Alicia Smith is a keynote speaker, inspirational TEDx speaker, and educator who empowers others to rise beyond trauma and embrace transformation. While studying dance on scholarship, Alicia was caught in the crossfire of a random drive-by shooting and shot with an AK-47—given less than a 1% chance of survival.

Alicia Smith is a keynote speaker, inspirational TEDx speaker, and educator who empowers others to rise beyond trauma and embrace transformation. While studying dance on scholarship, Alicia was caught in the crossfire of a random drive-by shooting and shot with an AK-47—given less than a 1% chance of survival. Defying the odds, she turned unimaginable pain into purpose and now inspires audiences across the country with her powerful story of resilience, healing, and personal rebirth. Alicia is a passionate advocate for thriving through life’s most difficult chapters.