Felipe Rodriguez
Overview
Inspiring people isn't what I do—it's what I live. After serving as a U.S. Marine, surviving kidney failure and a transplant, overcoming incarceration, and rebuilding my life from the ground up, I discovered that resilience isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. Today I help schools, businesses, churches, and organizations develop resilient leaders who embrace discipline, overcome adversity, and unlock their full potential. My presentations combine powerful storytelling, practical leadership lessons, and actionable strategies that leave audiences motivated long after the event ends
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Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 15 - 120 minutes
What to expect
Audiences can expect:
• Authentic storytelling that keeps people engaged from beginning to end.
• Practical leadership principles that can be applied immediately.
• Lessons on resilience, accountability, discipline, and overcoming adversity.
• High-energy delivery balanced with humor, emotion, and real-life experiences.
• Actionable takeaways that inspire lasting change long after the event.
Every presentation is customized to the goals of the organization and audience.
About
Felipe Rodriguez III is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, kidney transplant survivor, Award Winning author of Forged Ready, and keynote speaker who has turned adversity into purpose.
After serving in the Marines, Felipe experienced devastating setbacks that included incarceration, kidney failure, years of dialysis, and rebuilding his life from the ground up. Instead of allowing those experiences to define him, he used them to forge resilience, discipline, and leadership.
Today, Felipe serves as an Operations Manager while inspiring audiences across the country through powerful storytelling and practical leadership lessons. His presentations challenge people to overcome adversity, develop mental toughness, embrace accountability, and discover that their past does not determine their future.
Whether speaking to corporations, schools, government agencies, nonprofits, or leadership teams, Felipe leaves audiences motivated, equipped, and ready to take action.
Additional booking notes
Felipe is available for:
Keynote presentations
Leadership conferences
Corporate meetings
Schools & universities
Military & veteran organizations
Faith-based events
Nonprofits
Staff development
Youth conferences
Travel is available nationwide.
Presentation formats include keynote, breakout sessions, workshops, and Q&A.
Past booked events
October 2026
13
Tuesday
ASMC Keynote
9:00am - 10:00am
08
Thursday
Watco Safety Event
7:00am - 8:00am
06
Tuesday
UFCW Steward Conference
1:00pm - 2:00pm
01
Thursday
IAACE Lunch & Learn
11:30am - 12:30pm
September 2026
21
Monday
Delaware Army Base Safety
9:00am - 10:00am
July 2026
24
Friday
Criminal Justice Reform
1:00pm - 2:00pm
May 2026
16
Saturday
District 25 Toastmasters Event
10:00am - 11:00am
February 2026
22
Sunday
Celina Young Mens Association
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Set list
Forged Ready: Turning Adversity into Strength
Lead Without the Title
Unbreakable: Your Past Does Not Define You
The Power of Discipline
Resilience Under Pressure
Leadership Through Adversity
Building High-Performance Teams
Mental Toughness for Success
How Boys Become Men
Veteran Leadership & Service
Influences and inspiration
I'd list recognizable names that fit your style:
Jocko Willink
David Goggins
Simon Sinek
Les Brown
John Maxwell
Zig Ziglar
Eric Thomas
Setup requirements
wireless handheld or lavalier microphone
small table for water
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