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About me
Hello, I’m Mindy!
I am a professional speaker, reiki practitioner, full time childhood cancer advocate and a lover of Diet Coke! Sharing my life changing experiences with large and small audiences has been my passion for over 10 years. Why do I lay out my most painful moments and greatest joys? Because I believe that they can empower you and transform you in the most amazing ways. I believe you can live a life that fuels you and fills you even when it is full of craptastic seasons. If you’re anything like me stuff has not always worked out as you’d hoped or planned. By sharing insights I’ve learned along the way from my heart, I can meet you there, for all the seasons in life, and show you why today matters, why you matter and how to keep navigating this one precious life.
When I’m not writing talks, advocating for childhood cancer or educating myself about the coolest new virtual tools, you can find me snuggled up with my husband and two Great Danes binge watching Netflix, keeping up with our two teenagers and singing along boisterously to Miranda (she is my un-introduced soul sister ya’ll)!
“There is joy in sorrow, if you look for it.”
“The most transformational and magnificent times in my life started with the most pain.”
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MY Services
Motivational Speaking
Topic - Life After
I have had my chess board of life flipped out of my hands and witnessed the pieces shatter and scatter over and over. These moments range from being raised in a broken home, the death of our first son, a mysterious illness in our toddler, a brain cancer diagnosis for our third child, infidelity in marriage and now navigating life with a special needs son. Through these life changing and defining moments I have learned what is important, which pieces to pick back up and how to become resilient in it all. Becoming resilient doesn’t happen because things didn’t work out, it happens with intention, tools and practice. It would be an honor to share with you what I have learned and how I can help you navigate a life filled with hope, gratitude and purpose after your board has been flipped.
Topic - Faith with Broken Bits
In my life’s tragedies and triumphs I have had a front row seat to how God is at work in all of it. In this talk I share how the darkest parts of my life have brought me the most faith, the most clarity and the most joy. I share why I welcome heartbreak and why letting go of outcome can be your biggest transformation yet. Each broken bit within me allows the light to shine brighter and stronger, knowing that this epic life is just that, epic. It is precious, fragile and one worth caring for.
I have spoken at health care conferences, in the workplace, churches, rotary clubs, community organizations and in the non-profit sector. My speaking fee varies based on audience size, location, budget, and length of talk. Please contact me for a direct quote related to your event. I’d love to work with you!
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Kind words
“I had the privilege of attending one of Mindy’s sessions and left feeling empowered and inspired. She really digs into ways we can find sunshine in the darkest moments which is something many of us struggle with.”
“Mindy shares inspiring and challenging messages! She is gifted and well-spoken in a down-to-earth, faith driven communication style. Get ready to be lifted!”
“Mindy Dykes is an expert at transforming the hard hits of life into life-giving wisdom. She lives life with an expectation of the unexpected and has learned the secrets of living a malleable life that leads to hope. She shares her story with raw truthfulness and a compassionate heart for all those who are learning to bend with life and be shaped into something new and better.”
“ If I had known what I was going to be asked to do in this lifetime I would have convinced myself it would be impossible. I would have been immensely wrong.”
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CONTACT
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to assist you for your upcoming conference, workshop, webinar or as a guest speaker on your virtual platform. Please fill out the contact me form and I will follow up with you to set up a call to discuss your needs and goals. I believe by working together we can create something meaningful and most importantly helpful for you and your guests. I look forward to hearing from you. Remember that you matter, you are worthy and you are amazing!