Author, Speaker, Patient Advocate, Consultant, and Adversity Coach Vanessa Joy Walker is an expert at navigating mental and physical health crises. Her lived experience includes; abandonment, adoption, cancer, infertility, early onset menopause, anxiety and depression conditions, plus plenty of grief. As a featured speaker and contributor for outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The American Cancer Society, K-Love Radio, Motherly, Rise Together Podcast, and The Psych Congress Vanessa has shared her perspective on perseverance and joy with thousands of people worldwide. Vanessa is passionate about collaborating with people and organizations to help them achieve their highest missions. Currently, she is most proud of her partnerships with HMP Global’s Psych Congress as a member of the steering committee; Caelum Diagnostic Solutions as a strategic advisor; Ambassador, and content contributor for the UK publication Menopause Today; and her long term collaboration with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion educational firm Point Made Learning. Vanessa currently resides in NC and can often be found singing, eating good food, and hiking with her loves, Pepper Joy (the family dog!) and Mr. Walker (the hubby).

You can connect with Vanessa about coaching or collaborating by emailing info@vanessajoywalker.com You can also find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @VanessaJoyWalker.