For Immediate Release
Contact: Natatia Benae VanEllison
Email: info@natatiacoachingllc.org
Phone: 912-940-2883
Website: www.NaTaTiaCoachingLLC.org
Behind Every Smile: Author and Coach Natatia VanEllison Joins the Inaugural
HUGS Behavioral Health Summit to Promote Resilience Through Storytelling
Savannah, GA — May 22, 2025 — Award-winning educator and certified leadership coach
Natatia Benae VanEllison will present Behind Every Smile: Empowerment, Resilience, and
Healing at the inaugural HUGS Behavioral Health Summit. Her session will support
participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and highlight trauma-informed
leadership, storytelling as a healing strategy, and the power of personalized empowerment
plans.
Drawing from her upcoming book Behind Every Smile: How to Spot and Support Victims of
Trauma, VanEllison shares personal and professional insights designed to help educators,
mental health professionals, and community advocates support healing in their clients and
themselves.
“Many of us wear smiles that hide unresolved pain,” said VanEllison. “This presentation is
not about fixing people—it’s about giving them frameworks to rise.”
A licensed educator, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), and certified virtual speaker,
VanEllison will guide attendees through narrative-based healing, micro-wins journaling,
and reflective communication. Her coaching practice, NaTaTiaCoaching LLC, serves
professional women and leaders who feel unseen and unheard.
The 60-minute session will include:
• Evidence-based tools for trauma-informed practice
• Storytelling and reflection for resilience-building
• CEU-eligible content aligned with mental health and education professions
Book Pre-Sales:
The summit will also feature a pre-launch opportunity for VanEllison’s debut book, Behind
Every Smile, with QR code access and branded gift bags for attendees.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
info@natatiacoachingllc.org