About Me

P.S. Thanks for visiting my little corner of the internet!

My journey started in the hallways of hospitals and clinics, where, as a child, I spent a significant amount of time battling severe asthma and by the time I was 9 I began counseling to cope with my challenges. My teenage years presented a diagnosis curveball with Hepatitis C at the age of 17, along with other adversities that tested my resilience during my youth.

As an adult, a positive outlook and sense of humor were my lifelines throughout decades of chronic illness, pain, various addictions and mental health struggles. These days, I passionately share my story, delivering messages of positivity and hope while teaching my audience the 3 most important prescriptions to life - Trust, Acceptance, and Gratitude. My main goal is to inspire you to embrace life as if you were playing an exhilarating game of 'TAG,' all while appreciating the simple joys along the way.

In my free time, you'll find me chasing sunsets, out in nature looking for the next best picture to capture or reading and writing and loving on my dogs. In this new season of life as an empty nester, I am truly enjoying learning, growing and discovering new layers of myself.

about my talk

C R E D E N T I A L S:

Professional Speaker through the National Speaker Association
Certified Peer Support Specialist, CPSS
Lived Experienced Expert
Volunteer

What People Are Saying

AAUW member

“You are a gift to humanity. Thank you for telling the truth.”
Dave Anderson, Rotarian & School Board member

“Every group you get to present to is lucky to hear your story. Your positive story is one everyone needs to hear, you are a gift to so many- keep it up, keep sharing.”
Lil Lindsey-AAUW member

“I was engrossed in the telling of your journey, eagerly waiting to hear what would happen next. When you spoke of there being a treatment, I was anxious to hear how this would turn out for you. Your delivery was engaging, and I loved how you pulled humor into your storytelling.
We are so appreciative of your presentation and thank you for enlightening us. I am delighted to have met you.”
AAUW member

“Thank you for your bravery and example. You are a marvelous role model.”
Rotarian

“Nikki was relatable and easy to listen to. So many people have inner struggles that they don’t share with others because of shame. It’s always nice to hear someone overcome those struggles.”
Student-AAUW

“We learn at school that the future of Healthcare is activated patients that are interactive in their Healthcare. This would be a great presentation for all medical related fields.
Rotarian

“A story about overcoming adversity and finding peace with the events of the past that were out of your control.”
Alexandria rotarian

“Nikki is a very powerful speaker who has a story to tell. We all need to hear Nikki’s story as for the grace of God, it could happen to any of us or a family member. Then if someone has moved toward the wrong path we need to intervene and move the person back to the center. Thank you for sharing your story, Nikki”
Audience attendee-Worthington, MN

I thank her for making me feel brave enough to tell my mom a secret I’ve been burdened with since 2019 and she can help them too.