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Speaking That Connects, Motivates, and Supports the Adults Raising and Supporting Kids

Live & on-demand talks for parents, professionals, schools, and workplace wellness programs

Backed by 25 years of experience — and the day-to-day reality of raising three kids — I deliver real-talk sessions that are practical, powerful, and personal.

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Because raising and supporting kids isn’t easy, and people need to hear that

Parenting - or working with children - comes with a lot of invisible pressure. 

 

To get it right. To stay calm. To fix every problem. 

 

But the truth is, most people are figuring it out as they go. 

 

And most of us could use someone who gets it — and can speak to the messy, meaningful, and often overwhelming parts of raising or supporting kids.

 

Whether I’m speaking to a group of parents at a school fundraiser, leading a conference session for professionals, or addressing employees at a workplace wellness event, I bring insight, warmth, and candor. 

 

I share what I’ve learned not just from 20+ years in the field of behavioral education, but from raising three kids of my own.

Topics I love to speak about

Every talk is tailored to the audience and grounded in what’s real, relevant, and helpful. 

 

Some of my most requested topics include:

Honing your parenting superpowers and helping your children find theirs

Your child can do hard things

How to flow through challenging moments (and other parenting tips to get you through the day)

Establishing partnerships with your child's educational & support team

Strategies for building independence from preschool to young adults

Bring insight, energy, and real-life experience to your audience

Relatable Stories

Drawing from decades of experience as a BCBA and parent, I share messages that resonate.

Actionable Strategies

Audiences leave with fresh tools and a renewed sense of what’s possible for their families or teams.

Inspiring Perspective

Each talk is tailored to your group’s needs — practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world experience.

Why book me as your speaker?

Real-world wisdom. I blend professional experience with personal parenting insight.

Motivating, not shaming. My talks empower people to shift mindsets without guilt.

Engaging and honest. I speak with warmth, humor, and clarity — no fluff, no lectures.

Custom every time. I tailor the message to your people, your goals, your moment.

You might want to book me if…

You’re hosting a parent night or fundraiser and want a speaker who really resonates.

Your team or community needs encouragement, insight, and fresh perspective.

You’re organizing a conference or wellness event with a focus on parenting or education.

You want someone who can speak to parenting challenges and practical solutions.

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Get an inspirational speaker for your event

1

Reach Out With the Details

Email or call me to share what kind of event you’re planning and who it’s for.

2

Let’s Design a Talk That Fits

We’ll chat about themes, audience, timing, and delivery and I’ll shape something that lands.

3

Host a Session That Makes a Difference

Together, we’ll create a moment that leaves people feeling informed, seen, supported and inspired.

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