Mike Kinney helps people rediscover confidence and resilience.

Why you should listen

At just 16 years old, Mike Kinney stepped into the world of professional wrestling — not only as a performer, but also as a promoter. For over a decade, he built characters, told stories and learned that the toughest battles happen outside the ring. His journey through identity loss, addiction and redemption gave him hard-earned lessons about confidence, purpose and reinvention. Kinney now brings that same energy to his work as a motivational speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur. He is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran.

Mike Kinney’s TED Talk