Nadine Machkovech is a nationally recognized speaker who's work spans substance abuse prevention, recovery advocacy, and healing-centered leadership.
Substance Abuse & Recovery Speaker
With over a decade of experience in prevention and peer-led programming, Nadine speaks on substance abuse, recovery, and healing-centered change. Blending lived experience with research-backed frameworks, she equips schools, conferences, and community leaders with practical tools that strengthen connection, reduce stigma, and increase help-seeking.
Wellness & Leadership Keynotes
Nadine’s wellness and leadership keynotes help audiences move from survival to sustainable growth. Through storytelling, psychological safety, and values-based reflection, she creates powerful spaces for women, founders, and teams ready to build healthier cultures and more aligned lives.
upcoming events
March 8th - International Women's Day - When Women Speak, Families Heal
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March 20th - Wisconsin HER Day - Storytelling Panel
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March 20th - We EmpowHER Legacy Dinner - Speaker
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April 2nd - The Enough Already Live Integration Circle
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April 11th - WI NAMI Conference - Building Bridges, Inspiring Hope
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April 18th - Cocoa Village Book Fest
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I help communities talk about the things that actually save lives.
Most organizations don’t need another inspirational talk.
They need spaces where people can tell the truth, build connections, and reduce harm before a crisis hits.
My speaking work is rooted in my leadership with RISE TOGETHER — a peer-led prevention organization that supports youth, families, and educators through storytelling, connection, and research-backed practices.
Through RISE and my personal work as a speaker and author, I create conversations that help people:
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name what they’re carrying
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reconnect with their voice and self-worth
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strengthen connection and resilience in real, human ways
This isn’t about fixing people.
It’s about helping them feel less alone and more willing to reach for support.
How I Show Up
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Keynotes & Workshops
Healing-centered conversations that spark reflection, reduce stigma, and invite honest dialogue — without shame or performance.
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Prevention, Leadership & Culture
Drawing from my role as Executive Director of RISE TOGETHER, I support schools, organizations, and communities navigating burnout, responsibility, and care.
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Deeper Experiences
Including circles, small-group intensives, and my book Enough Already, for audiences ready to go beyond the surface.
About Nadine
I’m a TEDx Speaker, nonprofit leader, and author of Enough Already: A Journey From Hiding to Healing
I bring lived experience, honesty, and warmth into rooms that are often afraid to slow down and tell the truth.
Formats
Keynotes • Workshops • Small-Group Intensives • Panels • Podcasts
How I Provide It
Authentic Leadership in Action. Lead with integrity, vulnerability, and purpose.
Nadine Speaking
Nadine Speaking
Nadine Machkovech
Keeping Our Kids Safe - Nadine Machovech, Executive Director of RISE TOGETHER
Emotional Wellbeing: Featuring Nadine Mackovech
“Organizations often invite me in when they’re ready to move beyond awareness into real action.”
Andrea, DuPage College Event Organizer
"Thank you so much Nadine for opening up our conference. Your presentation was very informative and definitely had the audience engaged. I'm so glad you were able to participate as our keynote speaker this year. Keep up all of the great work you are doing."
What People Say
High School Student
"You spoke at my school today and the things you said unexpectedly hit very close to home. Personally, I'm a huge perfectionist and, just like you, I never feel as if I'm enough. Your words were impactful, assured me I wasn't alone, and that I have hope for the future."
Storytelling Workshop Attendee
"Thank you for sharing your story. The combination of emotion, interaction, and education made this workshop one of the best that I have attended."