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.
✨ Join a REIMAGINE workshop ✨
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
Two Powerful Actions to Help You Through Grief
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. Join Kate Doerge, the author of Reimagining Grief (Hay House 2026) Sunday, September 28th 5-7PM EST for a moving virtual workshop designed to help those dealing with grief and loss.
After the loss of both of her parents and her 16-year-old daughter, all within five years, Kate chose an untraditional path through grief. Instead of losing herself in the darkness of these devastating losses, Kate moved through her grief by taking unexpected actions that brought her into the light and allowed her to shine a light for others.
In this workshop, Kate shares specific actions that we all can take to reimagine how we move through the experience that we all have to face–grief and loss.
You Will Learn
How to use movement-based practices to help process your loss. Healing starts with literally putting your feet on the ground as there is science behind the power of movement during grief.
Powerful ways to connect with others and reimagine what connection looks like during this time. Research shows that going through loss alone actually amplifies your grief, while connection is profoundly healing.
Accessible and simple actions that will help anyone through the darkness of grief.
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.
