Signature Talk
Still, I CHOOSE
Why Lisa
She speaks from the scar, not the wound.
Lisa Hepworth speaks at conferences, women's events, leadership events, nonprofit and community gatherings, and survivor support and advocacy events. Her message isn't polished theory—it's lived experience, offered with honesty, warmth, humor, and hard-earned hope.
She creates room for people to be real without leaving them there. Lisa speaks about hard things without minimizing them—and offers honest hope, practical perspective, and a way forward that still belongs to the person living it.
After hearing me speak, people will feelactivated to move forwarddespite fear, pain, or uncertainty—because they learn how toaccess strength, act with intention, and choosewho they want to become.
What to Expect
- A message rooted in real experience, not theory
- Humor, honesty, and moments that hit close to home
- Ideas and next steps people can carry into real life
- An experience that helps people feel seen, understood, and ready to move forward
- Customized content tailored to your audience and theme
“I liked how real you were in talking about the ups and downs of healing. Several people told me they really appreciated your words that night.”
Speaking Topics
Messages for the moments people didn't ask for.
Lisa speaks to a wide variety of audiences and tailors every talk to the needs of the room. Her message is especially suited for events focused on resilience, healing, personal growth, leadership, and moving forward through fear, pain, or uncertainty. Reach out to start a conversation about what would serve your audience best.
Individuals & Relationships
Still, I CHOOSE:
Finding Strength, Purpose, and Progress in the Moments You Never Asked For
When life changes in ways we didn't choose, how do we move forward? Drawing on lived experience, Lisa explores finding strength, rebuilding a sense of purpose, and choosing who we want to become—even while life remains difficult.
Leadership & Teams
Still, I CHOOSE:
Leading Well When the Answer Isn't Simple
Lisa helps leaders take thoughtful, proactive action—questioning assumptions, having meaningful conversations, setting clear expectations, offering useful support, and following through. The result is stronger trust, shared responsibility, and teams better equipped to navigate challenges together.
Events & Audiences
Latest Videos
A Little More of the Story
These videos share more about the experiences, ideas, and message behind Lisa's work.
“I’ve Been Becoming This for a Very Long Time. People see the speaker today, but they don’t see the 30+ years that came before it.”
▶ View with Captions“Why I Chose the Title Still, I CHOOSE”
▶ View with Captions“Moments That Change Us & What They Reveal”
▶ View with Captions“The Gold Path is not about pretending life is perfect. It represents the road through hard things — where pain, choice, wisdom, and meaning can become part of the way forward. Not perfect. Not untouched. Still moving forward.”
▶ View with Captions“Still, I CHOOSE — a message about what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.”
▶ View with Captions“Before Anyone Else Sees It” — Some things become visible publicly long after they have already been forming privately. In this video, I share another layer of what it means to bring forward something that has been lived, learned, and developing for years. Lisa Hepworth Speaks is not the creation of my message. It is giving me a place to begin sharing it intentionally—with a real purpose in mind.
▶ View with CaptionsVIDEO SERIES Part 1: When Caring People Stay Silent | You Don’t Have to Have All the Answers — Sometimes caring people stay silent—not because they do not care, but because they do not know what to say. They worry they will say the wrong thing. They feel uncomfortable. They do not want to make things worse. So even when they care deeply, they may say nothing at all. You do not need perfect words to reach out and help someone.
▶ View with CaptionsYou Don’t Have to Have All the Answers Video Series — Part 2: When You Don’t Know What to Say — What do you say when you genuinely do not know what to say? Sometimes the most meaningful response is not the most polished one. It is the honest one. You can acknowledge that you do not fully understand what someone is experiencing and still let them know you care. Simple words. Genuine concern. No pretending. In this second video I talk about authenticity, relationship, and why honest words can matter more than trying to sound wise.
▶ View with CaptionsYou Don’t Have to Have All the Answers Video Series — Part 3: You Don’t Have to Fix It — Wanting to support someone doesn’t mean we have to know how to make everything better. In Part 3, I explore a few practical ways we can offer meaningful support while recognizing the difference between helping someone and trying to fix what they’re going through.
▶ View with CaptionsYou Don't Have to Have All the Answers Video Series — Part 4: Being Noticed Matters — There are moments when a small acknowledgment means more than the person offering it may ever realize. Being noticed does not solve everything, but it can make a difficult moment feel less lonely.
▶ View with CaptionsBring "Still, I CHOOSE" to Your Event
Planning a conference, leadership event, women's gathering, nonprofit or community event, or personal growth experience? Download Lisa's speaker one-sheet for a quick overview of the keynote, audience takeaways, and booking information.
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Still, I CHOOSE