Chris Hawkey

EXPERTISE:

Emcee/Master of Ceremonies

Mental Health

Motivation

Stress

With humor and honesty, Chris Hawkey shares his personal mental health journey to inspire meaningful conversation, connection, and hope.

Chris Hawkey is a powerful and relatable speaker who blends humor, honesty, and lived experience to inspire audiences. Best known as the co-host and producer of the Power Trip Morning Show, one of the nation’s most successful talk radio shows, Hawkey has spent years building trust through authentic conversation.

His presentation, Fighting the Darkness by Sharing Your Light, is a candid and impactful talk about mental health, vulnerability, and resilience. By sharing the details of his own battle with depression, Hawkey helps audiences break stigma, start conversations, and recognize the importance of asking for help.

With a natural stage presence and the ability to connect instantly, Hawkey resonates with corporate teams, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations looking for a speaker who is both engaging and real.

TESTIMONIALS

“Chris has the amazing ability to truly connect with his audience. His life stories and struggles kept the attention of our association and had us thinking, and feeling, about what Chris had to say. I think we all need to recognize that we need to take care of ourselves and others around us. Chris reminded us of that. Wonderful speaker and great guy!”

— MN Municipal Beverage Association

“Having to Chris share his mental health journey at our event was both moving and inspiring. His honesty and vulnerability in speaking about his experience with depression created a space of empathy and connection that few speakers achieve. Through his story, he reminded us that even in our darkest moments, there is still light—and by choosing to share that light, we not only heal ourselves but help others feel seen and understood. His message was a powerful testament to the strength in vulnerability, and a much-needed reminder that hope is always within reach.”

— CommUNITY Adult Mental Health Initiative

“I was in attendance for your speech on Fighting the Darkness and was so moved by your honesty and vulnerability! There is no shame in speaking up ... we all have a story and we need to know others care and will listen. "How are you doing? Good, glad you're here"...pretty sure I said this to every person on my staff today! Powerful.”

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ENGAGEMENT GUIDELINES

The host organization is required to cover all travel expenses (food, housing, transportation and speaker fees) for events outside of the St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan area. A wireless, hand-held microphone with mic stand is preferred. Chris would also require Direct Input (DI) for acoustic guitar if applicable.

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Please submit the request form. Fees for events outside of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area will be based on distance, travel, and time required.