Minda Dentler

From Polio Survivor to Ironman Finisher: Bestselling Author, Athlete, Advocate

Minda Dentler is an athlete, speaker, global health advocate, mother, and author. Her debut children’s book, The Girl Who Figured It Out, tells the story of her journey from an orphan in India with polio to becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. A TED speaker and Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute, Minda has been featured on CNN, NBC, Forbes, and Glamour, and was nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award. She has written for TIME and The Huffington Post, advocating for the eradication of polio. Minda speaks to audiences about resilience, perseverance, and redefining what’s possible. She holds an MBA from Baruch College and a BA from the University of Washington. After 20 years in New York City, she now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and daughter.

Minda Dentler Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$10,001 - $20,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Arizona, USA

Minda Dentler Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$10,001 - $20,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Arizona, USA

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Pushing Past Limits

Paralyzed by polio as a child and orphaned in India, Minda Dentler went on to become the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. But her story isn’t just about crossing a finish line – it’s about what it takes to ...

Paralyzed by polio as a child and orphaned in India, Minda Dentler went on to become the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. But her story isn’t just about crossing a finish line – it’s about what it takes to get back up after failure. In this powerful keynote, Minda shares the principles that helped her push past physical and emotional limits. Her journey will inspire attendees to face challenges with confidence, take bold risks, and commit fully to their goals, whatever their own “Ironman” may be.

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About Keynote Speaker Minda Dentler

Minda Dentler is an athlete, speaker, global health advocate, mother, and author. Her debut children’s book, The Girl Who Figured It Out, is an empowering story of perseverance and overcoming the odds, following her journey from an orphan with polio in India to becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Hawaii.

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A TED speaker, Minda has shared her story on CNN, NBC, Forbes, and Glamour, and was nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. She is a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute and has contributed to TIME and The Huffington Post, advocating for the eradication of polio.

An endurance athlete and motivational speaker, Minda speaks to audiences about resilience, perseverance, and redefining what’s possible. She holds an MBA from Baruch College and a BA in Information Systems from the University of Washington. After two decades in New York City, she now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and daughter.

Books

The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion

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