When possible, I accept speaking engagements that align with my family’s schedule. I speak to women and girls, often at women’s luncheons, parenting events, and mother-daughter events targeted toward 5th grade and up.
Please join us for public events. To learn more about my speaking fees and availability, email me at kari@karikampakis.com. Thank you!
Testimonials
“I stepped out of my comfort zone and planned a mother-daughter event at Birmingham’s Lyric Theatre. Kari connected with everyone in the audience and delivered a message of encouragement and love that moved mothers and daughters alike. She is a shining example of how a single person can touch so many. Her words come from her heart, and you can sense that she lives those words in everything that she does. Kari exceeded all my expectations.” Lacy Waters, Birmingham, AL
“When asked to chair the Vestavia Hills Dogwood Luncheon, I knew instantly who I wanted as the keynote speaker, Kari Kampakis. On the day of the luncheon, Kari did not disappoint. She was witty, wise, and wonderful! With a room filled with people age 8 to 80, she found a way to relate to all, and did so with a smile and grace.” Gina Henley, Birmingham, AL
“Our church is still talking about the message Kari shared with us several years ago! Kari can instantly connect with mothers, like an old dear friend, and with their daughters, like a trusted big sister. Kari has a humble and genuine approach to illuminating God’s word for women and girls. She left us feeling understood and empowered to live securely in the knowledge of God’s love. I highly recommend Kari!” Catherine Montgomery, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
“Kari’s word for our girls was thought-provoking and inspiring! Our middle and high school girls learned they have a choice of how to live – either honoring God and clinging to Him as their anchor or giving in to the world. Kari walked them through ways to take their journey to the next level and filled their hearts and minds with encouragement that will impact them for years to come.” Tina Hinkle, Mobile, AL
“The hand of God was in every moment Kari spent with us. Her talk to the women and young ladies was exactly what we needed, and she left us feeling full and uplifted. Kari radiates kindness, understanding, and a godly wisdom. Kari is a pleasure to work with and becomes an immediate friend to everyone who has the privilege of spending time with her.” Ashley Yelverton, Raleigh, NC
“With a packed house at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Kari wowed fellow mothers with her wisdom when she spoke about her first book. While the book is a must-read for teen and tween girls, everyone, including adults, could definitely benefit from these truths.” Leah Wilkerson, past president, St. Clare’s Guild at The Cathedral of St. Philip/Atlanta
| 2024 and 2025 EVENTS |
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Mother/Daughter Event at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Pam King
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event in Fort Worth, TX, Contact: Louise Keffler and Nancy Herren (Sold Out)
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event in Argyle, TX, Contact: Erika Rodstrom
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Alison McCall
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Winston-Salem, NC at Centenary United Methodist Church, Contact: Tammy Pollack, Shelley Holden
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Morning Lenten Retreat Speaker at St. Mary’s-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Jeremy Carlson
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024
Moms Night Out in Jacksonville, FL, Contact: Caitie Morgan and Annie Pajic (Sold Out)
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024
Morning & Evening Parent Events at Episcopal School of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, Contact: Katherine Nott
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Gadsden, AL, Contact: Jill Partridge
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
Moms Night Out in Gulfport, MS, Contact: Stephanie Norris
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
Moms Night Out at UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, AL, Contact: Sherie Mabrey
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event Event in Tulsa, OK, Contact: Heather Thompson
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event in Paducah, KY, Contact: Mary Hunter Hancock
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
Mom Event at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Metairie, LA, Contact: Lori Wilken, Michelle Macicek (Sold Out)
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Mother/Daughter Event Hosted by St. George and St. Aloysius in Baton Rouge, LA, Contact: Jenny Culotta, Jana Hebert (Sold Out)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Mother/Daughter Event in Baton Rouge, LA, Contact: Currie Mullins
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
Mom Event at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Courtney Truss
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Mother/Daughter Event in Mobile, AL at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Contact: Miranda Dismukes
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Morning School Assembly at Saint Paul’s Episcopal School, Contact: Morgan Hansen
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Christ the King School in Daphne, AL, Contact: Lynn Cooper, Jan Quint
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event at St. Francis Xavier Church in Birmingham, AL, Register HERE, Contact: Mary Louis Quinn
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Augusta, GA, Buy tickets HERE, Contact: Lisa Dorn
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
MDO Breakfast in Augusta, GA, Contact: Lisa Dorn
