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Experience the Message and Energy
His relentless energy and his ability to take you on a journey are remarkable. His powerful message focuses on the importance of our choices, mental health, substance/alcohol abuse, bullying, and valuing people and more. Nathan has empowered youth and adults of every age to show them that they have the ability and capability to persevere through any challenges that come their way!
“You Can Do Hard Things” ~ Nathan Harmon
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Colleges and Universities
- Educator Conferences
- District Conferences
Nathan will customize each presentation to your audience, with a focus on the talking points you request.
Typically, school assemblies are 60 minutes long with an optional added 15 min Q&A. Nathan also offers options that include: intimate break out sessions with students in leadership roles and/ or students at risk, staff encouragement, parent night, and/or community nights with Q&A.
Your Life Speaks – Where Every Story Sparks Hope
Book a speaker, host an assembly, or start a movement in your school today. Together, we’ll inspire courage, compassion, and positive change that lasts far beyond the stage
Nathan Harmon’s Message of Hope
From Inmate to Inspiration
As the founder of Your Life Speaks, Nathan has shared his message of hope and resilience with thousands of students, educators, and leaders across the United States and beyond.
The Moment That Changed Everything
On July 17th, 2009, Nathan while driving impaired, resulting in a tragic accident which took the life of his passenger that forever altered the lives of both families, as well as his own. Nathan shares his story as a powerful reminder that alcohol and drug use impairs decision- making, and that choices made, especially behind the wheel can have irreversible consequences, affecting not only our lives but the lives of others.
At the age of 23, Nathan was sentenced to 15 years in prison as a result of his decisions. While serving his sentence, he recognized that his life would go nowhere if he continued down the same path. This realization became the turning point that transformed his life from the inside-out, with the support of mentors and programs, and through his commitment to personal accountability, perseverance, and hard work. Today, Nathan’s mission is to encourage others to understand that choices matter, change is possible and the decisions we make today shape the direction of our lives.
Beyond Speaking Nathan is Family Focused
Since 2017, Nathan has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations across the country on mental health, substance abuse, the power of choices, and personal growth. He speaks to audiences of all ages in schools, colleges, universities, conferences, retreats, and leadership events, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes. Nathan is married to his wife Alexis and is blessed with three children, and you can follow his work on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Spotify.
From Struggle to Purpose: Nathan Harmon’s Journey and Mission
Nathan Harmon is an international speaker and the founder of Your Life Speaks. He has been drug and alcohol free for 16 years, transforming his own struggles with family challenges, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, substance abuse, bulimia, and time in jail into a powerful message of hope. His mission is to help individuals recognize their potential and understand that they are so much more than their difficult past, inspiring life-changing transformation along the way.
Mental Health Talks
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Mental Health Matters: Restoring hope
Life’s storms can feel overwhelming, but no one should walk through them alone. Our Mental Health Talks inspire resilience and connection — breaking the silence, normalizing the struggle, and encouraging students to seek help and stand strong. Because your mind matters as much as your dreams.
My Mental Health
Having Vision & Mental Health
Addiction & Recovery
Nathan doesn’t talk about recovery — he brings people inside it. Discover what it really takes to rebuild a life with purpose — and why most approaches fail until this truth is faced.
Time Management & Stress Management
Overwhelm and burnout are silent productivity killers. Nathan equips audiences with strategies to prioritize, regain control, and reduce stress.
Self-Awareness & Healthy Coping
Understanding yourself is the first step to lasting change. Nathan challenges audiences to confront triggers, patterns, and excuses, then replace them with healthy coping strategies.
Having Vision & Mental Health
Real Friends Speak Up
The Human Connection
My Mental Health
A Global Documentary on Mental Health
Event Calendar
Q1 2026
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
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Jan - Mar, 2026
Grayson County, Virginia
Monday, Mar 30
Independence, Virginia
Monday, Mar 30
Apr - Jun, 2026
Marion, Indiana
Wednesday, Apr 01
Marion, Indiana
Thursday, Apr 02
Converse, Indiana
Thursday, Apr 02
Bunker Hill
Friday, Apr 03
Lafayette Hill, PA
Tuesday, Apr 07
Saxonburg, PA
Wednesday, Apr 08
Saxonburg, PA
Thursday, Apr 09
Valdosta, GA
Monday, Apr 13
Novato, California
Wednesday, Apr 15
Columbus, Georgia
Saturday, Apr 18
Louisa, Kentucky
Monday, Apr 20
Louisville, Indiana
Tuesday, Apr 21
Uvalde, Texas
Monday, Apr 27
Elkin, North Carolina
Wednesday, Apr 29
Dallas Georgia
Friday, May 01
Linden New Jersey
Tuesday, May 05
Woodstown, New Jersey
Thursday, May 07
Mulvane, KS
Friday, May 08
Drums, PA
Friday, May 15
Hazle Twp, PA
Saturday, May 16
Jul - Sep, 2026
Leonidas, Michigan
Friday, Jul 24
Leonidas, Michigan
Saturday, Jul 25
Resources Available 24/7
Your Life Speaks is not a crisis center and does not offer professional counseling. Please contact the following resources if you’re in Crisis and/or Need Help. If you are in Crisis (ANY painful emotion, for which you need support) text HOME to 741741. Within minutes, a crisis counselor will text you back to start a conversation.
