Julie Mastin

When audiences hear Julie Mastin speak, they experience a powerful blend of raw honesty, heartfelt storytelling, and actionable takeaways. Julie doesn’t simply share her story—she invites listeners into it, breaking down the silence that often surrounds grief, bullying, and teen mental health.
For audiences: Expect to be moved, challenged, and inspired. Julie connects deeply with people of all ages, creating safe space for reflection while leaving them with hope and practical steps for fostering compassion in their communities.
For clients and event planners: Julie is professional, prepared, and adaptable. She tailors each presentation to the unique needs of your audience—whether it’s a keynote, panel, workshop, or community event. Beyond her keynote Shattered, Not Silent: In Their Name, We Speak, she offers interactive components, Q&A sessions, and follow-up resources to ensure lasting impact.
Julie delivers more than a talk—she delivers a movement your audience will remember long after the event is over.

Julie Mastin is a nationally recognized advocate and speaker who transforms unimaginable loss into a movement for change. After losing her teenage daughter Caylee to suicide in 2023, Julie committed her life to breaking the silence around grief, teen mental health, and bullying. With raw honesty and resilience, she shares her story to empower parents, schools, and communities to do better for the next generation.
Julie is the founder of Be The Light, a community initiative and annual event that fosters remembrance, awareness, and healing for youth and families. Her work spans school advocacy, coalition-building with other bereaved parents, and developing national conversations about how institutions respond to suicide and student loss.
Through keynotes, panels, and workshops, Julie inspires audiences with the message: Shattered, not silent. She equips them with practical strategies for compassion, prevention, and action—turning tragedy into purpose.

Notes & Technical Info
Presentation Format: Keynotes (20–45 minutes), panels, workshops, and community events.
Audience Size: Comfortable with both intimate groups and large audiences (up to several hundred).
Staging Needs:
Podium or small table (optional — prefers to move and engage freely).
Chair/stool available for seated moments if needed.
Lighting: General stage or front-of-room lighting is sufficient.
Sound:
Wireless handheld or lapel microphone preferred for mobility.
For larger rooms, a sound system adequate to reach all audience members.
Visuals:
Projector/large screen for slides or video (if requested).
Ability to connect via HDMI or standard laptop hookup.
Recording: Client may record sessions for internal use upon request (written consent required for public distribution).
Julie is flexible and easy to work with—her priority is making sure the audience has the best experience possible.