Who Is Nathan?

Educational & Professional Audiences

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.

Mental Health & Recovery

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.

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

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

Find Out How to Watch

Nathan Harmon’s Message of Hope

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.

Event Calendar

Where We Speak

Testimonials from School Leadership

Testimonials from School Leadership

See the Impact. Share Your Experience.

We’d love for you to see how Nathan Harmon has impacted other schools and share your own experience! Take a moment to read testimonials from fellow educators and see the difference his assemblies and keynotes have made. If you’ve hosted Nathan, please leave a review—your feedback helps us continue inspiring students and communities with meaningful, life-shaping messages. Every story shared helps amplify our mission and encourages even more schools to engage with his work.

Leave a Review Ask About Booking

• Nathan is authentic, raw, honest & very uplifting!! We ALL need reassurance, Hope on our Journey we call LIFE!!

• I am a middle school teacher who attended an assembly today, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nathan is the most honest, real, and inspirational speaker I’ve ever heard. He truly ... Read More

  I am a middle school teacher who attended an assembly today, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nathan is the most honest, real, and inspirational speaker I’ve ever heard. He truly touched me and my students. He has an uncanny ability to connect to people! I highly recommend listening to his story! God bless you on your journey Nathan! Read Less

• Give Nathan our deepest thanks for Friday. The day could not have been better. At the end of the day we asked students to rate the program - Nathan rec'd ... Read More

  Give Nathan our deepest thanks for Friday. The day could not have been better. At the end of the day we asked students to rate the program - Nathan rec'd rating of 9.58 from his audience!!!! He spoke to their heart and I feel humbled to witness that connection. Kids were filling up their program booklets with notes - talk about ENGAGEMENT. I am counting that as a huge win. After we complete our Spring fundraising I'll be contacting you for our next booking :) Read Less

• Grabbed their attention and was impactful. Never have we had a presenter where every student was more engaged and attentive to what was being said. The 6th through 9th graders ... Read More

  Grabbed their attention and was impactful. Never have we had a presenter where every student was more engaged and attentive to what was being said. The 6th through 9th graders took part in a give-and-take with him because of the interactive format for that age group. Administrators reported that the more serious and mature tone with the older students grabbed their attention and was impactful. After the presentation, the student body improved their behavior and the way that they treated each other. Use of disparaging remarks and the off-the-cuff “Go kill yourself” as a simple throwaway insult declined. We were very impressed. We look forward to their return and recommend Nathan’s presentation to any school needing a shift in the way students think about themselves and one another. Read Less

• I have sat through numerous school convocations regarding drugs/alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, etc. and never have I seen ONE speaker have an entire student body’s attention the way ... Read More

  I have sat through numerous school convocations regarding drugs/alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, etc. and never have I seen ONE speaker have an entire student body’s attention the way Nathan did. Nathan was able to reach students who we have tried to reach in months, even years. Students came forward wanting to open up about their issues and get help. Following Nathan’s presentation, we saw a change in student behavior. For example, we witnessed students conduct meetings with other students who they had bullied for months, wanting to apologize and make up. We witnessed students helping and sitting with other students who needed a friend. We had students come forward wanting help for drug addictions. Nathan’s story is heartbreaking, however the message he delivers and gets across to these young people is truly amazing. I highly recommend Nathan Harmon for any school looking for a change in behavior, whether it be drugs/alcohol abuse, bullying, suicide, etc. We are looking forward to having Nathan return to Shoals High School in September of 2017. Read Less

• I cannot speak highly enough of Nathan’s presentation. He was engaging, relatable, and truly impactful. Strasburg fully intends to invite him back next year to speak with our secondary ... Read More

  I cannot speak highly enough of Nathan’s presentation. He was engaging, relatable, and truly impactful. Strasburg fully intends to invite him back next year to speak with our secondary students. I believe he could have an even greater impact on our older students by sharing his personal journey and experiences. His discussion addressed topics that were both honest and relevant for our elementary students. While keeping it fun and age appropriate. Every teacher was thoroughly impressed, and all who had the opportunity to hear Nathan present or meet him were extremely pleased with the experience. We are grateful to have had him and looking forward to having him again in the future. Read Less

• I found Nathan when I was searching for a speaker to come into our district to speak to kiddos who are facing so many trials in life. If you have ... Read More

