Thirty years caring for her son. A speech-language pathology career supporting families. Then an accident that left her temporarily paralyzed, and dependent on a caregiver herself. Melody Vachal speaks about caregiving from every seat in the room.
Melody keynotes conferences, corporate caregiver programs, and community events across the Midwest and nationally. Dates below are open to the public — private bookings are arranged directly.
Melody joins Ken Haglind live on AM950 for an hour-long conversation about caregiving — four segments with listener questions by phone and text. Heard over the air on AM950, streamed at AM950Radio.com, and on the station's Facebook page.
Listen live on AM950I would highly recommend Melody as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and author. Her keynote at the Women's Summit held a room of more than 800 people, and it was the kind of talk you keep thinking about on the drive home. She didn't stand behind a podium and read to us. She moved. She walked the stage like she owned it, stopped to look people in the eye, and somehow made a crowd that size feel like a conversation. You could feel the whole room lean forward. What stayed with me most was how usable it all was. Plenty of speakers can inspire you for an hour. Melody gave us things to actually do on Monday morning.
If you're looking for a speaker who can hold a room and leave people with something they'll actually use, book Melody. I've watched her present at the Women of Influence Summit in September, and she has a gift for reading her audience. She's polished but never stiff, mixing real-world stories with clear takeaways and enough humor to keep the energy up. People are still talking about her session, and that's the real measure of a great speaker. She's also prepared, responsive, and flexible when plans change. Melody would be a strong addition to any lineup.
She has a true gift for connecting with an audience on a deeply personal level, leaving everyone in the room feeling validated, inspired, and better equipped to handle the emotional weight of caregiving. If you are looking for a speaker who will leave a lasting, heartfelt impact on your audience, do yourself a favor and connect with Melody. She is extraordinary and will far exceed your expectations.