Speaking & Media

Conversations That Inspire Hope, Resilience, and Human Connection

After spending more than a decade caring for others, a life-changing injury unexpectedly placed Krista Parsons on the other side of the healthcare system—not as the caregiver, but as the patient.

As a registered nurse, healthcare leader, speaker, and author of When the Healer Breaks, Krista brings both professional insight and lived experience to conversations about resilience, identity, purpose, and rebuilding after life's unexpected changes.

Krista creates space for meaningful conversations that inspire compassion, resilience, and the courage to move forward—even when life changes unexpectedly.

"My hope is not simply to share my story, but to create conversations that remind people they are not alone—and that even when life changes everything, hope and purpose can still be found."

If you're interested in bringing this message to your organization, conference, or event, I'd love to hear from you.

Why This Message Matters

Life doesn't always unfold the way we planned.

Whether through illness, injury, burnout, loss, career transitions, or unexpected life events, many of us find ourselves grieving not only what we've lost, but also the identity and future we imagined for ourselves.

In those moments, it can feel impossible to know how to move forward. Yet even when our circumstances change, our purpose, value, and capacity to make a difference do not disappear—they simply ask us to discover them in a new way.

Through honest storytelling and practical reflection, Krista invites audiences to explore resilience, identity, and the courage to embrace a different path. Her message reminds us that while life may change unexpectedly, hope, purpose, and meaning can still be found.

Life may change your path, but it never has the final say. Hope remains. Purpose endures... AND STILL.

Signature Presentations

When the Healer Breaks

When the identity you've built no longer fits the life you're living.

A powerful keynote exploring identity, grief, resilience, and what happens when the role that once defined us suddenly changes. Through personal storytelling and practical reflection, audiences discover how purpose can be rediscovered even when life takes an unexpected turn.

Leading with Humanity

The power of compassion, vulnerability, and authentic leadership.

Drawing on years of experience as both a healthcare leader and patient, Krista explores how empathy, resilience, and authentic leadership create stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and cultures where people feel seen and supported.

Resilience Beyond Recovery

Creating a life with purpose—not despite adversity, but through it.

Resilience isn't about returning to who we once were. It's about discovering who we can become. This presentation challenges audiences to redefine success, embrace change, and move forward with courage and hope.

The AND STILL... Mindset

Finding purpose when life doesn't go according to plan.

An inspiring presentation that explores how we move forward after illness, injury, burnout, loss, or unexpected life transitions. This keynote reminds audiences that while our circumstances may change, our worth, purpose, and ability to make a meaningful impact remain.

Who I Speak To

Every audience is different, but the need for meaningful conversations about resilience, identity, purpose, and navigating change is universal.

Krista's presentations can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience, including:

  • Healthcare Professionals & Organizations

  • Leadership Teams & Corporate Organizations

  • Conferences & Professional Associations

  • Patient & Caregiver Advocacy Groups

  • Educational Institutions

  • Community Organizations & Nonprofits

Whether speaking in a conference room, on a stage, or in an intimate community setting, Krista creates conversations that meet people where they are—and remind them that when life changes the path forward, purpose can still be found.

Podcast & Media

Meaningful conversations don't end when the keynote does.

I love joining podcasts, television, radio, print, and digital media to have honest conversations about resilience, identity, healthcare, chronic illness, leadership, and the power of the AND STILL message.

Whether we're discussing When the Healer Breaks, burnout in healthcare, navigating life after trauma, or finding purpose in unexpected places, my goal is always the same—to leave audiences feeling seen, understood, and hopeful.

Available for:

  • Podcast interviews

  • Television & radio

  • Print & online media

  • Panel discussions

  • Book clubs

  • Virtual interviews

  • Conference media rooms

Topics include:

  • The hidden identity crisis after illness or trauma

  • Healthcare burnout and moral injury

  • Life after chronic pain

  • Resilience beyond toxic positivity

  • Leadership through vulnerability

  • The story behind When the Healer Breaks

  • Building the AND STILL movement

Why Organizations Trust This Message

Krista Parsons brings a perspective few speakers can offer. After spending more than two decades caring for others as a registered nurse and healthcare leader, her life changed when a traumatic injury left her living with chronic pain and forced her into the unfamiliar role of patient.

That experience became the foundation of her memoir, When the Healer Breaks, and the inspiration behind the AND STILL movement—a growing community that reminds people their story isn't over simply because life changed.

Krista combines clinical experience, executive leadership, and lived experience to deliver presentations that are honest, practical, and deeply human. Rather than offering simple inspiration, she creates conversations that help audiences navigate adversity with courage, compassion, and hope.

Credentials

  • Registered Nurse (RN, BScN)

  • Master of Arts in Leadership – Healthcare (MAL-H)

  • Healthcare leader with years of clinical and leadership experience

  • Author of When the Healer Breaks

  • Founder of the AND STILL movement

Why Event Organizers Choose Krista

✓ Authentic, evidence-informed storytelling

✓ Practical takeaways audiences can apply immediately

✓ Equally effective with healthcare professionals, leaders, caregivers, and community audiences

✓ Creates meaningful conversations that continue long after the event