“A message that reaches both the heart and the horizon.”
Real stories of resilience that connect instantly and stay with you.
45+ years of environmental experience transformed into powerful life lessons.
Audiences leave with renewed motivation, clear perspective, and a meaningful next step.
Kent Glade, known on stage as “Swampy” (formerly Gary Hahn), is a motivational speaker and environmental educator whose life journey forged a message of grit, humor, and purpose. After experiencing early loss and spending six formative years in an orphanage, he built a life devoted to service, learning, and environmental stewardship.
Drawing on more than 45 years of professional experience, Swampy transforms real-world lessons into compelling stories that spark courage and action. His talks connect lived experience with a larger purpose—helping audiences renew hope, strengthen character, and commit to the good they can do next.
