Presentations & Speeches

Feel empowered through presentations and speeches designed to encourage growth and self-discovery. Whether you're seeking to look inward and reflect on your personal journey or aiming to enhance your external communication skills, these engaging sessions will provide valuable insights and tools to help you thrive in all aspects of your life.

Discovering Your 

“Why”

Join Camden as he takes a deep dive into the '7 Elements of Your Authentic Why,' a compelling framework for understanding the driving forces behind personal purpose and fulfillment. In this heartfelt presentation, Camden shares his own story of finding his 'Why'—the reason that gave his life deeper meaning—and encourages others to reflect on their own journeys.

The '7 Elements of Why' begins with 'The Power of Your Story,' emphasizing the importance of embracing one's unique experiences and identity. Each element builds upon the last, covering topics such as vulnerability, resilience, and the transformative nature of hope. The journey culminates with the final element, 'Provoking Hope,' which serves as an invitation for participants to cultivate hope in their own lives. Through this experience, Camden creates a space for meaningful reflection, connection, and empowerment, offering attendees the tools to explore and discover their own 'Why.'

LGBTQ+ Providers

LGBTQ+ Providers of School-Based Wellness: Balancing Vulnerability, Presence & Courageous Leadership

This training is for LGBTQ-identified educators, mental health providers, and/or school administrators who conduct various mental health and wellness-related services for students. Your scope may involve facilitating LGBTQ 101 awareness training, providing mental health interventions, or conducting crisis risk assessments with queer youth. As Queer individuals, we recognize the urgency of providing these services to LGBTQ youth while also holding the awareness that being at the forefront of these interventions creates vulnerabilities for ourselves. This workshop will combine experiential conversation about our experiences and also provide practical applications to protect us from vicarious trauma within this work.

Experience a heartfelt presentation where Camden shares a personal journey of embracing his true self. Camden explores the obstacles faced in personal relationships, societal expectations, and mental health, along with the victories of self-acceptance and empowerment. This session aims to inspire hope, encourage inclusivity, and offer practical guidance on how to support LGBTQ people through their unique experiences.

Suicide Prevention

Drawing from lived experience, Camden provides a candid exploration of the struggles that led to the darkest moments, including the mental, emotional, and societal pressures that contributed to the attempt. With honesty and vulnerability, Camden will walk the audience through the difficult process of confronting these challenges, breaking the silence, and seeking help.

The presentation emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, not just for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, but also for friends, family, and professionals seeking to provide support. Camden will explore the stigma surrounding mental health, offering practical tools to break down barriers to communication and cultivate an environment of understanding and compassion.

Through this journey of healing and self-discovery, the speaker aims to inspire hope, showing that recovery is possible, even in the face of overwhelming despair. The presentation will leave the audience with actionable insights on how to recognize signs of distress, intervene effectively, and foster supportive, open dialogues that could save lives.

Trans Identity

My Story

In this presentation Camden, a trans man who came out later in life provides a moving and insightful perspective. In this candid exploration of his journey, Camden shares the challenges he faced living inauthentically for many years, including the internal conflict, societal pressures, and fear of rejection that kept him from embracing his true self. He will dive into the emotional complexities of realizing his gender identity later in life, navigating the process of coming out to family, friends, and colleagues, and the profound impact it had on his sense of self-worth and personal freedom.

Camden's story highlights the unique experiences of those who come out later in life, reflecting on the isolation and misunderstanding often encountered, as well as the resilience it takes to embrace authenticity at any age. His journey will explore themes of identity, self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the healing power of community. He will also share the lessons he’s learned about courage and living fully as one's true self.

Through this presentation, Camden offers hope and encouragement to others who may be struggling with their own identity or contemplating coming out later in life. His experience serves as a reminder that it is never too late to be who you truly are, and that living authentically can lead to deep, meaningful connections and a more fulfilling life. Camden’s message of hope, growth, and self-discovery will resonate with anyone on their own journey of self-acceptance.

Understanding Grant Development

Professional Growth

Enhance your grant development skills, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro! In this comprehensive presentation, you'll gain valuable tips and insights to elevate your grant writing process. From crafting your first draft to securing the grant you've been pursuing, this session will break down the key elements of successful grant writing. Walk away with a deeper understanding of the entire process and practical tools to help you write stronger, more compelling grant proposals that get results.