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Conversations That Stay With You

I don’t speak about grief from a distance. I speak from inside it.

For more than two decades, I’ve worked as a hospice nurse, sitting at bedsides, listening to stories, and witnessing what matters most when life is stripped down to its essentials. Those experiences—along with my own personal losses—shape every conversation I bring to the stage.

When I speak, my intention isn’t to give answers. It’s to create space—for honesty, reflection, and connection.
People often tell me they leave my talks feeling less afraid of grief, more connected to love, and more awake to their own lives. That matters to me.

What I Speak About

My talks are rooted in real stories from end-of-life care and the wisdom I’ve been privileged to receive from the dying.

While every talk is thoughtfully tailored to the audience, common themes include:

Grief as a sacred, human experience
Love beyond loss and continued connection
What the dying teach us about living
Compassionate caregiving and presence
Navigating loss, change, and uncertainty
Meaning, forgiveness, and what truly matters

These conversations resonate across belief systems and professions because they speak to what it means to be human.

Who I Speak With

I’ve had the honor of speaking with diverse audiences around the world, including:

Healthcare professionals and caregivers
Hospice and palliative care organizations
Faith-based and spiritual communities
Nonprofits and community groups
Conferences, retreats, and workshops
Corporate teams navigating loss, burnout, or transition

Whether the room holds fifty people or five hundred, my goal is the same—to create a grounded, human experience that meets people where they are.

What You Can Expect

My talks are often described as:

There is space for laughter. There is space for tears. There is space for silence. Above all, there is space to feel less alone.

Formats I Offer

I offer a variety of speaking formats, including:

Each engagement is shaped intentionally to serve the audience and the moment.

Why This Work Matters to Me

Speaking is not a performance for me. It’s an extension of the work I’ve done at the bedside for years—listening deeply, telling the truth, and honoring the complexity of grief and love. If your audience is navigating loss, caregiving, change, or the human cost of simply being alive, this conversation belongs in the room.

An Invitation

If my voice and presence feel aligned with what your community needs, I would be honored to speak with you.