YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.

Helping you move forward through pressure, crisis, and change.




YOU'RE STRONGER THAN 
YOU THINK YOU ARE.

Helping you move forward through 
pressure, crisis, and change.

KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE:

Keep Moving Forward

A True Story of Survival And How to Move Through Unexpected Crisis.

How do you prepare for something you don't see coming?

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 lessons of surrender, resilience, and a 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 associations, corporate conferences, and leadership events, Keep Moving Forward will move your audience emotionally and mobilize them mentally to lead with resilience through anything.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Redefine resilience: Understand how real strength is built, and how teams and leaders can develop it before they need it.

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: Leave with a practical mindset and movement-based framework to stay grounded and take action, especially when things fall apart.

KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE:

Keep Moving Forward

A True Story of Survival And How to Move Through Unexpected Crisis.

How do you prepare for something you don't see coming?

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 lessons of surrender, resilience, and a 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 associations, corporate conferences, and leadership events, Keep Moving Forward will move your audience emotionally and mobilize them mentally to lead with resilience through anything.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Redefine resilience: Understand how real strength is built, and how teams and leaders can develop it before they need it.

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: Leave with a practical mindset and movement-based framework to stay grounded and take action, especially when things fall apart.

"Kenny Barnwell’s keynote was nothing short of extraordinary. His story of surviving a brutal cartel attack in Mexico left our entire audience in awe. But it wasn’t just the drama of the story that moved us; it was the deep message of resilience, faith, and purpose. Kenny doesn’t just speak, he awakens something inside of people. He reminds us of the strength we all have within, even when everything seems lost. If you want a speaker who captivates, inspires, and truly transforms a room, Kenny is the one."

Jake Ballentine
Speaker | Event Host | Founder

The Speakers, Authors, and Coaches Network 

"Kenny Barnwell’s keynote was nothing short of extraordinary. His story of surviving a brutal cartel attack in Mexico left our entire audience in awe. But it wasn’t just the drama of the story that moved us; it was the deep message of resilience, faith, and purpose. Kenny doesn’t just speak, he awakens something inside of people. He reminds us of the strength we all have within, even when everything seems lost. If you want a speaker who captivates, inspires, and truly transforms a room, Kenny is the one."

Jake Ballentine
Speaker | Event Host | Founder

The Speakers, Authors, and Coaches Network 

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.


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

Contact Kenny For Availability!

Contact Kenny For Availability!

"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

"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

FOLLOW THE BUTTERFLY

Coming August 2025

Kenny's powerful true story of survival, surrender, and resilience is almost here.
Join the waitlist to get early updates and first access when the book drops.

FOLLOW THE BUTTERFLY

Coming August 2025

Kenny's powerful true story of survival, surrender, and resilience is almost here. Join the waitlist to get early updates and first access when the book drops.

Thank you for considering me to come and share!

I can't wait to speak with you!

Let's keep moving forward!