EDGY Conference

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Lucca Petrucci
Lucca Petrucci Coaching, Consulting & Speaking
Lucca Petrucci
Lucca Petrucci is a Nationally Recognized Motivational Speaker, Leadership Consultant, and proud LGBTQIA+ Advocate. His message is rooted in self-acceptance; and that’s not just something he teaches, it’s something he fought for. Lucca knows what it’s like to hide parts of yourself to fit in, and he knows the freedom that comes from finally choosing to belong to yourself. That journey is the heartbeat of his work. Since 2019, Lucca has spoken to over 50,000 students, educators, and leaders across the country — from middle and high school assemblies to statewide and national leadership conferences. He is known for his infectious energy, genuine heart, and real-talk storytelling that makes people feel like they’re having a conversation, not listening to a presentation. His speaking style wakes people up, helps them see themselves more clearly, and gives them a tangible framework for practicing confidence and authenticity in their daily lives. When he’s not on stage, Lucca’s probably singing his heart out in the front row of a pop concert, longboarding down the California coast pretending he can fly, or frolicking through Disneyland. He’s also writing his first book — a love letter to the quiet courage it takes to be yourself in a world that keeps telling you to be someone else. Lucca has spoken at premier leadership events hosted by: - Arizona Association of Student Councils - California Association of Student Leaders - Illinois Directors of Student Activities - lululemon - New Mexico Association of Student Councils - Nevada Association of Student Councils - Operation Snowball Inc. - Oregon Association of Student Councils - PFLAG National - Vision National Conference for Student Council Leaders He is also a sponsored speaker with the California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA), partnering with schools and districts throughout California to elevate student voice, strengthen campus culture, and empower the next generation of compassionate, confident changemakers.

SESSION OVERVIEW

The Class We Never Got but Always Needed: How to Accept Yourself
No one teaches us how to accept ourselves, especially when who we are doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes the world expects. Instead, many LGBTQ+ young people learn how to scan the room. How to soften their voice. How to edit their truth. How to survive by shrinking. And many families, even loving ones, are left asking: How do I show up the right way? How do I support my child fully? In this deeply personal and hope-filled keynote, National Motivational Speaker and Leadership Consultant, Lucca Petrucci shares his journey of growing up in a small farm town in Madera, California — navigating identity, loneliness, faith, fear, and the quiet ache of wondering, “Is it safe to be all of me?” He speaks honestly about the cost of hiding, and the freedom that comes from no longer doing so. But this is not just a story about struggle. It’s a story about healing. About courageous conversations. About a mother who chose love over fear and growth over comfort — and how that choice transformed their relationship into one rooted in advocacy, pride, and unconditional support. This keynote creates a space where LGBTQ+ youth feel affirmed, families feel equipped, and everyone feels invited into deeper understanding. Through vulnerable storytelling and practical guidance, Lucca shares a simple yet powerful 4-step practice for self-acceptance — a framework designed to help young people and their families: - Trust who they are — even when the world doesn’t fully understand - Replace shame with self-compassion - Stop trading authenticity for approval - Build confidence rooted in truth, not performance Attendees leave with language for hard conversations, tools for building resilience, and a renewed belief that being fully yourself is not something to apologize for — it is something to honor. This is more than a keynote. It’s a reminder: - You were created on purpose. - Every part of you belongs. - And love grows when we choose it.