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Kim Hardy

Passionate Advocate for Mental Health Awareness
& Finding Hope in The Darkest Places

My Story

HER HOPE STORY

Having overcome her own struggles with negative and suicidal thoughts during her teenage years, Kim shares her personal story of resilience and hope. She connects with her audience by speaking openly about her challenges and providing them with practical tools to conquer negativity and embrace a brighter future.

As a speaker, Kim’s approach is both compassionate and empowering. She is dedicated to educating others on the importance of mental health, offering guidance on how to overcome negative thoughts, and motivating them to pursue their dreams with confidence.

Are you looking for a speaker who can inspire, educate, and motivate women and teens to live their best lives? Look no further than Kim Hardy, the founder and leader of Sunflowers of Hope. Kim is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and youth empowerment, and her message has the power to transform lives.

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OVERCOME NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

PURSUE YOUR DREAMS
WITH CONFIDENCE

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I will be talking to youth and women to educate them on the statistics of mental health, where to turn for help, and how to recognize signs that they or someone they know are experiencing anxiety or depression. After educating them on these signs I will point them to the only one who can truly heal by teaching them Biblical truths and giving them resources to help them overcome their struggle with mental health.
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Invite Kim to Speak

If you are planning an event that aims to uplift and empower, inviting Kim Hardy as a guest speaker will ensure it’s an unforgettable experience. Kim's message is one of hope, healing, and strength, and she would love to be part of your event.

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 a bit more about

Kim Hardy

Kim was born and raised in Texas. She currently lives in east Texas with her husband who keeps her laughing. Together they share two beautiful children.

 

Kim likes to read, write and spend time outdoors. She enjoys driving the backroads in the late afternoon/evenings with her husband and taking pictures of God’s beautiful creation

Speaking Topics

Acceptance • Hope • Love

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Girl, Straighten Your Crown

Find encouragement to accept this truth: there is not a single struggle that can’t be handled once we accept who we are and Who we belong to.

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We cannot put our identity and value into what the world thinks or says about us. It is when the times get tough that we need to look in the mirror and straighten our crown.

Girl, Strighten Your Crown

Choices

Experience Kim's story as she encourages others to choose “The Road Not Taken” - a two-sided tale about finding healing and a successful life while facing the desire for acceptance and life's hard choices.

 

Travel with Kim as she walks down her path of leaving the toxic environment she grew up in and shares her brother's journey of succumbing to peer pressure and drugs

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Any talk can

be tailored to

the needs of

your event!

What does your group look like?

Are you hosting or organizing an event and need a speaker that specializes in talking to

women or youth about hope & mental health? Kim is available for the following events!

Connect with her now for more information or to book her as a speaker.

Conference

Women's Conferences

Videos & Podcasts

Great Hope in Great Loss with Kim Hardy, Part 1Stephanie Smith
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Emily Dickinson's infamous line, "Hope is a thing with feathers" can leave us thinking that hope is light, fanciful, and flighty. But true hope is like concrete anchored deep in bedrock. Author and speaker Kim Hardy knows the immense need for hope after losing her father at a young age and her beloved brother as a young married woman. In her training as a teacher she began to realize how her unrecognized and unresolved issues were keeping her from a full life. Along her journey of growth, her relationship with God changed as she saw him not as a distant figure but of being right next to her. He wasn't there to condemn but to help and give hope!

How To Acknowledge Your Mental Health Battles with Kim Hardy| Episode 78 | The UnMothered Podcast
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How To Acknowledge Your Mental Health Battles with Kim Hardy| Episode 78 | The UnMothered Podcast

I was so excited to talk with my new friend Kim Hardy today. This episode dives deep into mental health and how to recognize the incorrect narratives we have for ourselves. She is an author and speaker passionate about giving women hope through Biblical truth. She seeks to inspire, renew, and restore hurting women so they can thrive and live joy-filled lives. Kim loves to read, write, and spend time outdoors. She is married to her knight in shining armor who keeps her laughing. I hope you enjoyed this episode peeps, and if you want to connect with Kim head to her website or Facebook page! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hardykim82 Website: https://www.sunflowersofhope.com/ Amazon: Fighting My Battles with God on My Side https://a.co/d/2o9bVrd ___________________________________________________________________________________ WATCH THESE VIDEOS NEXT: 🎙How To Handle Your Toxic Mom & Her Relationship As A Grandmother | Episode 77|The UnMothered Podcast: https://youtu.be/VYz2QqvQEIc 🎙Pastor’s Wife, People-Pleasing, and Mother Issues with Cheryl Lutz|Episode 76|The UnMothered Podcast: https://youtu.be/bbJP74xO3mo 🎙But It’s Your Family: When Should You Stop That Excuse? | Episode 75 | The UnMothered Podcast: https://youtu.be/wSyW3QV1cA8 🎙How Your Past Can Affect Your Emotional Eating w/ Christine Trimpe|Episode 74|The UnMothered Podcast: https://youtu.be/2nIVRz2RKds ___________________________________________________________________________________ Listen to The UnMothered Podcast with new episodes released every Monday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unmothered-podcast/id1644192925 Follow Me over At: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Shop my LTK page: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Phylis_Mantelli Copyright free music from Epidemic Sound, sign up with my link to get a 30-day free trial: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8qclxd *This video may contain affiliate links that will reward me monetarily or otherwise when you use them to make qualifying purchases. Your support is greatly appreciated! Interested in working with me? Contact me over at hello@phylismantelli
When Pleasing People Leaves You Anxious and Exhausted
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When Pleasing People Leaves You Anxious and Exhausted

