Bonita Norris is the youngest person to reach both the summit of Mount Everest and the North Pole. She has climbed several 8,000m peaks, including Everest (8,849m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Manaslu (8,163m), and has attempted to be the first British woman to summit K2 (8,611m).
In just two years, Bonita progressed from having no climbing experience to becoming the youngest British woman to climb Everest. She later became the youngest person to reach the summit of Everest and the North Pole, a record she still holds. Her achievements in the adventure world earned her a nomination for Cosmopolitan’s Woman of the Year Award in 2011.
Before her climbing successes, Bonita faced mental health challenges. The lessons learned during her recovery shaped the mindset that enabled her to tackle the world’s highest peaks. Her record-breaking climbs were just the beginning; she has participated in eight expeditions, including those to Manaslu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and K2.
Bonita is now a professional speaker, trusted by major corporations, and balances her speaking career with motherhood, raising two young children. Her keynote speech, "Mountains of the Mind," motivates teams to achieve challenging goals by sharing lessons on teamwork, courage, resilience, and mindset.
In 2024, Bonita was awarded Best Speaker Storyteller at The Speaker Awards, a recognition of her ability to combine powerful storytelling with impactful core messages.
How can I book Bonita Norris for my next event?
Email bonita.norris@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Bonita Norris available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Bonita Norris's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Bonita directly.
What topics does Bonita Norris specialise in?
Bonita Norris specialises in discussing mountaineering, mental resilience, courage and more.
What is Bonita Norris's speaking style like?
Bonita delivers inspiring, relatable talks with masterful storytelling. She engages audiences, making complex lessons accessible and memorable, and consistently receives outstanding feedback for her authenticity, clarity, and impact.
Does Bonita Norris offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Bonita Norris offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.