I’m Angela Giles Klocke, a speaker, writer, and advocate dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Through storytelling, I help audiences reframe survival as strength, turn pain into purpose, and reclaim their voices. My TEDx Talk, Ask Me About My Tiara, and my upcoming TEDx Talk, The Survivor’s Resume, challenge the shame survivors carry and highlight the resilience they build. Whether speaking to organizations, educators, or survivors themselves, I bring a trauma-informed, hope-filled message that inspires healing, growth, and change. I’ll go first—so others know they’re not alone.

“Angela’s presentation was so well received by both students and staff. The teachers mentioned that the kids were very engaged and that the message she shared was powerful, timely and thought-provoking.”
Wanda Eppes, Baby Think It Over

Experience

  • 2/22/25: TEDxManitouSprings, BREAK FREE
  • Unbroken by HardBeauty, Co-Presenting with Program Founder, Tiffany Kuhwede — COVA Conference 2024
  • Unbroken by HardBeauty Educational Facilitation – Ongoing
  • Podcast Host, Returning Soon: Scars and Tiaras
  • Speaker Coach, TEDxManitouSprings — 2021, 2022
  • Stories at the Edge — June 15, 2018
  • The Networking Diva Hour
  • The Story Project – KRCC 91.5FM
  • Be The Talk With Nathan Eckel (Podcast)
  • The Human Library — 2018, 2019 — Pikes Peak Library District
  • TEDxColoradoSprings 2017
  • Colorado Springs Addiction Seminar – 2017
  • Baby Think It Over, Guest Speaker – Cripple Creek, Colorado — March 2016, November 2016, November 2017, April 2018
  • Teen Violence Awareness Month Event – Woodland Park, Colorado — March 2014
  • Career Day, Photography – Woodland Park Middle School, Colorado — 2011
  • CHOICES Gala — 2009
  • Teen Summit – Rome, Georgia
  • Teen Leadership Team, Weekend Event – Cartersville, Georgia
  • Various Schools/Churches – Georgia

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Photo by Dreamscape Productions | TEDxColoradoSprings: Ask Me About My Tiara