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Ricky was AMAZING!
His story, his delivery and his supporting videos and slides were very entertaining and engaging. I loved every minute of it!
- Hewlitt Packard Enterprises
Corporate and Community Keynote Presentations
Ricky is one of North America's top professional storm chasers and severe weather experts. He is also an accomplished entrepreneur, step-dad, and adventurer.
Ricky will tailor his presentation to meet the needs of your event, and will find the connection with your audience that will have them asking for more.

Success is not final. Failure is not fatal.
It is the courage to continue that counts.
Keynote Topics
Goal Setting and Goal Getting
As one of the world’s leading storm chasers, Ricky Forbes knows how to go after a goal. Audiences will leave invigorated and determined to bring their best self to their daily work. For it is in the chase, that we find our true purpose and our happiness.
Life as a Professional Storm Chaser and Building a Business in the Wild West of Social Media.
It all started out with a dream, to turn a hobby into a career. Struggling to make money, Ricky made the most of his passion through learning how to use social media for business.
The Value of Teamwork from a Tornado Hunter
Ricky's well-honed and tested approach to teamwork inspires teams to unite under one goal. Audiences learn how to negotiate challenges, how to communicate effectively, and how to draw on their own skillset to help the team win.
Risk Management from the Eye of the Storm
Through his decade-long career as a professional tornado hunter, Ricky Forbes has learned a lot about risk management. Like how to not get caught in the world’s largest tornado... again.
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About Ricky
Ricky Forbes is a man who stops at nothing to chase his passions. From documenting the wildest storms on the planet, to spending time with loved ones at home, Ricky's pursuits are all in the quest of a life well lived.
Few quick notes about Ricky:
Home
Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Family
Partner, Tirzah Cooper, and two children, Mason (12) and Vayda (17).
Public Figure
Star on the TV show 'Tornado Hunters'.
Business Leader
Founded the award winning company, Blue Moose Media.
Community Minded
Regularly volunteer with many organizations at home.
Speaker
Every year speaking to many schools and businesses across Canada.
Award Winning
CBC's Top 40 under 40.
Influencer
Working with brands and tourism outlets to share stories with his audience of 735,000 engaged followers.
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Ricky is a dynamic speaker whom pairs great energy with valuable entrepreneurial and digital marketing expertise. Ricky is inspiring in his message and eager to share his story in mentoring students and supporting businesspeople. Highly recommended.
- Tyler Case, Professor, University of Saskatchewan
Book Ricky to Speak
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Hi There!
I would love to come speak at your next event! Please fill out the form below and I'll respond with 2 business days... unless I'm storm chasing, and then I'll get back to you after the tornado chase.
Have a great day!

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