Shanna Adamic

The Power of Audacious Optimism: The mindful choice to live boldly and create endless possibilities.

Expert on

  • Resilience
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Optimism
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth

Fee Range

$5,000–$10,000

Travels from

MO, US

Biography

Shanna Adamic embodies audacious optimism as a way of life. Now serving as Director of Oracle Health Executive Content and Oracle Video, she leads storytelling that elevates Oracle’s healthcare vision and engages global audiences with healthcare transformation. As a correspondent for OracleTV, she brings to life compelling narratives that inspire, inform, and advance conversations around innovation in healthcare.

Beyond her ability to create meaningful cause connections, Shanna formerly served as Executive Director of the Oracle Health Foundation, where under her leadership the foundation provided $50 million in pediatric grants to nearly 20,000 children worldwide. She brings more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, global health initiatives, and community engagement, blending strategic leadership with a commitment to creating measurable impact.

Shanna’s journey is also deeply personal. After surviving a rare, life-threatening brain tumor that left her partially deaf, she transformed challenge into purpose. This experience sharpened her resilience, strengthened her voice, and deepened her commitment to inspiring others through hope and action. 

A regional Emmy Award winner and dynamic storyteller, Shanna spent eight seasons as a professional athlete and cheerleader with the Kansas City Chiefs. She also served as a sideline reporter with the Chiefs’ award-winning media team, 65 Toss Power Trap Productions (65TPT), contributing to early content that has garnered multiple Emmy Awards and set the standard for in-house production in the NFL. 

Today, as an international speaker, published author, and trusted Oracle voice, Shanna channels her energy into storytelling that ignites hope, sparks change, and connects people to a shared vision of what is possible.

Speaker Videos

Embrace the Unknown:

Shanna’s journey—from an ambitious youth to NFL sidelines to corporate boardrooms—taught her that the unknown is where opportunity happens. She invites you to step into uncertainty, to dance with curiosity, and to discover the untapped potential that lies beyond your comfort zone. Embrace the challenges as stepping stones toward your boldest self.

Audience takeaways:

  • Accepting and stepping into uncertainty
  • Finding the opportunities in the challenges
  • Understanding the difference between optimism and happiness

Ignite Your “I Will” Power:

When faced with life’s toughest battles, Shanna’s unyielding belief became her secret weapon. She draws from her victorious fight against a life-threatening brain tumor—a battle that left her with a mere 4% chance of regaining her facial function. Learn practical tools to practice optimism daily, to replace fear with bold confidence, and to ignite your “I will” power. Let adversity fuel your resilience.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Letting adversity fuel resilience
  • Replacing fear with confidence
  • Learning the power of two simple words “I WILL”

Imagine What Could Be Possible:

Shanna’s audacious optimism isn’t just about survival—it’s about thriving. Close your eyes and envision a future beyond limits. Through curiosity and possibility thinking, you’ll rewrite your story. As you leave her keynote, you’ll be confident in your ability to thrive amidst life’s disruptions and courageous enough to believe in yourself and chase dreams that once seemed impossible.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Envisioning beyond limits – seeing yourself and that big dream
  • Celebrating big and celebrating failure
  • Thriving not just surviving – daily practices to shape an optimistic mind
  • Join Shanna Adamic on this transformative journey of audacious optimism!