Change begins
when you ignite you first.
Speaking | Training | Workshops

We empower teens and adults to break intergenerational
cycles of trauma and ignite generational cycles of hope.

Change begins
when you ignite you first.
Speaking | Training | Workshops

We empower teens and adults to break intergenerational
cycles of trauma and ignite generational cycles of hope.
Change begins in you first.
Ignite U1 is an education-based initiative of Ignite International, Inc. whose mission is to empower teens and adults to break intergenerational cycles of trauma and ignite generational cycles of hope. Our unique approach delivers practical skills and proven strategies that ignite transformation.


Our Impact Statement
"You cannot undo the past - what’s been done to you, or things you have done– but you can change the future when you Ignite you first.”
Uniquely inspired

Ignite U1 is uniquely inspired by a courageous single mother whose journey through unrelenting trauma culminated in wrongful incarceration, as featured by Dateline NBC, Killer Affair - Oxygen Network, and others. A subsequent, random introduction to a four-time hall-of-fame coach began not only a profound friendship but a shared determination to break the intergenerational cycles of trauma and ignite generational cycles of hope.

"There are so many people facing so many situations who don't know how to get their life back. If we can help just one of them, everything I've been through will surely be worth it."


Katie Phipps

Director, Ignite U1

Are you sick and tired of the enemy called TRAUMA?
We empower teens and adults who:
  • need to belong but don't know where
  • need to be heard but don't know who
  • need to make better choices but don't know how
  • need simple action steps but don't know what

The Ignite U1 team delivers practical skills and proven strategies that help teens and adults discover their greatness and develop into people their families and communities will be proud of.
Ignoring trauma doesn't make it go away… in fact, it can make things worse, often leading to adverse behaviors with potentially tragic outcomes. The good news is that you’ve come to the right place to break the cycles of destruction! With the right steps and decisive implementation, we can ignite cycles of hope and heal our nation one life at a time. It is all about taking the right action.

Did you know you hold the keys to CHANGE?

Generational cycles are not broken by luck but by decision. When you combine inspiration with informed action, you unlock the power to change!

Ignite U1 offers a framework anyone can apply to break cycles of trauma and ignite generational cycles of hope!

Life will always have hardship and trauma will always entice you toward the "familiar", even if it destroys you. What if you could learn how to keep going forward when adversity hits -- and minimize or eliminate -- harmful reactions? Ignite U1 provides solutions that do just that.
We have a proven approach to breaking cycles of trauma. Our team is proof positive that you don't have to have a big name to make a big impact. We are a movement of ordinary people turning extraordinary pain into extraordinary power. We offer customized speaking, workshops, and training programs built on proven concepts and practical steps every champion takes to win.
Download Your FREE GIFT!
Four Key Steps To Igniting A Championship Life
Written by Judy Fox and Katie Phipps

This short, powerful document gives you four steps winners take to turn adversity into victory. It is our gift to you as a free download. Inside this ebook, you will learn to:

  • Know Your Starting Line
  • Take Your Power Back
  • Make Your Game Plan
  • Unlock Your Purpose

All The Tools You Need To Change Your Future

When you want your event to be a success, you need to be able to rely on your speakers to deliver a message that is authentic, will inspire, and create positive change. You don't want temporary motivation… you want to create permanent transformation! Our team blends personal experience with practical tools so that your audience leaves inspired and empowered to ignite change.

Even at the peak of success, great leaders continue to seek mentors to help them achieve more. If you are ready to take action and ignite positive outcomes, we offer an interactive deeper dive into leadership, personal growth, or even staff development training to assist you in the process of breaking destructive habits and adverse cycles! Let's start the conversation today!

While awareness is a critical starting point to minimizing, or perhaps eliminating, destructive behaviors that are killing the next generation, we go the next mile and put action to inspiration. Join the Ignite U1 movement by hosting an event and let's take the courageous step together to raise actionable awareness that ignites positive change in your community!
What People Are Saying
  • Zoey Schwolert
    Director of Marketing & Outreach
    Roots Renewal Ranch | TX
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The girls were truly moved by you all. The ability to relate and get through to even our toughest clients. It was incredible to see the girls' faces as Katie talked. They felt seen, and it was so special. The vulnerability of Katie, and the Q&A at the end. It was great to see how many questions and comments our girls had. They were so invested. You all give the clients a space to be vulnerable, be seen, and have hope for a brighter future. I am honored to have witnessed such a powerful night and so excited for the lives we can make a difference in, TOGETHER.
  • Noble Crawford
    Co-Founder | Hope Farm | TX
    Ignite U1 is no stranger to encouraging those who need a fresh perspective. Katie's story is not a black or white story nor a male or female story. It's a human story.

    The tools of sports concepts and testimonials that Ignite U1 uses to ignite you to go to the next level are very effective particularly because sports and recreational activities are a universal language that provides entree into the lives of those who have experienced trauma or who live on the margins of life. It's a setup to introduce Truth into their lives and no one does that better than Ignite U1.
  • Tonya Miller, EdS
    Counselor, TCSS Academy | AL
    The population of students we serve are those who have mental health diagnoses and/or have made poor choices that resulted in disciplinary action. A large majority of our students have experienced extensive trauma in their lives, much like Katie. Katie's story resonated with both our students and faculty. Sharing her story of overcoming obstacles and never giving up hope gave our students motivation to overcome their own obstacles and trauma. This organization would be very beneficial to any type of alternative school setting. The experiences, strategies, and level of understanding these ladies bring to the table is unmatched.
You can help ignite hope.
"We absolutely loved our time with you! It deeply touched our hearts, not only our moms but also the staff and volunteers."
Angela ~ Mary's Home | Colorado Springs, CO
What you wish to ignite in others must first burn within yourself.
~ Aurelius Augustinus ~