Mary Kay (MK) C.
Keynote Speaker | Trainer | Moderator at Queens of Moxie
Women Empowerment
Education: University of Central Florida - UNC-Chapel Hill
Raleigh, NC, USA
Biography
MK Campbell is a vibrant and passionate speaker and trainer dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their Moxie—an empowering framework for finding joy, purpose, and community in life. With nearly 25 years of expertise in strategic marketing and communications, MK has honed her skills in the art of connection and storytelling, inspiring countless individuals to embrace their true potential.
Moxie is more than a concept; it's a way of life. MK's unique approach empowers people to tap into their innate strengths and live authentically. This distinctive approach is rooted in MK's personal journey of overcoming significant obstacles, including living with an invisible disability. Through her experiences, she has developed a profound understanding of the importance of mindset and resilience in navigating life's challenges. Her personal mission is to help others make deliberate choices to cultivate joy and purpose every day.
Drawing from her rich background as a TEDx speaker, former college professor, and public information officer, MK brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her speaking engagements. Her presentations are infused with warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to connect with her audience.
Through her engaging and motivational talks, MK demonstrates that true resiliency comes from within and that by reclaiming your Moxie, you can overcome any obstacle and live a life filled with optimism, connection, and ease.
Join MK Campbell in reclaiming your Moxie and discover the power of living a life filled with passion, connection and authenticity.
Passion
I LOVE connecting with others. I love to hear others’ stories, find out what makes them tick and help them live their best lives. Friends call me a super connector and collector of people. It’s true. I am happiest when I am interacting with others and helping them.
As an inspirational speaker and trainer, I have the unique opportunity to show others how to shift their mindset and develop resiliency. I call this MOXIE! and my keynote speech “Reclaim Your Moxie” is all about helping others find their joy, passion and community.
I also use my experience with an invisible disability to assist leaders in supporting their team members with unique needs. I use the model C.A.R.E., Confidential, Accommodations, Responsibility and Educate, to provide a framework to do this work in a balanced and sensitive manner.
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I am willing to travel
More than 100 miles
When it comes to payments
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
Topics
Best Story
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to grant a dying child’s last wish?
I got to do this at 16 and it forever changed my life. I was a famous character at a well-known theme park in Orlando and I saw hundreds of “Wish Kids,” children who had life-threatening illnesses and wanted to meet me and visit that theme park.
I can’t begin to tell you how profoundly the experience shaped me. I learned early on that life is fragile. That joy is contagious. That giving to others is vital and life-giving. I was lucky enough to share my experience with one special child, Rose, on the TEDx stage. Grab your tissues and listen in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zh514xeNCI&list=PLxSXwXKZj2p-klkICA_Q3gL6vSuWKpaRW
Origin Story
I am full of light. I am full of energy. I am full of enthusiasm. And I always have been. I started speaking in college and I’ve never looked back. As a TEDx speaker, public information officer and adjunct lecturer of public speaking at NC State University, I am thrilled when I can give keynote speeches and provide training programs. I use this platform to energize, excite and inspire others, and I’ve done it my whole life.
With that said, as a single mom, for many years, I didn’t have the option of being an entrepreneur and traveling. I put my dreams of keynote speaking and training on hold for a long time. I spent that time providing local speeches, conducting countless trainings and honing my craft. Then, in 2021, I was given the gift of time and space. I was in a bad car accident that left me with an invisible disability. This opportunity has given me a chance to share my story and inspire others to Reclaim Their Moxie!
As a professional writer of more than 25 years, an educator and a speaker, I have the privilege of helping others each and every day and I use my voice to do so! It’s a dream come true.
Example talks
Stop Auditing Life: Reclaim Your Moxie!
So often, we feel overwhelmed, tired and adrift. We pour into everyone and everything and something has to give. What can you do? Stop auditing life and reclaim your MOXIE!
Moxie is hutzpah, sass, determination and perseverance. It’s all about finding joy, purpose and community and when you focus on MOXIE, you can move from auditing life to living life!
After my bad car accident and resulting invisible disability, I did a lot of research and rehabilitation to recover. I found that everyone can reclaim their moxie with evidence-based practices that are joyful and fun.
With the simple acronym, MOXIE, you can create your own roadmap to live your best life.
Learning Objectives:
Define their purpose, including personal values and mission statement (personal mantra) Define what brings them joy and how to find it
Create an actionable plan to find joy, purpose and community
This is a keynote speech and an in-depth training.
Invisible Disabilities: Show You CARE
A team member doesn’t seem engaged.
Another can’t focus.
One of them called out. Again.
Are they “bad” employees? Probably not. In fact, they may have an invisible disability that limits their engagement and energy.
According to the CDC, 13% of the adult population has a disability, with 10-20% of them invisible. MK knows all about it. As a former executive with an invisible disability, she understands how these can impact daily living and work. Through her CARE method, you’ll learn how to best support your team members and create an inclusive and supportive environment.
Learning Objectives:
Increase awareness of different invisible disabilities
Understand how an invisible disability may impact your team
Heighten awareness of accommodations and support for invisible disabilities
MK has done this as a training and moderated a panel discussion on this topic. Video available.
You Can Make a Difference
Grab your tissues for this TEDx speech where MK talks about how each of us can make a profound difference in others' lives. This keynote speech is ideal for motivating volunteers and team members.
Watch MK's TEDx speech here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zh514xeNCI&t=10s
Wallflower to Connector: Networking for Everyone
MK is a social butterfly. She also understands that not everyone is comfortable in social settings and networking events. As a former public relations professional, MK uses her expertise to help others grow their networking success. She's worked with accountants to clients of Virginia Workforce to help them develop skills, tactics and strategies to move beyond the "wallflower."
This is best conducted as a training program. MK has also moderated a panel on this topic.
Public Speaking for All
MK spent more than 25 years in strategic marketing and communications. Drawing from her background as a TEDx speaker, former college lecturer of public speaking and public information officer, MK brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her public speaking for all program. She has worked with everyone from college students to executives and brings a warm, genuine approach to her training programs and speeches.
This topic is best as a training program. MK has also conducted this as a speech.