Lexie Smith

Goal: Grow empathy for traumatized populations

Description: No matter how tenured participants are, everyone can expect to walk away with a renewed understanding and empathy for the individuals they serve. It is full of lightbulb moments that can help connect the dots and eliminate the question marks that often lead to burnout or compassion fatigue. This unique talk breaks down the neurobiology of trauma and is presented by a transparent, well-recovered survivor of complex trauma.

Here are what previous professionals had to say:

"The way you broke down all the neurobiology behind this topic was incredibly easy to follow and understand. I truly appreciate you speaking to us!"

Tricia V. (Deputy Probation Officer III Juvenile Department)

Goal: Community Empowerment and Strategy

Description: The goal of this talk is to move a community from a curiosity into action. It’s designed for those who long to understand an issue and the guidance to start addressing it. Lexie creates a safe space for questions, conversation, and brainstorming. People walk into the room paralyzed with overwhelm, and out feeling like they understand the issue as well as what can be done about it.

Goal: Overcome What's Stopping You

Description: This talk is for the one who can't seem to get past something. Lexie has overcome more hardships than most of their entire lives and is passionate about leading others into a space of breakthrough. Listeners can expect to replace fear with hope, courage, and love through the gift of vulnerability.

Subtopics within:

• Disappointment
• Processing Feelings
• Self-Worth
• Focused Gratitude
• Identifying toxic behavior & people
• “How can I help someone else when I need help”
• Forgiveness
• Codependency
• Self-Compassion
• Ending Self-Sabotaging Cycles

Goal: Building Belief

Description: This talk will throw gasoline and a match on the hesitation that holds people back from making a difference. It paints a picture of the impact of one to many. How a single decision or moment can have a huge impact. It’s high impacting for anyone who needs belief built. Whether they are on the edge of wanting to start something or are fatigued from serving. Lexie’s belief in others' ability to grow in capacity is contagious.

Subtopics within:

• The story you’re telling yourself
• Worth
• Focused Gratitude
• Combatting impatience
• Courage to prove the haters wrong
• Fatigue and getting your second wind
• Self-care

Lexie provides consulting to ministries, safe homes, film crews, non-profits, and individuals who desire survivor input on their project, program, and practices.