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Lane Wallace knows adventure.

She’s been stranded on a glacier in shorts and tennis shoes, tasked with a hostage rescue mission in Sudan, and was part of the first blimp crew to successfully fly through the Alps. She’s been lost in life-threatening conditions over the Appalachian mountains while flying her own airplane across America, has climbed an 18,000-foot mountain in the shadow of Mt. Everest, and has spent time collecting the stories of war refugees from Sudan, Darfur, Rwanda and Burundi. She also quit a successful corporate job to follow her passion for writing and exploring, and has forged her own path through self-employment and entrepreneurship for more than 20 years.

Through her encounters with adventure, nature, and other humans around the world, Lane has gathered a treasure trove of humbling, funny, heartbreaking, and joyous stories and lessons about surviving uncertainty and forging a meaningful and powerful path through life, no matter what challenges arise along the way. As an entrepreneur and journalist, she has also turned a keen, analytic eye to the challenges and rewards of pursuing uncharted, trailblazing business ventures, with valuable and insightful results. She’s also a very funny storyteller.

Lane has been interviewed on NPR and the BBC and has spoken at a wide variety of business conferences, conventions and fundraising events. She’s also presented at business and community organizations, women’s groups, schools, and events and venues ranging from the Forbes Executive Women’s Summit and the 92nd Street Y in New York City to Stanford University and the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.

Lane gears her talks toward the needs and interests of individual audiences, but general topics and themes include:

Surviving Uncertainty
Based on her book by the same title. Practical and inspirational perspective and advice on surviving and thriving in uncertain economic times and life circumstances.

Thinking Outside the Box
What adventurers, explorers, entrepreneurs, and technology pioneers can teach others in the business world about overcoming obstacles and enduring tough times with creative and innovative solutions.

Making Your Life a Hero’s Journey
What is a hero? Using stories of real-life people, Lane explores the difference between excellence and heroism and the different kinds of heroes … and argues that every one of us can gain the strength of an epic hero, just by how we approach our lives.

Why Passion Matters
The power of passion to transform individuals, groups, industries, and the world.

Making the Leap
Practical and inspirational advice on changing careers, starting an entrepreneurial venture, and finding both your passion and the courage to pursue it.

Adventure is Rarely Comfortable
Many of us fantasize about having a more adventurous life. And adventure does have many rewards. But buyer beware. Regardless of whether the challenge is physical, professional, or personal, real adventure is rarely comfortable. And that’s okay. A funny, insightful look at what separates an adventure from a vacation … and why the discomfort is worth it.

Flying the U-2
Lessons about flight, survival, and the planet Earth from the edges of space.

The Hope and Heartbreak of Africa’s Conflict Zones
What flying relief supplies in Sudan, Chad, and the eastern region of the Congo taught Lane about complex issues of culture, violence, and the human spirit of survival.

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Watch a video clip of Lane speaking on surviving uncertain economic times for Forbes, Inc.

“Lane Wallace has that exceptional ability to connect with her audience on a wide range of subjects. Her speaking style mirrors her writing style and vice versa, so if you have read any of her articles you will know that she speaks eloquently from the heart. She proved to be a great asset and crowd pleaser, and her presence added tremendously to the success of our ventures. We highly recommend her!”

“Lane Wallace’s lyrical commentary captivated the overflow crowd of more than 1,700 people attending our conference. Wallace knows how to carry a true story into the realm of the fascinating, all the while weaving within her words lessons that listeners can take with them back into their own lives, moving forward. She is, in a word, inspiring.”

“Anyone who has heard Lane Wallace speak finds themselves being drawn back to hear her again. In venues with a dozen speakers performing simultaneously, her audiences consistently number in the hundreds.”

“Lane held our audience spellbound for over an hour as she shared her stories of accepting or rejecting risks, and how the uncertainty of adventure relates to the decisions that we make everyday. Her style ranges from lighthearted to a passion that enthralls and engages the audience. No matter what the message, Lane will enchant the audience with a genuine and very personal touch.”