Victoria speaks with honesty, empathy, and lived experience.
She doesn’t just talk at audiences; she meets them where they
are, sharing her journey with vulnerability, humor, and heart.
By turning personal stories into moments we can all relate to,
Victoria creates a sense of connection that reminds people
they’re not alone and that taking care of your mental health is
something we all deserve.
Vulnerability That
Connects
Speaking philosophy
— Heather Davis, Director of Athletics
“The conversation that started as a result of Victoria’s presentation on our campus is still going strong. I am so grateful for how genuine and authentic she was in sharing her story and connecting with our student-athletes. her message supported a vital dialogue to destigmatizing mental health and to promoting mental wellness.”
— Mike Lynch, Bobson athletic Director
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Victoria Garrick. She is a gifted communicator and shared personal stories with effective humor all the while displaying a mature vulnerability. Her message was extremely well received by our student-athletes, coaches and staff.”
— Kristy Morrell, USC Athletics Dietitian
“Victoria made an incredible impact on our female athletes. She has such an authentic and relatable approach which helps the athletes open up and talk about difficult issues. Amazing!”
— Dr. Gary bennett, VT Associate Athletic director & Sports Psychologist
"The meeting she had with our student-athletes was, in a word, amazing. The auditorium was filled to capacity... our students left feeling the power that comes from acknowledging our struggles and reaching out for help to deal with them. We offer a variety of programs to our student-athletes — I cannot recall one being as well-received as Victoria's."
— Maddie Earle, Women of harvard athletics president
"She created a safe space for all of us to feel comfortable and vulnerable, which is a challenging task in the high-pressure environment of Harvard. Victoria was the catalyst for openly addressing issues about mental health, body image and eating disorders, and has left a long-lasting positive impact within our organization and on our campus."
— Renee baumgartner, director of athletics at santa clara
"Victoria did an outstanding job! Her journey was compelling because she was relatable and not afraid to let everyone know she suffered from mental health challenges. Victoria's presentation included real-life stories and experiences that will inspire anyone who suffers from mental health illness to seek out help. Very inspiring."
“Victoria is unabashedly honest in every episode, talking about the joys and struggles in real life. Listening truly feels like chatting with your best friend, big sis, and greatest life coach all in one.”
— Kyra H.
— Michael Lorenzen, UC Davis Sr. Associate Athletic Director
"She has to be the best I have encountered in terms of inspiring, informing, and developing an authentic emotional connection with her listeners in the single most important subject matter we have in intercollegiate athletics. She has undeniable street cred with current student-athletes and matches that with a rare level of self-awareness and wisdom."
— Jeff tourial, UCSD Associate Athletics Director
"Victoria's presentation to our scholar-athletes was fantastic. Despite being shifted to virtual get-together due to COVID-19, her presentation was dynamic and her engaging personality shined through. Mental health is an issue many athletes have been hesitant to discuss publicly, and we are thankful Victoria brought this issue to the forefront with her approachable, relatable style."
— Tom wistrcill, Big sky commisioner
“Victoria did an outstanding job discussing a very difficult topic with our President's, Athletic Director's and Faculty Reps. Her message of struggling with her mental health issues while still performing at a high level on the court is one that all college administrators and coaches should hear."
— Kristy Morrell, USC Athletics Dietitian
“Victoria made an incredible impact on our female athletes. She has such an authentic and relatable approach which helps the athletes open up and talk about difficult issues. Amazing!”
— Mike Lynch, Bobson athletic Director
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Victoria Garrick. She is a gifted communicator and shared personal stories with effective humor all the while displaying a mature vulnerability. Her message was extremely well received by our student-athletes, coaches and staff.”
— Heather Davis, UNE Director of Athletics
“The conversation that started as a result of Victoria’s presentation on our campus is still going strong. I am so grateful for how genuine and authentic she was in sharing her story and connecting with our student-athletes. her message supported a vital dialogue to destigmatizing mental health and to promoting mental wellness.”
— Renee baumgartner, Santa clara director of athletics
"Victoria did an outstanding job! Her journey was compelling because she was relatable and not afraid to let everyone know she suffered from mental health challenges. Victoria's presentation included real-life stories and experiences that will inspire anyone who suffers from mental health illness to seek out help. Very inspiring."
— Maddie Earle, Women of harvard athletics president
"She created a safe space for all of us to feel comfortable and vulnerable, which is a challenging task in the high-pressure environment of Harvard. Victoria was the catalyst for openly addressing issues about mental health, body image and eating disorders, and has left a long-lasting positive impact within our organization and on our campus."
— Dr. Gary bennett, VT Associate Athletic director & Sports Psychologist
"The meeting she had with our student-athletes was, in a word, amazing. The auditorium was filled to capacity... our students left feeling the power that comes from acknowledging our struggles and reaching out for help to deal with them. We offer a variety of programs to our student-athletes — I cannot recall one being as well-received as Victoria's."
— Tom wistrcill, Big sky commisioner
“Victoria did an outstanding job discussing a very difficult topic with our President's, Athletic Director's and Faculty Reps. Her message of struggling with her mental health issues while still performing at a high level on the court is one that all college administrators and coaches should hear."
— Jeff tourial, UCSD Associate Athletics Director
"Victoria's presentation to our scholar-athletes was fantastic. Despite being shifted to virtual get-together due to COVID-19, her presentation was dynamic and her engaging personality shined through. Mental health is an issue many athletes have been hesitant to discuss publicly, and we are thankful Victoria brought this issue to the forefront with her approachable, relatable style."
— Michael Lorenzen, UC Davis Sr. Associate Athletic Director
"She has to be the best I have encountered in terms of inspiring, informing, and developing an authentic emotional connection with her listeners in the single most important subject matter we have in intercollegiate athletics. She has undeniable street cred with current student-athletes and matches that with a rare level of self-awareness and wisdom."
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