Heather Marie Van Cleave
Heather Marie Van Cleave
Miss Virginia for America 2021/Miss Fitness
Speaker, Spokeswoman, Actress, Entrepreneur
Miss Virginia for America 2021/Miss Fitness
Speaker, Spokeswoman, Actress, Entrepreneur
As a survivor of domestic violence and expert mental health advocate, Heather Marie is a Speaker, Spokeswoman, Actress and Entrepreneur bringing fashion infused motivation, encouragement and positive tips to help you reach your full potential and find balance in your mind, body and soul.
As an expert mental health consultant, she offers confidential consultations, in person and virtually, to fill the gap for anyone who may be struggling with their mental health and provides a safe & private place to be heard. From military veterans and their families, business owners and employees, to celebrity clients and CEO's of some of the top companies in the world, Heather has continued to be a resource to help others with their mental health to help people overcome and thrive.
Her mission is to use her gifts and talents to make a difference in the world by speaking about the importance of mental health, encouraging those who may be struggling and giving people hope!
about me
about me
I'm a daughter of two Broadway actors, an actress, single mom of 3 amazing teenagers, survivor of domestic violence and a fashion infused Mental Health Advocate. In May 2021, I won the title and crown as Miss Virginia for America 2021 to continue my platform on a larger scale and won Miss Fitness at the National Miss for America competition in Las Vegas out of all of the 50 states at 43 years of age. I had never competed in a pageant before winning Miss Virginia.
After personally living in dark moments of my own life with fears & anxiety, I learned how to overcome and survive with a passion to help others who may be struggling to help them overcome too. My passion is to empower my kids and everyone I meet by sharing my story and encouraging others to share theirs too.
In the public eye, I'm a motivational speaker and spokeswoman on many platforms including Heather Marie Speaks & RVA Fashion Week, sharing encouragement to thousands of listeners weekly as well as in corporate settings both virtually and in person.
I have given gives exclusive mental health consultations to help people on a personal level with multi-layered lifestyles, whether it's in the dark secrets of fame or from the stress and anxiety that can find its way into the lives of many successful people.
I'm an entrepreneur who has thrived in the business management and operations fields most of my life as well as a Jane of all trades, recently purchasing and rebranding an English Tea room in downtown Richmond VA called Queen Bee & Co. where I offer my guests a destination experience of English High Tea as well as encouraging my guests to enjoy a relaxing environment and moment of pause in their life for their mental health and self care. I released a single with the well known DJ & producer, Andrew Hypes on Valentines Day 2021 called "Fairytale" encouraging both men and women to make sure to love themselves first before they try to love anyone else. The single can be found on all streaming platforms with more music collaborations coming soon!
Heather Marie Van Cleave
Miss Virginia for America 2021
Speaker/Spokesperson/Author/Entrepreneur/Radio Host
Mental Health Advocate & Survivor of Domestic Violence
"Speaks is not my last name, it's what I do!"
"Speaks is not my last name, it's what I do!"
Mental Health
Mental Health
Heather has been an advocate for mental health since 2009 and she served as the official spokeswoman for the non profit, Runway2life, from 2018 - 2020. She served an annual term on their board of directors as the Business Operations Manager as well as the Director for the CAPREIT Cares board of directors, leading humanitarian efforts and mental health advocacy nation wide for their organization. She shares tips on how to take care of your mental health while helping people to thrive in their lives.
"Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood."
Time Management
Time Management
Whether she is speaking to a high school, college or corporation, Heather shares the importance of time management to allow people to learn skills in productivity and making the most of their day.
"Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter – not harder – so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high."
setting goals
setting goals
Heather shares the importance of making realistic goals on a daily basis as well as on an annual basis by implementing vision boards to allow people to grow in their lives and careers and reach their full potential to prosper in life.
"Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality. The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life."
Mind, Body & soul
Mind, Body & soul
As an advocate for mental health, Heather knows the importance of having balance in your life for your mind, body and soul. She encourages people to make sure they are living in balance and gives tips on how to spot ways to hold yourself accountable and create new healthy habits.
"Our body reflects our inner being, if our mind, body and soul are in balance then our body is in balance. The body is a complex machine designed by nature to serve the spirit /soul. Without the soul or connection to the vital life force, the body is useless."
Contact Heather Marie Speaks
Contact Heather Marie Speaks
Live Keynote Speaker
Virtual Speaking Engagements
Confidential mental health consultations