Top Rated in Nashville, Tennessee

Empowering and Motivating Today's Youth


This is Your Y.E.A.R. - Youth, Empowerment, Accountability, Resiliency 

A Punctual Professional

Extremely Interactive & Relatable

Authentic Interactions with Youth

Over 30 Years Experience

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Welcome to KC Rise

Kelsea is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, and Coach with over 30 years of Leadership and Motivational Speaking experience. Growing up as an at-risk youth and later becoming a single mother, Kelsea knows the difficulties of life all too well. She humbly connects with students and their circumstances, giving them practical steps to learn to become "Experts in Gratitude". When you choose Kelsea for your speaking event, she will provide empowering tools for students and staff alike!

KC Rise in Nashville, Tennessee

Kelsea is recognized in over 50 counties across the U.S. Kelsea is a gifted, relatable Speaker. The journey of her life is truly inspiring. Her transparency about her own personal struggles with issues such as depression, homelessness, drug abuse and suicide attempts, in her early life, help her to create solid connections with your audience. Over the years, Kelsea has spoken at multiple events. She effectively empowers students and the adults who care about them. Do not miss having Kelsea for your upcoming speaking event.

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Why Hire KC Rise?

If you are looking for an experienced Motivational Speaker to deliver high-performance results, do not settle for anyone other than Kelsea. She proves that she cares about Youth and will keep them captivated throughout their entire time together. They will be equipped to face life's challenges with more confidence and less fear. Her proven, time-tested techniques will be remembered by students and staff . Book Kelsea today and show your students how to not just be concerned with their own needs, but also with the needs of others.

"Its NOT about YOU. Its NOT about ME. IT'S ABOUT WE!"

-Kelsea Castoe

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Testimonials

I loved that she was real. I loved that she was relevant. I loved her interaction with the kids!

Deputy Dwayne C.

S.R.O, Gibson County, TN Sheriff's Department

She is always energetic, personable, prepared, positive and inspiring! When put on the spot with challenging topics from students, she responds in such a manner that students do not feel humiliated or ostracized, all while giving them positive advice for successful life. She even takes time to motivate me. Therefore, she can only have my highest recommendation.

Celeste Lott
North Side High School
cdlott@jmcss.org

Without hesitation, I would invite her to speak to any of my classes due to preparation and captivating presentation.

Amanda M.

North Side High School

The way she presents information is what makes her such a great Speaker to have in your classroom or place of business. Her ability to motivate High School Seniors is unmatched, which is a tough task. This is why Kelsea Castoe is the only Speaker I invite every year.

Taylor McCullough,
Government/DE US History
Sycamore High School
Cheatham County, TN


This is my strongest possible recommendation of Kelsea Castoe's work.... Over the last few years, she has provided motivation, guidance and valuable information to my students in the form of speeches and seminars. Mrs. Castoe has an innate ability to connect with students.

Ryan Helm

M.Ed. Maplewood High School
Metro Nashville Public Schools

Building Accountability Through Youth Engagement

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Nashville, Tennessee

John-Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Teacher, & Life-Coach

$300 off for Tennessee Teen Institute Participants

$500 off if booking within Nashville

Service Areas

  • Nashville, TN
  • Franklin County, TN
  • Jackson County, TN
  • Pensacola, FL
  • South East, MS
  • Lower Alabama, TN
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