Born without legs, the hand of God brought her an amazing adoptive family, who gave her one simple rule, “Never say the word, Can’t.” Jen went on to compete against able bodied athletes and became a State Champion in power tumbling. Always challenging herself, Jen transitioned into an accomplished acrobat and aerialist. Jen’s incredible story has been featured on multiple shows, including HBO Real Sports, 20/20 and Good Morning America. She is currently living in Los Angeles and has added a successful speaking career to her list of accomplishments, including being featured in one of the well renowned TED talks. She hopes to inspire & motivate others to BELIEVE that anything is truly possible. Her first book, Everything is Possible, that hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in 2016.

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  Image of a woman with fair pinkish skin long brown hair from the shoulders up wearing a yellow long sleeved top and a chunky tarnished silver necklace. Behind her there are few framed pictures on the wall and a couch. Box with the ASL interpreter in the bottom corner. Text: Jen Bricker-Bauer