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text @ 988.
- Chat online at 988lifeline.org
- Available 24/7 for emotional distress, including bullying, harassment, or feeling overwhelmed.
Meet Team Nathan
Natalie Mellusi
National Event Coordinator-Public Relations
Dawnson Schmidts
Videographer
John Humphries
Affiliated Speaker
Substance Abuse Talks
Substance Use & Abuse
Substance use can start small and escalate fast. When Nathan addresses substance use and abuse, he cuts through statistics and lectures by speaking directly to real-world choices and consequences..
Counterfeit Connections
Drinking & Driving - Nathan Harmon's Story
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Nathan connects substance abuse and mental health in a way audiences instantly recognize as real. He speaks to the emotional drivers behind harmful behaviors — stress, anxiety, trauma, and isolation — and engages listeners by showing how ignoring mental health fuels addiction.
The Human Connection
Real Friends Speak Up
24/7 Dating Violence Support - National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
- Call: 1-866-331-9474, Text: LOVEIS to 22522
- Website: loveisrespect.org (chat option available)
- Focused specifically on dating abuse and relationship violence for teens and young adults.
Partners & Sponsorship
Trusted Partners
We Are Proud to Work With a Network of Trusted Partners
Sponsorship & Fundraising Opportunities to Bring Nathan Harmon to Your School or Youth Event
Bringing Nathan Harmon of Your Life Speaks to your school or community is possible through a variety of sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. Schools, clubs, parent organizations, and individuals can work together to raise funds by organizing student-led fundraisers, partnering with PTOs or PTAs, and securing local sponsorships from businesses, drug-free coalitions, behavioral health clinics, local police departments, and churches. Many schools also explore educational or wellness grants or host school-wide fundraising events to help make a speaker visit achievable. If you’re interested in exploring sponsorship options or learning how to bring Nathan Harmon to your students, please reach out through our contact form to start the conversation.
Be a Student Ambassador for Your School
Positive change is taking place in schools across the country! Nathan spoke in 280 schools from the east to the west coast. Nathan even presented his first speaking engagement in Castlegar, Canada, because of a determined senior who wanted to share Nathan's powerful message with his peers.
Many students have written to YLS asking how they can bring our talks to their school. It is actually very simple, just share the reasons why to your principal, guidance counselor, teachers and even your parents.
Last year we had at least a dozen students bring Nathan to their schools and communities. One of our team members mentored each student to use their leadership skills and compassion for their school and community. All the students who championed this cause not only demonstrated passion, determination and leadership, they also demonstrated intentional participation in their community for the common good of others!
Check out some of the student ambassadors on this page and be inspired to move forward with confidence in bringing Your Life Speaks to your school in 2020! If interested contact natalie@yourlifespeak.org
Student Biographies
Book Nathan
Elevate your school assembly or professional event with Nathan Harmon, one of the most in-demand motivational speakers nationwide. His powerful Your Life Speaks message inspires action, strengthens culture, and creates lasting impact. Inquire below or Book Now to bring this transformational experience to your community.
Booking Info Call Natalie, Speaker Relations & Bookings Manager 561-339-3254
Speaking
Breaking the Bully Cycle at School
Speaking to the heart of bullying and the harm it causes, Nathan reminds students that hurt people often hurt people. Many find themselves caught in the cycle of being the bully or the bullied—sometimes both. He addresses this reality head-on, reinforcing that every student matters and every word carries weight. With a unique ability to help young people uncover the deeper pain behind these roles and the choices that drive them, Nathan brings both honesty and real-life experience to this message. He challenges students to break the cycle, choose empathy, and become upstanders who use their voice to build others up instead of tearing them down.
