Inspirational Speaker Mike Bolland’s “I’m Not Stumped” Talk
I’m Not Stumped is an empowering live show hosted by inspirational speaker Mike Bolland, who was born without a right hand and learned to use a prosthetic before the age of two. A former professional bowler and child actor in The Trial of Billy Jack, Mike has spent his life breaking barriers and defying expectations. With authenticity, humor, and heart, he shares his personal journey of resilience, adaptation, and purpose—proving that challenges don’t stop him… they motivate him.
Chapter 1: Intro
Sets the stage for the rest of the show. Mike will speak directly to the fact that he has one hand and make light of it. Part comedy and all fun!
Chapter 2: Early Life
In this section, Mike discusses his early life. He will share an emotional letter he received from his mother that describes the day he was born.
Chapter 3: Child Actor
Mike talks about the family move to Arizona where he got a lucky break to be in the movie The Trial of Billy Jack.
Chapter 4: Bowling
Mike talks about how he became the first person with one hand to compete on tour and become a member of the PBA.
Chapter 5: Cancer
Mike goes all in on his cancer battle. Some parts funny, some parts poignant – but all parts are written to make people look inside themselves.
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Leaving a corporate career, a successful podcast, his extensive volunteering and The “Tale of Two Lives” closes this powerful show.
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Inspirational Speaker Mike Bolland’s “I’m Not Stumped” Talk
I’m Not Stumped is an empowering live show hosted by inspirational speaker Mike Bolland, who was born without a right hand and learned to use a prosthetic before the age of two. A former professional bowler and child actor in The Trial of Billy Jack, Mike has spent his life breaking barriers and defying expectations. With authenticity, humor, and heart, he shares his personal journey of resilience, adaptation, and purpose—proving that challenges don’t stop him… they motivate him.
Chapter 1: Intro
Sets the stage for the rest of the show. Mike will speak directly to the fact that he has one hand and make light of it. Part comedy and all fun!
Chapter 2: Early Life
In this section, Mike discusses his early life. He will share an emotional letter he received from his mother that describes the day he was born.
Chapter 3: Child Actor
Mike talks about the family move to Arizona where he got a lucky break to be in the movie The Trial of Billy Jack.
Chapter 4: Bowling
Mike talks about how he became the first person with one hand to compete on tour and become a member of the PBA.
Chapter 5: Cancer
Mike goes all in on his cancer battle. Some parts funny, some parts poignant – but all parts are written to make people look inside themselves.
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Leaving a corporate career, a successful podcast and The “Tale of Two Lives” closes this powerful show.