It is rare to find an artist who not only paints from the heart, but speaks from that inner place as well. But, Devon Hansen is rare, indeed. As a highly sought-after motivational speaker and a celebrated author, Devon has inspired thousands of people with her heartfelt, informative, yet humorous messages on serious topics including anger, anger management, and conflict change resolution. All of her speeches highlight her own heroic journey from a homeless woman to a nationally recognized champion of justice.

In 1983, while still living in low-income housing and fighting to regain custody of her children, Devon started her own consulting business. In one year, that business went national. Today, she has been a keynote presenter and speaker in every state in the United States but three.

Devon has been hired by such Fortune 500 companies as AT&T, GTE, Bank One, Rockwell International, Nationwide Insurance, & Texas Instruments, as well as non-profits associations and conferences including YMCA Women's Resource Center, Women's Survivors of Childhood Abuse, National Educators of the Homeless, and the American Domestic Violence Association. She also utilizes experiences from her life when consulting with therapists, police, social workers, healthcare, and government officials about anger and conflict management.

Nearest to Devon's heart is when she speaks to children, sending them messages of love, self-esteem, and pride and reminding them that it's okay to be different. At these events kids listen to Devon's own childhood story and observe as she draws Heartpeople® on stage, often making mistakes as she colors, then drawing their own versions of Heartpeople®. Kids resonate with "the truth" they hear from Devon's inspiring words, and they embrace the joy when it's their turn to shift negatives into positives. They adore Devon and clamor for her autograph as if she was a rock star when her sessions are over. Although her gatherings are often intimate, Devon has spoken to as many as 5,000 children including at an event with NFL Hall of Fame star, Allan Page.

In 1995, Devon was invited to speak and work with the survivors of the Oklahoma Bombing, as well as families who had lost loved ones and the community at large. A book she had penned, Angry? Do You Mind if I Scream? first published by Health Communications Inc., was the most requested resource and healing guide by these survivors. Devon was also a featured speaker for Secretaries of State from around the world at an international event commemorating September 11th in 2002.

In addition, Devon has been profiled in national and international publications including United Kingdom's Career and Counselor, US Journal, Changes, Speak Out, The Encourager, and Mentoring magazines and has appeared on television and radio shows around the country.