Fear Fighter, Motivator, and Adventurer, Vanessa M Hamm is a passionate Speaker, Floral Designer and Sacred Music Choral Soprano with a global mission to engage hearts and ignite God-given potential. With gracefulness, joy and a great sense of adventure, her unique expertise has allowed her to impact lives worldwide at a young age. A former Global Consultant and Entrepreneur, by 25 she’d spent more than 10 years living and working alongside Governments, Non-Profits and Businesses in 6 countries, with an impressive record of accomplishments. Yet all wasn’t as perfect as it seemed. At just 25 she fell deep into Despair after having already survived a rare childhood disease and multiple disasters. Vulnerable and real, her powerful story is one of hope as she shares how God intervened and continues to rebuild her once shattered heart.
Exceptionally gifted in human development, observation, creativity and communication, Vanessa is now focused on empowering others to become their best, true self through Seminars and Workshops. Through a series of tools and exercises, she guides people into their motivations and stories, helping them get unstuck and re-engage with their hearts through a powerful interactive experience. Also an international Floral Designer and a Sacred Music Choral Soprano, her contributions have expanded to include creating beauty through creativity. All with the goal of bringing glory to God and equipping others to co-develop the gift of their life.
Having lived in the US, England, Scotland, Italy, New Zealand and Australia, Vanessa has used her gifts alongside many initiatives and cultures. Crafting programs for human development since she was 14, a snapshot of her roles include: Disaster Response Advisor, Sr Operational Effectiveness Consultant, Business/Program Development Consultant, Organizational Change Management Lead, Workforce/Quality Coordinator and Client Experience Specialist. She has lent a hand alongside efforts including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, MercyCorps, RedCross, Sustainable Tourism International, International Missionary Foundation and Young Catholic Professionals. A former 2017 ACMP Global Conference Committee member, Vanessa is Prosci certified and has been featured on a Change Management Expert Panel at the 2016 PMI Symposium in Colorado.
A self-proclaimed “Fear Fighter”, Vanessa speaks from a place of experience when confronted with the fears of our modern world. She believes in the Universal aspect of Catholicism as she has personally witnessed the hunger for truth in lives around the world as well as the consequences when that truth is removed:
“To bring Christ into the world we must first bring Him more deeply into our hearts. That is where transformation can and will spring from – first for ourselves, then for those around us. The solution for the world’s problems isn’t out there somewhere outside of ourselves. To me, the question isn’t whether or not you have something remarkable to offer this world, the question is whether or not you will re-engage with your heart so you and the Holy Spirit can ignite your potential to set the world on fire!” – Vanessa M Hamm
Speaking Topics:
How Love Saved My Life - Overcoming Disease, Disaster & Despair: Hear how God’s love & intervention dramatically changed the course of Vanessa’s life in her powerful, personal testimony. (75min, Ages 21+)
3 Healthy Habits for Success: This interactive session provides Students & Young Professionals the chance to experience 3 habits that allow faith & the “real world” to integrate in their daily lives. (75min, HS & University Students, Young Professionals)
“6 Steps to IGNITE” the God-given potential in you!: Engage with your heart & ignite your potential in this powerful IGNITE experience! Journey from introspection to action as you Identify your Starting Point, Get to Your Heart, Nourish Yourself, Image Your Future, Think About Today & EMBARK! (90min Seminar -or- 1 Day Workshop, Ages 21+)
