Monica Connolly

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Monica Connolly is a transformational speaker, Amazon #1 International bestselling author, and coach who helps ambitious women reclaim their health, identity, and purpose. After overcoming childhood trauma, chronic illness, and the loss of her infant son, she rebuilt her life from the inside out—losing 150 pounds, healing her body, and rediscovering her voice. Today, she uses that journey to empower others through her RESET and THRIVE frameworks, inspiring audiences to rise from adversity and step boldly into their next chapter.

As a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Master Life Coach, and Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Monica blends expertise with lived experience to deliver talks that are authentic, practical, and deeply moving. Her audiences—ranging from corporate teams to first responder communities—walk away with strategies for resilience, nervous system regulation, gut health, and purpose-driven leadership.

Through her podcast Unshakeable Belief and her coaching programs, Monica continues to inspire women worldwide to rise above adversity and live boldly in their purpose.

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Owner

Monica Connolly Coaching

Degrees (1)

Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

2021

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Presentations (4)

Becoming Her: A Journey of Faith, Fire, and Fierce Self-Worth

Monica shares her story of loss and resilience to help women release old narratives, embrace their worth, and step boldly into who they were created to be.

Rooted, Rested & Rising: The 5 Holistic Shifts to Reclaim Your Health and Identity

This transformational session introduces Monica’s RESET framework, a whole-person approach to healing that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Audiences learn five practical shifts to reset their health, restore their energy, and reconnect with their identity beyond their roles. The session blends education with inspiration, leaving participants with tangible steps to feel grounded, rested, and ready to rise into their fullest potential.

Rise & Reclaim: The Mind-Body-Soul Path to Healing, Energy, and Purpose

A transformational keynote that helps women move from survival mode to alignment — learning how to regulate their nervous system, restore their energy, and rise in unshakeable purpose.

Made for More: Leadership Lessons in Resilience, Purpose, and Transformation

Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. This talk inspires participants to lead from a healed place, prioritize well-being, and create lasting impact through purpose-driven leadership.

Past talks (8)

Rise Up and Thrive: Unlock Your True Purpose

Visionary Entrepreneur Summit

Virtual

January 13, 2025

Reclaiming Your Identity

Rise and Thrive Summit

Virtual

February 8, 2025

From Surviving to Rising: Healing Your Mind, Body, and Purpose

Impact Maker Summit

Virtual

March 24, 2025

Rise and Thrive: Turning Struggles Into Strength

Unstoppable Success Summit

Dallas, TX

April 26, 2025

The Trauma We Carry: How Stress Manifests in the Body and How to Heal

First Responders Pain to Power

Virtual

April 21, 2025

From Burnout to Bold: Reclaiming Your Health, Voice & Purpose to Lead with Courage

Her Bold Steps

Virtual

July 25, 2025

Made for More: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Identity & Voice and Build a Life of Purpose

Queens of the Internet

Virtual

July 28, 2025

Becoming the Woman You Were Born to Be

Virtual

September 28, 2025

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It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to witness Monica’s evolution over the past year. From the moment we met at last year’s Unstoppable Success Summit to watching her take the stage just 365 days later: confident, radiant, and transformer. It was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Monica has done the deep, intentional work to step into the most powerful version of herself. Her journey is a living testament to what’s possible when you commit to growth, healing, and purpose.She’s not just transforming her own life. She’s paving the way for other women to rise, too. Her stage presence is eloquent, poised, and passionately rooted in truth. If you’re looking for someone who can move an audience, share her story with authenticity, and serve as a beacon of light and possibility, Monica is the woman you want on your stage.
Erika Rothenberger
Monica Connolly is the kind of speaker who doesn’t just take the stage—she touches hearts, ignites minds, and leaves a lasting imprint on every soul in the room. Her authenticity is magnetic. She doesn’t just share words—she shares her heart, her wisdom, and her unwavering courage. When Monica speaks, you feel seen, understood, and empowered. She has a rare gift of turning pain into purpose and stories into breakthroughs. Whether she’s leading a room of ten or ten thousand, she creates a space where transformation happens. Monica doesn’t speak to impress—she speaks to impact. And that’s exactly what she does, every single time. I am deeply grateful to have witnessed her brilliance and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a speaker who brings both power and purpose to the stage.
Amberly Lago
I was deeply moved by Monica Connolly's powerful story of resilience, sacrifice, and transformation. Hearing her share how she battled chronic illness, lost 150 pounds, and continued to give tirelessly to her family—often at the expense of her own well-being—was both heartbreaking and profoundly inspiring. She opened up about what it feels like to slowly disappear under the weight of responsibility, until one day you no longer recognize yourself. Yet, from that broken place, she chose to rise. Her voice carried both strength and softness as she reminded us that we were made for more. That we cannot stay hidden or stuck in survival mode. Her story stirred something deep in me. It was a call to reclaim my own voice, my health, and my purpose. She reminded me that rising isn’t a moment—it’s a decision. And that decision starts now. I have been forever changed.
Dana Hildebrand
A couple of weeks ago at the Unstoppable Event in Dallas, I had the absolute honor of hearing Monica Connolly share her story—and I’m still carrying her words with me. Monica’s strength, honesty, and presence lit up the room. Her journey is one of pain met with unshakable courage. The way she spoke from the heart, with such grace and truth, reminded me that healing isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about showing up, being real, and never giving up. She is a true example of resilience in motion. If you ever get the chance to hear her speak or follow her work, do it. You will walk away changed.
Tiffaney Childers
Monica’s story is one of extraordinary strength and survival—told against all odds. She has faced heartbreaking loss, shattered dreams, and life-altering health diagnoses, all while faithfully caring for her family, often at the expense of her health and her identity. The wisdom she carries can’t be taught in textbooks—it’s earned through lived experience. She shares vulnerably, with grace and quiet confidence, drawing you in with her honesty. But it’s her boldness at the end—her unexpected call to action—that stirred something in me I didn’t even know was there. It awakened a part of me longing for healing.
Cristina Simmons
Monica is a dynamic and truly powerful speaker. She set the stage on fire at the Unstoppable Success Summit with her story of survival, perseverance and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Monica's story of transformation moved the entire audience to tears of joy as she shared her own method of overcoming horrific obstacles and challenged us to step into our own innate power to rise!
Jen Mentesana
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