Patricia Bartell was born in Bolivia. As an infant, she contracted polio and a severe case of tonsillitis and was given almost zero chance of surviving. At nearly five, she was adopted and moved to Charlo, Montana, where she was raised on a farm and become one of eighteen children. Patricia overcame insurmountable odds to become not only a world-champion musician but also a sought-after keynote speaker. This led her to the prestigious stages of TEDx, where she delivers compelling talks, sharing her experiences and insights with a global audience profoundly impacting the worlds of business, music, and self-development.
Her personal story of triumph over adversity serves as an inspiration to thousands and as a manifesto of courage, tenacity, and faith.
Patricia is passionate about empowering people, be it in business, music, or life, to unlock their full potential and to change their perspective on what’s possible. “Change what you see,” says Patricia, “and what you see WILL change.”
When Patricia hits the stage as a keynote speaker with her gold crutches, you can feel the shift in the room. She doesn’t just talk—she embodies resilience, transformation, and success. She commands attention on a variety of stages—from business conferences to broader platforms reaching the masses— with her invigorating stories of adversity, growth, and triumph.
