Carina Bruwer

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Carina Bruwer is one of Africa's most decorated female open water marathon swimmers, an internationally renowned musician, a successful entrepreneur, and a mother of three. Known for boldly venturing where most do not, whether in the ocean, business, or life, Carina inspires and motivates audiences through her incredible stories of courage, transformation, and altruism. Carina’s extensive ultramarathon swimming resume includes crossing the 36km English Channel, the Gibraltar Straits, False Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay, Walker Bay, Bonifacio Straits, Messina Straits, Triple Country (France - Monaco - Italy), Robben Island, and dozens more, with most of her swims being firsts and/or record-breaking feats. This International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame nominee, ranked as one of the World Open Water Swimming Association’s "Top 50 Most Daring, Courageous and Audacious" open water swimmers globally, founded Swim For Hope in 2014. The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for South African organizations she supports through her swimming challenges, having raised over R1 million since its inception, along with millions more in media value. Carina's music career has been equally trailblazing. Balancing precision with rulebreaking, she developed a new style of performance that revolutionized instrumental music in South Africa and beyond. Her innovative approach has taken her across the globe, performing on international stages and with global icons. In the entrepreneurial realm, she has founded several successful businesses, each becoming a pillar in its respective industry. As a powerful and engaging motivational speaker, Carina captivates diverse audiences worldwide with her tales of resilience, overcoming adversity, and reaching beyond one's limits to achieve personal greatness. Her talks cover themes such as goal setting, leadership, teamwork, and personal development, tailored to resonate with each audience. Drawing from her experiences as an ultramarathon swimmer, musician, entrepreneur, and mother, Carina delivers impactful keynote speeches and motivational talks to corporate teams, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Clients include top South African and international companies and organisations including Momentum, YPO, PPS, Woolworths, BestMed, NinetyOne and Provenance along with many local universities, educational institutions, and non profits. With her unique blend of passion, authenticity, and humor, she inspires individuals and teams to push beyond perceived limitations, embrace change, and strive for excellence in all aspects of life.

  • What is your favorite quote? “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in th
  • Are there any moments that stand out as having a significant impact on your career? A significant moment that impacted my career was delivering one of my first keynote addresses in Cape Town a few years ago. A few months later, I spoke with an audience member who shared that
  • Outside of your profession do you have any hobbies/interests? Outside of my profession, I am deeply passionate about self-improvement and continuous learning. I enjoy taking courses on a variety of subjects, from personal development and leadership to n
  • Who do you look up to as a mentor and why? I don't have a single mentor; instead, I consider life itself as my mentor. I look up to various inspirational people from different walks of life who have demonstrated resilience, creativity
  • Is there anything else we should know about you? I am dedicated to excellence in everything I undertake. When I entered the motivational speaking circuit, I had two primary intentions: to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my audi
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