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A compelling motivational speaker and mental health advocate, Katlyn inspires and empowers audiences by sharing her own candid story. A story of mental health, suicide-loss, self-acceptance and learning how to stop being so hard on yourself.

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Katlyn Kotila is a passionate public speaker and community leader from Sudbury, Ontario. At the age of 14 years old, she lost a close friend to suicide, a moment that would go on to change her life forever. Since then, she has spent her career advocating for better mental health services among young people, and eliminating barriers to access for 2SLGBTQ+ and Northern communities. Katlyn dreams of a world without suicide, which is why she uses her voice to inspire kindness, resilience, and self-acceptance among people across the globe. Through workshops, keynotes, and interactive presentations, she delivers a moving message, speaking openly about her experiences as a suicide-loss survivor and member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to help eliminate stigma and empower her audiences to live life authentically.

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Whether giving a keynote presentation on stage, holding a workshop or hosting a podcast, her powerful message is honest and thought-provoking, resonating with both students and educators. Through her transformational talks, she equips her audiences with the resilience, hope and tools to follow their dreams.

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