CEO and Founder of Reliance Ministries
Heather Lawless is the founder and CEO of Reliance Ministries, a pro-love, pro-life organization with a HOPE model that includes Reliance Center (a cost free holistic reproductive health clinic), Reliance House (a maternity home and transformational living program for women in crisis), Reliance Men (a mentorship and support program for fathers), and Braveheart Coffee (a grace-based coffee shop providing employment and community for those rebuilding their lives). A national speaker and leadership coach, Heather is passionate about equipping leaders, restoring hope to families, and helping women and men walk in freedom from shame and fear.
Her life was spared from abortion, and her story—one of redemption, single motherhood, and healing through Jesus—has fueled over a decade of ministry work. Her debut book, We Do Talk About It, is a raw and redemptive look at sex, shame, trauma, and healing in the Church and beyond.
Heather is not just another speaker or CEO—she is a force. Bold, unfiltered, and unapologetically PRO-LOVE, she ignites audiences with a message of truth and grace—because the world needs both. Whether she’s on stage, in the media, or face-to-face with a mother in crisis, Heather’s voice is clear: love first, love fiercely, and never stop fighting for life.
Having Heather at our event was a huge "win" for us. She delivered a compelling message that was thought provoking and convinced many to join the fight for life. We raised 83k, which was 30k more than last time. Heather was the first outside speaker we have used in many years and we will definitely continue to seek out great speakers. Heather will be a tough act to follow.
Heather was an awesome speaker! We heard nothing but positive reviews from all of our attendees. One of our attendees in fact was head of a major pro-life federation for over twenty years, so he understands the task of bringing a good speaker to your event each year. After our Gala he approached me enthusiastically and said “How did you find her? She was perfect for this event!”
Heather is wonderful to work with. She get us and was focused on our mission. The people loved her. I had many comments that she is definitely one they would like to hear again!
Heather Lawless was an exceptional keynote speaker at our 2nd annual Abundant Life Gala for A Better Choice Pregnancy Resource Center. Her powerful testimony of leading with love in the time of an unplanned pregnancy left a lasting impact on our attendees. Heather's ability to connect with the audience through her personal experience was truly remarkable. Her story of navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy with grace and compassion resonated with everyone in the room. She shared her journey with authenticity and vulnerability, capturing the hearts of our guests. Not only did Heather inspire and uplift our attendees, but she also played a significant role in our fundraising efforts. Her heartfelt message moved our generous supporters to contribute, resulting in an astounding $82,000 raised for our cause. This achievement would not have been possible without Heather's captivating presence and the genuine passion she exuded. We are immensely grateful for Heather Lawless's participation in our gala. Her beautiful testimony and unwavering commitment to leading with love touched the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on our organization and community. We highly recommend Heather as a keynote speaker for any event seeking to inspire and make a difference.
Heather Lawless is a throwback to the early advocates in the pregnancy care center movement. Heather honors the past by pioneering innovation in her holistic approach to serving women at Reliance. Nowhere do we honor the past more than by progress. I was struck by her passion the first time we met, and it has been a privilege to count her as a fellow advocate in this most noble cause. She has a remarkable testimony that allows her to empathize with the women that she serves at Reliance. Her story and gift of speaking will be a blessing to your organization and event.
In a panic after my keynote had to back out, I got a message to Heather and she immediately helped calm my nerves. She didn't try to talk me into booking her, instead listened to what I wanted and assured me that God would provide the right speaker. After hearing my vision, Heather encouraged me and proceeded to tell me how she could speak the word that I needed/desired for my conference. Within minutes we had it all worked out. Heather continued to stay in touch with me, pray for me and even helped promote the event. The conference was for single moms…Heather spoke a very timely message that was raw but covered in redemption and grace of God. She gave hope and inspired everyone there. After the conference, I even had married women that were there serving, who told me that they got so much from Heather's message! Heather was on point, on time and full of hope! I would encourage anyone to book her!