Motivational Speaking
Tina “BipolarBetty” Hodgdon shares a powerful message of resilience, authenticity, and radical self-acceptance. After surviving aggressive nasal cancer and undergoing a full rhinectomy, Tina chose to live openly and visibly rather than hide from the world. Her story has reached millions online and continues to resonate with audiences looking for courage, hope, and honesty in the face of life’s hardest moments.
Tina’s speaking style is personal, conversational, and deeply relatable. She connects with audiences through real-life experiences, humor, vulnerability, and encouragement — reminding people that adversity does not define their worth and that living authentically can inspire others to do the same.
Her talks focus on resilience, visible difference, trauma recovery, mental health, and choosing to live boldly even when life takes unexpected turns.
Speaker Bio
Tina “BipolarBetty” Hodgdon is a cancer survivor, mental health advocate, and social media creator whose story has reached millions worldwide. After losing her nose to a rare form of nasal cancer, Tina chose to live openly and authentically, using her platform to promote resilience, body acceptance, and mental health awareness. Her lived experience and honest voice make her a compelling speaker for audiences seeking encouragement, courage, and real-world perspective.
Available for
Keynote presentations, panel discussions, advocacy events, school programs, podcasts, conferences, church groups, and community conversations focused on resilience, visible difference, trauma recovery, and mental health awareness.
If you are interested in booking Tina for a speaking engagement, podcast, or appearance, please use the Contact Page. Journalists and media outlets should use the Press Page.
Ideal Audiences
Tina’s message connects with a wide range of audiences, especially groups focused on resilience, mental health, and overcoming adversity.
Her story resonates strongly with:
- Schools and youth leadership programs
- Mental health conferences and advocacy events
- Women’s empowerment events
- Survivor and recovery communities
- Medical and healthcare conferences
- Faith and community organizations
- Foster care and social service programs
Popular Speaking Topics
Each presentation is tailored to the audience, but common themes include:
Resilience After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Life After Full Rhinectomy and Visible Difference
Body Positivity and Radical Self-Acceptance
Mental Health and Crisis Recovery
Surviving Child Sex Trafficking and Survivor Advocacy
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy
Life in and out of Foster Care
Overcoming Public Criticism and Judgment
Turning Personal Adversity Into Advocacy
Living Authentically in a World of Expectations
Personal Transformation and Weight Loss Journey
Bring Tina to Your Next Event
Tina’s message centers on resilience, courage, and living authentically. Her story encourages audiences to face adversity with strength and reminds people that differences do not diminish value, purpose, or beauty.
