- ABOUT US
Empower Your Audience
With a passion for igniting change, Ricky Kidd captivates audiences with transformative insights. Experience a journey that empowers individuals and organizations to thrive.
Trusted by top brands across various industries
Trusted by top brands across various industries
Inspiring Talks and Transformative Experiences
Ricky Kidd captivates audiences with his inspiring story and dynamic presentation. After facing wrongful imprisonment for over two decades, his journey showcases resilience and determination. His speeches equip individuals with strategies for a positive mindset and inner strength.
Our Mission
At Resilience ModeTM, we believe every challenge contains a choice — to crumble or to climb.Our Vision
“To build better mindsets so people can live with clarity, courage, and conviction — no matter the obstacles.”
Whether on stage, in the community, or within our team, we champion resilience as a lifestyle, not a moment.
Discover Your Next Best Speaker
With Resilience Mode, Ricky turns his lived experience into powerful tools anyone can use. His 7 signature talks and 7 engaging workshops help audiences build emotional resilience and mental clarity—proof that wisdom is strongest when earned. Click to listen and discover why Ricky is your next best speaker!
- OUR BOOK
Vivid Expressions: A Journey Inside The Mind of The Innocent
He writes while in prison, “Few could ever handle their life being dismantled, surrounded by total darkness without even so much as a candle. I was forced to become the light, illuminating everything in sight. I was forced to become the oxygen if ever I was to breathe again.” The pieces released in this book serve as a small window into what it’s like to be innocent. Some are simple; others are profoundly provocative… A journey readers can take without ever having to leave their chairs.
- IMPACT
Transforming Audiences Through Engaging Experiences
With over 175 events and 6 years of experience, our speaker has captivated audiences across diverse industries. Ricky presentation inspires and motivates, leaving a lasting impact.
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Audience satisfaction rating from past engagements.100%
Commitment to delivering tailored, relevant content.Testimonial
Dr. Leah Georges
Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Leadership at Creighton University
Kyle J Benson-Smith
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Michael Kahn, JD, LPC
Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs
Loomis Chaffee
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District Attorney
Jackson County Prosecutors Office
Chris Osborn
Family Lawyer, Mediator, Educator, and Speaker
- OUR TEAM
Meet the dedicated professionals behind our mission.
Ricky Kidd
Keynote Speaker
Nationally sought-after keynote speaker, mindset coach, and master facilitator.
Ricky Kidd is a nationally sought-after keynote speaker, mindset coach, and master facilitator whose journey of resilience has inspired audiences across the country. After spending over two decades wrongfully imprisoned, Ricky emerged as a leader—both inside and outside the prison
walls—transforming his pain into purpose and his story into a platform for change. Today, through his company Resilience Mode, Ricky empowers individuals and organizations to overcome adversity, battle burnout, and cultivate a mindset that leads to growth, healing, and
transformation. His high-impact keynotes, interactive workshops, and mental wellness panel discussions offer practical strategies and emotional insights that resonate across industries and audiences.
Ricky’s inspiring message has earned him acclaim from leading organizations such as Lockton, WisdomTree, and the American Fraud Association. He’s served on the Innocence Network Executive Board and the Kansas City DA’s Community Advisory Board, helping advocate
for systemic justice reform and community healing.
Whether speaking to a room of executives, educators, students, or changemakers, Ricky has a unique ability to connect deeply and move people from where they are—to where they’re meant to be. When he’s not on stage, Ricky enjoys spending time with his family, hiking nature trails, and exploring new places. His spoken word book, Vivid Expressions: A Journey Inside the Mind of the Innocent,
offers a deeper look into his experience and his enduring belief in the human spirit.
“I was forced to become the light, illuminating everything in sight; I was forced to become the oxygen if
ever I was to breathe again.”
– Ricky Kidd
Dawn Kidd
Director of Operations
Leading in communications, design, and development — specializing in event curation.
Dawn Kidd is a strategic brand consultant and operations leader known for turning big ideas into sustainable impact. As Director of Operations at Resilience Mode™, she powers national speaking campaigns, mindset-driven leadership programs, and purpose-led storytelling—alongside her husband and co-leader, Ricky Kidd.
With more than a decade of experience and over 500 clients served across branding, marketing, and event production, Dawn has built a career at the intersection of clarity, systems, and purpose. She is the former founder of Houndstooth Planning Co., a full-service creative agency once best known for high-profile events and later expanded into strategic brand consulting.
Her passion is deeply personal. Having overcome food insecurity, identity challenges as a biracial woman, and personal trauma, Dawn brings unmatched authenticity to her work. Today, she leads with the belief that resilience is a skill, and brands can be vehicles for change.
A 2018 nominee for the Kansas City Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business” Award, Dawn continues to be a driving force for equity, creative leadership, and operational excellence.
Event Highlights
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FAQs
Discover answers to your questions about our resources and how to utilize them effectively.
How do I access resources?
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