PODCASTS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND MORE
PODCASTS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND MORE
Professional Storyteller
Martina Kelades is a professional storyteller and multi-passionate artist who uses various platforms to tell life stories. Martina is the Founder of Life Out Loud — Mental Health Consulting & Creatives, a business promoting mental health and wellness in workplaces and life. In addition, Martina is a vulnerability speaker in the area of mental health promotion, an actor, a published writer, and the host of the Life Out Loud Podcast.
As a vulnerability speaker, Martina works with organizations to hold safe spaces for sometimes uncomfortable conversations related to mental and emotional health to encourage personal wellness. Martina’s story has inspired others to be self-reflective and to look inward to find strength in their stories through courageous conversations.
Martina’s authentic storytelling and vulnerability create a strong connection with her audience, fostering trust and empathy.
Engagements & Events
All Up In Your Feelings
Making Waves Conference | Women in Film and Television (Atlantic)
Photo by Tobi Martin Flemming of Tobi Lauren Photography | Women In Film & TV – Women Making Waves Conference; “All Up In Your Feelings” panel discussion.
As an actor and mental health advocate, Martina has been navigating ways to merge both areas of work. She had the opportunity to talk about mental health and the film industry during the Making Waves Conferences held by Women in Film and Television (Atlantic). They covered coping with rejection, using tough feelings constructively, burnout, and other topics related to artists' well-being. This platform provided an insightful space for addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals in the creative industry, emphasizing the importance of holistic support and self-care practices.
Halifax Black Film Festival 2024
Crafting Audio Stories: The Path to Becoming a Podcast Writer | Panellist
Black Maple Magazine
The Scholar’s Couch: Discover the inspiring journey of a former Personal Development Counsellor turned entrepreneur whose 10-year career ended in burnout. Now, she shares her personal narrative through various mediums to normalize mental health conversations and promote emotional wellness in both personal and professional spheres.
SheCorporated Magazine
SHEcorporated Magazine is a platform for women founders to tell their stories, give actionable advice on how to build their businesses and talk about important things to us.
Rise & Lead Magazine
Rise & Lead Magazine is a publication and unique platform for sharing incredible and inspiring stories of resilient and courageous women and girls. Its ultimate aim is to empower other women and girls to rise and lead in their capacities.
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Podcast Guest
Your Two Cents: The Podcast - The Cost of Mental Health with Martina Kelades
On this episode of Your Two Cents: The Podcast, Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes are chatting with Martina Kelades about “The Cost of Mental Health.” Martina is the founder of Life Out Loud, a small business focused on mental health promotion and awareness. She’s shedding light on tools and tactics that can help us navigate tough times, the vulnerability required to embrace help, and acknowledging the financial impact of it all—along with some helpful tips.
BlackOut Podcast: Martina Kelades | Soulpreneur
In the episode, Martina shares her story of experiencing burnout, facing fears, discovering her vulnerability, and gaining the courage to live out loud. Martina aims to continue conversations related to mental health and wellness and make it a normal part of our day-to-day.
Rival & Queen: Living Life Out Loud with Martina Kelades
Martina Kelades is the Founder of Life Out Loud – Mental Health Consulting & Creatives – a business that incorporates creative platforms, consultation, and training to encourage personal and organizational wellness. Through her work, Martina focuses on intentional living and expanding courageous conversations related to mental health and wellness.
Martina grew up in New Minas but now lives in Cole Harbour. After initially attending university to gain an Arts Degree, Martina decided to pursue other avenues of education and attended NSCC for their Human Services Program. After graduating, she became a Personal Development Counsellor, helping others get past barriers (primarily related to mental health) to succeed in life. Martina began to recognize that she herself was dealing with mental health-related issues and decided to start an initiative that focuses on mental health promotion. Martina is beginning the next chapter of her journey with Life Out Loud, a professional and specialized service used to expand conversations related to mental health and wellness. Listen in to hear it all!
Brand New View: Martina Kelades
Martina is also the founder of Life Out Loud - Mental Health Consulting & Creatives and is navigating the work-life balance of being an entrepreneur. In this episode, the topic is "Managing Your Energy'. How to protect your energy from depletion and how to recharge it in order to be as focused, productive and of service as possible!
Coaching Session: Managing Our Energy
Martina Kelades is the Founder of Life Out Loud - Mental Health Consulting & Creatives - a professional and specialized service that utilizes a combination of platforms to expand conversations related to mental health and wellness. Martina is a trainer, speaker, advocate and podcast host on the Life Out Loud Podcast - using personal narratives to normalize mental health.
Let Me Overthink About it Podcast: Burnout
Life Out Loud Podcast: Brought to you by our unscripted lives.
Life Out Loud Podcast is the podcast of personal narratives — hosted by Martina Kelades, a mental health speaker, consultant, Canadian actor and Founder of Life Out Loud — Mental Health Consulting & Creatives. This podcast explores our many interactions with the world, with others and within ourselves to highlight ways of improving our mental health and wellness through thoughtful and authentic experiences shared out loud. Life Out Loud Podcast is brought to you by our unscripted lives.