Ashley Rhodes-Courter | Speaker & New York Times Bestselling Author

“Thank you for your amazing contribution to our success. You truly made a difference!”

– Brian Lee, CEO/Founder, Customer Learning Systems
“She was great… funny, heartfelt and authentic.”
“Amazing how Ashley has been able to channel such a challenging start in life to now helping others."
"You fully resonated with our audience, kept them engaged and helped make our event a tremendous success."

— Chief Operating Officer, Good Days
"Her presentation was so inspiring, and that hour flew by! The audience soaked it all in and truly hung on every word."

— Director of Training, Dave Thomas Foundation
"Ashley was amazing… The feedback on our surveys indicated that Ashley was the highlight of the conference."

— Program Manager, Government of Delaware
We’ve received so many compliments… including high praise for your ability to share such a critical message in an accessible way (with plenty of humor inserted to keep us all smiling!)

— Associate Executive Director, Pendleton Place

Turning your past into power

After surviving nearly a decade in an abusive foster care system, Ashley turned her challenging past into personal power. Now, speaking from the determination and positivity that saved her, she galvanizes others to confront, overcome and adapt to any obstacle.

Who better to inspire than a true inspiration?

Far from obstructing her, Ashley’s challenges motivated her to:

Earn a college scholarship
Graduate with honors
Earn a master’s degree
Become a New York Times Bestselling author
Found an award-winning non-profit dedicated to helping educate, support and strengthen families

When not on the road for speaking engagements, Ashley is also a Licensed Clinical Social worker and therapist.

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Courageous and resilient, Ashley Rhodes-Courter inspires while she entertains

What Three Little Words could change your life?

In her most-requested Keynote, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, LCSW, inspires, educates, and provides tools to audiences that help them overcome the adversities they may be facing in their personal or professional lives. Despite spending nearly a decade in the foster care system as a child, Ashley was able to transcend all odds to become a New York Times Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Licensed therapist, and CEO. Her passion, humor, and infectious charisma leave audiences with a renewed sense of purpose that will help them make a difference in their lives and their communities.

Ashley customizes each of her Keynote Speeches or Workshops. Sample topics include:

Overcoming Adversity
Resilience
Education
Mental Health
"Helping the Helpers"
Leadership
Working with Marginalized Communities
Foster Care, Adoption, Child Welfare
Diversity & Inclusion
Trauma-Informed and Best Practices

Ashley Rhodes-Courter demo video

Sample Audiences Include:

National Conferences and Conventions
Colleges and Universities
Corporate Retreats
Non-Profit Fundraisers and Galas (Ashley has used her story to help raise millions of dollars for charitable organizations!)
Leadership conferences
Commencement Speeches

Ashley was named a Top 100 Female Speaker and she has been featured in:

Ashley is proud to have been honored as one of L’Oreal’s “2021 Women of Worth”

“Thank you for your amazing contribution to our success. You truly made a difference!”

“She was great… funny, heartfelt and authentic.”

“Amazing how Ashley has been able to channel such a challenging start in life to now helping others."

"You fully resonated with our audience, kept them engaged and helped make our event a tremendous success."

"Her presentation was so inspiring, and that hour flew by! The audience soaked it all in and truly hung on every word."

"Ashley was amazing… The feedback on our surveys indicated that Ashley was the highlight of the conference."

We’ve received so many compliments… including high praise for your ability to share such a critical message in an accessible way (with plenty of humor inserted to keep us all smiling!)