Erin Weed

Founder Erin Weed Inc.

  • Boulder CO

Women's Safety + Empowerment Speaker

Contact

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Biography

Erin Weed is an award-winning speaker, author and social entrepreneur. Since 2001, her work in global women's empowerment and social entrepreneurship has been featured on CNN, Fox News, The New York Times and The Washington Post.

She is the creator of Girls Fight Back (GFB), a program experienced by over ONE MILLION people. Through live presentations, GFB inspires and educates women to be their own best protectors. Using a unique blend of comedy, cutting-edge research and practical safety strategies, GFB has inspired hundreds of success stories from women who saved themselves during violent confrontations.

The GFB speaker team embarks on national speaking tours every Fall and Spring. Tour sponsors have included Verizon Wireless, Glamour magazine and Bed Head. In 2010, GFB expanded internationally to India and Pakistan.

Erin was a columnist for CosmoGirl magazine, creating the first-ever recurring column in a national magazine that addressed the topic of girls' self-protection. Her first book, Girls Fight Back! The College Girl's Guide to Protecting Herself, will soon be published in its 3rd edition.

Erin also provides coaching to thought leaders, influencers and entrepreneurs in the art + business of public speaking. She believes anyone can build a profitable platform of influence, and many of her clients are TED or TEDx presenters.

Industry Expertise

Safety
Professional Training and Coaching
Women

Areas of Expertise

Social Entrepreneurship
Women Empowerment
Personal Safety

Accomplishments

2012 Best Speaker by Campus Activities Magazine

2012-01-01

The top honor for speakers on the college circuit.

2010 Alumnus of the Year by Schaumburg High School

2010-01-01

One alum is awarded this honor each year.

2009 Best Female Performer by Campus Activities Magazine

2009-01-01

Top honor for female speakers/performers on the college circuit.

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Education

Eastern Illinois University

B.A.

Speech Communication

1999

Minor: Public Relations
Member of Alpha Phi

Eastern Illinois University

BA

Speech Communication, Public Relations

1999

Served as President of Alpha Phi sorority and Speaker of the Student Sentate while in college.

Affiliations

  • National Speakers Association
  • Alpha Phi International
  • The Alternative Board

Sample Talks

Girls Fight Back (Women Fight Back)

A fun, upbeat and informative presentation on the basics of trusting intuition, risk reduction and self-defense given at schools, colleges and corporations.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$4500 to $7500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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