Mollie C.

Speaker on Domestic Abuse at MC Speaks Up 💜

Women Empowerment

Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR, USA

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Biography

Mollie is a keynote speaker on domestic abuse and talks from her lived experience.

At the age of 58, Mollie left an 8-year relationship with her abuser and launched head-first into a terrifying journey of domestic abuse survival. Today she combines her 30-plus years of experience as a human resources professional and her lived experience with domestic abuse to educate and advocate for other victims and survivors – to shine light on the topic of domestic abuse and bring it out of the shadows into the light. To break down stereotypes and stigma.

Before starting her public speaking career, Mollie spent 30 years in leadership positions in human resources for: Express Human Resources, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Philander Smith College, Heifer International, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, The Global Foodbanking Network, and private consulting.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Volunteer
Arkansas Federal Credit Union - Associate Board Member

CERTIFICATION:
Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) by the Society for Human Resources Management

Passion

It is estimated that 1 in 3 women in America will be a victim of domestic abuse at some time in their life. That's criminal - literally and figuratively.

Mollie's vision is a future without domestic violence, coercive control, or intimate partner abuse.

Having the opportunity to speak to crowds with the possibility of just one victim in the audience having an 'ah ha' moment and getting out of an abusive relationship is the BEST reward.

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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

domestic violence domestic abuse domestic violence support womens empowerment sexual abuse survivor survivors victim advocacy human resources womens health shrm hr coercive control intimate partner violence executive development domestic abuseviolence overcoming trauma understanding how trauma impacts the workplace womens leadership leadership speaker keynote speaker workshop facilitation trauma workshop breakout speaker executive management women in the workplace executive retreats

Best Story

When Mollie left her abuser and packed her car, the last thing she grabbed while walking out of the house was her Instapot! No self-respecting woman/cook would leave behind her Instapot.

Example talks

When Domestic Abuse Comes to the Workplace

It is estimated that 1 in 3 women in America will at some time in their lives be a victim of domestic abuse. For employers, this means 1 in 3 of the women at their place of work are dealing with abuse from an intimate partner. What happens when domestic abuse comes to the workplace? You see an increase in absenteeism, loss of morale, and loss of productivity. You have to navigate safety and privacy concerns. What are your responsibilities to respond as the employer while maintaining a professional office? What legal liability do you have to your stakeholders? This talk walks the audience through a victim's life to engage in conversation about awareness, education, advocacy, and action.

In her talk with company executives and human resources professionals, the audience will learn:

⭐ Awareness of the different types of domestic violence
⭐ What is your role as an employer to support your employees
⭐ Resources for victims to survive, leave, and thrive
⭐ How to develop a workplace domestic violence policy
⭐ How can you be an advocate in your community

This talk is beneficial for human resources professionals at any level, and company executives.

Destigmatizing Domestic Abuse

Mollie enjoys speaking to general audiences, particularly women's groups, on destigmatizing the topic of domestic abuse.

⭐ What are the red and yellow flags of an abuser?
⭐ Where are the resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse?
⭐ How do you put together a safe exit play?
⭐ Why do victims stay? That's the WRONG question!
⭐ What does life look like as a thriving survivor?
⭐ How can we hold perpetrators accountable?

This talk is appropriate for women's or men's groups; advocates for domestic abuse victims; executives; leadership conferences.

My Story - "I Left on a Friday"

Mollie leads the audience on a tale of attraction, love bombing, stalking, abuse, therapy, the threat of gun violence, escaping at the age of 58, and how she is thriving following the end of an 8-year relationship with her abuser.

This talk is appropriate for audience members aged 18 years or older due to the nature of the content.

Recommendations

🎙️ "Mollie does not approach this topic with a victim mentality; instead, she embodies the strength of a leader carrying the torch for those who have yet to find their voice. If that's not courage, I don't know what is."
--Cam Beaudoin - Founder, The Frequent Speaker

🎙️ "Mollie is determined to help women see they can land back on their feet no matter their age or economic background. She is brilliant, witty, and full of passion. I highly recommend her for your next speaking event."
-- April Hernandez Castillo - Actor, Speaker, Advocate