Transform Your
Audience Today
From Fortune 500 boardrooms to schools and veterans organizations, Aubrey delivers powerful keynotes on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.
Nationwide
Keynotes Delivered
Across the country
Audiences
Why Choose Aubrey
Decades of experience, proven results, and a commitment to excellence
Navy Cross Recipient
Highest valor award for Marines
18 Years of Service
Leadership forged through service
1000+ Youth Mentored
Investing in the next generation
Published Author
'The Wars We're Given'
Speaking Topics That
Transform Audiences
Aubrey tailors every keynote to the audience, pairing powerful stories with practical ways to move forward.
Leadership Under Fire
Leading with courage in crisis. Audiences learn to make split-second decisions and lead teams through the toughest circumstances.
Resilience & Mental Toughness
"Pushing Through The Pain" — the mindset to overcome life's hardest moments.
Youth Empowerment
Mentoring the next generation using Marine Corps values — discipline, commitment, honesty, leadership.
Veteran Mental Health
Breaking the silence on PTSD and TBI, and the importance of seeking help.
Overcoming Adversity
Turning trauma into purpose — transforming life's hardest moments into fuel for growth.
Faith in Action
How faith guided his recovery and mission. "To God be the glory."
Fatherhood & Mentorship
Building strong families and communities by being present and investing in the next generation.
Building Elite Teams
Applying Marine Corps values to corporate culture to build high-production, elite teams.
Perfect For Every
Audience
Corporate Teams
Leadership & team building
Veterans Groups
Resilience & mental health
Nonprofits
Purpose & mission driven
Schools & Youth
Empowerment & mentorship
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FAQ
Booking questions
What does Aubrey McDade Jr. speak about?
Leadership under pressure, resilience and recovery, veteran transition and youth mentorship, drawn from his Marine Corps service and the Second Battle of Fallujah.
Who are his keynotes for?
Corporate teams, military and veteran groups, schools and youth organizations, faith-based groups and nonprofits.
How do I check his availability?
Send the booking form on this page with your event date, or email hello@aubreymcdadejr.com. Every request is reviewed and answered by the team.