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Kat Mahoney

Owner
Content Producer & Public Speaker
Katbrat.TV
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer:
No

Personal Details

Bio

Kat Mahoney is the Owner & Visionary Director of GECKO CAST, a Content Creation and Digital Media Firm focusing on utilizing technology and gamification for personal and professional storytelling and engagement. Mrs. Mahoney attended Hawaii Pacific University for Computer Science, is a Mental Health Technology Advisor on the Google Health Team, a published Author, and motivational speaker for women and military lifestyles.

In 2018 she Founded the PA S.T.E.A.M Fest in 2018 to help bring awareness to STEAM Education in Video Games and other Electronic Entertainment that combined STEAM concepts and positively engaging streams. In 2020, after COVID19 limited the way events and physical gatherings were held, Mrs. Mahoney formed a team of positive streamers and gamers known as the SteamDragons to help todays youth cope with depression, social and career anxieties.

Mrs. Mahoney is the previous Founder of Kids of America's Heroes, a military children’s organization that assisted military families overcoming adversity in mental health, career & life changes and connected military families, mental health professionals and school counselors.

Aside from her professional life, she is the mother of three, two of which are on the Autism Spectrum, has been married for 30 years, and struggles with Anxiety panic disorder.

Current position (1)

Content Producer & Public Speaker

Katbrat.TV

Degrees (1)
Computer Science
Hawaii Pacific University
1996 to 1999

Presentations

Presentations (7)
Gamification Work+Home Life Balance

Learn the basics of balancing work and home life skills through gamification, the art of playing! Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or even a student, life is about fun and passion, so let’s play! You’ll discover what gamification is, how to use it in every day routines, and the benefits of using it at work, home, education and play.

Emotional Recovery Through Cosplay, Video Games, &; Geek Entertainment

Today's statistics show an increased rate of depression, anxiety, social phobia, and mental clutter, but there is a reason for the rise in both emotional disorders and geek entertainment such as cosplay, video games, and anime. This presentation will discuss the connection between this society and the industry and how educators, parents, counselors, and professionals can utilize this industry to motivate, inspire, and mold happy, healthy, and creative minds.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will learn about the connections between emotional disorders and geek entertainment such as cosplay, video games, and anime.

• Attendees will learn how educators, parents, counselors, and professionals can utilize the edutainment industry to motivate, inspire, and mold happy, healthy, and creative minds.

Video Game Story Writing 101

Basic introduction to video game story content writing and quest development for middle school-high school students or anyone interested in what is involved with story writing/quest development for video games.

Move Aside, I've Got This

Having been military for over 40 years and raising three kids, two with high functioning Autism, Mrs. Mahoney has learned to cope through months of deployments, TDYs, and relocations every 3-4 years all while trying to secure her career, write books, run a non-profit, and struggle with Anxiety Disorder and Fibromylagia. Be a better wife, mother, and career woman and still LOVE yourself through time management, budgeting, and emotional well-being.

Declutter Your Creative Mind

It's hard being a "starving artist". Even harder in a "dog eat dog" creative industry like Art, Writing, Music, Technology and Video Games. Hear our story of strength and perseverance, and learn how to cope and overcome your fears, social phobia, and anxiety so that you can let your creative skills shine more and love yourself better. This mother+daughter presentation is exclusively those who are struggling in their creative venture and lack motivation, inspiration, and emotional setbacks. Join us for a discussion in Artwork, Creative Thinking, Mental Health and how to stay motivated and inspired when life throws you a curve.

Video Game Genres & ESRB Ratings

This is a basic introduction to the different Video Game Genres and ESRB ratings for parents or players interested in learning more about video game play beyond the typical Tetris. What are the different game aspects? What equipment is required? What are some of the safety precautions? Let's Play!

Student Engagement Through Video Games

Learn how to be a GREAT mentor to your students or your children by fully understanding how social media and video games can positively affect today's generation. There is a lot of learning involved with video games beyond what you read or see. Let's learn together!

Past talks (4)
Emotional Recovery Through Cosplay, Video Games, &; Geek Entertainment
MHA 2021 Annual Conference: From Resiliency to Recovery
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill 400, New Jersey Avenue Northwest, 20001, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
June 12, 2021
Student Engagement Through Video Games
Women In Science and Engineering
Allentown PA
February 28, 2019
Video Game Story Writing 101
Women In Science and Engineering
Allentown PA
March 1, 2019
Military Family Mental Health
Govenors Conference on Military Family Mental Health
Little Rock, AR
August 5, 2011
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Mindful Gaming: Mental Health Roundtable in Washington DC. What is TheGeekGrid Studios Mindful Gaming Mental Health Roundtable
Mindful Gaming: Mental Health Roundtable in Washington DC. What is TheGeekGrid Studios Mindful Gaming Mental Health Roundtable
Mindful Gaming: Mental Health Roundtable in Washington DC. What is TheGeekGrid Studios Mindful Gaming Mental Health Roundtable
Mindful Gaming: Mental Health Roundtable in Washington DC. What is TheGeekGrid Studios Mindful Gaming Mental Health Roundtable
Govenors Conference on Military Mental Health
Govenors Conference on Military Mental Health
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E-courses (1)

Video Game Story Writing
Video Game Story Writing
paid

Books & Articles (5)

Robby the C-130 Goes to Hawaii
Amazon,
2011
Robby the C-130 Goes to Germany
Amazon,
2009
Embracing the Bloodline: Forgotten Bloodlines
Amazon,
2012
Robby the C-130 Operation Gift Drop
Amazon,
2017
Using Live Streaming For Business

Expertise (14)

Entertainment & Art
Education
Technology
Health & Well-being
Business
gamification military life Women Self-Help motherhood Anxiety Autism Video games games and gamification in our spaces and our work

Clients

Google Mental Health Team
ArtsQuest
Bloomsburg Childrens Museum
Mental Health America
Zenkaicon
DaVinci Science Center

Awards & certifications (2)

National Military Spouse of the Year 2010
United States Military
2010
Air Force Spouse Volunteer of the Year
United States Air Force
2010

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • The Gaming for Positive Wellbeing Webinar was very educational and insightful. You could really tell Kat was passionate about the topic, and that she held this very close to her heart given her own experiences. She really made me look at gaming in a new way. And I also learned Gamers could be a very positive acronym. I can't wait to see more of her webinars!
    Kristy
  • Kat Mahoney is a proven public speaker, and her words and experience carry an insurmountable amount of passion and love. Kat Mahoney is very educated and goes above and beyond to make sure that those who attend her webinars leave with more knowledge around video gaming and the positives it can have on one's mental health. If I could recommend Kat's webinar to anyone I would do it in a heartbeat. No questions asked. Kat Mahoney is a strong, enthusiastic, and caring speaker, monther, and edutainer.
    Ryan Dashe
    Verified
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