My TEDx talk from the 2020 TedxUCSD Conference .
Let’s work together.
Speaking engagements
If you’re hosting a conference or retreat that aims to foster meaningful connections between participants, I can help create an atmosphere of intimacy at your event, no matter how large the crowd. As a lifelong writer with an intimate storytelling style, I’ll customize my talk to your organization’s needs, weaving my personal experiences with research and current opinion on topics such as creative risk, authenticity, vulnerability, sexual abuse survival, transracial adoption, and more. My decade of experience as a journalist combined with a willingness to share faults, flaws, and difficult experiences openly will help you create an environment that invites personal connection among your participants.
Workshops
We’re all creative people. Sometimes we lose our way, get stifled by everyday tasks and routines, become fearful, or just forget how vibrant we are. When this happens, creative play can seem like a frivolity, but it’s actually a powerful tool that can bring us back home to ourselves. And when you add a supportive community to the mix…magic happens. I host a series of workshops designed to facilitate creative expansion and foster community. The Dirty Work workshop is available at various times of the year, in 8-week and 4-week sessions, as well as weekend retreats. Whether you’re an individual seeker of More or an organization in need of some fresh programming, let’s talk about getting our hands dirty together.
Creative Partnerships
When artists are able turn their creative impulses into a career, it’s a positive and satisfying experience. But for most of us, it can also take a toll on our creative