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event at Rivertree Church in Huntsville, AL, Contact: Kasi Duckett (Sold Out)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Annual Fundraiser Luncheon for Young Life Palm Beach County, Buy tickets HERE, Contact: Brittany Taylor
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 (PRIVATE)
Mother/Daughter Event at Marist School in Atlanta, GA, Contact: Lesley Barabel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Columbia, SC, Buy tickets HERE, (SOLD OUT), Contact: Allie Mood
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Florence, SC, Buy tickets HERE, Contact: Niki Sansbury
OCTOBER 25-26 2024
Moms with Impact Retreat with Kim Anderson in Nashville
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Houston at Annunciation Orthodox School, Contact: Kelley Elliott
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Luncheon at The Story Church in Houston, Buy tickets HERE,(SOLD OUT), Contact: Terri Havens, Geo Huffman
NOVEMBER 19-20 2024
Parent Talk (Reserve tickets HERE) and Morning Assembly (PRIVATE) at St. Agnes Academy in Memphis, TN, Contact: Maria Smith
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Greenville, SC, Buy tickets HERE (SOLD OUT), Contact: Kimberly Howard, Fallon Hogan
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Mother/Daughter Event in Spartanburg, SC, Contact: Brooksie Berry
JANUARY 12, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Meridian, MS, Buy tickets HERE, Contact: Jenny Ruth Kennedy
JANUARY 14, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Montgomery, Contact: Mandi Howell
JANUARY 15, 2025
Morning Assembly at Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Keynote Speaker at Union Gospel Mission Fundraiser Luncheon + Book Signing in Ft. Worth, TX, Contact: Debby Brown
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Highland Park, TX, Contact: Anna Gilmore
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Birmingham at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, Contact: Alison McCall
MARCH 3, 2025 (PRIVATE)
Parent Panel for Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, TN, Contact: Ali Grant
MARCH 4, 2025
Keynote Speaker at the Stepping into Generosity Fundraiser Luncheon in Chattanooga, TN, Contact: Maria Matthews
MARCH 9, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Dothan, AL, Contact: Lisa Wallace
MARCH 10, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Troy, AL, Contact: Jessica Webb
MARCH 16, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing with Buckhead NCL in Atlanta, GA, Contact: Keri Roth, Kereth Hicks
MARCH 17, 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Atlanta
APRIL 2 & 3 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Monroe, LA, Contact: Liz McQueen
APRIL 7, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in McKinney, TX, Contact: Megan Eckenrode
APRIL 30, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Decatur, AL, Contact: Anna Adams
MAY 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in New Orleans, LA
SEPTEMBER 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Tuscaloosa
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Birmingham at Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, Contact: Alison McCall
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing at a Catholic School in Austin, TX
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing at Regents School of Austin in Austin, TX, Contact: Kirk Avery
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Charlotte, NC, Contact: Ali Price
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Baton Rouge, LA
NOVEMBER 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Charleston, SC, Contact: Prentice Helmly, Christine Fritz, McRae Hogan, and Kristin McGivern
NOVEMBER 2025 (TENTATIVE)
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in New Orleans, LA, Contact: Michelle Macicek
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
Mother/Daughter Event + Book Signing in Birmingham at Double Oak Community Church in Mt. Laurel, AL, Contact: Courtney Szollosy
TENTATIVE FALL 2025/SPRING 2026
Fairhope, Hilton Head, Raleigh, Maryland/DC, Santa Rosa Beach
| 2023 EVENTS |
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22-MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event in Mobile, AL at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, SOLD OUT, Contact: Miranda Dismukes
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023
Mom Event in Birmingham, AL, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Contact: Amy McCarthy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Speaking to girls and moms in Flora, MS, Contact: Kim Webb
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Speaking to girls and moms in Madison, MS, Contact: Libbo Crosswhite (private event)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Speaking to moms in Greenville, MS, and at Washington School, Contact: Jamie Murrell
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023
Speaking to girls and moms at Briarwood in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Luann Causey (private event)
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
Speaking at Exhale Event in Milton, GA, Contact: Beth Moon
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
Love Her Well Event at Marietta First United Methodist Church in Marietta, GA, SOLD OUT, Contact: Emily Holle
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023
Speaking at Mount St. Mary’s “Mercy & Me 2023” Luncheon in Little Rock, AR, Contact: Lauren Day
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
Speaking at a Highland Park KLIFE breakfast in Dallas, TX, Contact: Alyson Booth (private event)
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
Keynote Speaker at Women of Compassion Luncheon in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Maureen Hallman (private event)
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event at First Baptist Church Trussville in Birmingham, AL Contact: Catherine Galloway
