Speaking & Interviews

Conversations that inspire women to embrace richer, bolder second acts.

Whether it's a keynote, conference panel, podcast, media interview, or intimate conversation, I love exploring the ideas at the heart of The Empty Nest Rebellion: curiosity, reinvention, thoughtful travel, food, books, creativity, and building a life that keeps getting bigger.

My presentations blend practical insight, personal storytelling, humor, and honest conversation to encourage audiences to embrace possibility, at any age.

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Life Gets Bigger After the Kids Leave

A woman with long blonde hair wearing a sleeveless black top and black pants, standing in a room with white walls and wooden flooring. She is smiling and has her hands in her pockets. To her right is a tall potted olive tree, and to her left is a small marble table with a white Marshall speaker and a black cylindrical object. In the background, there are white textured furniture pieces.

How the empty nest can become the beginning of life's most meaningful chapter, and why reinvention is available to all of us.

Ideal for:

Women's conferences

Community organizations

Podcasts

Leadership events

Food, Wine & Storytelling

Why every destination is understood best around a table.

A conversation about food, wine, culture, and the stories that make places unforgettable.

Ideal for:

Wine festivals

Food events

Culinary schools

Travel organizations

The Courage to Begin Again

The biggest obstacle to a fulfilling second act isn't age.

It's permission.

An honest conversation about trying new things, embracing uncertainty, and saying yes before you feel completely ready.

Ideal for:

Women's organizations

Corporate events

Leadership conferences

Podcasts

It's Never Too Late—It's Just Your Time

Who decided there was a deadline for becoming the person you were meant to be?

A conversation about breaking free from invisible timelines, embracing late starts, and discovering that some of life's greatest adventures begin long after everyone expects them to.

Ideal for:

Women's organizations

Leadership conferences

Universities

Podcasts

Community organizations