Your Authentic Why: A Powerful Force
"Through powerful storytelling and heartfelt vulnerability, I inspire audiences to discover and embrace their authentic 'why,' transforming purpose into a driving force that fuels passion, resilience, and growth—even on the hardest days."
Your Authentic Why
…empowers you to live with purpose and passion, guiding you toward meaningful impact.
Presentations
Embracing One’s Personal and Professional Story: Defining Your Authentic “Why”
Through the lens of his own journey, Camden guides audiences in uncovering their personal “why” by exploring the deeper aspects of identity and purpose. Through storytelling, experiential exercises, and audience participation, he creates a space where attendees can begin to build and share their own “why,” sparking transformative personal and professional growth.
“The Power of One’s Story in Influencing Your Why: A Trans Man’s Personal Journey”
In this presentation, Camden, a trans man who came out later in life, shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges of living inauthentically for years. He explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and the power of embracing one's true self at any stage of life. Camden's story provides hope and inspiration for those on their own path to self-acceptance and authenticity.
Through storytelling, experiential exercises, and audience participation, he creates a space where attendees can begin to build and share their own “why,” sparking transformative personal and professional growth.
LGBTQ+ Providers of Mental Health & Wellness: Balancing Vulnerability, Presence & Courageous Leadership
How can queer identified leaders show up for the pivotal and urgent work that is needed to support LGBTQ individuals, while also safeguarding one's own spirit and wellness? Camden, weaving in qualitative research that he conducted, explores the answers to this key question facing those who serve the LGBTQ community. Queer individuals are struggling in the face of extreme homophobia/transphobia; supporting this population can trigger vicarious trauma and burnout. This training explores how to sustain one’s self in the work, by leaning into the power of one’s “why.”
Spanning Decades: The Story of Surviving a Suicide Attempt and Finally Embracing One’s Authentic Self
This presentation offers a deeply personal and powerful perspective on suicide prevention, shared by the survivor of a suicide attempt. Camden discusses the challenges that led to the attempt, the journey of healing, and the importance of mental health awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ individuals. Building on his own story of survival, he weaves in the story of the near loss of a young person in his life during the pandemic, ultimately sparking his own courage to finally live an authentic life as a trans man. This story aims to give voice to the impacts of homophobia/transphobia, inspire hope and reduce stigma.
About
Camden
Is your organization looking for a dynamic speaker who brings a unique perspective on diversity and equity?
As a motivational speaker, transgender advocate, and mental health therapist, Camden has experienced life through a diverse array of lenses, each shaping his understanding of identity, resilience, and the human experience. With a passion for connection, Camden endeavors to engage audience members on a profound level, encouraging them to embrace new perspectives and insights. Through storytelling and personal anecdotes, he shares his journey of self-discovery, advocating for acceptance and understanding within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Camden's mission is to inspire others to challenge their own views, fostering empathy and compassion while empowering individuals to navigate their unique paths with confidence and authenticity.
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“Your ‘Why’ is your reason, your truth, and within your truth lies your power. To discover your ‘Why’ is to discover the power within oneself.”