Hurting People Hurt People
Resiliency & Perseverance
Resiliency isn’t built in comfort zones. Nathan shows how setbacks can become the fuel for mental toughness and perseverance. The question is: can you rise when most people quit?
You Can Do Hard Things
Facing discomfort is the fastest path to growth. Nathan challenges audiences to confront fear, break through excuses, and tackle what seems impossible. Are you ready to do what others won’t?
Self-Motivation & Discipline
Motivation fades — discipline lasts. Nathan Harmon's approach emphasizes consistency, personal responsibility, and daily habits as the foundation for long-term success.
Adaptability & Change
Change is unavoidable. This message focuses on adaptability, mindset shifts, and letting go of old patterns to create growth, opportunity, and forward momentum.
Balanced Lifestyle
True balance comes from intentional choices. Audiences walk away understanding that sustainable success requires boundaries, routines, and aligned priorities.
Accountability, Transparency & Vulnerability
By modeling ownership without excuses, Nathan Harmon demonstrates how transparency and vulnerability create trust, growth, and credibility. The message challenges listeners to drop defensiveness, tell the truth, and take responsibility for their actions.
Nothing Changes—Nothing Changes
This concept is delivered with uncomfortable simplicity. Awareness without action is called out as self-deception, and repetition without change is exposed as a guaranteed outcome. The message forces a hard truth: if nothing changes, nothing changes — and waiting only increases the cost.
Giving Up Is Not an Option
Quitting is reframed as a decision, not a circumstance. — but what if resilience could be taught? Nathan shows how commitment and grit push past obstacles.
Attacking Adversity
You Can Do Hard Things
Take Hold Of Your Life
Bully Speak Up
Hurting People Hurt People
FAQ
Based on surveys and research published in 2025 (per google) and the 1,600 schools Nathan has spoken in, the top topics that middle and high school students ask about and are most concerned with are mental health struggles (ex. Substance abuse, bullying and pressures of life) and preparation for their future. These are heavily impacted by their environment, social media and post-pandemic aftershocks.
Every event is unique, and pricing depends on your specific needs, goals, and budget. We customize each proposal to ensure the best fit for your audience and objectives. We offer package tiers that are dependent on the amount of speaking sessions. Please reach out with details, and we’ll be happy to provide options tailored to you.
Nathan is available to speak at various types of events. His most common types are:
Elementary, Middle and High School Assemblies, Universities, Red Ribbon Week, Teacher Conferences, Drinking & Driving Awareness (MOCK speaker), Teen Summits, Leadership Conferences, Rehabilitation & Recovery Keynotes, Behavior/Mental Health Keynotes, Community/Parent Keynote Presentations
Nathan tailors each presentation to your audience, with a focus on themes such as:
- Choices & Resilience: The Power of Choices, Overcoming Obstacles, You Can Do Hard Things
- Mental Health & Well-Being: Mental Health, Navigating Adversities, Progress Not Perfection, preparation adulthood, persistent sadness and anxiety
- Substance Use & Peer Influence: Substance Use, Vaping, Peer Pressure
- Bullying & Suicide Prevention: Bullying, Suicide Awareness (Giving Up Is Not an Option)
- Navigating the Digital World: Influence of AI and Social Media. Online safety and privacy.
- Preparation for adulthood: Time management, lack of motivation, resiliency, purpose
Yes, we encourage it! Please tell us exactly the main messages you would like Nathan to speak on. Nathan can speak on many different topics and weave it into a dynamic presentation.
Youth leadership conferences, teen summits, speaker for MOCK presentation before Prom, FCCLA conferences, student council, suicide awareness clubs, leadership talk, afterschool clubs, kindness & being a good friend talks(elementary level).
Yes, you can reach out to surrounding schools in the same community. For example,
Nathan can speak at school #1 in the morning and then in the afternoon, speak at school #2. The two schools can then split the cost of Nathan’s services. Please reach out through our contact form for more details.
- Middle & High School assemblies: 60 min with an additional 15 min Q&A (optional)
- Teacher encouragement session (30 min w/15min Q&A) before or after school
- Interactive -breakout sessions with students in leadership and/or youth at risk (45 min)
- Parent -community night (60 min Keynote w/ 15 min Q&A).
- Elementary (K–6): Times, grade levels, and topics are tailored appropriately for each age group.
Yes, you may request a specific date. Please check the calendar for his availability.
Yes, we can offer:
- Parent -community night (60 min Keynote w/ 15 min Q&A).
