Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton surfing

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton speaks to Airmen and their families at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 31, 2016. Hamilton emphasized how her faith was an important part of overcoming new challenges she faced after losing her arm in a shark attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Denise M. Nevins/Released)

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Bethany Hamilton speaking with attendees at the 2025 Young Women's Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.