Are You Ready to Let Go of What’s Holding You Back?
In her powerful keynote, “Stop Hiding. Start Thriving,” Krista Oakes takes audiences on a transformative journey through shame, silence, and self-discovery. With courageous vulnerability and uplifting grace, she shares her personal story of growing up with gay parents, losing her father to AIDS, and navigating—and ultimately breaking free from—a dysfunctional marriage.
Her message?
You don’t have to hide anymore.
You are worthy as you are.
Based on Her Breakthrough Book:
Shedding Shame: Finding the Freedom to Live an Authentic Life
Krista’s keynote delivers more than inspiration—it offers practical, healing tools for individuals ready to stop shrinking, stop pretending, and finally start living boldly and authentically.
What Audiences Gain:
✔️ Permission to release secrets that weigh them down
✔️ A path to healing old emotional wounds
✔️ The courage to rewrite their personal story
✔️ Reconnection to purpose and personal power
Why Book Krista?
✔️ Authentic Presence – Krista connects deeply with every audience, from corporate retreats to women’s conferences.
✔️ Real-Life Storytelling – Her experiences are raw, real, and relevant.
✔️ Grounded Wisdom – With 20+ years teaching yoga and meditation, Krista brings mind-body insight to her messages.
✔️ Hope-Filled Results – Attendees leave feeling empowered, uplifted, and seen.
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“Krista Oakes’ heart-led talk drew me in from the start. Her powerful storytelling and professional delivery reminded me I’m not alone in hiding parts of myself to fit in. Her journey offered real, actionable steps for healing. Five stars!””
““Krista is an engaging and inspiring speaker and a wonderful storyteller. Listening to her presentation brought tears to my eyes. She is truly an authentic, amazing woman.””
““Krista’s stories are captivating, drawing you in and wanting more. I both laughed out loud and cried! I felt like she was speaking directly to me.””
““I had the pleasure of hearing Krista talk about her work and living out a life of truth. She was passionate in her presentation and extraordinarily authentic! In a world where so much is disingenuous and fake, it was utterly refreshing to hear someone speak like Krista did. The world needs more of this!””