YOU'RE STRONGER THAN THINK.


KENNY BARNWELL

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | AUTHOR | SURVIVOR




YOU'RE STRONGER 
THAN you think.

KENNY BARNWELL

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | SURVIVOR

KEYNOTE:

Keep Moving Forward

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.

"Kenny shares a captivating, heart-pounding story that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. A brilliant and dynamic speaker, he has the extraordinary gift of making you feel as though you're walking every step alongside him."

Rob Commodari 
Speaker/Author/Host

CHISELED Workshops & Podcast

MEET KENNY!

MISSION

My mission is to help people face hard things with courage, faith, and clarity—by showing what’s possible when you refuse to give up. I challenge audiences to rethink what resilience really means—because sometimes the only way out is through.

Kenny Barnwell is a keynote speaker, author, and survivor—on a mission to help audiences keep moving forward, no matter what life throws their way.

For over 20 years, Kenny traveled the globe as a guitar technician with world-renowned music artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Jonas Brothers. But it was one life-altering moment when he was attacked by cartel while on tour in Monterrey, Mexico that changed everything.

Now, Kenny brings this true story of survival to stages across the country—not just as a motivational speech, but as a moment that reminds people what they’re capable of when it matters most.

His keynote, "Keep Moving Forward", blends raw storytelling with deep insight on resilience, alignment, and the power of unwavering purpose. Kenny delivers a high-impact, unforgettable experience that move audiences into tears and meaningful action.

Kenny lives in Nashville with his wife and two kids. He’s the founder of CREWspire, author of multiple music business books, and still kind of hopes he’ll get cast on Naked & Afraid one day.


"Tough Times Don’t Define You, They Refine You."

Kenny Barnwell

Motivational Speaker | Survivor

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Coming August 2025

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Thank you for considering me to come and share!

I can't wait to speak with you!

Let's keep moving forward!