Inky Johnson Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA
Primary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Inky Johnson Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Inky Johnson is a former University of Tennessee defensive back who refused to allow misfortune on the football field to stop him from pursuing a life of purpose. In 2006, a seemingly normal college football game changed everything when a routine tackle turned into a career-ending injury, and his perspective of “normal” changed. Now, normal is a paralyzed right arm. Inky shares his dramatic story of overcoming hardship and a life-threatening injury. His motivational words inspire others to embrace adversity, face their own daily challenges, and live life with a greater purpose.
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