MONDAY, May 2, 2023
Parenting Seminar at Twickenham Advisors in Huntsville, AL, Contact: Macy Moore (private event)
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
Mother/Daughter Dinner at Montgomery First Baptist Church, Montgomery, AL, MS, Contact: Sharon Windham
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event from 2-4 p.m. in Starkville, MS, at First Presbyterian Church, Contact: Orly Hardin
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023
Speaking at Heritage Academy in Columbus, MS, Contact: Amanda Shelton (private event)
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, AUGUST 26/27, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event at First Baptist Church in Cullman, AL, Contact: Mary Helen Ingram
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS, Contact: Kelli Brent
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event at Lee Academy in Clarksdale, MS, Contact: Rone Walker (private event)
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford, MS, Contact: Suzanne Helveston
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event and School Assembly at Evangelical Christian School in Cordova, TN, Contact: Rachel Twiford (private event)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Mother Event (After a Private Event) at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, Contact: Allison Pace
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Speaking at First United Methodist Church in Opelika, AL, Contact: Drew Speakman
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Speaking at Lee-Scott Academy in Auburn, AL, Contact: Donna Lloyd, Leigh Smith (private event)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event at Mt. Bethel Christian School in Marietta, GA, Contact: Macey Salazar (private event)
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 3-4, 2023
Speaking at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School in Dunwoody, GA, Contact: Siobhan Finnegan (private event)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023
Speaking in Athens, GA, Contact: Stephanie Powell (private event)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event at The Church at Liberty Park in Birmingham, AL, SOLD OUT, Contact: Michelle Ramsey
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023
Mother/Daughter Event in Monroe, LA, SOLD OUT, Contact: Liz McQueen and Gretchen Pettis
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23-24 2023
Mother/Daughter Event and Mom Event in Monroe, LA, at Ouachita Christian School, Contact: Kara Devinney (private event)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Mom Event at St. Andrews Church in San Antonio, TX, Contact: Natalie Jones
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Mother/Daughter NCL Event and Mom Event in San Antonio, TX, Contact: Lauren McLaughlin (private event)
| 2022 EVENTS |
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022
Speaking to high school girls and parents in Oxford, MS, Contact: Jenny Addy
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Speaking to middle school and high school students at Ouachita Christian School in Monroe, LA, Contact: Kara Devinney
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21-22, 2022
Speaking at St. Mary’s Catholic School and to parents in Natchitoches, LA, Contact: Lisa Guillet
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022
Launch Day for More Than a Mom, a new book for mothers
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022
Speaking & Book Signing in Tuscaloosa at One Hope Church, Contact: Kristy Lee and Raeanna Thomasr
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022
Speaking at Huntsville United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL, Contact: Jamie Chance, Eliza Spearman
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
Speaking to high school girls and parents at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, TN, Contact: Wendy McCormick
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022
Mother’s Day Luncheon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, AL, Contact: Margaret Angelillo
SUNDAY, MAY 15-MONDAY 16, 2022
Speaking to parents and middle school/high school girls at Saint Michael Catholic School in Houston, TX, Contact: Kathleen Cox
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
Mother & Daughter Event at Trinity Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL, 6-7:30 p.m., Contact: Tina Thompson
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022
Mother & Daughter Highland Park Event in Dallas, TX, (Private event), Contact: Anna Gilmore, Jacky Pincoffs
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022
National Charity League Tea for mothers and daughters in Mobile, AL, (Private event), Contact: Amy McDonald
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022
Speaking in Gulfport, MS, A lunch for mothers and an evening event for mothers and daughters, Contact: Stephanie Norris
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Event at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, TN, (Private event), Contact: MaryKatherine Seibels, Alyssa Hall
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Mother & Daughter Event at Houston’s First Baptist Church in Houston, TX, Contact: Christi Smith,christi.smith@houstonsfirst.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022
Event in Tupelo, MS, Contact: Susannah Pace, susannahpace@gmail.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022
Event in Jackson, MS, Contact: Emily Decker, emilineh@hotmail.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Event in Columbus, GA, Contact: Jennifer Walker, jwalker4@aflac.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Event in Newnan, GA, Contact: Dianne Parker, boo32169@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Mother/Daughter Breakfast in Sea Island, GA, Contact: Whitney Long
