Sally Karioth

Sally Karioth

Keynote Speaker: Healthcare Speaker, Grief Specialist

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Sally Karioth Biography

Some public speakers make you laugh. Some speakers make you cry. Some speakers make you look at life differently. Sally Karioth is a very special public speaker, because she makes you do all three. It is a gift she has acquired from her varied experiences as a nurse, teacher, writer, talk-show hostess and nationally renowned grief therapist. If one sentence characterizes the message of her speeches, it is her slogan: "Life is not a dress rehearsal."

"Everyday," she tells audiences, "you should have at least one exquisite moment."

Sally Karioth is an Assistant Dean and professor at Florida State University. She holds degrees from the Wisconsin-Green Bay Bellin School of Nursing, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Florida State University and the University of Florida. She also has done post graduate work in genetics at University College London. Dr. Karioth is a longtime faculty member of the Florida State University College of Nursing, where she teaches one of the university's most popular courses, called "Death, the Individual and the Family." To date she has taught over 25,000 students at FSU and has won every teaching award the University awards. She takes students to London both over spring break and in the summer. She continues to say that every year she is allowed to teach she remains the luckiest woman at FSU. 2016 begins her 46th year on the faculty. She is widely published and her book: “If you want to know if you’re dying ask the cleaning lady” has sold over 80,000 copies.

For more than 40 years, Karioth also has been in private practice, helping people cope with the death of loved ones. Her particular concern is parents who have lost a child to death.

Karioth, a Certified Traumatologist (CT) has been active in trauma work, and is called frequently to events nationwide to speak to tragedy survivors and mental health officials suffering compassion fatigue. An oft sought after television and media personality including having given a TED talk she has been in two award winning films and continues to be utilized as a frequent commentator and expert in traumatic worldwide events.

Dr. Karioth Logs over 50,000 miles a year talking to healthcare and business groups, carrying the message : “Life is what you Make it Make the Best of it”

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Sally Karioth Speaking Topics

Enjoy Life: This is Not a Dress Rehearsal

Calling on her 40 years of experience as a grief therapist she will utilize personal anecdotes to remind the listeners to find the exquisite moments in each day. Dr. Karioth will show us how to distinguish between minor and major events. She will encourage us, as an alternative to compassion fatigue, to internalize compassion energy that allows us to not be overwhelmed by observing others suffering but to be energized by helping alleviate that suffering. Dr. Karioth will remind all of us that our work is to help the helpless, to care when we can't cure and to be grateful not only for the lives we touch but the lives that touch us.

Sally Karioth Videos

Tallahassee Inspired - Dr. Sally Karioth - YouTube
Compassion Energy as a Way to Find Joy in What You Do

How do I book Sally Karioth to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sally Karioth for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sally Karioth, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sally Karioth or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Sally Karioth for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Sally Karioth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sally Karioth, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Sally Karioth speak about?

Sally Karioth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Aging, Inspirational and Motivational.

Where does Sally Karioth travel from?

Sally Karioth generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Sally Karioth?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sally Karioth for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sally Karioth for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sally Karioth or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Sally Karioth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Mental Health and Aging. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sally Karioth for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sally Karioth generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lily Dulan, Caroline Catlin and Joe Piscatella. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sally Karioth for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/08/2024.

Sally Karioth Speaking Topics

  • Enjoy Life: This is Not a Dress Rehearsal

    Calling on her 40 years of experience as a grief therapist she will utilize personal anecdotes to remind the listeners to find the exquisite moments in each day. Dr. Karioth will show us how to distinguish between minor and major events. She will encourage us, as an alternative to compassion fatigue, to internalize compassion energy that allows us to not be overwhelmed by observing others suffering but to be energized by helping alleviate that suffering. Dr. Karioth will remind all of us that our work is to help the helpless, to care when we can't cure and to be grateful not only for the lives we touch but the lives that touch us.

Sally Karioth Videos

Tallahassee Inspired - Dr. Sally Karioth - YouTube
Compassion Energy as a Way to Find Joy in What You Do
  • How do I book Sally Karioth to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sally Karioth for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sally Karioth, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sally Karioth or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sally Karioth for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sally Karioth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sally Karioth, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sally Karioth speak about?

    Sally Karioth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Aging, Inspirational and Motivational.
  • Where does Sally Karioth travel from?

    Sally Karioth generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sally Karioth?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sally Karioth for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sally Karioth for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sally Karioth or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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