Pediatric Mental Health Advocate & Social Entrepreneur; Founder & Executive Director of A Moment of Magic; Author of "Your Magic"
Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch Biography
Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is a social entrepreneur, author, and pediatric mental health advocate whose work focuses on transforming the approach to emotional and psychological care in children's healthcare. McGrane-Zarnoch centers mental health, creative healing, and community in pediatric care, drawing from personal experiences observing the impact of long-term hospital stays on her grandparents. Motivated by these experiences, she began visiting pediatric wards dressed as a princess, fostering celebration, imagination, and connection for young patients.
As founder and executive director of A Moment of Magic, McGrane-Zarnoch leads a nonprofit network of college student volunteers supporting medically vulnerable children across the United States. The organization partners with more than 350 hospitals and nonprofits, mobilizes over 2,000 student leaders, and has impacted the care experience of more than 150,000 children. Through character visits, creative mental health programming, and trauma-informed volunteer training, A Moment of Magic provides comfort, play, and healing to children at no cost to families. The organization gained national attention after its story went viral, leading to widespread adoption by colleges and universities.
McGrane-Zarnoch is also the creator of "Express, Create, Heal," a psychosocial support program designed for children battling cancer and their families. The program, supported by a medical advisory committee, offers evidence-based tools for resilience, emotional literacy, and healing, and equips healthcare providers with resources to address trauma, reduce anxiety, and improve long-term mental health outcomes through play and creative expression. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization adapted by developing AMoM Unlimited, a virtual programming platform that maintained connection and support for children in hospitals and at home.
A TEDx keynote speaker, author, and Clinton Global Initiative Fellow, McGrane-Zarnoch has been featured by outlets including TODAY Show, CNN, and Forbes. She has received awards for her work in social entrepreneurship and has contributed to national conversations on pediatric mental health, including participation in the Biden Cancer Initiative. Her TEDx talk, "When a Person Becomes a Patient," explores the intersection of identity and healthcare. McGrane-Zarnoch is also the author of "Your Magic," a book that celebrates diversity and individuality through stories and illustrations. Her leadership and advocacy have advanced trauma-informed care, promoted psychosocial services in pediatric medicine, and expanded access to healing-centered interventions in clinical and community settings.
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Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch Speaking Topics
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90 Seconds of Magic: How a Moment Can Change Your Life
"A moment", a seemingly brief duration when considered in the context of our entire lives, serves as a focal point for discussing the profound impact that singular decisions, whether in action or inaction, can have on our personal narratives and the world at large.
In this engaging talk, that originally was Kylee's inaugural TEDx talk, Kylee explores the profound impact of brief moments and how they can serve as catalysts for change.
How do we identify a moment of inspiration and what do we need to do in order to turn it into a movement?
Drawing from personal experiences and the founding of A Moment of Magic Foundation, she provides insights on harnessing inspiration to create a lasting impact in both personal and professional realms.
Everything can change in one moment. What if that moment was now?
If you want to provide an purpose driven session that leaves your audience inspired
• this is for you.
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The Power of Play in Mental Health: Unleashing Creativity, Hope, and Joy
Mental health often seems like an overwhelming subject, leaving us unsure where to begin discussions about our well-being or checking in on our loved ones. More often than not, we avoid these conversations altogether.
What if there was a transformative way to navigate mental health conversations through the universal language of play? Join Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch as she explores the profound impact of creative play experiences on mental well-being and quality of life for both children and adults.
Attendees will be able to explore the following:
- What does play look like for adults?
- How can creative play serve as a powerful tool to navigate conversations about mental health?
- What role does play have in positively influencing mental well-being and quality of life?
- In what ways can creative play experiences bring joy and healing to individuals facing various mental health challenges?
- How can the principles of creativity, hope, and joy be harnessed as ultimate tools for mental health?
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Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Children's Authors, Creativity, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivational, Performing Arts, Personal Growth, Philanthropy, Psychology, Social Activism, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Women -
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Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as 90 Seconds of Magic: How a Moment Can Change Your Life, The Power of Play in Mental Health: Unleashing Creativity, Hope, and Joy, Mastering Digital Storytelling: Leveraging Social Media for Impact, Discover the transformative journey from self-doubt to empowerment through the lens of vulnerability and Delve into the intersection of business and social impact. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD, Kristen Jane Anderson, Erika Gilchrist, Adora Svitak and Jenn Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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