  I found Nathan when I was searching for a speaker to come into our district to speak to kiddos who are facing so many trials in life. If you have ever used Google, you know that there are many results after you hit enter. Something drew me to Nathan. So I began to watch some short videos on the website, and I was immediately intrigued. We were able to book him for 2 days and what happened next was nothing short of a miracle. Nathan arrived in Tiffin the night before the first speaking engagement with his beautiful family. I met him so that his kiddos could stretch and play inside the gym, as it was rainy. That gave me a moment to connect with him before the hustle and bustle of a speaking day. I talked with him as he intentionally listened and drew from me information on what our community was suffering through. How we have buried children too soon and are in pain trying to navigate this new normal. Watching Nathan as he interacted with his own children was uplifting and encouraging. I was excited to hear his message the next day! On the morning of, we gathered for a brief educator interactive, where he continued to gather information on our staff perspective. He asked insightful questions and gleaned much from the responses that were given. We finally were able to meet in the gym and listen to Nathan as he beautifully illustrated his personal story. His words were woven with pain and love that were exquisitely felt by those who had gathered in the massive gym. And vast that it was, you could have heard a pin drop when he began to tell his reality. Students were hanging onto his words and the stories they represented until they witnessed his bold imagery with a persistent urge to utilize their tools and resources to climb to greater heights. To become transparent and vulnerable, and to become vested with each other. This happened over and over as he met with smaller student groups, and then again for a middle school and elementary presentation. The same engagement, the same faces, the intrigue and the realization that some does understand what they suffer behind those doors where you hide the pain. Countless staff and students gathered to speak to him after each presentation. There were hugs, tears, smiles and a true connection of heart-to-heart reality. The evening gathering was larger than anticipated and helped me to realize that there are so many people who are committed to assisting our kiddos with their own growth in this tough world. It was inspiring and motivating. Just having Nathan in our community for 2 short days brought a renewed sense of hope. We were able to step back and acknowledge that we can do hard things! That we are beautifully broken and that together we are better! For me personally, meeting Nathan, breaking bread with him and spending precious time talking about our community of kiddos, was a gift so rare that I am not certain I will ever experience anything like it again. He is a true leader and is using his life and all the sticky and messy parts of it to help others live theirs in a way that they can also be proud. I am grateful that the Google search led me to Nathan. Read Less

Meet Team Nathan

Natalie Mellusi

National Event Coordinator-Public Relations

Dawnson Schmidts

Videographer

John Humphries

Affiliated Speaker

StudioNA Creative

Kate Yaughn

Overcoming Adversity

From Addiction and Incarceration to Freedom

From prison cells to personal freedom, Nathan’s story proves that accountability, discipline, and daily choices create lasting transformation. Learn how he turned confinement into a launchpad for a new life — and why freedom isn’t what most people expect.

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

Nathan Harmon’s Message of Hope

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.

Event map to Where We Speak

From classrooms to community stages, Nathan Harmon speaks at school assemblies and youth programs nationwide, igniting young people to recognize that their life is a message in motion. He challenges students to act with purpose, speak with honesty, and make their story impossible to ignore.

Encouragement for Students

Encouragement for Students

If today hit different, you’re in good company. Dive into student testimonials and see how Nathan’s message is inspiring others to keep going, too.

Share Your Experience

• Nathan was at our school yesterday and I cannot begin to explain the huge impact he had on me but most important our students!! We were blessed to share his ... Read More

  Nathan was at our school yesterday and I cannot begin to explain the huge impact he had on me but most important our students!! We were blessed to share his story with him!! This is one that I will never forget!! Thank you Nathan and your family for all that you are sacrificing to help CHANGE THE WORLD!!! Read Less

• The most amazing speaker I’ve heard by far. The fact that he goes to schools all over, to tell his personal story to help people, shows how amazing ... Read More

  The most amazing speaker I’ve heard by far. The fact that he goes to schools all over, to tell his personal story to help people, shows how amazing he is. The things he said will stick with me forever and help me get through whatever is happening in my life. I hope to have a good impact on people’s lives just like this person had a good impact on mine and many many others lives. Read Less

• Thanks for coming here to my school! I enjoyed your inspirational quotes. I really had fun during WIN class!

• Thank you for coming to my school I loved your speech and keep having a good life

Partners & Sponsorship

Trusted Partners

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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

William Watt

Jai Nolan

Leadership & Purpose

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!!!

Nathan Harmon’s Message of Hope

Balancing a Speaking Career with Family Life: Nathan Harmon’s Story

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.

Reviews

Testimonials from School Leadership

See the Impact. Share Your Experience.

We’d love for you to see how Nathan Harmon has impacted other schools and share your own experience! Take a moment to read testimonials from fellow educators and see the difference his assemblies and keynotes have made. If you’ve hosted Nathan, please leave a review—your feedback helps us continue inspiring students and communities with meaningful, life-shaping messages. Every story shared helps amplify our mission and encourages even more schools to engage with his work.

