Bristol Palin to Speak Her Wisdom for a Steep Price
A girl can gain a lot of wisdom from adversity, and, as a teen mom and as Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol Palin has no doubt encountered some life challenges in just 19 years. But is that hard-won knowledge worth $30,000 a pop?
A girl can gain a lot of wisdom from adversity, and, as a teen mom and as Sarah Palin’s daughter, Bristol Palin has no doubt encountered some life challenges in just 19 years. But is that hard-won knowledge worth $30,000 a pop?
Apparently so, according to Single Source Speakers, the agency which’ll back Bristol in her new role as public speaker for a fee range of $15K-$30K per gig. It pays to be a Palin! –KA
WAIT, BEFORE YOU GO…AP via Yahoo News:
Van Flein confirmed a report by celebrity news website RadarOnline that the daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has signed with Single Source Speakers. He added her exact fees will depend on factors such as which group she’s addressing and what she must to do prepare.
Bristol Palin, 19, is listed on the speaking group’s website as available for conferences, fundraisers, special events and holidays, as well as women’s, youth, abstinence and “pro-life” programs.
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