Kimberly is a powerful keynote presenter who connects with her audiences, and often many students want to talk with her following her presentations. Kimberly requests that where possible, the opportunity for students to meet with her one-on-one following her presentations be provided.

On The Trail of the Buffalo

Themes: You have a Purpose, Cherish your Life, You are Important, Believe in Yourself
Topics Covered: Self Esteem, Community Service, Love for your Country, Leadership, World Perspectives, Mentors
Presentation Length: 1 hour

Based on a blessing Kimberly received from Blackfoot Elder Horace Gladstone "Makoyiitsikin", (On The Trail of the Buffalo), this powerful presentation relates the present day challenges and struggles of young people trying to find their way, to the journeys that young First Nations peoples historically took as a right of passage. In this presentation Kimberly shares stories of her personal wins and losses, triumphs and heartaches, and lessons learned about self-confidence, courage, community service, and the power to make a difference.

Suffering from low self esteem and a belief that she was "fat and ugly", Kimberly yearned to stand out, to be special, to make her mark on the world. Kimberly came from a broken home with its own set of challenges - a place she felt alone, misunderstood and lost. She started to find her way through volunteering, and experienced a major turning point when she was chosen to represent Canada on a youth exchange following high school. Following that, Kimberly began working with youth from around the world teaching leadership development, and discovered the leader within herself. With the support of mentors who challenged her to live to her potential, Kimberly took responsibility for her life and made many dreams come true. Kimberly's message is one of empowerment that encourages her audience to live the journey of life fully, and understand that each person has a trail they were born to take.

*While this presentation was developed for youth, Kimberly has found that it is also great inspiration for teachers, administrators, parents and other community leaders. Many people have stated that after hearing this presentation, she has permanently changed their lives. There are not many people who do not identify with at least a portion of her story, and she welcomes people of all ages and from all walks of life to experience this presentation.

Flames Burning Bright

Themes: Your Gifts and Talents are Special, You Can Make a Difference, Touch Another Life
Topics Covered: Community Service, World Perspectives, Burnout & Stress, Self Esteem
Presentation Length: 30 minutes to 1 hour (as requested)
Extra Materials Required: one candle per audience member

In this presentation, Kimberly leads the audience through a celebration of the potential for each person to make a difference. Perfect for awards events, graduations, and celebrations of any kind, this presentation is an inspiring experience that involves the entire audience in lighting of candles to celebrate the gifts and talents of each individual person. This presentation leaves audiences in awe of their own potential, and reinforces each individual's belief in their abilities and purpose.
This presentation can be customized to suit the needs of the group and to address current mainstream issues.

What a Beautiful World

Themes: Find the Beauty Within Yourself, What is Truly Beautiful, What is Really Important
Topics Covered: Self Esteem, World Perspectives, Power of Loving Yourself, Who Defines Beauty
Presentation Length: 1 hour
Extra Materials Required: Overhead Projector or Laptop with Projector and Screen

In this presentation, Kimberly talks candidly about her lifelong struggle with feeling "fat and ugly". She shares her experiences of representing Canada with the YWCA at the World YWCA Council in Brisbane, Australia, where she met women from 100 other countries, and forever changed her definition of beauty.

This presentation is very current and touches on topics ranging from teenage depression to mainstream advertising tactics. Ideal for reaching out to young women dealing with self esteem issues related to body image, this presentation is also relevant for young men. This presentation can be customized for single gender and mixed gender audiences.

Create Your Own

Kimberly can develop keynote presentations for any number of themes and will work to create something special for your school or event. Leadership, volunteerism, creativity, personal power, self esteem, finding opportunities, celebrating life and so much more!