Founder of the ‘Rise’ Storytelling Platform, Author of ‘Self-Love Pledge: How Learning to Love Myself Led to True Happiness’, Former Columnist for Soul & Spirit Magazine & HASSL Ambassador
Katie Oman’s Biography:
Katie Oman is a writer, speaker, advocate and women’s empowerment campaigner known for creating honest conversations around mental health, self worth and recovery. Through her publishing projects, live events and coaching work, Katie has built a reputation for helping women transform personal adversity into confidence and purpose. She is widely recognised for founding the ‘Rise’ storytelling platform, a collaborative anthology and live event series that gives women a space to share experiences of trauma, resilience and healing. Her work combines authenticity with practical guidance, making her a compelling and relatable keynote speaker for organisations seeking conversations around wellbeing, empowerment, leadership and community impact.
Katie developed her career through writing, publishing and personal development advocacy. In 2015, she secured a recurring monthly residency as an expert columnist and advisor for Soul & Spirit magazine, establishing herself as a trusted voice within the wellbeing sector. Her profile continued to grow when she was selected in 2017 to become a regular print columnist for Chat It’s Fate, personally chosen by the outgoing editor to take over the publication’s feature page. Katie expanded her influence through publishing, releasing her mental health guide ‘Happiness: Make Your Soul Smile’, accompanied by a headline public talk at Watkins Books in London. She later authored the self-care guide ‘Self-Love Pledge: How Learning to Love Myself Led to True Happiness’, which further strengthened her standing as a motivational voice focused on emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Alongside her writing, she developed an independent coaching practice that has supported more than twenty aspiring female writers through the publishing process.
Katie’s public profile has been shaped by her ability to connect deeply with audiences through storytelling and advocacy. She launched the first live ‘Rise’ storytelling event to create a platform for women discussing trauma, recovery and empowerment in an open and supportive environment. The success of the project led to the continued development of the anthology series, including the release of the third edition, created collaboratively to raise advocacy funds for UN Women UK. Her work has also extended into professional and entrepreneurial communities through her appointment as Events Director for the networking platform ProspHER, where she coordinated growth-focused festivals and networking opportunities for female founders throughout the United Kingdom.
Why Hire Katie Oman?
Katie is hired as a keynote speaker because she delivers lived experience alongside practical insight, creating talks that are both inspiring and actionable. Her work across publishing, coaching, advocacy and live events demonstrates an ability to engage audiences on subjects including resilience, women’s leadership, confidence and mental health awareness. Her appointment as a HASSL Ambassador further reflects her commitment to women’s public safety initiatives and community empowerment. Whether speaking to corporate teams, leadership conferences or wellbeing events, Katie brings authenticity, warmth and real world experience that resonates with audiences long after her presentations end.
Katie Oman’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Katie Oman’s remarkable career:
- 2026 – Released the third edition of her collaborative project ‘Rise: An Anthology of Women’s Stories’ to raise advocacy funds for UN Women UK
- 2026 – Appointed as a HASSL Ambassador to advocate for women’s public safety initiatives and community empowerment
- 2023 – Joined the business networking platform ProspHER as Events Director to coordinate professional growth festivals for female founders across the United Kingdom
- 2021 – Milestone achieved after expanding her independent coaching practice to guide over twenty separate aspiring female writers through the independent publishing process
- 2020 – Authored and released her self-care guide ‘Self-Love Pledge: How Learning to Love Myself Led to True Happiness’
- 2019 – Formulated and hosted the inaugural Rise in-person live storytelling event to provide a platform for women sharing personal trauma and recovery milestones
- 2018 – Published her major mental health guide ‘Happiness: Make Your Soul Smile’ which debuted alongside a headline public talk at Watkins Books in London
- 2017 – Appointed as a regular print columnist for the national publication Chat It’s Fate after being personally selected to take over the feature page by the outgoing editor
- 2015 – Secured a recurring monthly writing residency as an expert columnist and advisor for Soul & Spirit magazine
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Testimonials
“Through sparkle coaching I have been able to define areas of my life that needed improvement but I didn’t have a clue where to begin! Katie’s kind and empathetic approach has helped my gain clarity and I’ve been able refocus my mind and I have set wheels in motion to change things that no longer benefit me and already I feel happier and planning for the future! I would recommend sparkle coaching to anyone, my only regret is I didn’t do it sooner!”- Louise
“Katie is amazing! After just one sparkle coaching session Katie helped me feel so much better and positive about myself and my future happiness. Katie is very kind, caring and showed compassion and understanding while working with me, she also gave lots of really good and helpful advice to help me move forward. I am so grateful for Katie’s help and gained so much from her, she truly is an amazing lady and I would highly recommend her”- Kari
“Thank you for all the guidance/readings these 2 years, you are a star!! Whoever requires guidance on any issues, Kate is the go-to person”- Rita
“This is one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever had! I’ve had my cards read by various people in the past but no one compares to this wonderfully talented, inspirational woman! I didn’t disclose any information prior or during but every single thing was spot on! If I could use one word to sum up my experience it would be magical! She truly is gifted. Couldn’t recommend this lovely lady enough!”- Selina
“I was privileged enough and grateful engage in an amazing sparkle coaching session with Katie. From the very beginning Katie made me feel comfortable and safe and her warm approachable personality made it so easy for me to open up…. what was even more amazing was that Katie set up a Skype session , as I’m in Australia, and arranged a time that suited as both! What I loved most about the session was that there was no judgement, it felt like a chat and getting to know each other season, But there were actions and goals attached. It was an extremely liberating, empowering and uplifting session …. it drove me to act immediately. I feel lighter, gave more direction and HAPPY! Would highly recommend Katie and this session!”- Maria
Speaking Topics
Katie Oman’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Improve self-esteem
- Be kinder to yourself
- Be more successful in personal and professional life
- Living mindfully
- Prioritising your own mental health
- Self care
- Self trust
- Self empowerment
- Self expression
- Self-respect and honour
How Much Does Katie Oman Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Katie Oman?
Katie Oman’s speaking fees vary depending on the event format, location, duration and level of preparation required. For an accurate quote, please share your event date, location and brief with an official booking agent.