Aimee Zehner, MSEd

Keynote Speaker

Aimee Zehner, TEDx Speaker & Keynote Speaker captivates her audiences with her gifts for storytelling, teaching and empowerment. Aimee shares her unique perspective, fascinating life experiences, sense of humor, mastery of resilience, and infinite wisdom about facing life with courage and curiosity. Aimee has become an expert in the world of Patient Advocacy, Rare Diseases, Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities and Accessibility Innovation! Aimee brings her passion, sense of humor, and enthusiastic approach to storytelling as a Guest Speaker. Aimee's positive, BIG GIRL ENERGY lights up the room like a shooting star when she takes the stage! Aimee has been teaching since 2004, and counseling since 2008, so her ability to empathize and connect with diverse participants from all over the world and their different learning styles means EveryBody gets Empowered!

Aimee Speaking at the 2023 MGFA National Conference!

Check out Aimee Zehner, CEO/Founder of EveryBody Empowered, Guest Speaker on the "Little Things Make A Big Difference" panel via Alexion's MoreThanMG Campaign @ The 2023 MGFA National Patient Conference, New Orleans, LA. Skip to 2:00:46 to view the panel.

Special Thanks to my fellow Panelists Seferino Castro, Liz Plowman, our Moderators Jennifer Yates and Michelle Miller. And Infinite Gratitude to Alexion, HashtagHealth, and the MGFA for making this presentation possible.

Listen to Aimee's powerful TEDx Talk here:

TEDx Speaker Aimee Zehner shares how her journey through incredible adversity delivered her rise in resilience, giving her the tools of self-advocacy needed to navigate the world of healthcare and overcome the burdens of proof and prejudice she faced with complex, chronic health conditions, injuries, and rare diseases. Aimee explores some of the biggest disparities in healthcare, specific barriers that get in the way of patient care, diagnostics and treatments, and how we can overcome these barriers.

Aimee discusses her Diagnostic Journey in QUEST Magazine

Check out Aimee's insights on Patient Diagnostic Journey, featured in this article from MDA'S QUEST

Check out Aimee's insights on Patient Diagnostic Journey, featured in this article from MDA'S QUEST

Check out Aimee's insights on Patient Diagnostic Journey, featured in this article from MDA'S QUEST

From the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

A HIGHLIGHT from the article (below)

Check out Aimee's insights on Patient Diagnostic Journey, featured in this article from MDA'S QUEST

Check out Aimee's insights on Patient Diagnostic Journey, featured in this article from MDA'S QUEST

From the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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More of Aimee's Rare Disease Advocacy in Action!

Aimee is an Ambassador & Advocate for the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association)

Aimee shares her gems on finding strength and resilience, in an interview by Conquer MG

Aimee shares her gems on finding strength and resilience, in an interview by Conquer MG

From the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Aimee shares her gems on finding strength and resilience, in an interview by Conquer MG

Aimee shares her gems on finding strength and resilience, in an interview by Conquer MG

Aimee shares her gems on finding strength and resilience, in an interview by Conquer MG

From Conquer Myasthenia Gravis' September 2022 Newsletter, pg 11.

Aimee participating in Myasthenia Gravis & Patient Advocacy:

Aimee contributes valuable information as a Panelist at the MDA Engage "MG Symposium" on 10/19/2022.

Aimee shares her experiences living with MG, and gives some recommendations for tackling challenging issues with providers and getting the most out of patient appointments. Skip to 20:53 to listen to the Panel Discussion.

Aimee Zehner was interviewed by fellow MG patient, Advocate & Coach Sarah Bolton, on behalf of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis, to discuss how she finds strength one day at a time while living with MG!

Aimee discusses life and the medical challenges she faces while living with the ultra-rare subtype of MG, called LRP4. Aimee shares words of encouragement and empowerment for others to find strength and resilience in facing their own greatest obstacles.

