Cathy Areu

"We had a phenomenal time with Cathy Areu! She was wonderful. I loved that she was interactive and patient with the students. She was accommodating and allowed flexibility in our schedules. She allowed the students plenty of time for questions and provided them with great insights and memorable stories. She was willing to spend time with the students after the program for pictures and questions. Cathy also interacted with the students on social media before getting to Augusta which helped cause a buzz of interest before her arrival. Given the opportunity we would certainly have her back to interact with our students and help them better understand how to respectfully disagree and how to reflect upon their personal interest and agendas and understand that they may not always agree with things straight across party lines."

- Augusta University

"Cathy Areu was the perfect speaker. My class loved her. She talked to them about how she used her FSU literature degree to remake herself as a high school journalism teacher, visiting professor in the Netherlands, writer for the Sun-Sentinel, contributing editor for the Washington Post Magazine, founder and publisher of Catalina magazine, and news analyst for FOX."

- Florida State University

"Cathy Areu was amazing, just as I guessed she would be when we first talked about her a few years ago. We tried something different, a workshop that was very successful. The TV show was incredible. And the luncheon with members of the Hispanic business community was a huge hit. She’s fabulous!"

- University of Central Florida

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you. I want to thank you for sharing with our women what can happen when you feel that change is needed and you take it into your own hands ('I sold my car and started my magazine…!'). Your story was one that many could identify with. Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to 'breathe' with us! You were the icing on the cake."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"The visit by Ms. Cathy Areu was greatly appreciated by those who attended her talk. She was engaging, humorous, instructive, and encouraging--particularly for the students. There was a cadre of Latina students who gravitated towards her. Areu was very approachable and was gracious enough to spend time with them (and others) during the Q&A period and the following reception. My staff and I really enjoyed her company. From picking her up at the airport to dropping her off at the hotel last night, she was remarkably conversational, self-effacing, witty, and personable. She truly wanted to meet our goals and expectations, and she did!"

- University of Northern Iowa

"Having you with us last night was terrific!!! You really added to our occasion and everyone appreciated learning how often in speaking woman to woman so many barriers come down in terms of your being able to have the candid conversations that are such a hallmark of your success. We have received so many 'thank-you’s' from women (and a couple of men) who truly appreciated your authenticity last night. Thanks again for helping to shape our evening."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"We wanted to tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed Cathy’s speech at the Global Diversity Group Meeting last month. Her honesty and energy were a breath of fresh air and certainly not conventional. My co-worker and I work at Comcast Cable in the advertising department and as two African-American women, we could certainly relate to the challenges she mentioned, but they have definitely helped form her into a great role model! We are also glad because those challenges helped in making Catalina a great success."

- Account Executive, Comcast Cable Advertising

"I was a representative from the Women's Center here on Siena Campus. I just wanted to write to you and tell you how much I enjoyed the dinner and presentation you made. You are definitely an inspiration to all women. I can’t wait to see next month’s issue. Thank you once again, it was great!!"

- Siena College

"I saw you at Siena College. I just wanted to say thank you very much for coming to speak. I was very inspired by your speech; I loved hearing about your experiences. I wish you much luck with the future of your magazine, and I hope the television show works out as well."

- Siena College

"THANK HER for choosing to come to Cleveland and to speak at Cuyahoga Community College. Her talk was inspiring. Her life's story is also. Keep it up! My students LOVED her talk. We all enjoyed her presentation so much, she really has a great story to tell."

- Cuyahoga Community College

"Out of all my years of doing banquets, Cathy Areu by far was one of the better speakers. She connected with the audience in a way that I haven’t seen many speakers do. The event ended at 8 pm and an hour and a half later, there were still attendees of the event in line, patiently wanting to talk to her. She stayed and talked in detail to every single one of them. She left an impact that will be remembered by all that was there for many years to come."

- Baylor University

"Cathy connected with the audience so well. Hours after that the banquet was over, she was still talking and taking pictures with attendees. She was phenomenal."

- Baylor University