Leave a Review Ask About Booking

• Nathan is authentic, raw, honest & very uplifting!! We ALL need reassurance, Hope on our Journey we call LIFE!!

• I am a middle school teacher who attended an assembly today, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nathan is the most honest, real, and inspirational speaker I’ve ever heard. He truly ... Read More

  I am a middle school teacher who attended an assembly today, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Nathan is the most honest, real, and inspirational speaker I’ve ever heard. He truly touched me and my students. He has an uncanny ability to connect to people! I highly recommend listening to his story! God bless you on your journey Nathan! Read Less

• Give Nathan our deepest thanks for Friday. The day could not have been better. At the end of the day we asked students to rate the program - Nathan rec'd ... Read More

  Give Nathan our deepest thanks for Friday. The day could not have been better. At the end of the day we asked students to rate the program - Nathan rec'd rating of 9.58 from his audience!!!! He spoke to their heart and I feel humbled to witness that connection. Kids were filling up their program booklets with notes - talk about ENGAGEMENT. I am counting that as a huge win. After we complete our Spring fundraising I'll be contacting you for our next booking :) Read Less

• Grabbed their attention and was impactful. Never have we had a presenter where every student was more engaged and attentive to what was being said. The 6th through 9th graders ... Read More

  Grabbed their attention and was impactful. Never have we had a presenter where every student was more engaged and attentive to what was being said. The 6th through 9th graders took part in a give-and-take with him because of the interactive format for that age group. Administrators reported that the more serious and mature tone with the older students grabbed their attention and was impactful. After the presentation, the student body improved their behavior and the way that they treated each other. Use of disparaging remarks and the off-the-cuff “Go kill yourself” as a simple throwaway insult declined. We were very impressed. We look forward to their return and recommend Nathan’s presentation to any school needing a shift in the way students think about themselves and one another. Read Less

• I have sat through numerous school convocations regarding drugs/alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, etc. and never have I seen ONE speaker have an entire student body’s attention the way ... Read More

  I have sat through numerous school convocations regarding drugs/alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, etc. and never have I seen ONE speaker have an entire student body’s attention the way Nathan did. Nathan was able to reach students who we have tried to reach in months, even years. Students came forward wanting to open up about their issues and get help. Following Nathan’s presentation, we saw a change in student behavior. For example, we witnessed students conduct meetings with other students who they had bullied for months, wanting to apologize and make up. We witnessed students helping and sitting with other students who needed a friend. We had students come forward wanting help for drug addictions. Nathan’s story is heartbreaking, however the message he delivers and gets across to these young people is truly amazing. I highly recommend Nathan Harmon for any school looking for a change in behavior, whether it be drugs/alcohol abuse, bullying, suicide, etc. We are looking forward to having Nathan return to Shoals High School in September of 2017. Read Less

• I cannot speak highly enough of Nathan’s presentation. He was engaging, relatable, and truly impactful. Strasburg fully intends to invite him back next year to speak with our secondary ... Read More

  I cannot speak highly enough of Nathan’s presentation. He was engaging, relatable, and truly impactful. Strasburg fully intends to invite him back next year to speak with our secondary students. I believe he could have an even greater impact on our older students by sharing his personal journey and experiences. His discussion addressed topics that were both honest and relevant for our elementary students. While keeping it fun and age appropriate. Every teacher was thoroughly impressed, and all who had the opportunity to hear Nathan present or meet him were extremely pleased with the experience. We are grateful to have had him and looking forward to having him again in the future. Read Less

• I found Nathan when I was searching for a speaker to come into our district to speak to kiddos who are facing so many trials in life. If you have ... Read More

