Speaking
Inspiring Purpose, Action, and Impact
As a speaker, founder, and purpose-driven leader, Kate shares her story and transformative framework that has turned personal loss into a movement impacting thousands. After losing her mother at the age of 12, she discovered the power of belonging, resilience, and service—and built Kate’s Club, a nationally recognized nonprofit that supports grieving children.
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Today, Kate speaks to audiences worldwide, sharing a transformative framework for turning life’s challenges into a force for good. Her message is powerful, personal, and actionable—leaving audiences inspired to embrace their own journey and create meaningful impact.
How to Be Essential: Harnessing Life’s Hardest Moments for Impact
​Kate’s keynote delivers a powerful roadmap for turning adversity into action. Rooted in her personal story and leadership journey, this talk inspires individuals to uncover their own power to lead, serve, and create lasting change.
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Key Takeaways:​​
✔ The Power of Belonging – Why connection is the key to overcoming adversity.
✔ Turning Challenge into Calling – How to transform obstacles into meaningful action.
✔ Impact Starts with One Step – How small, intentional actions create movements that change lives.
Audiences
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​Students & Young Adults – Building resilience, discovering identity, and shaping purpose.
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Corporate & Leadership Groups – Leading with authenticity and driving impact.
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Nonprofits & Change-Makers – Transforming personal experiences into powerful missions.
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General Motivational – Empowering individuals to navigate change with clarity and confidence.
Expanded Experience: The 3-Part Workshop Series
For audiences seeking a deeper, hands-on experience, Kate offers an interactive workshop series that expands on her keynote talk:
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Find Your Idea – Discover the unique challenge or experience that has shaped you and learn how to turn it into a powerful idea for impact.
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Step Into Action – Transform your idea into a concrete plan with strategic guidance and actionable next steps.
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Sustain the Momentum – Learn how to stay committed, overcome obstacles, and build a lasting impact with resilience and community support.
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​This series is ideal for organizations, leadership teams, and individuals looking to create meaningful change beyond inspiration.
Book Kate for Your Next Event
Kate’s message of purpose, resilience, and action will leave your audience inspired and ready to make an impact. Whether you’re planning a conference, leadership retreat, corporate event, or nonprofit gathering, Kate delivers a memorable and empowering experience.