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Betty’s work is rooted in the belief that while grief reshapes us, it does not have to undo us.
She offers steady, compassionate guidance for people navigating deep loss and for those who support them.
Her message helps audiences find the clarity, language, and confidence they need when life feels most uncertain.
"Betty shared stories from her personal life and used them to help people to deal with grief and make positive changes in their lives. I highly recommend Betty as an author and a public speaker."
David Hadden, Chiropractor at O'Fallon Crossing Chiropractic
About Betty
Betty Mertens helps people find steady ground when life doesn’t go as planned.
Blending her background in brand storytelling with years of walking alongside grieving families and organizations in crisis, she brings a rare combination of clarity, empathy, and grounded optimism to every stage she steps onto.
As the founder of Ella’s Umbrella and author of Unraveled: When Loss Changes Everything, she speaks with honesty and hope about living, leading, and loving through seasons of loss.
Betty's Talks
Guiding people through grief with honesty, hope, humor, and heart.
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What Clients Say
Her message helps audiences find the clarity, language, and confidence they need when life feels most uncertain.
"Betty shared stories from her personal life and used them to help people to deal with grief and make positive changes in their lives. I highly recommend Betty as an author and a public speaker."
David Hadden, Chiropractor at O'Fallon Crossing Chiropractic
Connect with Betty
Guiding people through grief with honesty, hope, humor, and heart.
314.452.7064
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