Author and speaker Janet Mitchell has several set retreats and speaking engagements that she hosts. These include Christian and spiritual topics such as life challenges, prayer, and parenting. She also speaks on the topic of overcoming medical malpractice, as detailed in her book Taking a Stand, and customizes her messages as needed. Mitchell is inspired when she knows the message she is sharing is reaching her audience. There are speaking challenges that she's had to work through over the years, but she has also learned what makes her most effective as a speaker.