Heather Marie Van Cleave
International Motivational Keynote Speaker
Former Miss Virginia 2021, Heather Marie Van Cleave is a sought after International Motivational Speaker, Author, Life Coach and Influencer sharing motivation, encouragement and positive tips to help others reach their full potential and find balance in their mind, body and soul. She is a Jane of all trades who has been singing, acting and modeling since she was a child. In 2009 she began speaking globally as a survivor of domestic violence and mental health advocate. She is a single mother of three and began battling aggressive breast cancer in 2022. She has been inspiring a world wide audience through her transparency while overcoming obstacles in her own life.
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In 2023 she was the keynote speaker for The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation as well as the guest speaker and national anthem soloist for the American Cancer Society. Her story was featured on NBC12 & CBS6 which was shared across the world.
Heather Marie brings inspiration, motivation, encouragement and positive tips wherever she goes to help others overcome and reach their full potential.
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From military veterans, business owners and employees to celebrity clients and CEO's of some of the top companies in the world, Heather Marie has continued to be a resource as a life coach and mental health advocate to help others overcome and help
businesses thrive.
Her mission is to use her gifts and talents to make a difference in the world and give people hope by sharing her story and speaking about the importance of having balance in your mind, body & soul, taking care of your mental health and being an advocate
for yourself.
To book Heather Marie as your next Motivational Keynote Speaker, MC or Spokeswoman, email:
contact@heathermariespeaksglobal.com
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"Heather Marie connects with her audience through her willingness to be vulnerable, open, and honest about her life experiences. Her heartfelt reflections and wisdom about her battle with breast cancer were an inspiration to so many at our event who have been impacted by this disease. Her message to patients to speak up and advocate for themselves was especially powerful. We were honored to have her as part of our day."
Katy Sawyer, Executive Director, VBCF
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Speaks is not my last name, it's what I do! I'm a daughter of two Broadway actors, an actress, single mom of 3 amazing teenagers, survivor of domestic violence and a fashion infused Mental Health Advocate. In May 2021, I won the title and crown as Miss Virginia for America to continue my platform on a larger scale and won Miss Fitness at the National Miss for America competition in Las Vegas out of all of the 50 states at 43 years of age. I had never competed in a pageant before winning Miss Virginia.
After personally living in dark moments of my own life with fears & anxiety, I learned how to overcome and survive with a passion to help others who may be struggling to help them overcome too. My passion is to empower my kids and everyone I meet by sharing my story and encouraging others to share theirs too.
In the public eye, I've been an international motivational speaker and spokeswoman since 2009. I've traveled throughout the US and globally to Romania, Brazil, England, Amsterdam, South Korea, Venezuela and South Africa and have spoken on many platforms including NBC12, CBS6, The American Cancer Society, The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation & RVA Fashion Week, sharing encouragement to thousands of people across the world. I have given exclusive Mental Health & Life coaching consultations to help people on a personal level with multi-layered lifestyles, whether it's in the dark secrets of fame or from the stress and anxiety that can find its way into the lives of many successful people.
I'm an entrepreneur who has thrived in the business management and operations fields most of my life and a Jane of all trades. From walking runways to running businesses, acting in award winning films & releasing a new single with the well known DJ & producer, Andrew Hypes to winning the title of Miss Virginia, 2021 was full of excitement.
In 2022 after winning Miss Fitness at the Nationals Miss for America, I decided to check off another bucket list item and signed up for my first bikini fitness competition with NPC. During my prepping, I found a lump in my breast that turned out to be an aggressive hormone driven breast cancer. This battle against breast cancer became another chapter in my story. I am honored to have a global following as Heather Marie Speaks to help make a difference in the world and bring encouragement to anyone who needs it.
Heather Marie Van Cleave
"Speaks is not my last name, it's what I do!"
SPEAKING TOPICS
Mental Health & Physical health
Heather has been an advocate for mental health since 2009 and has spoken globally to audiences on the importance of taking care of your mental health. She shares tips on how to find balance in your mind, body and soul helping people to thrive in their lives.
"Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood."
Time Management
Whether she is speaking to a high school, college or corporation, Heather shares the importance of time management to allow people to learn skills in productivity and making the most of their day.
"Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter – not harder – so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high."
setting goals
Heather shares the importance of making realistic goals on a daily basis as well as on an annual basis by implementing vision boards to allow people to grow in their lives and careers and reach their full potential to prosper in life.
"Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life."
Breast Cancer Awareness
As a survivor of breast cancer, Heather shares the importance of being your own advocate and listening to your body. Cancer treatments are not a one size fits all. Everyone is created uniquely and every cancer has it's own DNA.
Heather has been a Keynote speaker for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and a guest speaker for The American Cancer Society. She shares her journey from finding out that she had breast cancer, having multiple surgeries and treatments to finally hearing the words "you are in remission".
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SPEAKING SERVICES
From Motivational Speaking for both large and small corporate audiences to speaking on stage in front of thousands of people in large arenas, Keynote Speaking, Virtual training and one on one Mental Health and Life Coach Counseling, Heather Marie offers a variety of ways to help her clients.
International Speaking Engagements
Heather Marie travels all over the world to speak to audiences of all sizes, both in person and virtually. She started speaking in 2009 globally when she traveled to Romania to share her testimony with a women's ministry. Heather Marie engages her audience with encouragement and inspiration. She has been featured in Magazine's, local television and radio talk shows. Whether she is speaking about time management or sharing her story of overcoming battles in her life, everyone listens when Heather Marie Speaks.
For international speaking inquiries, please email contact@heathermariespeaksglobal.com
Speaking in the US
Heather Marie speaks throughout the US to audiences of all sizes, both in person and virtually. From corporate settings to events, Heather Marie engages her audience with encouragement and inspiration. She has been featured in Magazine's, local television and radio talk shows. Whether she is speaking about time management, setting goals or sharing her story of overcoming battles in her life, everyone listens when Heather Marie Speaks.
For speaking inquiries within the US,
please email contact@heathermariespeaksglobal.com.
Life Coaching
Heather Marie offers confidential Life Coach counseling, both in person and virtually. Her Life Coaching office is located in Richmond, VA by appointment. Have you ever struggled with doubt, anxiety, depression, confidence, your relationships, your career or just life itself?
Heather Marie can help you
live your best life!
Her life coaching office is located inside of Infinity Health at
2200 Pump Road, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23223
Text or call 757-359-3689 to schedule your Free consultation!
Life coach counseling is $100 for a 60min session. She accepts HSA, FSA, Venmo, Zelle, Cash & Credit Cards and she offers discounts for monthly packages.
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