In this conversation, host Cheryl Lutz and guest Kim Hardy explore how placing pleasing people above pleasing God leads to anxiety and exhaustion. They open up about their own personal struggles with identity and the impact of societal expectations, underscoring the importance of understanding one's identity in Christ. The discussion also delves into biblical insights, particularly the story of Mary and Martha, highlighting the need for peace and presence over perfection. Kim shares her journey of writing her book Fighting My Battles With God by My Side, which aims to help others find hope and healing through biblical truth. About Kim Hardy Kim Hardy is an author, speaker, and hope dealer. She is married to her knight in shining armor, who keeps her laughing. Kim loves to read, write, and spend time outdoors. She is passionate about giving hope to women through biblical truth. She seeks to inspire, renew, and restore hurting women who need to be healed so they can reach their full potential and live joy-filled lives. Purchase Kim's first book, Fighting My Battles with God on My Side: https://a.co/d/bnlzMUs ⁠For speaking inquiries, you can email her at ⁠info@sunflowersofhope.com ⁠ Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/kim.hardy.948 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hardyk82/⁠  About Cheryl Lutz Cheryl Lutz is an inspirational speaker, certified biblical counselor, Bible teacher, and podcast host. She is also the author of Securely Held: Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace, the 2024 first-place Selah Award winner in the Christian Life category. Grab your copy of Securely Held on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646456599 Cheryl’s mission is to assist Christian women in breaking the power of others’ opinions and finding their significance and security in God. Please contact Cheryl on her website and tell her how she can serve your women’s group! ⁠https: https://www.cheryllutz.com/speaking Social Links: Instagram: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/cheryllutz_securelyheld Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/SecurelyHeld LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lutz-31755b58 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@cheryllutz_securelyheld
Where is Your Identity Found? Accepting God's Love: Kim Hardy & Mae Renfroe  -  Thoughtful Thursday
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Where is Your Identity Found? Accepting God's Love: Kim Hardy & Mae Renfroe - Thoughtful Thursday

Welcome to Thoughtful Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode I have the honor of talking to Kim Hardy about her testimony of finding Acceptance in Jesus. This is your host Mae Renfroe and may you be blessed and encouraged by our conversation together! Bio: Kim Hardy is an author and speaker who is passionate about giving hope to women through Biblical truth. She seeks to inspire, renew and restore hurting women so they can thrive and live joy filled lives. Kim’s first book is titled, Fighting My Battles with God on My Side. She also has a poetry compilation book titled In the Trenches with God, and co-authored a children’s book, The Boom Squad and the Tricky Twister. Kim was born and raised in Texas. She currently lives in east Texas with her husband who keeps her laughing.They have two beautiful children. Kim likes to read, write and spend time outdoors. She enjoys driving the backroads in the late afternoon/evenings with her husband and taking pictures of God’s beautiful creation. Here's the links to order her book. Redemption Press: Fighting My Battles With God On My Side | Redemption Press Amazon: a.co/d/2o9bVrd Hello It's your host Mae Renfroe here! I'm a Wife & Mom of 10, Also a Christian motivational speaker and podcaster! I'm consistently looking for new guests for my podcast and hoping to be a guest speaker for Christian events! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maerenfroespeaker?igsh=MTVpNms0b3JjdWk5MQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/U2SNwvSi9F6DDe5c/?mibextid=qi2Omg Email: maerenfroe@yahoo.ca Website: https://maerenfroespeaker.weebly.com/ YT: https://youtube.com/@maerenfroe?si=l0u8kRdJTvQwKM7p
Ep. 8 - Fighting Depression with Kim Hardy
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Ep. 8 - Fighting Depression with Kim Hardy

In this powerful episode of Getting Real to Heal, we hear Kim's moving testimony of overcoming depression, navigating life's darkest moments, and finding restoration through her faith in God. Host Dr. Grace English and Kim delve into the struggles of mental health, the importance of vulnerability, and the life-transforming power of community and prayer. This episode is a reminder that healing is possible and that hope is always within reach. 00:00 – Introduction 3:01 – Kim’s Early Struggles with Depression 8:01 – Lies from the Enemy and Finding God’s Truth 12:01 – Walking Out of Darkness 16:01 – The Power of Vulnerability and Prayer 22:01 – Seasonal Depression and the Holidays 26:01 – Encouragement to Seek Help 30:01 – Personal Loss and Finding Faith Again 33:01 – How God Uses Struggles to Redirect Us 37:01 – Kim’s Ministry and Resources 40:01 – Final Words of Hope and Encouragement Kim’s book: Fighting My Battles with God on My Side. https://a.co/d/6V0tbGc Website:https://www.sunflowersofhope.com Email: info@sunflowersofhope.com Support Deep in the Heart Ministries: https://deepintheheartministries.com/ Contact Dr. Grace: Grace@DrGraceEnglish.com #FaithOverFear #DepressionRecovery #ChristianHealing #MentalHealthMatters #FaithAndMentalHealth #SunflowersOfHope #HealingThroughPrayer #OvercomingDepression #ScriptureForStrength #JesusHeals #HopeInHardTimes #ChristianCommunity #MindBodySoul #GetRealToHeal #GraceAndHealing
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