A True Story of Survival, Faith, and the Relentless Pursuit of What’s Next
What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you—but nearly ends you?
In this gripping keynote, speaker and former touring professional Kenny Barnwell shares the true story of how a routine mountain run while on tour in Monterrey, Mexico turned into a fight for his life. After being attacked by six cartel members and forced to jump off a mountain to escape, Kenny suffered multiple life-threatening injuries and spent over 12 hours dragging his broken body through thorns, rocks, and cactus while being hunted by his attackers.
But this isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a story of surrender, resilience, and the quiet strength that shows up when there’s no other choice.
Through powerful storytelling, vivid imagery, and deeply human moments, Kenny reveals what it means to move forward when giving up feels easier, and how the same principles that saved his life can help anyone facing a challenge—whether personal or professional.
Perfect for conferences, corporate events, and leadership summits, Keep Moving Forward invites audiences into a once-in-a-lifetime experience—and leaves them changed by it.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1) Redefine resilience: Understand how real strength isn’t about always standing tall.
2) Balance vision with action: Learn how to use long-term purpose and short-term progress to overcome overwhelm in high-stress or high-stakes situations.
3) Master your next step: Walk away with a simple, actionable framework to face the unknown—and keep moving forward, no matter what.