Makela Mims has spoken on stages both big and small.
She fully understands the mechanics necessary to engage an audience from workshops, to conferences with engaging and informative information. She has the ability to connect with women of all ages to speak to their specific needs.
Book Makela to speak on topics that empower women, couples, and families with faith, resilience, and real-life strategies.
Being a stepmother — or as I call it, a “bonus mom” — is one of the most rewarding and misunderstood roles. I share honest, relatable insight about identity, boundaries, and resilience, helping bonus moms release the pressure to be perfect and find joy in their unique place in the family story.
Talk title: “Boundaries, Blending, and Grace: The Bonus Mom Blueprint”
Being a Bonus Mom
Love may bring a couple together, but blending families takes strategy, patience, and grace. I help couples and communities navigate step-parenting roles, loyalty binds, and partner alignment, offering tools that foster connection instead of conflict.
Talk title: “Love + Strategy: Thriving in Blended Family Life”
Blended Family Issues
From Sunday scaries to silent panic, anxiety shows up in ways that often go unnoticed — especially for women who carry it all. I teach practical, culturally-sensitive strategies that help audiences calm their nervous systems, reclaim peace, and stop letting anxiety run the show.
Talk title: “Peace Over Panic: Practical Strategies for Everyday Calm”
Anxiety
You’ve achieved so much, but still feel like you don’t belong? You’re not alone. I break down why imposter syndrome shows up, especially for women of color and leaders of faith, and equip audiences to silence that inner critic and walk confidently in their calling.
Talk title: “Breaking the Fraud Feeling: How to Own Your Success”
Imposter Syndrome
Depression isn’t just “feeling sad” — it’s the heaviness that makes everyday life feel impossible. I guide audiences through understanding the signs, breaking the stigma in communities of color, and using both faith and evidence-based tools to find hope again.
