Captain Sandy Yawn, with over 30 years of yachting experience, is best known for her heroic actions during a fire aboard a vessel in the pirate-infested waters of the Red Sea. She also gained fame as the commanding captain of a 60-meter mega yacht on Bravo TV’s Below Deck: Mediterranean. A Florida native and one of the few accomplished female captains in a male-dominated industry, Sandy is widely respected for her leadership, resilience, and courage.
Her remarkable story—particularly her bravery off the coast of Yemen—makes her a powerful and inspiring keynote speaker. She is a compelling choice for events focused on leadership, perseverance, women in male-dominated fields, travel, ocean life, and overcoming adversity.
Sandy’s speaking style is bold and motivational, offering powerful insights on breaking barriers and defying expectations. She is available for exclusive private events, public speaking engagements, and virtual appearances worldwide.
Commanded 60-meter mega yachts across the world’s oceans confidently.
Over 30 years of international maritime and leadership experience combined.
Saved lives during fire in pirate-infested Red Sea waters.
First female superyacht captain featured on Below Deck Mediterranean.
Led crews for ultra-wealthy clients in high-pressure environments.
Speaks globally—from SXSW to high-level corporate leadership events.
Recipient of numerous maritime and leadership excellence honors internationally.
Bravo TV icon praised for groundbreaking role and representation.
Bestselling author of Be the Storm or Be the Calm.
Honored for contributions to women’s empowerment in marine careers.
Acknowledged at global summits for leadership in crisis situations.
Speech Style & Themes
Bold, inspirational storytelling rooted in real high-seas experiences.
Sage advice on leadership, resilience, and overcoming personal adversity.
Emphasizes “Wake up, Show up, Kick Ass, Repeat!” mantra.
Unfiltered insights into handling chaos and maintaining mental clarity.
Unique stories turned into practical, universally relatable lessons.
Focuses on perseverance, teamwork, and fearless self-direction.
Leadership advice grounded in adversity—not theory or business school.
Combines humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom for lasting impact.
Appeals to corporate leaders, dreamers, and trailblazers alike.
Signature Speech Topics
Navigating Troubled Waters in Changing Times
Real leadership from sea storms to business boardrooms.
Inspire teams to persevere under chaotic or unknown conditions.
Failure is fine—just keep rowing in the same boat.
Leadership is knowing when to pivot or press ahead.
Lessons from yachting applied to high-stakes business strategy.
Charting Your Own Course
Overcame cancer, addiction, and self-doubt to command superyachts.
Fearless pursuit of goals in face of systemic adversity.
Uses personal story to motivate fearless forward momentum.
Combines raw honesty with lessons in resilience and recovery.
Teamwork Lessons: Port of Call
Creates unity with ever-changing, diverse, and untrained teams.
Shares blueprint for rapid team cohesion and mission alignment.
Emphasizes mutual respect, clear goals, and adaptable leadership.
Lessons ideal for high-turnover, fast-paced work environments.
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We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.
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