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Mario Arnauz Bonds

Singer-Songwriter, Author, Imagination Award Winner

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Disability, Family & Parenting, Government, Motivational, Music, Social Activism
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Mario Arnauz Bonds Biography

We think we fully comprehend that courage, creativity, and determination are critical to our success. However, you will quickly see how much we all still have to learn about the innate power of these concepts when you hear the story of Mario Arnauz Bonds. Bonds is a multitalented motivational speaker and singer-songwriter. Made famous by NBC Universal's 2012 run of "The Glee Project," season two, in which he showed the world that a person with a disability can rise to meet any challenge, Bonds enjoys entertaining and inspiring millions.

One of a set of triplets, Bonds comes from a large family of nine siblings. Born with Morning Glory Syndrome, a degenerative condition that gradually destroyed the optic nerve in both of his eyes, he was completely blind by the tender age of nine. After losing both his vision and his parents, Bonds experienced a childhood the likes of which few of us can even imagine—suffering abuse on a number of levels, abandonment, and eventually, homelessness. Amazingly, one thing he never suffered from was hopelessness.

Instead of allowing these setbacks to define him, Bonds utilized them to propel himself forward—earning a spot in the prestigious Suitland’s School for the Visual and Performing Arts in his teens, followed by a degree in Journalism from George Mason University. Among his various achievements, he is recognized for his dynamic presence on stage, blending motivational speeches with memorable performances, often incorporating technology and singing into his presentations. He brought audiences to tears and standing ovations at events and received exceptional feedback from notable institutions like Lockheed Martin Corp and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, which have also acknowledged his powerful impact and eloquence.

In recognition of his work with students and the performing arts, Bonds was awarded the prestigious Imagination Award for 2012 by the Imagination Stage, a theatre arts organization for young people. He is the author of "Without Sight but Full of Vision," a memoir recounting how he overcame a childhood marked by blindness, abuse, and abandonment.

Bonds exemplifies the philosophy that triumph and success are still possible, no matter the obstacle, with sufficient courage, creativity, and determination to overcome the odds. His experiences and lessons will motivate you, both personally and professionally, to push the envelope, overcome any difficulty, and ultimately, make the choices that will set you along the path to achieving your goals. Bonds is a must-see keynote who will deliver a passionate “special surprise” for the audience, as he demonstrates what it truly means to overcome adversity—you will undoubtedly walk away inspired!

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/30/2024.

Mario Arnauz Bonds Speaking Topics

  • World of Assistive Technology: A Blind Man's Virtual Life

    Bonds takes audiences into the world of technology used by the blind. From surfing the web, word processing, reading recipes, to editing his own videos, web developing and more, Bonds has a greater sense of independence, thanks to talking computers and phones.

  • From Victim to Survivor: Ways to Reclaim Your Power

    Bonds offers audiences an in depth look into the emotional, physical and sexual abuse he experienced as a child and teenager. With this presentation of survival, he inspires audiences to not let their “yesterday” conquer “today.” He illustrates methods he uses to heal and move forward.

  • Life's Box of Chocolates: Diversity, Equal Access & Inclusion

    For Corporate audiences, Bonds lectures on the importance of diversity and inclusion for persons with disabilities and from varied backgrounds. He discusses technology, social etiquette, employment and more.

  • What Disability? Redefining What it Means to be Disabled

    Bonds motivates audiences with this presentation on independence, hard work and success, despite a visual impairment. People frequently say that although Bonds is totally blind, he can “do everything but drive.” This compelling presentation explains why.

  • Putting the Odds in Your Favor: Choosing to Overcome Adversity

    Bonds decided that his tumultuous childhood would not define him. He discusses how he made the choice to persevere and he inspires audiences to do the same.

  • Without Sight but Full of Vision: A Message from Mario's Childhood Memoir

    This is an in depth lecture based on Bonds’ childhood memoir, which depicts his triumphs over abuse, abandonment and adjusting to, and ultimately accepting going totally blind.

Mario Arnauz Bonds Videos

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Mario Arnauz Bonds is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as World of Assistive Technology: A Blind Man's Virtual Life, From Victim to Survivor: Ways to Reclaim Your Power, Life's Box of Chocolates: Diversity, Equal Access & Inclusion, What Disability? Redefining What it Means to be Disabled, Putting the Odds in Your Favor: Choosing to Overcome Adversity and Without Sight but Full of Vision: A Message from Mario's Childhood Memoir. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mario Arnauz Bonds for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mario Arnauz Bonds generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kodi Lee, Jade Ewen, Salt-N-Pepa, Andrea Bocelli and Jimmy Wayne. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mario Arnauz Bonds for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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