April Hernandez Castillo

  • New York, NY
  • Fees* On Request

April Hernandez Castillo presents in:

  • English
  • Spanish

Tagline: Inspiring Speaker

Talent Highlights

  • Actress; Author; Survivor and Advocate for Intimate Partner Violence; Tedx Speaker

Keynote Topics

April experienced severe postpartum depression after her first pregnancy. After dealing with feelings of guilt and shame, her therapist suggested she begin operating in full transparency about the difficulties of motherhood. It changed her life forever.

Key Takeaways:

  • Transparency is about Ownership
  • Stop Guilt and Shame from Owning Your Daily Decisions
  • How to Embrace Your Truth

April’s parents secretly dealt with drug addiction when she was a child. It wasn’t until years later that this “family secret” would be revealed, and it would significantly impact April’s life. Feelings of doubt and anxiety would follow her for many years until she could finally accept the truth about her family.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Trauma of Silence
  • How children go Unseen and Unheard in Families with Addiction
  • Recovery is Possible

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 10 high school students will experience some form of intimate partner violence. From 16 to 19, April endured physical, emotional, and verbal abuse from her partner. She has toured the nation, speaking about the effects of abuse amongst the youth. Abuse can affect anyone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Real Love Doesn’t Abuse
  • Recognizing the Signs of Abuse
  • You have the Power to Speak Up

Learning to embrace one’s past mistakes, failures, and traumas takes tremendous courage and bravery. What if you faced your fears, doubt, and pain head-on instead of running away? Learning to embrace yourself no matter what; is truly freeing. April transparently shares how anyone can fully embrace who they are.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover the Process of Embracing Your Story
  • How to Make your Mess into a Powerful Message
  • Self Acceptance is the First Step

April Hernandez Castillo’s dream became a reality when she booked her first commercial as the “Yo girl” in the Visa Check Card spot starring Yao Ming and Yogi Berra. The commercial would air for the Super Bowl and become a sports classic. April then starred in television shows such as; Law & Order: SVU, The […]

April Hernandez Castillo’s dream became a reality when she booked her first commercial as the “Yo girl” in the Visa Check Card spot starring Yao Ming and Yogi Berra.

The commercial would air for the Super Bowl and become a sports classic. April then starred in television shows such as; Law & Order: SVU, The Following, Person of Interest, and Elementary. April garnered a recurring role on Showtime’s Dexter which she was nominated for a SAG nomination for Best Ensemble cast.

April Hernandez Castillo | Inspiring

April is most noted for her powerful portrayal as “Eva Benitez” in the hit movie Freedom Writers starring Oscar winner Hilary Swank. She also has worked on NBC’s popular shows- New Amsterdam, Prodigal Son, and Gossip Girl.

April Hernandez Castillo has also graced a different stage as a public speaker. Her message of resilience, overcoming adversity, and the ability to move beyond trauma has taken April on a journey across the United States and internationally. She is reaching an array of audiences ranging from high schools, universities, conferences, and corporate events. April has spoken on some of the most prestigious stages starting from Harvard University, Q Conference to her most significant stage to date, TEDx.

April released her second book, a memoir titled “ Embracing Me”, a heartfelt, transparent, and witty memoir that explores April’s story of being a survivor of intimate partner violence with the understanding that; we all possess the power to rewrite our story. She takes the audience behind the scenes to some of the most intimate parts of her life.

April Hernandez Castillo uses her voice to ignite, empower, and educate her audiences with a dash of humor!

She currently lives in NYC with her husband and two beautiful daughters. They own a production company called LionChaser Media, Inc.

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