SPEAKING
These are some of the speaking topics that organizations bring Julie Kay in to share:
GRIEF SUPPORT SPEECHES:
HOW TO HELP FAMILIES IN THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
How to Help Families in the Opioid Epidemic emphasizes three crucial principles that work across the board to help the family members of those struggling with substance use, abuse or a disorder to work through their losses, whether it is a death or "live' loss.
THE VALUE OF PROCESSING YOUR GRIEF
The Value of Processing Your Grief is designed to move you to want to work through your grief verses keeping it all inside. It encourages honesty, reaching out for help, and the realization that it is all a matter of healing and health.
A SURVIVE TO THRIVE STORY
A Survive to Thrive Story contains three principles to enable you to have a strong foundation in life to be able to both survive and thrive even through the most challenging situations you may go through. Julie Kay found these principles during a marriage crisis and practiced them as a lifestyle through the loss of her daughter and four grandchildren. She wants to empower you to thrive through it all and walk in your destiny!
AWARENESS SPEECHES:
IS THE OPIOID CRISIS AN EPIDEMIC?
This presentation awakens the audience to the opioid crisis at the present, how it has worsened over the years, and why the Tampa Bay area needs the most attention. On top of Julie Kay's personal story being briefly shared, the following is covered in this presentation: vital and alarming statistics are shared, awareness is brought to the specific danger of most drugs being laced with Fentanyl, what Fentanyl does to the brain is described, and the value of Narcan being readily available is expressed.
STAND IN THE G.A.P.
Stand in the G.A.P. engages the parent and the teacher to envision Julie Kay's foundational mission for grief support, awareness and prevention as three vital goals towards the solution of the opioid crisis.
NARCAN TRAINING
Basic, In Depth or a Workshop are all available to explain the purpose for Narcan and how to use it to help save a life.
PREVENTION SPEECHES:
BE RESILIENT AND LIVE!
Be Resilient and Live! is designed to steer youth and young adults away from drug use completely, as a preventative message. Julie Kay approaches this by telling the story leading up to her daughter's overdose on Fentanyl in 2020, the choices leading to her demise, and some eye-opening statistics. The goal is to take the audience on a journey to think about three areas of choice in their life that will either lead them down the path to growth, success and fulfillment or to disappointment and possibly their demise.
ENCOURAGE C.A.R.E.
Encourage C.A.R.E. convinces the parent and the teacher of their role to meet four foundational needs in children and youths' lives in order for prevention to be successful.
Testimonials Julie Kay Has Received
"I recently had the opportunity to work with Julie Kettles during our Live Tampa Bay Leadership Luncheon, where she spoke about how the opioid epidemic affected her family. Her support for our Live Tampa Bay Faith Committee and her dedication to making a positive impact in our community is truly inspiring. Thank you, Julie, for your valuable contributions and unwavering commitment to making a difference."
– Jennifer Webb, Executive Dr. of Live Tampa Bay
Julie Kay is a powerful speaker with an amazing story. She has a unique way of connecting with her audience and propelling them through whatever obstacle they may be facing as individuals. I highly recommend her as a speaker."
Steve Hopper, Motivational Speaker
"Julie Kay came to speak to the TOOLS Program in Pasco County School District. It was informative and beneficial for our youth. They were engaged and interested in the personal story Julie shared about her daughter. It resonated with our youth. We appreciate you, your insight, and your story. We wish you well on your journey and will continue to work with you on visiting us in the TOOLS Program. We would love to have you back.
– Kamryn Russell, School Social Worker
"Julie is a caring person that listens carefully. She is both attentive and compassionate. I highly recommend her services."
– Pastor Tony Salerno, CCWC
