Marti MacGibbon

Marti MacGibbon, CADC-II, CADAC-II, I-CADC, ACRPS, is a veteran standup comic, inspirational motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor who inspires, entertains, and moves listeners to overcome fears, create possibilities, and make real changes in their lives and the lives of others. Marti is a member of the National Speakers Association. She is also a member of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA), and is a Gorski certified relapse prevention specialist, ACRPS (Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist).

Marti's personal story is powerful and uplifting. She is a survivor of human trafficking, addiction and homelessness who rebounded to live an exultant and prosperous life. Her knack for storytelling and humor makes her a favorite with audiences as she recounts the negative beliefs and poor choices that led into her downward spiral, then changes tack and relates specific principles and techniques she used to turn her life around and succeed in fulfilling her dreams. Marti's warmth and high energy onstage is contagious, and audiences come away feeling that anything is possible, and armed with simple techniques they can use to transform their lives.

Marti's first work, Never Give in to Fear, is a deeply moving, tragicomic cautionary tale -- a story of hope and redemption, conquering fear, and how love prevails. It chronicles a standup comic's struggle with, and recovery from, addiction. Throughout this narrative, Marti is brutally honest about her struggles with addiction. With humor and fearlessness, she takes full responsibility for all of her wrong choices. But Marti's tale shines with love and forgiveness, and shimmers with hope. It is a powerful comeback story with a dynamic, satisfying closure. Readers come away feeling uplifted; inspired with the concept that hope, love, redemption, and laughs are always with us. Most of all, Never Give in to Fear is just plain fun to read -- never a dull moment!