Climb Your Everest Motivational Speaker from Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Sara Safari is an international keynote speaker, award-winning author, college professor, mountaineer, and leadership expert who helps audiences build resilience, lead with courage, and move beyond perceived limitations. As the first Iranian woman to complete the Seven Summits, Sara brings a powerful story of perseverance, purpose, and transformation to the stage. Her journey includes surviving the devastating 2015 earthquake and avalanche on Mount Everest, an experience that reshaped her understanding of leadership, adversity, and what it means to keep moving forward when circumstances change unexpectedly. Through engaging storytelling and practical takeaways, Sara speaks on resilience, leadership, women’s empowerment, overcoming adversity, and purpose-driven success. She is the founder of Climb Your Everest, a nonprofit that supports marginalized women and girls through education, leadership development, mentorship, and scholarships. Her story has been featured in the Netflix documentary Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake, and her work has been recognized by organizations including the United Nations Association and the International Leadership Association. Sara’s programs are ideal for corporations, associations, universities, leadership conferences, women’s events, and organizations seeking an inspiring speaker who combines unforgettable stories with meaningful lessons audiences can apply long after the event.