Public Speaking

Inspiring Conversations on Mortality, Meaning and Mystery

From the big stage of TedXMile High to classrooms and intimate circles, I’ve spent years leading transformative conversations about life’s most profound questions. With experience as a storyteller, educator, and death doula, I offer a unique perspective in my speaking engagements. My talks are more than presentations; they’re invitations to reflect, reframe, and reconnect—with the underpinnings of why we are here, being human, afterall. 

In an age where conversations about death and dying are often feared, I step in with a gentle but powerful voice to illuminate the ways in which these topics can inspire courage, resilience and purpose. Through honesty, heartfelt connection and sometimes even humor, I help audiences explore the lessons mortality offers and how those lessons can enrich every moment we have. I help prepare us for the inevitable. We will all die, let's have a conversation about it.

Whether I’m addressing professionals in healthcare, guiding a corporate team through new perspectives on wellness, or speaking to students on the cusp of their futures, I tailor my message to meet people where they are and inspire them to go deeper.

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“There are many legal ways to return your body to the earth - in a way that feeds it, and nourishes it. Ashes to ashes and dust to dust.”

Speaking Topics

I am happy to tailor speeches to the exact since they will meet, and can work alongside teams to assess the needs and goals of any event.  Some of my most-requested topics include:

  • Mortality and Meaning:

    Exploring how confronting death teaches us to live fully with grief in one hand and hope in the other

  • Environmentalism in Death Care:

    Rethinking end-of-life choices for a sustainable future. We are a part of the life cycle, not above it

  • The Art of Grief:

    Like growing food and changing a tire - we should all know how to grieve, but most of us don't. Come and learn how grief, when left wild, expresses itself in individual and community contexts

  • The Role of Death Doulas:

    The art and science of holding space at life’s thresholds

  • Legacy:

    Bringing back the sacred oratory of storytelling. Creating legacy to pass dpwn to generations

  • Navigating Workplace Loss:

    Creating compassionate spaces for teams after bereavement

Who Books Me?

My message resonates across diverse audiences, making it a valuable addition to events for a wide range of organizations and groups. Some of the places and people I’ve brought (or could bring) speaking value to include:

  • Hospitals and Hospices:

    Among the thousands of death doulas I have trained, the #1 profession among them is nurses. I supporting medical staff, first responders, and caregivers with tools for navigating the emotional and ethical complexities of end-of-life care.

  • Senior Centers and Retirement Communities:

    Engaging older adults in meaningful discussions about legacy, planning, spirituality, and fear as death approaches.

  • Workplaces:

    Death is not absent in the workplace. I help teams and leaders confront loss and manage forward movement in professional settings.

  • Schools and Universities:

    Inspiring young minds to think critically and compassionately about mortality and its role in shaping our lives.

  • Churches and Spiritual Organizations:

    Offering wisdom and interfaith perspectives on death, grief, and community care to congregations seeking greater understanding.

  • Mental Health Professionals and Grief Therapists:

    Providing insights and tools for supporting clients in navigating loss and existential questions.

  • Communities in Loss:

    Including workplaces, schools, or community groups that have experienced collective grief, providing a path toward healing and renewal.

  • Wellness and Industry Conferences:

    Speaking to large audiences on the importance of embracing mortality as a cornerstone of wellness, environmentalism, and ethical living.

  • First Responders and Emergency Workers:

    Offering compassion and tools to our first responders, who see more death than most, and don't have adequate education on it.

  • Event Planners Seeking Unique Perspectives:

    Bringing a thought-provoking and deeply human touch to conferences, retreats, and gatherings of all kinds.

Why Book Me?

I am passionate, dynamic and smart. I will deliver a thought provoking speech that will not sopn be forgotten. As a speaker, I connect with audiences by blending storytelling with provocative insights. My aim is to leave every listener feeling both hugged -  and compelled to rethink their approach to life, death, and everything in between. Whether your event needs a keynote address, a workshop leader, or an interactive session, I bring adaptability, professionalism, and an unforgettable presence to every stage.

Experience You Can Trust

  • TedXMile High Speaker

  • Featured in media and industry-leading conferences

  • 10+ years of teaching and facilitating conversations around death care and spirituality

  • Skilled at engaging diverse audiences, from corporate settings to  the most intimate community events

Let's Talk

I’d love to bring my passion for meaningful dialogue to your next event. Together, we can create an experience that resonates deeply with your audience—whether they’re exploring professional growth, spiritual understanding, or environmental stewardship.

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