TSW Inspires is the professional speaking practice of Dr. Tiana Woolridge — bringing keynotes, workshops, and consulting to athletes, organizations, schools, and communities navigating performance, wellness, resilience, and identity.
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About
Dr. Tiana Woolridge is a sports medicine physician, public health advocate, and international speaker who helps individuals and organizations thrive through conversations on wellness, performance, leadership, mental health, and injury prevention.
A Los Angeles native and daughter of NBA star Orlando Woolridge, Dr. Woolridge was a basketball state champion at Harvard-Westlake School, USA Volleyball Junior National Gold Medalist, and two-time All-Ivy NCAA Division I volleyball player at Princeton University. Her journey through elite athletics, medicine, and public health has given her a unique perspective on resilience, identity, performance, and the long-term wellbeing of athletes and high achievers.
In addition to her clinical work in sports medicine, Dr. Woolridge has partnered with colleges, youth-serving organizations, nonprofits, athletic programs, and community groups across the country to deliver keynote speeches, educational workshops, panel discussions, and wellness programming. Her speaking topics include athlete mental health, injury prevention, youth sports safety, leadership, resilience, diversity in healthcare, women in sports, and building healthy high-performance cultures. She is known for her dynamic speaking style, relatable storytelling, and ability to connect with audiences ranging from students and athletes to healthcare professionals, educators, and corporate teams.
Speaking Topics
High achievers are often praised for pushing through stress, exhaustion, and pressure — until burnout becomes unavoidable. In this talk, Dr. Woolridge shares evidence-based strategies for sustaining excellence while protecting mental wellness, identity, and long-term performance in sports, medicine, academics, and leadership.
Today's athletes face increasing pressure, specialization, and physical demands at younger ages than ever before. This presentation explores the intersection of youth sports safety, mental health, recovery, and performance while equipping parents, coaches, educators, and organizations with practical tools to support athlete wellbeing.
From PRP injections to recovery trends dominating social media, regenerative medicine and "biohacking" are reshaping the conversation around health and performance. Dr. Woolridge breaks down what the science actually says — separating hype from evidence while exploring the future of longevity, recovery, and human optimization.
Elite performers often struggle silently under the weight of expectations, perfectionism, and public pressure. Drawing from her work with athletes, students, and healthcare professionals, Dr. Woolridge offers an honest and empowering conversation about resilience, identity, mental wellness, and thriving under pressure.
Women's health and sports medicine have historically been understudied and overlooked. This talk explores the impact of hormones, training, body image, injury risk, and healthcare inequities on female athletes and high-performing women — while empowering audiences with practical, evidence-based insights.
As a former Division I athlete, team physician, and daughter of an NBA player, Dr. Woolridge has experienced leadership from multiple perspectives. This keynote explores how adversity, setbacks, and pressure can become catalysts for growth, confidence, adaptability, and authentic leadership.
Mental health conversations in sports are evolving — but many organizations still struggle to create environments where athletes truly feel supported. Dr. Woolridge shares research, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies for schools, teams, and organizations looking to build healthier high-performance cultures.
Young people are deeply influenced by who they see leading, healing, and succeeding. Through personal storytelling and practical insight, Dr. Woolridge speaks on mentorship, representation, confidence, and creating pathways for underrepresented students and athletes to thrive in competitive spaces.
Featured Talks & Media
A selection of recent speaking appearances, podcast interviews, and wellness features. New conversations added regularly.
Books
Explore Dr. Woolridge's published works — available now from your favorite retailers.
Training Your Mind for Optimal Mental Health in Sport and in Life — a practical guide to building mental resilience for athletes and beyond.
Buy on Amazon →
A heartfelt children's book celebrating curiosity, kindness, and the wonder of the natural world — inviting young readers to explore, ask questions, and find joy in every creature.
Buy on BookBaby →
An imaginative story about courage, motion, and finding your own rhythm — encouraging children to embrace challenges, trust themselves, and ride confidently through life's ever-changing tides.
Buy on BookBaby →Testimonials
Dr. Tiana Woolridge is an exceptional keynote speaker. She recently addressed an audience of over 700 middle school students, sharing her journey from scholar-athlete to sports medicine physician. From the moment she began, students were fully engaged, hanging on to every word. Her message resonated deeply, as she came across as both inspiring and relatable. Dr. Woolridge is a powerful storyteller. By the end of her talk, our teen students were energized and motivated, with many expressing a newfound desire to follow in her footsteps.
Dr. Tiana Woolridge's presentations during the UFT Welfare Fund's Medical Learning Series has been invaluable. Her expertise in medical conditions, coupled with her engaging presentation style, makes complex information accessible and relevant to our members.
Quotes from high school students reflecting on the impact Dr. Woolridge's presentations had on them.
Your message about self doubt how its important to listen to yourself, especially when you decide to chose a path that may differ from original plans was truly encouraging and reassuring.
You encouraged me to explore before being fixated on a decision and pursue your passion and what means the most to you. I really appreciate your honesty in sharing what worked for you and what didn't and your exact progression to your current state in life. You are so inspiring!!
Seeing someone succeed academically while still committing to a sport helped me realize that I do not need to give up parts of myself in order to be successful.
Speaking Inquiry
Available worldwide · In-person, virtual & hybrid
Share a few details about your event and Dr. Woolridge's team will follow up personally at tsw.inspires@gmail.com.
Speaking fees vary depending on organization type, audience size, event scope, and travel requirements.