Grades 7-12

The Keynote Experience.

Kristen's life story and signature lasso, adapted for what teens are actually facing.

Kristen J. Lloyd delivering her teen keynote with a lasso on stage

Looking for the K-6 assembly instead?

Teaching Grit and Resilience to High School Students

Your Circumstances Don't Get to Decide Your Worth.

Fitting in. Comparison. Pressure to have it all figured out. The courage to define your own path when everyone around you seems to have theirs mapped out already. These are the things teens carry quietly, and Kristen speaks directly to them.

Drawing from her experience of being pulled from school in fifth grade and told her story was already written, she shows students that where you come from doesn't determine where you're going. The rope in her hand isn't a prop. It's a metaphor they'll remember.

Format

Small Groups Hit Harder.

This keynote works best with groups of 100 or fewer. For larger schools, Kristen does multiple sessions so every student feels like the message is for them, not for a crowd. Multiple sessions are included at no extra cost.

The presentation runs 20 to 55 minutes and can be followed by breakout sessions where students go deeper through hands-on activities like songwriting, drawing, or lasso lessons tied to confidence building.

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Call or Text: 435-222-4870
Email: Kristen