Speaker
Talks that build momentum.
For queer & non-queer organizations, health organizations, and anyone who wants their people to feel more comfortable in their own bodies. I bring the founder stories, the coaching, and a broadway background to all my engagements for maximal impact.
Listening, a keynote excerpt from the Kiwanis International Convention
Topics
Session options to shape around your audience.
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Leadership
Building a queer company taught me that openness is a practical leadership tool. We’ll explore how belonging shows up in the decisions a leader makes every day.
Participant takeaways
- Build trust through openness
- Notice assumptions
- Turn belonging into daily leadership decisions
Good fit for: Pride ERGs, LGBTQ+ nonprofits, leadership teams
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Inclusivity in health
Fitness spaces can carry a complicated history. We’ll look at the language, programming and first encounters that help people feel welcome.
Participant takeaways
- Identify exclusion in language and programming
- Build welcoming first interactions
- Support sustainable participation
Good fit for: Health systems, wellness teams, fitness brands
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Fitness coaching for LGBTQIA+ communities
A practical session for coaches and trainers supporting people with different experiences of fitness and their bodies.
Participant takeaways
- Talk about bodies without shame
- Adapt to different starting points
- Make community part of coaching
Good fit for: Coaches, gyms, studio teams, community groups
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Practical allyship
Grounded in showing up, listening, and educating yourself. We’ll explore everyday choices that make people feel included.
Participant takeaways
- Show up and listen
- Keep educating yourself
- Use inclusive language and make people feel welcome
Good fit for: ERGs, service organizations, nonprofits, leadership teams
In conversation with The Trevor Project
Making fitness a welcoming space.
I spoke with The Trevor Project about how safety, belonging and thoughtful coaching can help queer people build a lasting relationship with movement.
Read the Trevor Project spotlight (opens in a new tab)Ways to work together
Talks
A keynote or shorter session for a conference, Pride event or internal team.
Panels and moderated conversations
Founder, queer health or creator conversations, as a panelist or host.
Fitness workshops
A guided group workout, in person or online, adapted to the group’s starting points.
Tell me about your audience, the date, the format and where it is. I'll get back to you about fit and availability.