Life IQ
- Chicago, IL
- Leadership/Success Speaker
- $2000-$3500
Dr. Andrea Mata is a Gen Z Mental Health expert who helps employers reverse the damage of gentle parenting in the workplace before it hits their bottom line.
As a PhD Clinical Psychologist, I’ve had the privilege of educating over 25,000 people across the country on the importance of creating high-support, high-expectation environments for the next generation.
Many Gen Z employees are entering the workforce without the adaptability or accountability needed to succeed, not because they lack potential, but because popular parenting trends like gentle parenting failed to prepare them. The organizations that fill this gap now will see it reflected in performance, retention, and results.
6 reviews
Scott F.
November 27, 2025We recently had Dr. Andrea Mata as our speaker for the Findlay Area HR Association meeting and she was great. She was able to make a real connection with the audience and her presentation on Mental Health in the Workplace was spot on - especially considering it was open enrollment month for most of our members!
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Cynthia Z.
October 20, 2025Dr. Mata spoke to our team of Developmental Specialists on the topic of parenting tips. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. Dr. Mata led a lively discussion and responded to questions and comments from the audience. Her presentation was a great way to wrap up a three-day training and end on an uplifting and positive note!
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Brad Y.
August 12, 2025Dr. Mata was a great opening day speaker for our school district. She was professional and responsive in the planning leading up to the event, and she delivered a keynote that engaged our faculty and staff. Her style and approach were a perfect fit to communicate the importance of connection and building genuine, lasting relationships.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Paula B.
April 13, 2025Thank you, Dr. Mata for your wonderful presentation at the OSSMA Annual Conference. Your delivery was enthusiastic and you engaged the audience with relevant stories.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Homer H.
February 28, 2025Dr. Mata presented on moving interactions from transactional to relational. Her blend of real life experiences, humor, and strong content was engaging and though provoking. Our group enjoyed her presentation immensely. I would highly recommend her to any group looking for a keynote or motivational speaker.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Price range: $5,000-12,500
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Dr. Andrea Mata, statistically, should not be as successful as she is. The daughter of a Mexican immigrant, she grew up in a gang-infested nine-block unincorporated neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. As a result, Dr. Andrea Mata draws on her tough Southside of Chicago upbringing to empower families, businesses, and today’s youth. With degrees from Valparaiso University and Kent State University, she founded BrightSpot Families and collaborated with the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo. Her ultimate mission is to throat-punch the youth mental health crisis! She is also the author of the best-selling book: "The No. 2 Parenting Book: Practical Tips for the Pooped Out Parent" (available now on Amazon). A married mother of three, Andrea champions a balanced approach to life, prioritizing psychological health and deep, meaningful connections. (link hidden)
Leadership/Success Speaker