Media Kit – One-Page Promo Sheet
Media Kit – Press Release 10-23-17
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Speaker Bio/ Introduction
Vicki Huffman is an author, speaker, and educator with a passion for helping those who are hurting. She has been described as energetic, compassionate, helpful, and organized to a fault. Her passion is laser-focused on writing, speaking and teaching how God’s Word can change lives.
Vicki is a graduate of the University of Central Florida where she received a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. She loves teaching Bible Study and has served as director for a support group ministry providing Bible Study and accountability groups for those struggling with depression, addictions, self-esteem, and grief.
She has been married to husband, Rick, for 38 years and has four grown children – two she gave birth to and two God entrusted her to raise for others. She also has eight grandchildren she absolutely adores. While she grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, she has called Melbourne, FL home for the past 26 years.
She speaks from the voice of experience after living 40 long years with depression before suffering a total emotional breakdown. Her favorite saying in a moment of stress is “Hand over the chocolate and nobody will get hurt.”
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Endorsements
There’s no better teacher in life than experience and in 21 Days to a Joy-Filled Life, Huffman shares how 40 years of depression and an emotional breakdown can break you but can’t defeat you. She takes readers through the ups and downs of overcoming depression and building a life of joy, one day at a time.
-Kelly Jo Kaye, Licensed Psychotherapist
This book is good for everyone. Every day when I pick my girls up from junior high, we have been talking about the donut dare. Love that. The author has great insight and experience and shares so her trials can help others. What are you focused on… the donut? Or the donut hole? Great book!
-Rhonda Bolling, Author, Emily’s Lights: A Bright Adventure in Alaska and Beyond
Endorsements
“As one addicted to pleasing people, I found the raw honesty of this book refreshing. Vicki Huffman gives us permission to reject the judgment of others while choosing a victory much bigger than our circumstances.”
– Bill Stanley, Nomad Pastor
“Any type of depression is tough. It can bring you to a snapping point. Use the tools in this book, because Vicki Huffman gives the best advice I’ve heard. Trust in our God. Speak to him daily. Great read!”
– Kelly LeStarge, Sadness to Joy Member
“Huffman shares her 40-year journey from depression to clarity. After pulling herself out of the muck and mire, she has a heart to help others escape, too. Easy read with great exercises to start documenting your own journey to wellness and joy. This book will be a lighthouse to many who have suffered far too long.”
– Rhonda Bolling, Children’s Book Author www.rhondabolling.com
“Tired of carrying the unbearable weight of grief, trauma, failure, and approval-seeking? In Leave Depression Behind, Huffman shares from her own life experience how to change our thinking and habits and let God guide us through each day and each challenge. It’s time to say, ‘No more’ and leave depression behind.”
– Daniel Walker – Pastor, activist, and founder of Camino Road
