MEET THE FEATURED SPEAKER

Allyson Felix 

Her speed made history. Her courage is changing it

Allyson Felix is a name synonymous with greatness — not only because she is the most decorated American track and field athlete in history with 11 Olympic medals and 20 World Championship titles — but because she has used her platform to fight for something bigger than gold.

In 2018, Allyson faced a life-threatening pregnancy . What could have been the end of her career became the beginning of her greatest legacy: speaking out against inequities facing women in sports and the workplace. When her former sponsor tried to cut her pay because she became a mother, Allyson went public, sparking a movement that reshaped industry standards for female athletes and women everywhere.

Today, Allyson is the founder of Saysh, a women-led lifestyle brand, and a global advocate for equity, maternal health, and opportunity. She brings a story that blends world-class achievement, personal courage, and unstoppable advocacy — a story that reminds us why investing in women changes everything.

Women’s Foundation of Alabama is proud to welcome Allyson Felix as our featured speaker at Unleashed. Come hear from a woman who has broken records, broken barriers, and continues to show the world what’s possible when women are truly supported.