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Raw storytelling and live original music combined into an experience your audience will never forget.
What People Are Saying
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"Everyone talks about mental health, but seeing it expressed through a live performance was something else entirely. The way he tied music to the message made it click in a way a typical talk never could."
— Sarah J.
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"What Zack shared genuinely inspired me and gave me a new perspective on mental health. Then he moved right into a song and brought everything together seamlessly. It was brilliant."
— Kai M.
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"The energy he brings on stage is incredible. He had the entire crowd locked in from start to finish. You could feel the emotion in the room, and when he picked up the guitar it took everything to a whole new level."
— Jenice M.
Recording Artist, Mental Health Advocate and Keynote Speaker Using Music to Inspire Change
Zack King grew up in Minnesota where at just ten years old he found himself in a therapist's office, struggling with anxiety and depression in ways he couldn't explain. Years later, he picked up a dust covered guitar and started writing his feelings down. That decision changed everything.
Today Zack brings that same raw honesty to stages across the country, combining his personal story with live original music to create keynote experiences that stay with audiences long after the event is over.
His mission is simple. To show people that it gets better, and that sometimes all it takes is one song.
At some point, most of us have felt like a burden to the people around us. This part of the keynote speaks directly to that feeling and reminds audiences that their presence matters more than they will ever know.
A guitar collecting dust in the corner of a room. A piece of paper and a pen. Sometimes the thing that saves you is simpler than you think. This is the story of how expressing pain became the turning point that changed everything
This isn't just another 'it gets better' speech. This is proof. Audiences leave with a simple tool they can use that same day, no musical talent required.
Original Music. Real Stories.
Written from the darkest moment of the journey, this song moves audiences to tears. It is the moment everything gets real.
The proof that it gets better. Performed live to send audiences home with hope instead of heaviness.
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Zack shares his personal journey with anxiety and depression through raw storytelling, weaving in two original live music performances that bring the message to life. It's part keynote, part concert, and completely unlike anything your audience has experienced before.
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The keynote is available in two formats, a 20 to 30 minute version for shorter event slots, or a 45 minute to one hour full experience including live performances.
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Yes. Original songs written from real lived experience are performed live during the talk. The music isn't background, it's part of the story.
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Based in Los Angeles, Zack is available for events nationwide and internationally. Travel arrangements are handled on a per event basis.
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Hit the Check Availability button and fill out the short form. Zack's team will follow up within 24 hours to discuss your event details.
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This keynote is a great fit for any event centered around mental health, wellness, personal growth or community. From conferences and universities to corporate events and nonprofit organizations, the message resonates across all audiences.
