Inspiring audiences to transform ache into action and to live lit up as medicine.


​Kelly Isabelle DeMarco is a speaker, resilience coach, climate action catalyst, and guide for aligned sacred activism who helps individuals and organizations transform overwhelm, grief, and uncertainty into meaningful, life-giving action.  Acting from a place of depletion is not sustainable.  
Kelly's story is incredibly powerful. It's not only moving, but her unmistakable conviction and passion for making a meaningful impact in the world are so evident. She has a way of speaking that feels both inspiring and deeply human - like she’s meeting you exactly where you are.

​What stayed with me most was her perspective on honoring the “ache” we all carry - the quiet, shared longing to care for ourselves, each other, and the world around us. It was a beautiful and grounding reminder of what truly matters - and the action needed to honor it. 

​Elizabeth Baehmann, Forward Outdoor Owner, Somatic Breath Work Practitioner

WHY KELLY

There is a profound but often.silent ache many people are carrying right now.

It shows up as overwhelm... 

burnout...

grief... 

or a persistent sense that something isn’t right - 

and that we’re meant to do more.

But most people don’t know where to begin.

Kelly creates spaces where that ache is not only welcomed - but honored as powerful, intelligent fuel for change.

Blending her background as an occupational therapist, regenerative practitioner, resilience coach, climate action catalyst, and ordained priest, Kelly guides audiences to reconnect with their purpose and take meaningful, aligned action in their lives, their work, and their communities.
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Her talks don’t just inspire - they activate.

SIGNATURE TALKS

From Ache to Action: The Hidden Power Within Our Pain

What if the overwhelm, grief, or urgency you feel isn’t a problem—but a portal

This talk helps audiences understand the intelligence within their emotional responses to these times and shows them how to transform that energy into purposeful, aligned action.

Sparked: Reigniting Purpose in Times of Uncertainty

For individuals and teams who feel stuck, depleted, or unsure of their next step.
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​Participants walk away with renewed clarity, energy, and a tangible path forward.

​Inspired Activism: Sustainable Engagement Without Burnout

A new model of action that is rooted in alignment, not urgency.
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This talk is ideal for organizations, sustainability groups, and leaders seeking long-term, meaningful impact.​​

​Lead Where You Are: Creating Change Without Authority

You don’t need a title to make a difference.
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​This session offers practical tools and mindset shifts for driving change from any position—within organizations or communities.

​Starting & Sustaining Green Teams That Work

​A practical, actionable session for organizations ready to move from intention to implementation.

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

Participants leave feeling:
✨ Reconnected to their purpose
✨ Energized and hopeful (not overwhelmed)
✨ Clear on their next steps
✨ Equipped with tools for aligned action
✨ More confident in their ability to create change
I witnessed Kelly Demarco speak live at 'That's What She Said' as she spoke about "The Ache." This 8 minute talk of her story and her lived experience of "The Ache" brought awareness and language within my own body and inner world, even shaping my body of work today!

​As I feel, sense, and hold a texture and tone of The Feminine Ache that is individual, shared, and collective. Kelly holds such a grounded, safe presence, rooted in curiosity. I highly recommend anyone curious about her work to enter in and check it out, you will not be disappointed.

Senna Scott, Sovereignty Empowerment Coach & Intuitive Artist, Bellingham, WA

SPEAKING STYLE

Kelly’s speaking style is:
  • Deeply authentic and story-driven
  • Emotionally resonant and thought-provoking
  • Grounded, practical, and actionable
  • Engaging, interactive, and energizing

She has a unique ability to speak to both the heart and the head creating experiences that move people internally and externally.

SELECTED SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

Kelly has spoken for:
  • TEDx – What Will It Take for People to Act? 
  • Sustainable Business Council (International Women’s Day Keynote)
  • Healthy Climate Wisconsin Annual Conference
  • Midwest Energy Research Consortium
  • Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Annual Conference
  • Women in Sustainability Conference
  • Climate Action Campaign (Press Conference & Advocacy)
  • NatureOTConnect
  • That’s What She Said – Live Storytelling Event (Bellingham, WA)

IDEAL AUDIENCES

Kelly’s work resonates deeply with:
  • Sustainability & climate-focused organizations
  • Healthcare professionals & systems
  • Women’s leadership groups
  • Purpose-driven entrepreneurs
  • Community-based gatherings and retreats
  • Individuals navigating transition, burnout, or a desire for greater impact

BOOKING

Bring this work to your community, organization, or event.
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Kelly is available for:
✔ Keynote talks
✔ Workshops & breakout sessions
✔ Retreat facilitation
✔ Panel discussions

​EMAIL:  [email protected]

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Many of us are feeling the ache right now. It’s an underlying thought on everyone’s mind. Is the world really on fire? As we move through our daily mandated tasks this thought is always humming in the background. The fist time I heard Kelly speak was the first time I realised that I am not alone in this. That others have been feeling it too. Her talk made me see how deep it runs in everyone right now. Her story of turning ache into action is exactly what I needed to evoke my own warrior spirit. This is exactly what we need right now. Warriors of truth and light like Kelly who activate others to act on their pain, experience and inner knowing that we must live out our purposes.

Sitora Takanaev

Founder, CEO
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Oncata, Milwaukee, WI

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Kelly is an articulate patient storyteller.  She has clearly practiced pacing her speech, connecting with the audience, and speaking to the universal experience of honoring the unique ache inside of us all.  This connection to the ache arouses curiosity and invites real change.  

Jody Bauer

Founder
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Solidarity Coaching, That's What She Said Women's Storytelling Event, Bellingham, WA

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