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Speaker Slam® News: Recap of The Body Beautiful 2018 Competition

Gina Hatzis, winner of Body Beautiful 2018

By Speaker Slam®

Body Beautiful: Celebrating These Champions

Body Beautiful took the stage on March 27th, 2018, and produced a podium that would shape Speaker Slam® for years.

1st Place: Gina Hatzis

Gina's Body Beautiful speech, I'm A Dangerous Woman, went on to become the most-viewed speech in Speaker Slam® history with more than 18 million views. She placed third at the 2018 Grand Slam that November and has returned as a judge many times since.

2nd Place: Adonis Rosalle

Adonis's speech went on to reach millions of viewers through Goalcast.

3rd Place: Darius Bashar

Darius has since judged Speaker Slam® competitions many times, most recently Reinvention 2026.

Unforgettable Moments

See the full 2018 lineup on the Alumni page.

Watch Every Speech from Body Beautiful 2018

Gina Hatzis speaking at Body Beautiful 2018
1st Place
Too Much Woman
Adonis Rosalle speaking at Body Beautiful 2018
2nd Place
How to Overcome Bullying and Find Your Butterfly Moment
Darius Bashar speaking at Body Beautiful 2018
3rd Place
Healing Your Scars Through Vulnerability
Ashley-Ann Pereira speaking at Body Beautiful 2018
What If You Hated Your Body?

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