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Kellylee Evans

Juno Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter | Mental Health Advocate | Motivational Speaker

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An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Kellylee Evans’ life came to an abrupt halt when she was struck by lightning. She has spent the past decade trying to regain her physical health, experiencing setback after setback, until she finally discovered what was really holding her back — fear. Today, Evans shares her inspirational recovery journey to help others learn how to outgrow fear and build true resilience in the face of uncertainty and adversity. Combining story and song, her powerful keynote concerts empower audiences to trust themselves and live up to their true potential.

With multiple albums to her name and a gruelling touring schedule, Evans experienced a life altering event in 2013 when she was struck by lightning while washing dishes in her home. For several months, she worked to regain her health, stamina, and balance, however, in 2015, she suffered a devastating concussion that left her unable to tour. Since then, Evans has dedicated herself to recovery so she could get back to making and sharing her music, learning the crucial role mental health plays in being well.

In the summer of 2017, Evans triumphantly returned to the stage with her album, Come On nominated at the 2018 Juno Awards for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Evans released her long-awaited EP, Greenlight, in 2021 to rave reviews and in 2023, she was chosen as the grand prize recipient at the third annual Her Music Awards, hosted by The Socan Foundation. This program celebrates and supports female-identifying Canadian music creators on the verge of taking their creative careers to the next level.

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

  • Built to Fly

    An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Kellylee Evans’ life came to an abrupt halt when she was struck by lightning. Through compelling storytelling and original songs, she shares her remarkable journey to recovery, lifting audiences up with her powerful messages on the importance of self-care and finding your superpowers.

    Evans’ message speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever had their life interrupted by setback and adversity. She empowers audiences to believe in themselves, showing them how to unleash their true potential to grow and reach new heights, no matter the challenges ahead.

  • Unbreakable: Finding Strength in Adversity

    In 2013, Kellylee Evans experienced a life-altering event — she was struck by lightning while washing dishes in her home. She has spent the last decade trying to heal, experiencing setback after setback with no answers, until she finally discovered what was truly holding her back — fear.

    The lightning strike put Evans body in a constant state of fear, stress, and anxiety. Through intense therapy, she rewired her brain to coax her mind and body back into feeling a sense of safety. In just three months, Evans went from a person suffering from chronic pain, needing a mobility scooter, and only walking 500 steps a day to someone who walks 12,000 steps each day without assistance.

    In this inspirational keynote, Evans combines original songs with powerful storytelling to recount her journey to recovery. She emphasizes the important role mental health plays in our general well-being and empowers audiences to trust themselves in order to live up to their potential. Key takeaways include:

    • The building blocks of true resilience.
    • How to retrain your response to fear.
    • Self-care strategies that calm fear and anxiety.

  • Host / Emcee

    Kellylee Evans brings an engaging blend of storytelling and music to every event she hosts. An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Evans has overcome incredible personal challenges, including a life-changing lightning strike. Her resilience and perseverance shine through in everything she does, and she connects deeply with audiences through her warmth, authenticity, and positive energy.

    With her natural charisma and stage presence, Evans creates a welcoming atmosphere, seamlessly guiding event attendees and adding a unique, memorable touch to every moment.

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  • Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces

    In short, [our virtual event] was absolutely incredible. The feedback we heard during the session in the chat box was very positive, and I’ve heard some of our staff say how very much they appreciated the event and hearing Kellylee’s story. For me, she had me in tears at times and then laughing – I was enthralled.

    I am so glad we connected with her and had the opportunity to listen to her; she was amazing.

  • The Canadian Geotechnical Society

    I am following up from last month’s conference and our excellent awards evening, to thank you again for your outstanding contributions as MC for the event. I have had many people comment on just how much they enjoyed the evening, and your work as MC in particular. You were engaging and entertaining, while remaining accurate and timely throughout. I enjoyed our interactions – you made me feel very comfortable on stage and it was fun – so it was wonderful to have you in charge of the event.  And of course, everyone loved your beautiful acapella performance at the end – a perfect way to finish the evening! Thanks so much for all these efforts.

  • Greater Toronto Area Contact Centre Association

    I wanted to share how AMAZING Kellylee was. She is such a beautiful soul with a shining light within her. Her song moved us to pieces before she even started her story. We could not have picked a better speaker for our event. THANK YOU for always recommending the best speakers!

  • COTA Health

    Kellylee was absolutely amazing. She even had an accompanying presentation, which blended seamlessly into her speech. There were many laughs, moment of reflection, and inspiration. The task of choosing a guest speaker for such a diverse audience (our service providers, service users, leadership, and stakeholders) was initially daunting and I am so very happy that we were able to book Kellylee.

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