I'm available for:
- Virtual and in-person panels (as moderator or panellist)
- Virtual and in-person roundtables, lunch discussions, lunch and learns
- Solo presentations and workshops
- Panel and roundable consultation and creation
I also regularly offer presentations with my podcast co-host, international speaker and author, Mike Veny.
Recent + Upcoming Events
- ASJA In-Person Conference (February 24-26, 2025)
- ASJA Conference From Anywhere (September 24-26, 2024)
Visible & Invisible Disabilities and Neurodivergence Summit (PowerToFly), August 2024
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), June 2024
Self Employment in The Arts, October 2022
Coffee Breaks for Creatives: Self Employment in the Arts, January 2022
2021
American Society of Journalist and Authors (ASJA) Conference Landing Bylines with Corporate Publications with Benita Lee at GoodRX, Jordan Teicher at Contently, and Mary Ellen Slayter at Managing Editor Magazine (Panel Creator, Moderator)
Grapeseed Collective Building A Business That Supports You And Your Mental Health! (Workshop)
2020
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Association (CEO) Global Conference Mental Health, The College Creative/Entrepreneur & COVID (Workshop with podcast co-host and mental health speaker, Mike Veny)
The BrandLab, May 2020 Content Marketing Strategy for Tech Brands (Workshop)
Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference, February, 2020
- Creating a Podcast with Impact (Workshop with podcast co-host and mental health speaker, Mike Veny)
- Breaking Into Freelance Writing (Roundtable)
- Marketing Strategies for Creatives (Panel)
- Self Management and Freelance Strategies (Panel)
- One-on-One Mentoring and Portfolio Reviews
AWAY Chicago, August 2019 Celebrate Getting Away Solo with Leanna Lee and Sofia Martin of Wanderful, Kehinde Smith, and Chicago Tribune travel editor, Lori Rackl
2019
Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference
- Making a Living in the Literary Arts (Panel)
- The Do's and Don'ts of Freelance (Panel)
- Making a Living as a Freelance Writer (Roundtable)
- Combining Writing and Marketing as a Content Marketing Writer (Lunch Breakout Session)
2018
Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference
- Mental Health for the Creative Entrepreneur (Workshop with mental health speaker, Mike Veny)
- Non-Profits (Panel)
- Video Presentation, Eyes On Your Mission (Featured Creative, Assistant Producer)
- Branding, marketing, and mental health (One-on-one Mentoring)
2017
Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) Conference, March 2017 Meet The Birthparents Panel
Chicago Women's Creative Collective (CWCC), January 2017 New Year's Brunch presentation (Transcript)