Welcome!

I’m Yalda Kazemi, a Speaker, Author, and Mental Health Advocate/Educator aiming to shift perspectives and raise awareness about the realities of mental illness, and foster a culture of wellbeing on an individual, family, workplace and community level.

I was also a Board Member at the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta and Chair of their Fund Allocation Committee, and Co-Chair of the Mental Health Employee Resource Group at STEMCELL Technologies. I’m currently a member of the Strategies for Postpartum Wellness research project co-hosted by the University of Calgary, the University of British Columbia, and BC’s Provincial Health Services Authority. 

I have spoken to audiences around the world, at summit and fundraising events, and been featured on multiple TV, radio, podcasts and publications where I share strategies and tips from my book, and personal experience overcoming mental illness, to provide an all-encompassing approach to mental health and wellness.

I look forward to connecting with you and discussing how I can best support your organization’s needs.

TRUSTED CLIENTS

Trusted Clients that I’ve had the opportunity to work with include:

  • Shell

  • Petronas

  • HRD Canada / HR Mental Health Canada Summit

  • ChampionX

  • Wave Financial

  • Luma by Dr. Amane

  • Calgary Health Foundation

  • Keynote Speaker at annual Run for Women hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart

  • Hudson’s Bay Chinook (incl. book selling collaboration - the first of it’s kind!)

  • Real Biz Moms

WORK WITH YALDA

corporate wellness sessions

Looking for a unique and relatable mental health/wellness or team building session for your employees, clients, colleagues, or friends? If so, you’re in the right place!

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EVENT SPEAKING

I have spoken about mental health and resiliency to audiences around the world, at summit and fundraising events and been featured on various TV, radio and podcast interviews. I would love to continue to make an impact and create change with your organization or event.

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"Recently, I had the opportunity to host a corporate session on mental health awareness, with Yalda as our keynote speaker. Yalda activated her revolutionary courage by sharing her personal mental health/illness journey. Her story was told in such a raw and authentic way, where she left hundreds of us across the globe in awe of not only her courage, but also her strength to overcome. In addition, she shared some highlights from her book, giving us tools to change the negative perception of mental illness and to appreciate the benefits of it! She has such a big heart to change the face of mental health, and I can feel her passion every time we chat. It’s been a great pleasure working with Yalda – 100% recommend!”

—Ivy C., Corporate Session Host, One of the World’s Top 5 Energy Companies

UNAPOLOGETIC TRUTHS

My book, Unapologetic Truths - The Realities of Postpartum We Don’t Talk About, is available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and all eBook platforms (Apple Books, Kindle, Google Play, Kobo & NOOK).

Testimonials

  • "I am totally speechless! Words can't describe how excellent a session that was!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "Yalda's story is unique and she presents a perspective that I have never heard from anyone else before. Yalda is an engaging speaker - the hour session did not feel like an hour, time flew by."

    — Session Attendee

  • "What stood out to me was realizing that no one chooses to have a mental illness. I never thought of it that way.

    — Session Attendee

  • "Yalda’s presentation was a powerful and honest experience described by employees as humbling, intelligent, relatable, empowering and caring. Her book, “UNAPOLOGETIC TRUTHS” is also a highly recommended read for some practical tips and advice that will help in your everyday life."

    — ChampionX

  • "I did believe that there was no way to get better and that treatments would not be effective. This presentation challenged my beliefs and I’m glad that I was wrong."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Big, big thank you, it was one of the best session I have been to!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "Thank you for this inspiring wake up. Valued it very much."

    — Session Attendee

  • "One of the best, should have more of these."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Yalda’s message of “no shame” for what you cannot control really resonated with me."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Very powerful session, thank you so much!"

    — Session Attendee

  • "For me it was not only educational but also very motivating and refreshing."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Fantastic session! Thank you for your openness and the wisdom shared by you."

    — Session Attendee

  • "Great session! Such an inspiration!"

    — Session Attendee