I love sharing what I've learned.
The good. The bad. The seemingly impossible. Over the past 20+ years, I've been honored to receive hundreds of invitations to speak to kids and adults across the US on many varied topics such as:
- Building a Brand
- Pitching for Investment
- Top 5 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me in High School
- Top 5 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me in College
- Public Speaking Skills
- What's Your Why?
- Top 3 Things I've Learned as an Entrepreneur
- Surviving Shark Tank
- Beating the Odds: Succeeding (As a Woman) in a Male Dominated Industry
- Becoming the Carpenter of Your Life
- .......and more.
Bio
Kiersten Hathcock, Founder and CEO of Mod Mom Furniture, left a marketing career with A&E and The History Channel in 2003 to spend more time with her kids and built an internationally-known furniture line out of her garage without any formal design know-how, carpentry experience, or start-up funding. After four years of building and selling 300+ kids’ furniture items, Kiersten braved ABC’s Shark Tank and won an investment deal, and—for over 17 years—secured multiple licensing and manufacturing deals with US-based manufacturers.
Kiersten's designs have been featured in TV shows, People Magazine, New York Times, LA Times, and international design books. Her award-winning furniture designs have been sought after by celebrities, interior designers, and retailers from 17 different countries. Today, Kiersten is an author, TEDx speaker, entrepreneurial mentor, and the Chief Marketing Officer for Moonshot, a 24-year-old nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs across Arizona and beyond. She is currently working with TV and film producers in Los Angeles to adapt her recent memoir, Little Voices (Post Hill Press/Simon and Schuster), for film.
Kiersten's designs have been featured in TV shows, People Magazine, New York Times, LA Times, and international design books. Her award-winning furniture designs have been sought after by celebrities, interior designers, and retailers from 17 different countries. Today, Kiersten is an author, TEDx speaker, entrepreneurial mentor, and the Chief Marketing Officer for Moonshot, a 24-year-old nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs across Arizona and beyond. She is currently working with TV and film producers in Los Angeles to adapt her recent memoir, Little Voices (Post Hill Press/Simon and Schuster), for film.
A recent keynote...
A few testimonials...
“Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story. My students were impressed and learned some valuable lessons.”
— Kris Jolma, Operations Manager/P2P, Company Mentor for Business Week, Centralia, Washington
“I was at Business Week sessions again, today, and the students continued to give Kiersten rave reviews.”
— Matt Matayoshi, Executive Director, Lewis County, EDC , Lewis County, Washington
“We can’t get over how many students asked questions! They are never this engaged with a speaker. Thank you so much for inspiring them!”
— Amanda Hubbert, Director, Business Week Program, Lewis County, Washington
"Kiersten delivered the keynote speech at the American Society of Furniture Designer's Spring 2011 High Point Market Dinner. She was very well prepared, well spoken, genuine, and inspiring. The topic of her presentation was tailored to our specific audience, engrossing, and provided actionable advice. We received rave reviews from seasoned designers following the keynote stating it was one of the best presentations in recent years. I highly recommend Kiersten Hathcock as a speaker."
-- Katie Hatch, Design Consultant at Rooms to Go (Former VP of American Society of Furniture Designer)
“Three times over the course of two days, Kiersten presented her story as a guest speaker at my Management 350 classes at Northern Arizona University. She explained, in her engaging style, how to conduct a successful personal pitch. Kiersten’s informative presentation captured the attention of students and prompted them to ask numerous follow-up questions, which she happily answered. Students are still talking about Kiersten’s advice. She is a highly capable speaker and I enthusiastically recommend her.”
--Eric Dieterle, Assistant Professor of Practice, Northern Arizona University
Kiersten Hathcock is a superb speaker with the ability to connect with an audience and deliver a meaningful message.
I have witnessed Kiersten in several speaking scenarios, most recently to a group of MBA students at Northern Arizona University. The students said they were persuaded and inspired by Kiersten, her message, and her positive energy.
It is my pleasure to recommend Kiersten as a speaker who embodies professionalism.
-- Theresa Bierer, Professor of Practice—MBA program, Northern Arizona University
A few past/current presentations include....
- 2018-2024 - Keynote x 60+ tour stops for the Rural AZ Pitch Competition
- Keynote - "Business Week" Lewis County, Washington - 400 High School Juniors - December 2019
- Keynote - CETYS UNIVERSIDAD (Mexico) at NACET - October 2019
- Panel Member - Startup Connection, Chandler, AZ September 2019
- Northern Arizona University - Business Class Presentations - September and October 2019
- ASID AZ North - Scottsdale, AZ - April 18, 2019
- Keynote + Workshops - Verde Valley Pioneer Pitch, AZ
- Keynote - "Business Week" Lewis County, Washington - 400 High School Juniors - December 2018
- Keynote - City of Sedona - September 2018
- Keynote - Surviving the Tank - Farm Bureau Annual Meeting - Washington State - October 2018
- Keynote and Workshop - Washington State - Smart Tank - June 2018
- Keynote - Flagstaff Women's Leadership Group - March 2018
- Keynote - Chandler, AZ Startup Weekend
- Keynote and Workshop - City of Flagstaff & NACET/Moonshot "Sharks in Space" 3-day Pitch Contest - February 2018
- Keynote - City of Henderson, Nevada - Start Tank Pitch Event - October 2017
- Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business Event - September 2017
- Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business MBA Class - October 2016
- Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business - 140 students - October 2016
- Keynote - NAWBO Sedona "Intuition in Business" November 12, 2015
- Keynote - Keynote - Athena Awards, Flagstaff, AZ - February 2015 - 500 people in attendance
- Keynote - "Building a Brand from the Beginning," Las Vegas World Market Center - January 2013
- Panel - "Influential Women in Home and Design Industry", World Market Center, Las Vegas, January 2012
- Keynote - "Social Media for Furniture Designers," American Society of Furniture Designers, High Point, NC April
- Northern Arizona University - Business Class Presentations - September and October 2019
- Northern Arizona University MBA Students - 2016 - Keynote
- American Society of Interior Designers - Keynote - 2019 - 100 attendees
- American Society of Furniture Designers - Keynote - 2011 - 200 attendees
- St. Anne School - Virtual Presentation - 100 -students
- Arizona Pioneer Pitch Tour – Keynote Speaker – Intuition in Business - 5 cities in Arizona - 2022
- Corporate (Virtual) Keynote & Q&A – SpyGlass – Cleveland, Ohio – 100 employees – February 2021
- Northern Arizona University Entrepreneurship Intern Program – Q&A Interviews – 15 students – 2 sessions – February 2021
- St. Anne School – Virtual Keynote & Q&A – 100 students – February 2021
- Keynote – Shark Tales: Three of the Most Important Things I’ve Learned About Entrepreneurship – December 2020
- High Point Market Celebrity Judge and Speaker – High Point Market hosts 75,000 people. – October 2020
- Northern Arizona University – Keynote - March 2020 – 200 students
- Verde Valley, Arizona – Keynote – March 2020 - 200 attendees
- AZ Pioneer Pitch Tour – 6 keynote presentations in 2020
- High School Keynotes 2020 – Orange County, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA, Lewis County, Washington, Flagstaff, AZ
- TEDx Sedona - Healing from Abuse Using Intuition
