Empowering Minds for Mental Well-Being

Kathy James is a Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Training Specialist with over 16 years of experience training and developing associates. Kathy has been featured in media outlets such as TEDx, Community Now Magazine, Marketing Champions, and Virtual Speakers Hall of Fame 2023.

Known for her powerful and vulnerable personal story, Kathy shares her struggles to break free from the cycles of violence, addiction, and depression that plagued her family to empower audiences across corporations, associations, schools, and colleges. Drawing from her own battles with depression and suicide ideation, Kathy promotes mental health education and fosters resiliency, equipping her audience with the tools they need to cultivate a supportive community, inner strength and lead fulfilling lives.

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Kathy's unique ability to connect with her audience stems from her boldness and vulnerability. Her personal experiences, combined with her expertise as a professional trainer, make her an engaging and relatable speaker who sparks conversations and inspires action. In addition to her speaking, Kathy is currently working on her upcoming book, "My Fight Against the Odds," which serves as both a memoir and a self-help guide for individuals striving to thrive despite life's challenges. 

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Residing in Virginia, Kathy's impact extends beyond the United States as she shares her message globally. When she is not on stage, training, or working on her book, Kathy dedicates her time to her family, to her small business, and to young adult mentorship, embodying her motto: "If I can win my fight, with the odds stacked against me, so can you!"