Empowering You To Tell Your Story, By Sharing Mine
About Ivy Watts
Mental Health Empowerment Speaker
A former All-American student-athlete who appeared to have it all together, graduating Summa Cum Laude and a top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, on the inside struggled daily with anxiety, self-worth and depression. After finally seeking help, Ivy, who is Mental Health First Aid Certified, promotes mental wellness and reduces stigma around mental health by sharing her story through public speaking and her blog, Beautifully Simply You. Ivy empowers others to speak their truths, know that they are not alone, learn the beauty of self-love and find strength to keep fighting for their tomorrows.
Ivy has her undergrad in Psychology from University of New Haven, her Masters in Public Health from Boston University .
Ivy has empowered over 10,000 students and over 5,000 administrators/coaches, as well as parents and employees to practice mental wellness for themselves and for others. Together, we can change and save lives. Will you join the movement?
Curious what virtual presentations look like?
Speaking Topics
Breaking the Stereotype and
Stigma of Mental Health Problems
Testimonials
My Entire Life, I Always Wanted To Do Something Bigger Than Myself.
I Am Forever Thankful That My Story Has Allowed Me To Do That!
"THANK YOU for your truly amazing and uplifting presentation with our student-athletes! We have had some great speakers over the years, but I can say without hesitation, that this was truly something special. You were exactly what our students needed right now. You truly have a gift. Your words, your message, your honesty, your vulnerability, your ability to connect with your audience (even virtually), its impact has been felt by so many. It was an honor to have you as part of our small mountain community for the evening."
Jason Flesock, Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Athlete Committed Coordinator at North Tahoe High School
"Ivy really hit a nerve with our PanCAN team. In fact she hit a couple of nerves. The kind of nerves that make you laugh. That make you think. That make you grow. In speaking with our Community Engagement team, it's as if Ivy was "one of us." She did her homework, knew what we needed to hear, and then presented it in a comfortable setting. Ivy's message of self-care, resilience and forgiveness couldn't have come at a better time. She captivated our team for an hour and provided much needed resources.
This might have been the best hour we've had in all of 2020."
Kevin Sims, Director of Community Engagement, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Mental Health Speaking Topics
“I have heard dozens of speakers in my life, yours was by far the best speech I have ever heard” – Attendee, New Hampshire Student Leadership Conference 2019
"You gave me the strength to schedule an appointment with a counselor on campus to help with the negativity and stress that I've been dealing with for so long. I finally feel empowered to make a change in my life after being in the dark for so long. I think everyone in the room took something out of your story."
Student-Athlete, Bentley University
"I have struggled mentally for many years. That day in particular I was not in a good mindset, but after the event I found my energy was lifted. I relate to many of the struggles you went through and talked about. I continue reminding myself that it is okay to feel this way but to look at the positives of a situation. And I understand things will not change over night but it is the little steps that help. And attending this event was very beneficial for me."
Lauren Jennings, Student-Athlete at Johnson & Wales University
