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BECAUSE MOTIVATION ISN'T THE PROBLEM -

STRUCTURE IS

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IT'S NOT ABOUT MOTIVATION

Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack motivation.

They struggle because their business isn’t built to support growth.

So they push harder. Do more. Try to stay consistent.

And still find themselves rebuilding every time something shifts.

Your audience doesn’t need another talk about mindset.

They need a new way to think about how their business actually works.

That’s where I come in.

I'm the one who helps squirrel brain entrepreneurs build structured, sustainable businesses.

Speaking Topics

Katy doesn’t just motivate audiences.

She teaches people about building sustainable, scalable business systems.

She helps them see the structural gaps in their business and understand what to do about them.

Her talks blend real-life experience, strategic insight, and practical application.

Audiences leave with more than inspiration.

They leave thinking differently and building differently.

Below are her most-requested keynotes, each optimized with carefully-curated examples and takeaways designed to best resonate with specific audiences.

Topic #1

From Squirrel Brain to Structured Growth

Why motivation isn’t the problem and what actually creates sustainable progress

Topic #2

Caregiver.

Creator.

CEO.

What it really takes to build a business around your life

Topic #3

Build a Business That Doesn’t Collapse When Life Happens

How to design systems that support real life, not compete with it

Topic #1

From Squirrel Brain to Structured Growth

Why motivation isn’t the problem and what actually creates sustainable progress

Keynote Overview

Entrepreneurs aren’t short on ideas - they’re overwhelmed by them.

This keynote reframes the real problem behind inconsistency and stalled growth. It’s not discipline, focus, or motivation.

It’s structure.

Katy walks audiences through the shift from reactive execution to intentional design - showing them how to turn scattered momentum into something sustainable and repeatable.

Audience Takeaways

  • Understand why “doing more” isn’t solving their growth problem

  • Identify where their current systems are breaking down

  • Learn how to begin building structure that supports consistent progress

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Topic #2

Caregiver.

Creator.

CEO.

What it really takes to build a business around your life

Keynote Overview

This is Katy’s story - and the deeper reason behind her work.

As a caregiver, entrepreneur, and business owner, she understands what it means to build something meaningful while carrying real-life responsibility.

This talk blends personal experience with practical insight, offering a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your life.

Audience Takeaways

  • Reframe what sustainable success actually looks like

  • Feel seen, understood, and less alone in their experience

  • Walk away with a new perspective on building a business that supports their life

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Topic #3

Build a Business That Doesn’t Collapse When Life Happens

How to design systems that support real life, not compete with it

Keynote Overview

Life doesn’t pause for business.

And when a business depends entirely on the owner’s time, energy, and availability - it becomes fragile.

This talk helps entrepreneurs rethink how their business is built, so it can continue to function even when life requires their attention elsewhere.

It’s a grounded, practical look at sustainability - not hustle.

Audience Takeaways

  • Recognize where their business is overly dependent on them

  • Understand the role of systems in creating stability and flexibility

  • Begin shifting from reactive work to intentional infrastructure

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Katy is an expert in crafting transformative experiences for diverse audiences.

Katy is available for:

• Keynote presentations
• Workshops
• Podcast interviews
• Virtual and in-person events

Each engagement is tailored to the audience and event goals.

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KATY KAUMEYER

Just a special-needs mom showing the world you were created for more! I’m a business-building strategist with a creative brain, a practical streak, and a deep belief that entrepreneurship should support your life — not steal it.

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