KATE in the MEDIA
Available for
Podcast interviews | TV segments |
Print features | Expert commentary
As seen on (TV/Video)
Kate Gladdin Live on Fox 8 News
Kate Gladdin Live on AM WEST News
Kate Gladdin Live on The Erin Show
Kate Gladdin Live on Good Morning DC
Kate speaks on
Building resilience without toxic positivity
Why "stay positive"
advice backfires
(and what works instead)
Transforming
automatic reactions
into strategic responses
The 3Rs framework:
Recognize, Reflect,
Redirect
Finding purpose
in problems
Navigating
grief and loss
Creating good
from tragedy
Travel and road
safety advocacy
Featured in (Print/Online)
South China Morning Post
Nov 18,2024
How to build resilience: Australian who grieved sister's death learned – now she teaches it
Kate Gladdin: Teen Empowerment Coach & Resilience Expert
Yahoo Finance
Mar 11, 2021
Adam and Jordana Show
Jan 14, 2025
Mental Health Expert Says It's OK
to Have Bad Days
Post Register
Dec 19, 2018
Aussie Inspirational Speaker Visits Rigby, Ririe
The Morning Journal
Feb 23, 2024
Resiliency is Focus for Speaker Kate Gladdin
Daily Mail UK
May 6, 2016
Kate Fitzsimons Speaks About Tragic Thailand Death of Sister Nicole
news.com.au
Oct 23, 2016
Kate Fitzsimons Shares Horror of Sister's Tragic Motorbike Accident
Body+Soul
Mar 2, 2014
Body+Soul Extra Ordinary Women Awards
Another Mother Runner
Jan 10, 2025
How to Be a More Resilient Runner
Sample Interview Questions
On Resillience:What's the biggest myth about resilience?
Why does "stay positive" advice actually backfire?
What's the difference between toxic positivity and real resilience?
On Her Story:What are the 3Rs and how do they work?
How do people transform automatic reactions into purposeful responses?
What does "creating the good" actually mean in practice?
On Her Framework:How did you find purpose after losing both your sister and mother?
What was the moment you decided to turn tragedy into advocacy?
How has your foundation impacted travel safety?
Kate Gladdin is a resilience speaker, bestselling author, and founder of the Nicole & Julie Fitzsimons Foundation. After losing her sister Nicole (2012) and mother Julie (2025) to reckless drivers twelve years apart, Kate turned tragedy into purpose—reaching over 200,000 students with travel safety education, raising $300,000+ in grants, and advocating for law changes around vehicular homicide.
Named one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence and author of four books including Okay, Now What?, Kate's message challenges toxic positivity culture and teaches people how to create good outcomes from problems—not just search for silver linings.
About Kate
Book Kate for your Show
Kate is available for interviews, expert commentary, and guest appearances.
Response Time:
24-48 hours
Topics:
Resilience | Toxic positivity | Grief & loss | Purpose in problems | Women's leadership | Travel and road safety advocacy