TESTIMONIALS
“We heard a lot of great comments. One guy said this was exactly what he needed to hear! Molly was on top of communication with us throughout. Her topic was right on target for this meeting. I am so glad that we found her!”
—Lori Carmichael, CPA, Principal, Doeren Mayhew
“Molly delivered a couple of outstanding sessions that made a real impact on attendees. Her leadership ideas were practical and easy to put into action, helping professionals think about ways to raise their own visibility and highlight our community. One point that really stuck with me was the importance of celebrating wins to build confidence. Molly’s passion and purpose came through in every word she spoke.”
—Chip Vanderzee, 2025 APWA-NC President
“Molly connected on a higher level than we ever could have expected. If you wish to truly elevate your event, bring in Molly.”
—Levine Children's Hospital, Atrium Health
“Molly connected us back to purpose, community and what really matters. She nailed it.”
—Angela Hosking, CEO Northeastern University-Charlotte
“Our guests at the Women’s Professional Development Luncheon absolutely loved hearing from Molly Grantham. Her message was real, funny, and uplifting, and she connected with the room in such an authentic way. So many attendees shared that they walked away feeling encouraged, re-energized, and reminded of the power of telling your own story. Molly gave us the perfect mix of inspiration and practical wisdom, resonating across a wide spectrum of women in the audience, and we’ve never had higher reviews for a keynote speaker at this event.”
—Natalie English, Wilmington Chamber
“The way Molly weaves her experience as a journalist, mother, and advocate into real, relatable life lessons made a powerful impact. Her stories about resilience, navigating hard seasons, and finding light in the dark moments were incredibly moving and relevant. Several people I spoke with afterward shared how personal Molly's words felt... as if she was speaking directly to the load we quietly carry. Her stories were hilarious, grounding, and inspiring, moving many of us to tears.”
—Dr. Dana Ayers, Superintendent, Jackson County Schools
“Molly’s presentation on embracing authenticity and leveraging change to propel us toward greatness, was remarkable. Her ability to connect with our team left an impact that is immeasurable.”
—Jyl Feliciano, Global VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Highspot (Chicago)
“Molly was incredibly funny, inspiring, and genuine. She was a big part of making this our best event ever.”
—Dr. Aron Gabriel, Superintendent of Conover-Newton School District
“Molly’s energy is infectious! When she speaks, everyone listens. Molly is able to drive incremental revenue through donors at every event through her storytelling and ability to connect with the crowd.”
—Candace Richter, Bee Mighty Founder (Colorado)
“Molly was AMAZING. I loved everything about her for our event—her smile. Laugh. Energy. Enthusiasm for life. Style. Presence. Creativity. HER.”
—Dr. Lisa Wicker, CEO Linwick & Associates, LLC and Career Mastered
“Molly was fun, spontaneous, and adaptable to some last-minute tweaks. Our audience of 4,000 people had a great time with her.”
—Amanda Seaman, Shriner’s International (Worldwide Conference)
“Molly Grantham delivered an exceptional keynote speech. We want to bring her back again.”
—Cameron Bixby, CISR, TRA, Vice-President of Community Relations
“Molly Grantham gave the keynote for our annual ‘Women in Business’ conference. Those not familiar with her were instantly won over by her personality. Her takeaways gave us new perspectives to discuss in the days to come.”
—Alison Paladino, Membership Engagement Director, Cabarrus Chamber
“The lessons she creatively shared are taking on a life of their own in our organization.”
—Sudarshana Rangachary, Senior VP Human Resources, Essex Property Trust (California)
“Molly has an amazing ability to make people feel comfortable. I have seen her speak with cancer survivors and professional football players... go from one, turn around, and talk with the other. In both cases, incredible conversations. Molly makes her words real.”
—Jane Cacchione, Catherine’s House, Inc. (North Carolina)
“We reached out to her with the topic of mental health—she touched on the hard subjects with complete grace and went above and beyond with personal stories. She captured our audience of young and old with humor, wit, and relatable honesty.”
—Sydney Wofford, Assurance United Methodist Church
“Molly made everyone she encountered feel special.”
—Rachel Cody, Home Again Foundation (Charlotte)