Demetria Gilkey

Live Your Dreams. Step Boldly Into Your Purpose.

I’m Demetria Gilkey — a dynamic Inspirational Speaker and Women’s Life and Purpose Coach known for delivering fun, engaging, and high-energy messages. I love sharing powerful stories of overcoming obstacles, embracing faith, and pursuing dreams, while providing practical strategies that audiences can immediately apply to transform their lives.

Through my own journey — from being rejected for teaching positions and news roles, to fulfilling lifelong dreams of acting, emceeing a major award show, and writing books — I’ve learned firsthand that dreams don’t die, they wait for the right season. My message inspires audiences to rediscover their dreams, embrace reinvention, and step boldly into the life God has designed for them.

With a contagious smile and playful energy, I sometimes dance, sing, or engage the audience in interactive exercises to illustrate key points and make the experience memorable. I always say, “It feels so good to watch audience members connect the dots, embrace change, and step boldly into their best life.”

Signature Topics include:

Why Book Me?

I’m passionate about helping individuals and organizations:

  • Break through limiting beliefs

  • Unlock potential and pursue meaningful goals

  • Inspire growth, resilience, and transformation

I bring energy, relatability, and a faith-centered perspective to every event, leaving audiences encouraged, motivated, and ready to take action.

I’m also the author of:
📘 Lessons Learned: A Woman’s Devotional for Living a Peaceful and Joyous Life
📗 THRIVE: Your Three-Step Guide to Living a Fearless and Confident Life

I’m available for conferences, corporate events, church gatherings, retreats, and women’s leadership programs — anywhere audiences are ready to dream again, embrace reinvention, and live fully.

Testimonials

Demetria is an outstanding Inspirational Speaker, known for her high-energy, engaging, messages. She always strives to exceed the goals of meeting planners and audiences. Check out these testimonials below of past event attendees/chairs. 

Rated 5 out of 5
Demetria is a dynamic facilitator! Her energy is contagious. Her approach to developing leaders is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with Demetria in the future. I would recommend her to any organization that's looking to inspire, motivate, and coach leadership.
Pam, louisville, ky
Rated 5 out of 5
Demetria has presented at several professional development events that I coordinated. I was very impressed from our first meeting. She is fueled with the energy and passion of someone that loves what they do! She makes you want to listen.
patricia, louisville, ky
Rated 5 out of 5
I admire Demetria as she is an incredibly polished Emcee and speaker. She radiates positivity and teaches her audience how to not only overcome but thrive even when challenges seem insurmountable. I encourage you to consider Demetria for your next speaking event!
Sarah, louisville, ky