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Kathy Izard: Author & Changemaker in Charlotte, North Carolina
 

 Upcoming Events

  • May 29, 2024

    Trust the Whisper Luncheon
    *private invitation event

  • May 29, 2024 | 5:30-7:00pm

    Book Talk with Roof Above—featuring Kathy and CEO Liz Clasen Kelly
    Tickets here $35 (includes book)

  • May 30, 2024 |6:30-8:00pm

    Park Road Books—Book Talk and Signing
    Learn more here

  • June 1, 2024

    Trust the Whisper
    *private event Atlanta, GA

  • June 3, 2024

    Trust the Whisper
    *private event Greenville, SC

  • June 4, 2024 | 6:00 pm

    Book Talk and Signing at Novel Books
    Memphis, TN

    Learn more here

  • June 10, 2024

    Book Talk with HopeWay
    Charlotte, NC

    Tickets $35 (includes book)

  • June 11, 2024

    Official Launch Day!

  • June 12, 2024 | 7:00pm

    Trust the Whisper Book Event
    Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, NC
    Tickets and More Information

  • June 13, 2024 | 9:30-11:30 AM

    Book Talk with The Green Chair Project
    Raleigh, NC
    Tickets here $35 (includes book)

  • June 13, 2024 | evening

    Book Talk with Crossnore
    Winston Salem, NC
    For invitation chart@crossnore.org

  • August 12, 2024 | 5:30 PM

    Book Talk at Grandfather Mountain
    *private event for members

  • August 13, 2024 | afternoon

    Book Talk at Linville Ridge
    Winston Salem, NC
    *private event for members

  • August 13, 2024 | Evening

    Book Talk at Linville | Eseeola Lodge
    Winston Salem, NC
    *private event for members

  • September 12, 2024 |

    Book Signing Page & Palette Bookstore
    Fairhope, AL

    Tickets and More Information Coming

  • september 13, 2024 | evening

    Trust the Whisper
    *private event Fairhope, AL

  • september 17, 2024 | 6pm

    ECW Friendship Feast Christ Church Charlotte
    Tickets and More Information Coming

  • October 18, 2024 | 11:30-1:00 pM

    Litchfield Books Authors Luncheon
    Pawleys Island, SC
    Tickets and More Information Coming

 

 Speaking Experience

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The
Today Show

Kathy’s work
was highlighted on
The Today Show.

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UNC
Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill selected Kathy as the Eve Marie Carson Guest Lecture for the Carolina Women’s Leadership Conference.

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Clinton School
of

Public Service

Kathy was honored as
a William J. Clinton
Distinguished Guest Lecturer.

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Faith Forum
Christ Church

Kathy is frequently invited to speak at
faith communities of all denomination.
View her interview with Rev. Chip Edens.

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Thank you for your interest
in having Kathy speak at your event!

Kathy Izard has inspired audiences of all sizes from private in-home events to 1500-person ballroom fundraisers which have raised millions of dollars to end homelessness. Kathy has been invited all over the United States from California to Maine and she is ready to encourage your community. Whether it is an informational fundraising dinner to support mental health or an inspirational interfaith talk, Kathy will work with you to create a message that will connect with your audience. Click on the button below to see a list of past events from fundraisers, conferences, universities, speaker series, houses of faith and elementary schools. Kathy has been featured on the Today Show and recognized as a William J. Clinton Distinguished Guest lecturer inspiring people of all ages to be changemakers in their community.

 
 

Kathy is available for conferences, retreats, educational, and philanthropic events. Here are a few events where Kathy has spoken.

 
 

Corporate & University

Baring’s Bank

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Clinton School of Public Service

YPO

Philanthropic

Southern Women’s Show

The Tables

Women’s Impact Fund

Women In Philanthropy

Interfaith

Canterbury United Methodist (Alabama)

St. John’s Episcopal (Wyoming)

St James’ Episcopal (California)

Westlake Presbyterian (Texas)

 
 

 Kind Words

Testimonials
THE REV, JENNIFER C. BROWN | SENIOR ASSOCIATE RECTOR, CHRIST CHURCH | RALEIGH, N.C.

“Kathy was our featured speaker at an event for women at our church. She was spectacular! She is inspiring, relatable, and has a very important story to share about choices, “composing” our own lives. Kathy shares her story in a way that is transparent and eminently honest. We laughed, we cried, and, perhaps most importantly, we gained insight and energy for our own spiritual paths.”

THE REV. STEPHEN SETZER | ASSOCIATE RECTOR, CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTIANA HUNDRED | WILMINGTON, D.E.

“Kathy’s message was one that deeply resonated with people and motivated them to come and learn more about how they could listen to the voice of God and see where the power of God could change not only their lives but the lives of their community. If you’re considering a speaker on the topic of God’s marvelous grace to change us as individuals and to change our communities, then Kathy Izard is a perfect choice. People in our community are still talking about her and her message. The inspiration has extended far beyond just that Friday evening in March.”

REV. DR. BRUCE SPANGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER, 10TH ANNUAL CARRY THE TORCH EVENT | 
KNOXVILLE, T.N.

“Kathy’s presentation was earnest and bold in reminding our community of the healing power and necessity of housing, especially from the street to housing. I have received numerous compliments regarding both the event and the way that her message has become a “whisper” for some. The accolades continue to come in!”

RACHEL ESTES | DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS AND OUTREACH | CANTERBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | BIRMINGHAM, A.L.

“The Hundred Story Home is that book. The book that you can’t mention offhand that you can’t just hope someone reads. It’s the book that deserves to be pressed into someone’s hands with a promise to have tea and talk about it. The Hundred Story Home is a book that you’ll be pressing into someone’s hands. And Kathy Izard is that speaker who will be pressing into your heart.”

 
 

 Interested in having Kathy speak at your event?
Use this link to tell us about your event.

 
 
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In 2020, Kathy launched an online community of live, interactive workshops designed to encourage women looking to write, lead and do good. Each workshop features hands-on teaching and engaging discussions from each of our inspiring coaches!

 
 

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