Bring a voice that inspires change.
Book Katherine Gyolai — founder of Find Love Safely, TEDx speaker, certified coach, and passionate advocate for the disability community — for your next event. Her talks challenge stigma, spark inclusion, and leave audiences with practical tools they can use the next day.
August 4, 2026 · Orchestra HallOn the TEDxMinneapolis stage: “Climate of Change.”
TEDxMinneapolis 2026 asked its speakers a single question: when conditions shift, do we resist or adapt? The event explored the climates we all live inside — emotional, social, professional, and cultural — and how change, met with resilience, is what moves us forward.
Katherine’s talk took that question straight into her own family. It begins in a hospital room 23 years ago, the moment she learned her newborn son Nicolas has Down syndrome, and turns on five words he said to her outside church two decades later: “Mom, can I download Tinder?” Nothing safe or supported existed for him, so she built it. Her talk makes the case that protection alone is not enough — that people deserve the skills, the respect, and the safer places to connect that let them choose love for themselves.
“No one should be forced to choose between safety and love.”
Also from the stage: “I had to stop standing in front of him and start standing beside him.” And: “Isolation is not safety.”
Photos: Cold Coast Productions
Hi, I’m Katherine.
I’m a mom and stepmom to eight amazing young adults, four of whom have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Like so many of us, they dream of love, connection, and belonging. But when my son asked to join a dating app, I realized just how unsafe and unwelcoming the current system is for people like him.
That moment changed everything. I created Find Love Safely to offer a better way, rooted in safety, compassion, and real human connection.
Now, I speak to audiences across the country about what it means to build a more inclusive world — one where love, friendship, and dignity aren’t out of reach for anyone.
If you’re looking for a speaker who brings heart, purpose, and practical insight to every stage, I’d love to be part of your event.
Talks that move rooms — and move people to act.
Every talk is tailored to your audience. Below are the themes Katherine is most often invited to speak on.
Love, Dignity & Disability
Why every adult — regardless of ability — deserves the chance at safe, meaningful connection, and what it takes as a society to make that real.
Building from a Mother’s Question
The personal story behind Find Love Safely™, and what founders, caregivers, and changemakers can learn from building a category that didn’t exist.
Inclusion in Practice
Practical, actionable strategies for organizations, schools, and service providers ready to move beyond awareness and into true belonging.
Safety, Scams & the Online World
What every parent, caregiver, and provider needs to know about online risk for adults with IDD, and how to build protective skills without taking away independence.
A speaker who connects, the moment she walks on stage.
- TEDxMinneapolis 2026 — “Climate of Change,” Orchestra Hall (video coming soon)
- Oklahoma DDS PossABLE Statewide Training
- Disability service providers, family and caregiver conferences, and university programs nationwide
Katherine was an absolute highlight at our DDS PossABLE Statewide Training. Her passion for equality in love and relationships — regardless of ability — resonated deeply with our audience. Katherine is a natural onstage, effortlessly engaging attendees while delivering meaningful and practical insights. Her message is powerful, inclusive, and inspiring. I would enthusiastically recommend Katherine to anyone looking to bring authenticity, warmth, and impactful content to their event.
Available for:
- Keynote
Signature talks that move audiences from awareness to action.
- Breakout / Workshop
Interactive sessions for staff, families, and provider teams.
- Panel & Podcast
Thoughtful, story-rich conversations on inclusion, safety, and love.
Audiences ready to lead on inclusion.
- Disability service organizations & state agencies
- Parent, caregiver & family conferences
- Nonprofit galas, fundraisers & annual meetings
- Healthcare, special education & advocacy groups
- Corporate DEI, ERG & inclusion events
- Universities, podcasts & media appearances
Speaker Request Form
Interested in having Katherine speak at your next event? Share a few details and we’ll be in touch within two business days.
Now booking 2027. State agencies and conference programs typically plan 9–18 months ahead — earlier inquiries get first choice of dates.
Available in-person (travel from MN) and virtually worldwide.
Prefer email? katherine@findlovesafely.com