It's not your lifespan that matters, it’s your wingspan
Kate Doerge is a motivational speaker, author, non-profit founder, and brand strategist. Her mission is to inspire others to live with joy, connect powerfully, and lead with purposE
Motivational Speaking
An inspiring TedX Speaker, Kate speaks to corporations, schools, and conferences on a range of topics. including conquering challenges, discovering and living your purpose, new approaches to grief and loss, midlife career changes and the importance of treating mental health as mental fitness.
brand strategy
A strategist for top brands, Kate is known for her expertise on communication strategy, partnerships, rebrands, transformation, and mission-inspired initiatives. Kate works closely with brands on strategy and execution to transform their business and inspire the consumer.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 5:00 - 7:00PM EST
How to Launch a Purpose Driven Project
2 hours @ $195.00
Looking to create impact through a brand, initiative, or nonprofit? In this workshop, Kate shares a clear framework from idea to inception for building a purpose-driven vision. You’ll learn how to define your mission, use brand and story to connect with audiences, and take actionable steps—at any age—to make a difference.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 5:00 - 7:00PM EST
The Power of Connection & Movement During Grief
2 hours @ $195.00
When you are in deep grief it is hard to do anything, but there are two healing actions that have a profound impact on your mental health and healing. As the author of Reimagining Grief (Hay House 2026) I have designed this workshop to provide surprising, and simple actions that can help you through this difficult time.
Testimonials
“Kate Doerge is just spectacular in everything she does. She’s incredible at connecting people and understanding their needs. And she does it all with an infectious enthusiasm.”
— Norah O’Donnell, CBS News
“Kate always surpasses all possible expectations. With her incredible energy, determination and contagious spirit, there is no challenge that Kate cannot meet and go way beyond! She is the quintessential definition of connecting to make a true impact and difference.”
—Megan Grant, CEO and President, Louis Vuitton Americas
“Kate is a visionary and brand champion, who excels at building strong partnerships to drive business transformation and shareholder value for her clients.”
— Hampton Carney, Chairman and CEO, Paul Wilmot Communications
Coming Soon
Kate is the author of a new book navigating grief and challenge with love, connection and positivity that will be published in June 2026 by Hay House
With her husband, Chad Doerge, Kate launched Penny’s Flight in honor of her daughter who passed away from Neurofibromatosis complications in 2022. The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure and funding research for Neurofibromatosis and inspiring others to live with positivity. There are over 100 Penny’s Flight chapters at highs schools and colleges across the country dedicated to inspiring young people to make an impact at any age.
