Kym has been working in youth ministry for over 30 years. As a counsellor, youth worker, author and inspirational speaker, Kym draws on her experience of working in the Church, helping leaders, young people, women and parents realise their potential and worth. She has worked in a variety of settings like parish, school, retreat ministry and ecclesial movements in the areas of youth ministry, pastoral care, event planning, leadership development, women’s formation and community building.  She is currently the Director of Ignite Youth, part of the Senior Leadership Team for Emmanuel Community, Brisbane and is completing her masters in Leadership and Theology.  Kym is passionate about communicating the gospel in authentic and relevant ways especially to young people, which is what inspired her to found Real Talk Australia. Kym is married to Patrick, a mother to three young adult children, 2 son in laws and a proud Nana to 3 grandchildren. Kym’s driving value is her family, which fuels her ongoing passion to renew the Church for future generations.