Speaker Topics Include:

HEALTHCARE

Rare Diseases - Ultra-Rare/Orphan Diseases - RD Research - RD Drug Development - RD Advocacy - Chronic Illnesses - Disabilities - Accessibility - Patient Education - Patient Advocacy - Patient Rights - Patient Care - How to improve Patient Compliance - Improving Patient Outcomes - Challenges in Healthcare - Gaslighting in Healthcare - Challenges with Diagnostics for Rare Disease Patients - Myasthenia Gravis - Sjögren's Disease - Gastroparesis - Neuromuscular Diseases - Autoimmune Diseases - Diabetes (II) - PCOS - Invisible Illness - Diagnostic Odyssey - Misdiagnosis - Undiagnosed - Healthcare Innovation - Patient/Provider Communication - Supporting Our Healthcare Providers - Supporting Caregivers - Coming to terms with a New Diagnosis - Coping with Rare Diseases/Chronic Illnesses/Disabilities and/or Terminal Illness - Legislative Advocacy for Bi-Partisan Legislation impacting the RD Community - Accessibility of New and Emerging Treatments for Rare Disease Patients - Continuing Rare Disease Education for Providers and Hospitals -- Medical Prejudice as a Barrier to Better Healthcare - How to Support Loved Ones with Rare Disease or Chronic Illness - Improving Mental/Social/Emotional Health for Patients,Caregivers and Healthcare Providers.

MOTIVATIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL

Inspiring Personal stories - Personal Growth & Success - Crisis Interventions - Disabilities & Adversity - Self Love - Self Acceptance - Accountability - Owning It (the good AND the bad parts) - Body Positivity - Forgiveness - Getting Unstuck - Self Expression - Women's Equality - Sex Positivity - Sex while Chronically Sick or Disabled - LGBTQ+ - Dating/Relationships while Chronically Sick &/or Disabled - Overcoming Trauma and Loss - Working through Grief - Mental Health - Overcoming Adversity - Finding Comfort in Solitude - Changing Careers - Failure & Success - Midlife Crisis - Breakdowns are Breakthroughs - Lessons from Living in a Third World Country - When Things Don't Work Out - Turning 40 and Not Having Children - Near Death Experiences - Facing your own Mortality - Gratitude is a Lifestyle - Mindfulness - Why NOW matters Most - Embracing Aging - Creating the Life you Want

CULTURE & SOCIETY / WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE

Humanitarian - Philosophy - Spirituality - Gratitude & Appreciation - Living your Best Life No Matter What - Spirituality & Being Chronically Sick/Disabled - Food & Culinary - The Home Chef - Foodie Culture - Cooking while Chronically Sick/Disabled - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - Accepting Imperfections - Embracing Diverse Cultures while Traveling - Travel - Do's & Don'ts for Disabled Travelers - Disabilities Advocacy - Accessibility & Handicapping Environments - Combatting Ablism - Working while Sick/Disabled - Healthy Relationships with your Chronically Sick/Disabled Loved One - Healthy Boundaries - Healing Childhood Trauma - Growing up with a Parent Hoarder - Healing Power of the Arts (Singing/Playing or Listening to Music - The Visual Arts - Improv - Comedy - Acting - Dance) - Representation in Entertainment/The Arts for people with Chronic Illness/Disabilities - The Power of Laughter (Healing with Comedy) - Spa Culture - Body Positivity - Plus Size Fashion - Plus Size Problems - Innovation & Accessibility in Spa Culture and Holistic Wellness - Healthy Mindset

EDUCATION & YOUTH

Bullying & Social Issues - Creating a Safe School Environment for LGBTQ/Diverse Youth - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion in the Classroom - The Role of the School Counselor - Effective Counseling in Schools - Creating/Improving School Culture - Helping Students Develop Their Dreams - Helping Counselors Implement Solution-Focused Counseling with Students - How to Support Families with Chronically Sick Children/Teens - Socioeconomics and Student Success - Transitioning from High School to College - Why College/Trade School - Choosing a Career (for HS Students) - Career Exploration (grades 7-12) - Choosing a College - Choosing a Major - College Fair/Trips Coordination - The Importance of The Arts in Schools - Improving HS Graduation Rates - Building Positive Admikn/Staff Relationships - Why After-school Opportunities Matter - Youth Advocacy

BUSINESS

Entrepreneur - Generations in the Workplace - Chronically Sick/Disabled Business Owners - Hospitality & Tourism - Traveling while Chronically Sick/Disabled - Innovation & Creativity - Professional Development - Women in Business - Teamwork & Team-building - Starting a Business with NO Start-up - Why People who Fail the Most, Succeed the Most!

CUSTOMIZABLE

TEDx Speaker Aimee Zehner is happy to work with Clients to create customized content that will teach, reach and inspire your audience, whether in a small meeting as a Guest Speaker or Keynote Speaker at an International Summit in front of thousands.

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