- Teacher encouragement session (30 min w/15min Q&A) before or after school.
Yes, Nathan can speak multiple sessions in one day: up to four (4x) times in the day and one (1x) in the evening (for example: parent/community night) and/or split it up in multiple days.
Yes, depending on the situation, we can offer discounts if it’s a multi-day speaking engagement or if it’s a group of schools.
For all booked speaking engagements, we send out a link to 6 videos (3 hours of content) as follow-up materials at request. This series can be used throughout your entire school year to help your students grow, understand, and adapt. Check back for updates.
Yes, Nathan has been a keynote speaker for many different corporate and professional events. Examples: FCCLA Conferences, HOSA - Future Health Professionals, Behavioral Health Centers , Recovery & Rehabilitation Center, Suicide Prevention Venues, Juvenile Justice Conferences, Leadership Conferences, JAG and Teen Summits.
Full name, email address, contact number, organization or school name, location, preferred date(s), brief summary of the presentation and estimated budget. For your convenience, you can fill out the request form here: Book Nathan
Yes, Nathan has many past presentations on his YouTube Channel - @NathanHarmon
Not sure how to get started or have a few questions first? Reach out and we’ll help you every step of the way—or simply tap Book Now to secure your date.
Elementary School(K- 5th Grade)
- Be A Good Friend
- Be Honest
- Be Kind
- Be Patient
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Bullying
- Don’t Be Selfish
- Listen
- Make Good Choices
Professionals & Clinical
Healthcare/Behavioral Centers/Rehabilitation & Recovery Centers/Staff Encouragement
- Adapt to Change and Foster a Positive Workplace / Culture
- Collaborative Engagement
- Community Building
- Empowering Professionals
- Encourage & Motivate Professionals
- Inspire
- Leadership
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Who Is Nathan?
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Let’s Keep the Conversations Going!
Follow Nathan Harmon to stay inspired and see how students across the country are making a difference through the Your Life Speaks message. Get updates on school visits, student stories, and resources focused on mental health, leadership, and positive decision-making. “Curious what others think after hearing Nathan speak? Follow Nathan on social media and be part of the ongoing conversation.
Middle & High School
- Bullying
- Citizenship
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Empathy
- Giving Up Is Not an Option
- Good Sportsmanship
- Leadership
- Mental Health
- Navigating a Digital World (Social Media)
- Perseverance
- Resilience
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Harming
- Self-Motivation
- Suicide Ideation
- Taking Ownership
- The Power of Choices
- Vaping / Substance Abuse
- You Can Do Hard Things
Government
Nathan shares his powerful personal journey from addiction and incarceration to transformation and freedom. His keynote presentations address many of the challenges youths and adults face today, including mental health, addiction, resilience, and perseverance. Through his story, Nathan reinforces the message that “you can do hard things”. Nathan speaks to the power of human connection, accountability, transparency, and vulnerability, reminding audiences that “nothing changes if nothing changes” and giving up is never an option.
- Prisons & Juvenile Detention Centers
- Addiction Facilities
- County Initiatives for Substance
- Alcohol Abuse Mental Health Programs
- Community Outreaches & Events
- Fundraising Events
- Reentry Programs
- Youth & Adult Programs
Motivation Talks
Your Authentic Story: Find Your Voice and Belong #shorts
The Authentic You
Absorb The Good
Find Your Why
From the Bottom to the Top!
Topics
Leadership Talks
Inspiration Meets Action
With authentic storytelling and life-changing messages, Your Life Speaks inspires audiences to find purpose through pain and make choices that change their world for the better.
Invite Your Life Speaks to Your School or Community.
- Initiative & Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Citizenship & Responsibility
- Valuing People
- Inspire, Encourage & Motivate Professionals
- Accountability & Leading by Example
Communication
Influence
He saw me beyond my performance!!!
Colleges & Universities
- Adaptability
- Balanced Lifestyle
- Citizenship
- Communication Skills
- Drinking & Driving
- Human Connections
- Initiative & Leadership
- Mental Health
- Resiliency
- Self-Motivation & Discipline
- Substance Use
- Time Management
Nathan’s story
Teacher Empowerment Talks
Teacher Empowerment Talks is a 30 minute session to encourage, support, and re-energize educators. Nathan will focus on helping teachers reconnect with their purpose, build confidence, and strengthen their impact in their classrooms with students. Typically, a school will have this talk before school or after school. A one hour teacher encouragement talk can also be used during professional development days, staff meetings, or teacher conferences
