About Scott & Shayna
Scott and Shayna launched the project “Seeing Beyond: Seven Summits,” with the aim of becoming the first deaf individuals to reach the 7 Summits, improve accessibility to education, increase deaf & disabled representation and inspire their community to explore the outdoors.
Speaking Topics
- Climbing Over Obstacles: Turning Challenges into Opportunities I Born profoundly Deaf into a world not built for them, Scott and Shayna taught themselves how to climb by watching Youtube
videos. This talk dives into the power of perspective: how reframing obstacles as opportunities and believing in what’s possible can push you beyond limits you never thought you
could cross. - Beyond Limits: Transforming Dreams Into Action I Scott and Shayna left their teaching careers in their 30s to take a leap into the unknown, pursuing their passion for climbing the world’s highest mountains. Their story offers powerful lessons in bold decision-making, staying focused through uncertainty, and setting goals that push beyond comfort to reach new heights.
- The Summit: Creating Spaces Where Everyone Belongs I “People assume the hardest part of climbing Everest is the altitude. For us, it was convincing people we belonged on the mountain at all.” Their story shows why representation matters and shares practical strategies to help organizations and leaders create more inclusive spaces where everyone can belong.
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