Hire Aspen as a Speaker
Aspen Hardges is a captivating and engaging speaker who inspires individuals to live a self-fulfilling life. Instead of viewing life's hardships as a hindrance, she challenges audiences to perceive hardships as an opportunity for personal growth and new experiences.
Drawing from 15+ years of experience as a Social Worker, Aspen has a unique gift of connecting with her audience and ensuring they leave with the tools needed to evoke positive change.

Popular Presentation Topics
The Mississippi Truth about HIV
Education about HIV/AIDS
AAA Plan
Mental Health Wellness
How to Survive a Pandemic
Stress Management
You Are Not Alone
Suicide Prevention
You Do Have the Tools Needed to Change
Motivational Interviewing
You Are an Emergency
Self-Care
From the Stage
Recent speaking engagements and trainings.
HIV Education · Building Resilience Conference

Keynote Engagement

Women's Empowerment Workshop

Previous Speaking Engagements
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Tougaloo College: Social Science Convocation
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National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi Chapter (NASW MS Conference)
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Mississippi Conference of Social Welfare (MCSW)
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Girls Ignited
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Grace Health Clinic
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Southwest Mississippi Multiplex for Early Innovative Intervention Studies
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Hub City Sneaker Ball II
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Mississippi Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church (Southeast District)

What People Are Saying
"Aspen is a dynamic speaker. Her impact with our clients has been life changing. Her energy, passion, jovial personality, and real-life experiences allow her to connect with any audience. If you are looking for a speaker who can evoke change, I highly recommend Aspen."
Dr. Darrin Jackson
Founder, Grace Health Clinic
"Aspen delivered a lively, informative, and much needed presentation to our students and staff about mentally surviving COVID. She was engaging from start to finish. I look forward to having her present to our students and staff in the future."
Dr. Carmen Lewis
Chair of Psychology Department, Tougaloo College
