Andrea Paquette empowers workplaces to tackle mental health stigma through inspiring, data-driven keynotes rooted in lived experience.
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Andrea is a dynamic and passionate speaker with an important story to tell. She candidly shares her struggles with bipolar disorder, while empowering others to break down barriers in the world.
SILKEN LAUMAN
OLYMPIAN, AUTHOR & HUMANITARIAN
Book award-winning mental health advocate and speaker Andrea Paquette to inspire lasting change in your organization. With over 850 impactful keynotes delivered, she breaks stigma, builds resilience, and empowers teams with practical tools to foster inclusive, mentally healthy workplace cultures. Her compelling lived experience and proven strategies make her a transformative voice for organizations ready to prioritize well-being, connection, and sustainable performance.
Keynote Speaker Andrea Paquette is a leading mental health advocate and award-winning changemaker known for her powerful storytelling, lived experience, and unwavering commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2005, Andrea transformed her personal challenges into a mission that has inspired over 55,000 individuals through 850+ keynotes, presentations, and workshops across North America.
As the Founder of the Bipolar Babe Project and President & Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, Andrea delivers more than just a keynote, she creates a transformative experience. Her sessions equip leaders and teams with practical tools to foster psychological safety, encourage open dialogue, and cultivate inclusive, stigma-free workplace cultures.
Andrea’s keynotes resonate with corporate audiences, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies alike. She brings deep insight into the intersection of mental health and organizational performance, offering actionable strategies that help reduce absenteeism, improve employee well-being, and strengthen team resilience.
Recognized by the Psychiatric Association of Canada and featured in national campaigns such as Bell Let’s Talk, Andrea is a trusted voice in the mental health space. Her authentic presence and dynamic delivery make a lasting impact on any stage.
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Andrea is a dynamic and passionate speaker with an important story to tell. She candidly shares her struggles with bipolar disorder, while empowering others to break down barriers in the world.
SILKEN LAUMAN OLYMPIAN, AUTHOR & HUMANITARIAN
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With her words of inspiration, coupled with her own moving story of living with bipolar disorder, Andrea serves as a guiding inspiration within the mental health and wellness community.
SHARAD KHARÉ, CO-FOUNDER HUMAN BIOGRAPHY
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Andrea has a commanding presence on stage; melding personal experiences with insights as to how we can teach acceptance, understanding, and empathy.
KEVIN BREEL WRITER. COMEDIAN. ACTIVIST
Keynote by Andrea Paquette:
Andrea Paquette is a trailblazer in the field of mental health, having founded a renowned charity dedicated to fostering mental wellness and eliminating stigma. In her powerful and engaging keynote, Andrea emphasizes the transformative impact of living stigma-free.
She courageously shares her personal journey of overcoming the challenges of bipolar disorder, offering practical, actionable tips to help others maintain their mental health.
A keynote with an open and relatable approach, Andrea invites audiences to engage in an inclusive and dynamic 10–15-minute Q&A, inspiring meaningful conversations about mental health and hope. Her presentation is a must for anyone looking to create a more compassionate and stigma-free community.
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