Don't fake it until you make it, Choose it until you BECOME it.
Kirk Weisler
Simone Donae & Cortland Watson — speakers and vision builder
We know what it’s like to feel broken, lost, or disconnected — and we also know how to rise.
Our stories couldn’t be more different, but our mission is the same: to awaken greatness in people who don’t yet see it.
Simone walked the hard road from childhood trauma and addiction to complete freedom in God. She now empowers women, youth, and families to know their worth and create peaceful, purpose-driven homes.
Cortland overcame the darkness of suicide ideation and built a career transforming young lives, leaders, and entrepreneurs through connection, communication, and vision.
Together, we bring a unique blend of real-life experience, practical tools, and unforgettable storytelling that changes how people see themselves, their work, and their relationships.
Transforming Audiences
We guide audiences:
From isolated → connected
From directionless → vision-driven
From chaotic → peaceful & purpose-filled
From broken → confident & free
Whether it’s a youth conference, corporate leadership event, parenting summit, or church gathering, we deliver messages that inspire change and provide the tools to make it stick.
Our Power Duo Message
Key Presentations
Creating a Life & Home of Purpose – Our joint keynote blending vision, leadership, and family culture.
Joint Healing Through Addiction - Our journey through the pain, highs, falls, and heartbreak of overcoming an addiction to pornography and building trust again.
Why groups and companies choose us
Dynamic Duo – Male and female perspectives for greater audience connection.
Proven Impact – Decades of combined speaking, coaching, and leadership experience.
Customizable Content – Every talk tailored to your event’s theme and goals.
Faith-Rooted & Universally Relevant – We speak to both faith-based and secular audiences with clarity and care.
Those who have trusted Simone and Cortland
I have never seen such a captivated group of students at an assembly. The activities had everyone engaged and the deep connected story had all the ears in the room. - P. Wilson
They took the time to speak to the students on our campus with great insight and inspiration. They reminded us all that what we see on the outside can mask what iss
I have never seen such a captivated group of students at an assembly. The activities had everyone engaged and the deep connected story had all the ears in the room. - P. Wilson
They took the time to speak to the students on our campus with great insight and inspiration. They reminded us all that what we see on the outside can mask what issues we may be dealing with underneath the facade we may put on. I still remember how quiet the gym was and how tuned in the students were, and that they left with something valuable that day! - Linda McEvers
The message of vision and connection resonated with everyone in attendance. Very well presented and organized! - K. Cardenas
Faith Based Youth Groups
Faith Based Youth Groups
We were privileged to have Cortland Watson and Simone Donae facilitate our Stake Youth Fireside. It was well put together with activities that involved all of the youth; as they presented the message of the fireside. Above all else they brought on opportunity for the youth to feel the inspirations of the Holy Ghost. Thank You Cortland and Simone!! - Dan Cluff
About Simone Donae and Cortland Watson
Meet Simone Donae
Speaker & Home Sanctuary Creator — Helping women, youth, and families rise from brokenness to peace and purpose.
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