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April Strom-Johnson
My brand empowers female leaders to embrace the powerful balance of grit and grace—leading with resilience, empathy, strength and self-awareness.
I speak on this topic because I’ve lived the tension many women face: when assertiveness is labeled as aggression and compassion is mistaken for weakness. My message challenges that false narrative.
True leadership comes from integrating confidence with emotional intelligence, boundaries with compassion, and purpose with presence.
Meet April
April Strom-Johnson is a speaker, coach, vocalist, and educator passionate about helping others to embrace their ability to lead and make a lasting impact. With a voice that captivates and a message that empowers, April blends music, storytelling, and practical teaching to inspire women to lead with both strength and heart.
Through her signature message, The Grit and Grace Factor, April equips female leaders to set boundaries without guilt, speak up without apology, and lead with confidence rooted in purpose—not pressure. She believes true leadership is not about titles, but about showing up fully anchored in both courage and compassion.
April’s degree in Communications is the perfect mix for her love and extensive background in vocal performance, theater arts, and leadership development. April brings dynamic energy to every stage. Her messages and workshops blend faith, humor, and actionable insight, often punctuated with moments of music that deepen the message and stir the soul.
April is especially passionate about helping others rediscover their voice—both literally and figuratively—to step into leadership with authenticity.
Whether she's mentoring, performing, or teaching, April invites others to celebrate resilience, lead with empathy, and live out their influence with purpose and joy.
April's Signature Talk
Empowering female leaders to embrace the powerful balance of grit and grace—leading with resilience, empathy, strength and self-awareness.
The Grit and Grace Factor: The Bold Formula Female Leaders Can Embrace for True Success
Female leaders who lead with strength and assertiveness are often labeled aggressive, while those who lead with compassion risk being seen as weak. But the most effective leaders know that true success isn’t found in choosing one or the other—it’s found in the balance of both grit and grace. Grit fuels confidence, persistence, and the courage to break barriers. Grace fosters emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to inspire and connect.
When women lead with both, they build thriving teams, drive meaningful change, and leave lasting legacies rooted in authenticity. In this powerful and practical keynote, we’ll draw from the wisdom of trailblazing women and explore how embracing the grit and grace factor equips today’s leaders to rise—fully and fearlessly—in any arena.
Let's Connect
When women lead with both grit and grace, they build thriving teams, drive meaningful change, and leave lasting legacies rooted in authenticity.
Email: hello@missaprilsspeaking.com
Call: 9208837387
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