Dierdre Wolownick - Speaker

Speaker, El Capitan Conqueror, Language Professor And Motivator
Sacramento
On her 70th birthday, Alex Honnold’s mom became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan, learn how Dierdre Wolownick beat the odds.
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Dierdre Wolownick | Speaker Biography

Oldest woman to climb El Capitan at age 66
Respected linguist professor and orchestra conductor
Author and motivational speaker

If you're the mom of Alex Honnold - the world's most famous solo mountain ascender - you'd think it would be a nervy existence spent looking up the side of a mountain watching your son. Not so for Deirdre Wolownick, who, at the age of 66 joined Alex on a mountain ascent and became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite. Her 3,000-foot climbing achievement took immense courage and stamina, not to mention a good head for heights. It also showed that no matter what you do or how old you are, the courage to scale the impossible is within all of us. When not conquering El Capitan, Deirdre is a seasoned and respected linguist professor, orchestra conductor, author and captivating motivational speaker.

Why Should You Book Dierdre Wolownick?

Booking Deirdre Wolownick will inspire your team or business with the living proof that age and conventional limits are no barrier to achieving the extraordinary. Her unique journey, from linguistics professor and orchestra conductor to record-setting climber, embodies resilience, adaptability, and the power of embracing challenges. Deirdre's captivating storytelling will not only motivate but also provide practical insights into overcoming personal and professional obstacles, making her an invaluable asset to any event.

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