Sarah Hernholm Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
SAN - San Diego, CA
Primary Topic Category:
Education
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Sarah Hernholm Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Sarah Hernholm is an entrepreneur, educator, and founder of WIT (Whatever It Takes), an organization dedicated to empowering teens through social entrepreneurship. A former elementary school teacher, Sarah transitioned into the entrepreneurial world to create opportunities for young people to develop leadership and business skills. She has delivered multiple TEDx talks and contributes to major publications like Forbes and the Today Show Parent. Sarah is also working on her upcoming book, "11 Tips for Doing WIT."
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