates with the particular group she is addressing. 

  • When it comes to achieving our goals in life and work, having someone who is passionate, purpose-driven, and strongly believes in themselves can make a huge difference. That’s why Holly is such a valuable resource! Her contagious energy and enthusiasm will inspire you to take purposeful, actionable steps towards reaching your own goals. 

  • Holly has a unique talent for captivating audiences with her storytelling abilities. She has a natural way of engaging individuals and relating to them on a personal, down-to-earth level.

“HOLLY EXEMPLIFIES COURAGE & AUTHENTICITY”

Extraology Podcast

MEDIA COVERAGE

“INSPIRATIONAL”

Glynn Williams, Chief Executive, Silixa Ltd

PODCAST INTERVIEWS

“HOLLY HAD US GRIPPED!”

Cheltenham Ladies College

RECENT AWARDS

‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit’ Gold Stevie® Award

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Listed in the WISE100 ‘Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise’

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'Female Thought Leader of the Year in Non-Profit’

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