Kate Doerge’s First Book
Reimagining Grief
A new path to finding healing, strength, And joy after loss
“Part memoir, part roadmap, Reimagining Grief is a deeply personal yet practical guide for anyone navigating the aftermath of devastating loss. Kate doesn't offer easy answers -- she gives us something far more valuable: her own story, and proof that a life can be rebuilt, not in spite of sorrow, but through it.”
— Belle Burden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage
“For anyone walking on a path of grief they never wanted to be on, this book is full of hope and light.”
—Laura Lynne Jackson, NY Times Bestselling author of Signs, Guided, and The Light Between Us.
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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR • MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER • FOUNDER • CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH
“It’s not your lifespan that matters. It’s your wingspan.”
Helping People and Organizations Navigate Change with Resilience, Connection & Purpose
Kate Doerge is a USA TODAY bestselling author, motivational speaker, certified grief coach, and founder of Penny’s Flight Foundation. Through heartfelt storytelling, research-backed insights, and practical strategies, Kate inspires audiences to navigate change, embrace resilience, and lead lives filled with greater purpose and connection.
✨ UPCOMING EVENTs ✨
In Person Events
September 24th - Clearwater, FL
Planters Luncheon for Morton Plant Hospital
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory women’s partnership for science lecture and luncheon
Register HereOctober 1st - Wilmington, DE
Kate Doerge in conversation with Lea Carpenter and Mati Bonetti de Buccini at Huxley and Hiro Prose Parlor
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Motivational Speaking
An inspiring TedX Speaker, Kate speaks to corporations, schools, and conferences on a range of topics. including conquering challenges, discovering and living your purpose, new approaches to grief and loss, midlife career changes and the importance of treating mental health as mental fitness.
Kate speaks at corporations, corporate retreats, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, schools, women’s groups and summits.
brand strategy
A strategist for top brands, Kate is known for her expertise on communication strategy, partnerships, rebrands, transformation, and mission-inspired initiatives. Kate works closely with brands on strategy and execution to transform their business and inspire the consumer.
Testimonials
“Kate Doerge is just spectacular in everything she does. She’s incredible at connecting people and understanding their needs. And she does it all with an infectious enthusiasm.”
— Norah O’Donnell, CBS News
“Kate always surpasses all possible expectations. With her incredible energy, determination and contagious spirit, there is no challenge that Kate cannot meet and go way beyond! She is the quintessential definition of connecting to make a true impact and difference.”
—Megan Grant, CEO and President, Louis Vuitton Americas
“Kate is a visionary and brand champion, who excels at building strong partnerships to drive business transformation and shareholder value for her clients.”
— Hampton Carney, Chairman and CEO, Paul Wilmot Communications
Kate’s new book, “Reimagining Grief” reframes the traditional five stages of grief with her positive and more nuanced experiences and actions that she chose on her own journey through grief: Connection. Emotion. Celebration. Published in June 2026 by Hay House
With her husband, Chad Doerge, Kate launched Penny’s Flight in honor of her daughter who passed away from Neurofibromatosis complications in 2022. The Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure and funding research for Neurofibromatosis and inspiring others to live with positivity. There are over 100 Penny’s Flight chapters at highs schools and colleges across the country dedicated to inspiring young people to make an impact at any age.