Felipe Rodriguez

Plano, TX

Contact for pricing

Travels nationwide

Get a free quick quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 3 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 4 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 5 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 6 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 7 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 8 for Felipe Rodriguez
Promotional video thumbnail 9 for Felipe Rodriguez
Gallery photo 1 of Felipe Rodriguez
Gallery photo 2 of Felipe Rodriguez

Speaking at the ASMC conference in Dallas TX

Gallery photo 3 of Felipe Rodriguez

Criminal Justice Reform in nashville event

Gallery photo 4 of Felipe Rodriguez

Watco safety speaking event

Gallery photo 5 of Felipe Rodriguez

Delaware Army base safety speaking event

Gallery photo 6 of Felipe Rodriguez

UFCW Stewards Conference speaking event

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


Reviews

Be the first to review Felipe Rodriguez

Write a review

Booking information

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