Rona Maynard

Rona Maynard

ON, CANADA
Mental Health Advocate and former Editor-in-Chief, Chatelaine

Rona Maynard tells stories that inspire courage, build community and kick-start life-changing conversations.

As Editor-in-chief of Chatelaine, Maynard became a mentor and friend to millions of Canadian women who recognized their most intimate challenges and dreams in her stories. She told the truth about her victory over chronic depression, proving that a history of mental illness is no barrier to joy or success. Maynard's advocacy won her the National Champion of Mental Health Award, one of many prestigious honours.

Funny, frank and passionate, Maynard shares her unlikely journey from self-confessed "sad sack" to dynamic leader, with you-can-do-it lessons that empower audiences to overcome obstacles and tap their greatest gifts.

In tune with the needs of women across the country, Maynard hosts her own online community, www.ronamaynard.com. She is the author of the acclaimed memoir My Mother's Daughter, an "honest, affectionate and captivating book (that) will ring true for every reader who has struggled to be her own woman while still being her mother's daughter."

Client Testimonials:

"She was inspirational, touched everyone in the room. She was articulate, charming, warm, inviting, and totally wonderful. The feedback was terrific - we could not have done better!!!! Rona has a particular style that suits a large group of women and her message - Success on your own terms- was just the right one."

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel

Rona Maynard tells stories that inspire courage, build community and kick-start life-changing conversations.

As Editor-in-chief of Chatelaine, Maynard became a mentor and friend to millions of Canadian women who recognized their most intimate challenges and dreams in her stories. She told the truth about her victory over chronic depression, proving that a history of mental illness is no barrier to joy or success. Maynard's advocacy won her the National Champion of Mental Health Award, one of many prestigious honours.

Funny, frank and passionate, Maynard shares her unlikely journey from self-confessed "sad sack" to dynamic leader, with you-can-do-it lessons that empower audiences to overcome obstacles and tap their greatest gifts.

In tune with the needs of women across the country, Maynard hosts her own online community, www.ronamaynard.com. She is the author of the acclaimed memoir My Mother's Daughter, an "honest, affectionate and captivating book (that) will ring true for every reader who has struggled to be her own woman while still being her mother's daughter."

Client Testimonials:

"She was inspirational, touched everyone in the room. She was articulate, charming, warm, inviting, and totally wonderful. The feedback was terrific - we could not have done better!!!! Rona has a particular style that suits a large group of women and her message - Success on your own terms- was just the right one."

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel