Carina Bruwer

Carina Bruwer is one of Africa's most decorated female open water marathon swimmers, an internationally renowned musician, a successful entrepreneur, and a mother of three. Known for boldly venturing where most do not, whether in the ocean, business, or life, Carina inspires and motivates audiences through her incredible stories of courage, transformation, and altruism. Carina’s extensive ultramarathon swimming resume includes crossing the 36km English Channel, the Gibraltar Straits, False Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay, Walker Bay, Bonifacio Straits, Messina Straits, Triple Country (France - Monaco - Italy), Robben Island, and dozens more, with most of her swims being firsts and/or record-breaking feats. This International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame nominee, ranked as one of the World Open Water Swimming Association’s "Top 50 Most Daring, Courageous and Audacious" open water swimmers globally, founded Swim For Hope in 2014. The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for South African organizations she supports through her swimming challenges, having raised over R1 million since its inception, along with millions more in media value. Carina's music career has been equally trailblazing. Balancing precision with rulebreaking, she developed a new style of performance that revolutionized instrumental music in South Africa and beyond. Her innovative approach has taken her across the globe, performing on international stages and with global icons. In the entrepreneurial realm, she has founded several successful businesses, each becoming a pillar in its respective industry. As a powerful and engaging motivational speaker, Carina captivates diverse audiences worldwide with her tales of resilience, overcoming adversity, and reaching beyond one's limits to achieve personal greatness. Her talks cover themes such as goal setting, leadership, teamwork, and personal development, tailored to resonate with each audience. Drawing from her experiences as an ultramarathon swimmer, musician, entrepreneur, and mother, Carina delivers impactful keynote speeches and motivational talks to corporate teams, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. Clients include top South African and international companies and organisations including Momentum, YPO, PPS, Woolworths, BestMed, NinetyOne and Provenance along with many local universities, educational institutions, and non profits. With her unique blend of passion, authenticity, and humor, she inspires individuals and teams to push beyond perceived limitations, embrace change, and strive for excellence in all aspects of life.