
Candace Parker
Three-time WNBA Champion and first overall draft pick | Sports broadcaster and advocate

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Candace Parker shattered glass ceilings in professional basketball, becoming the first overall draft pick in WNBA history and winning championships with three different teams. Beyond athletic excellence, she's a powerful voice for social change, amplifying issues through storytelling and activism.
As a sports broadcaster, Candace brings the same competitive intelligence she displayed on court to her analysis. Her talks explore leadership, breaking barriers, and using platforms to drive meaningful change.
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How to break down barriers and not accept limits
What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion, Parker knows what it takes to fight for your dreams. In this inspiring talk, she shares what she's learned during a career spent not accepting limits -- and how her daughter taught her the best lesson of all. "Barrier breaking is about not staying in your lane and not being something that the world expects you to be," she says. "It's about not accepting limitations."
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Candace Parker at Aspen Ideas Festival 2024
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDWomen 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
| Aspen Ideas Festival |
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