  I found Nathan when I was searching for a speaker to come into our district to speak to kiddos who are facing so many trials in life. If you have ever used Google, you know that there are many results after you hit enter. Something drew me to Nathan. So I began to watch some short videos on the website, and I was immediately intrigued. We were able to book him for 2 days and what happened next was nothing short of a miracle. Nathan arrived in Tiffin the night before the first speaking engagement with his beautiful family. I met him so that his kiddos could stretch and play inside the gym, as it was rainy. That gave me a moment to connect with him before the hustle and bustle of a speaking day. I talked with him as he intentionally listened and drew from me information on what our community was suffering through. How we have buried children too soon and are in pain trying to navigate this new normal. Watching Nathan as he interacted with his own children was uplifting and encouraging. I was excited to hear his message the next day! On the morning of, we gathered for a brief educator interactive, where he continued to gather information on our staff perspective. He asked insightful questions and gleaned much from the responses that were given. We finally were able to meet in the gym and listen to Nathan as he beautifully illustrated his personal story. His words were woven with pain and love that were exquisitely felt by those who had gathered in the massive gym. And vast that it was, you could have heard a pin drop when he began to tell his reality. Students were hanging onto his words and the stories they represented until they witnessed his bold imagery with a persistent urge to utilize their tools and resources to climb to greater heights. To become transparent and vulnerable, and to become vested with each other. This happened over and over as he met with smaller student groups, and then again for a middle school and elementary presentation. The same engagement, the same faces, the intrigue and the realization that some does understand what they suffer behind those doors where you hide the pain. Countless staff and students gathered to speak to him after each presentation. There were hugs, tears, smiles and a true connection of heart-to-heart reality. The evening gathering was larger than anticipated and helped me to realize that there are so many people who are committed to assisting our kiddos with their own growth in this tough world. It was inspiring and motivating. Just having Nathan in our community for 2 short days brought a renewed sense of hope. We were able to step back and acknowledge that we can do hard things! That we are beautifully broken and that together we are better! For me personally, meeting Nathan, breaking bread with him and spending precious time talking about our community of kiddos, was a gift so rare that I am not certain I will ever experience anything like it again. He is a true leader and is using his life and all the sticky and messy parts of it to help others live theirs in a way that they can also be proud. I am grateful that the Google search led me to Nathan. Read Less

Encouragement for Students

If today hit different, you’re in good company. Dive into student testimonials and see how Nathan’s message is inspiring others to keep going, too.

Share Your Experience

• Nathan was at our school yesterday and I cannot begin to explain the huge impact he had on me but most important our students!! We were blessed to share his ... Read More

  Nathan was at our school yesterday and I cannot begin to explain the huge impact he had on me but most important our students!! We were blessed to share his story with him!! This is one that I will never forget!! Thank you Nathan and your family for all that you are sacrificing to help CHANGE THE WORLD!!! Read Less

• The most amazing speaker I’ve heard by far. The fact that he goes to schools all over, to tell his personal story to help people, shows how amazing ... Read More

  The most amazing speaker I’ve heard by far. The fact that he goes to schools all over, to tell his personal story to help people, shows how amazing he is. The things he said will stick with me forever and help me get through whatever is happening in my life. I hope to have a good impact on people’s lives just like this person had a good impact on mine and many many others lives. Read Less

• Thanks for coming here to my school! I enjoyed your inspirational quotes. I really had fun during WIN class!

• Thank you for coming to my school I loved your speech and keep having a good life

Corporate & Professional Engagements

Explore why companies love Nathan’s message—read testimonials from professionals who’ve seen it strengthen culture and connection.

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Speaking

Community & Impact

• The Power of Human Connection
• Community Building & Collaborative Engagement
• Empowering Professionals
• Adapting to Change & Fostering Positive Culture
• Building Unity & Mutual Respect
• Making Better Life Choices (Substance Use, Drinking & Driving, Consequences)

FAQs

Students Leading the Way

Positive change is happening in schools across the country—and around the world. Nathan Harmon has spoken to thousands of students nationwide, from the East Coast to the West Coast. His very first international speaking engagement even took place in Castlegar, Canada, made possible by a determined high school senior who believed so strongly in Nathan’s message that they took the initiative to bring it to their peers.

We regularly hear from students who ask how they can bring a Your Life Speaks presentation to their school. The process is simple, and you truly have the power to make it happen. Start by sharing the importance of this message with your principal, guidance counselors, teachers, or parents, and take the first step toward creating a meaningful impact on your campus.

In recent years, dozens of students have successfully championed this effort in their schools and communities. Each student was mentored by a member of the Your Life Speaks team, helping them grow their leadership skills while turning compassion into action. These student ambassadors demonstrated passion, determination, and intentional involvement in their communities—all for the common good of others.

Explore the student ambassadors featured on this page and be inspired to move forward with confidence in bringing Your Life Speaks to your school. If you’re interested in getting started, please contact natalie@yourlifespeaks.org.

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

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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.

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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.

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Jensen Beach H.S, Florida

Hanover’s Principal

Stuart, Florida

Durango Colorado Schools

Hartland Middleschool, Michigan

Murray Middle School, Florida

Anderson Highland, Indiana

Seymour High School, Indiana

North Miami High, Indiana

Palm Beach, Florida

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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!

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Peer Praise

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Colleges & Universities

• Adaptability
• Balanced Lifestyle
• Citizenship
• Communication Skills
• Drinking & Driving
• Human Connections
• Initiative & Leadership
• Mental Health
• Resiliency
• Self-Motivation & Discipline
• Substance Use
• Time Management

Digital World Talks

It’s time for YOU to CONFRONT YOU!

Nathan’s story

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