Book a Speaker.

Do you have a business, community event, or podcast that needs a speaker to spread mental health education, awareness, and an overall message of hope? Contact us today to book a speaker. We offer speakers from both lived experience perspectives and professional perspectives.

We offer a variety of topics such as:

  • Mental health awareness in the community

  • Mental health education in the workplace

  • Creating an inclusive work environment

  • Mental health recovery and hope

  • What is schizoaffective disorder?

  • Overcoming obstacles

  • Turning trauma into motivation

  • Living up to your potential

  • Learning to be your own advocate

  • Overcoming substance use

  • Living with mental illness and substance use

  • Walking through life with serious mental illness.

  • Mental health stigma

  • Mental health for veterans

  • Mental health trainings

We can create talking points that meet your needs!

Meet the Speakers

Maddie

As a mental health advocate, Maddie Andrews offers a rare and powerful synthesis of clinical expertise and lived experience. Her journey—navigating the complexities of mental illness while dedicating her career to the service of others—provides a unique perspective on resilience, recovery, and the transformative power of "post-traumatic growth."

Maddie’s narrative is more than just a personal history; it is a roadmap for turning profound adversity into a catalyst for systemic change and individual empowerment. Having literally "cheated death," she now spends her life helping others find their reason to live and thrive.

Why Book Maddie for Your Next Event?

Maddie is a versatile and captivating speaker who tailors her message to resonate with diverse audiences. Whether she is addressing a corporate boardroom, a university lecture hall, or a community grassroots gathering, her story leaves a lasting impact.

Areas of Expertise & Formats:

  • Keynote Addresses: Inspiring large audiences with high-impact storytelling and actionable insights.

  • Professional Seminars: Providing agencies and healthcare organizations with a "lived experience" lens on clinical care.

  • Digital Media & Podcasts: Engaging in dynamic, deep-dive conversations on mental health justice and recovery.

  • Workshops & Community Events: Facilitating authentic dialogues on advocacy and resilience.

"Maddie doesn't just speak about recovery; she embodies the transformation possible when trauma is met with purpose."

Rita

Rita Honeycutt is a Veteran Service Officer for Randolph County Veteran Services as well as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. As a Veteran Service Officer, Rita assists veterans with obtaining their healthcare, compensation, and education benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs. Within her role, she has actively been leading the fight in her county to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health not only within the veteran population, but across the community as a whole by offering MHFA classes as well as partnering with other organizations to bring awareness to training programs like QPR(Question Persuade Refer) and ASIST(Applied suicide Intervention Skills Training.) As a Peer Support Specialist, Rita has created a different way to handle cases from the VSO standpoint, working to add services within her office for resume writing, career services, housing, and a food pantry for those dealing with food insecurity. She strongly believes that by addressing all determinants of health, it will ease some of the stresses of those struggling with mental health challenges. Rita also is a mental health wellness and nutrition coach working to bring awareness to the mind body connection and how important the physical wellness of a person is when looking at their mental health. Rita obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology at Phoenix University, and her wellness coaching certificate through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine.) She is also currently a student of the Shackleford Leadership Institute. She released her first book, Jeeping with Jesus, with her friend Rebeka Kelley in 2022, and is currently writing her second book, From Fat to Fit: My Whole Body Journey. As a veteran who has struggled with depression and avoided addiction for many years, she brings her personal experiences to her work. In her spare time, Rita and her husband, Jason, own and run Honeycutt Home Improvements, LLC, which specializes in accessibility needs for veterans in their homes. She is an avid runner, believing that the fast racers need someone to go slow. She teaches AB Lab classes, focusing on core body strength and mobility needs. She is also a board member of her local American Legion Post in High Point, as well as the Chair of Thrive RC Vets, a nonprofit that supports mental health and mobility access needs. She is also a mom, gardener, scrapbooker, and most importantly, an animal lover with 3 dogs, 2 of which work in therapy dog needs, and 2 cats, who just run her house. Rita can be reached using the form below, on LinkedIn, or via her office email at rita.honeycutt@randolphcountync.gov.

Other Speakers

J&E Support Group has other speakers available. Please complete the form below or email maddieandrews@jesupport.org to learn more.