Francesca Reicherter is proof that even in the darkest moments, hope can spark change. A mental health advocate, author, speaker, and founder of Inspiring My Generation, Francesca’s journey is deeply personal. After surviving three suicide attempts and losing her uncle to suicide in 2019, she turned her pain into a mission: to ensure that no one else feels alone.

Inspiring My Generation began as a blog, a safe space where Francesca could share her thoughts and experiences. Today, it’s a national nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Through initiatives like the Encouragement Card Program, the organization has delivered over 22,900 handmade cards to behavioral health facilities patients, offering hope messages during their most vulnerable moments.

Francesca is also the author of six mental health workbooks, making complex mental health topics accessible and equipping people of all ages with tools to navigate their emotions, set boundaries, and embrace self-love.

Francesca amplifies stories that break down stigma and build understanding as the host of Inspiring My Generation’s podcast, Normalize The Conversation. With over 200 episodes released, her candid, compassionate style resonates with listeners, creating a community that prioritizes mental health.

Francesca’s impact is felt everywhere she goes, whether she’s speaking at a conference, hosting a card-making event, or simply checking in with someone who needs to feel seen. Her work has been recognized with awards and featured in media outlets, but her greatest achievement is the lives she’s touched and the hope she continues to inspire.

For Francesca, this is more than advocacy—it’s a personal mission to make sure everyone knows they matter.