Public Speaking

Speaker & Educator

As a sought-after speaker, experienced end-of-life doula and educator, I am passionate about empowering individuals, families, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of the end-of-life journey.

Through my speaking engagements and presentations, I focus on fostering meaningful conversations and providing practical solutions to enhance death literacy and end-of-life planning.

As an educator, I aim to create a more informed, compassionate, and empowered approach to death, helping people face mortality with grace and understanding. My goal is to help normalize death as a natural, respected part of the human experience, removing the stigma and fostering open, supportive dialogue.

Topics I Cover:

    • End-of-Life Planning & Advocacy

      • Comprehensive End-of-Life Plans
      • Advance Care Planning & Directives
      • Death Planning & Document Organization
      • Green Burials & Home Funerals in Missouri

       

    • Legacy, Remembrance & Life Storytelling

      • Guided Autobiography & Life Review
      • Ethical Wills & Legacy Letters
      • Eulogy & Obituary Writing Workshops

       

    • Grief, Self-Care & Death Literacy

      • Remembering Self-Care After Loss
      • Surviving Grief During the Holidays
      • Death Literacy

       

    • Navigating End-of-Life Care

      • End-of-Life Doulas: Who We Are & How We Help
      • Hospice & Palliative Care 101: Myths vs. Facts
      • The End-of-Life Conversation

       

    • Energy & Bodywork Therapies

      • Healing Touch & Reiki
      • Massage Therapy for End-of-Life Care
      • Reflexology for Comfort & Relaxation

       

    • Aromatherapy & Sensory Comfort

        • Essential Oils for End-of-Life Care
        • Music Therapy & Sound Healing
        • Guided Imagery & Visualization 

       

    • Spiritual & Emotional Support
        • Meditation & Breathwork
        • Legacy & Ritual Creation
        • Sacred Space & Environment

What You Can Expect:

  • Engaging Content: Tailored presentations that meet the unique needs of your audience, whether they are healthcare professionals, caregivers, or community members.
  • Practical Insights: Actionable tools, resources, and strategies for incorporating end-of-life planning into personal and professional contexts.
  • Holistic Approach: A focus on the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care, complementing medical and legal frameworks.
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Learn More About My Presentations

Whether you are looking to inspire your team, educate your community, or deepen your understanding of end-of-life issues, I bring compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to fostering a culture of dignity and care around life’s final chapter.

Ready to collaborate or schedule a presentation? Contact me to learn more about how I can customize a session for your organization, event, or group.

Let’s work together to build a more compassionate and prepared future for the end-of-life journey.

Past Public Engagements

1/2025 Senior Resource Team St. Charles – Unveiling the Vital Role of End-of-Life Doulas

2024 PBS Documentary – Going Your Way  

11/2024 Fairmount Senior Living, Social Worker CEU Event – Beyond Medicine: Intersection of Care Among Social Workers & End-of-Life Doulas

10/2024 Amen, Gantner, & Capriano, Find Out Friday – Unveiling the Vital Role of End-of-Life Doulas

7/2024 St. Louis Palliative Care Network – Everything You Want to Know About End-of-Life Doulas

3/2024 Aging Life Care Association – Synergies in Care

1/2024 SSM Health, St. Mary’s, Physician Residents – Advance Care Planning

10/2023 Midwest Regional Conference on Palliative Care – End-of-Life Doulas

9/2023 Unity Hospice – Empowering Talk: Goals of Care

9/2023 St. Louis County Library – Completing Your Advance Directive

9/2023 Brentmoor Senior Center – Four Part Series on Advance Care Planning

6/2023 Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker Webinar – End-of-Life Doulas

3/2023 VNA Hospice – End-of-Life Doulas

2/2023 Home Care Social Workers – How End-of-Life Doulas Fill the Gap

12/2022 St. Louis University, St. Xavier Community – Exploring End-of-Life Decisions

12/2022 Care Choice Care Management – End-of-Life Doulas

7/2022 Delmar Gardens Senior Living – What Matters To You: Advance Care Planning

4/2021 St. Louis County Library – The Conversation Project

10/2020 St. Louis County Library – The Conversation Project

5/2020 Delmar Gardens Senior Living Community – Advance Care Planning for Dementia

10/19/2019 Natural Bridge Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

10/10/2019 Cliff Cave Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

10/7/2019 Grand Glaze Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

10/1/2019 Lewis & Clark Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

10/1/2019 Samuel Sachs Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/30/2019 Weber Road Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/27/2019 Grant’s View Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/24/2019 Prairie Commons Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/17/2019 Bridgeton Trails Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/10/2019 Meramec Valley Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/9/2019 Rock Road Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

9/3/2019 Florissant Valley Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

4/29/2019 Natural Bridge Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

4/25/2019 Florissant Valley Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

4/24/2019 Rock Road Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

4/12/2019 Prairie Commons Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

4/3/2019 Samuel Sachs Library – The Conversation Project: Advance Care Planning

1/2019 Delmar Villas – Hospice Advocacy Training

10/2018 St. Luke’s Hospice Care Coordination – Advance Care Planning: Goals of Care