Speaking and Media
TALKS
The Creative Intersection
Before becoming a professional writer and publisher, Amanda worked in the mental healthcare system for over a decade. Through her work with adolescent survivors of trauma, Amanda realized that storytelling could heal the mind. In this talk, Amanda explores exactly how our brains react, connect to, and work in dialogue with storytelling. Being the true tether between us all, stories—about ourselves and about others—are how we relate to one another and make meaning of the world.
*adapted version available for the workplace: The power of creativity can not only transform your energy, but also your workspace. In this workshop, participants will learn how they can easily tap into their creativity during the workday or at home to help with things such as: increasing your energy, creating a positive mental attitude, establishing a sense of pride in what you bring to the company, overcoming workday slumps, and more!
Write to Heal Workshop
The healing properties of storytelling are infinite, and Amanda has developed a number of proven techniques to help people see themselves and their own stories from a distance, so that they can find purpose in them. Whether she’s speaking to a small group of individuals, university faculty, students, or at a corporate meeting, Amanda’s message is that words matter, and so does how we use them.
KEYNOTES
The Power of Storytelling
A combination of her smaller talks infused with the inspirational account of her own trials and tribulations, Amanda explores the revelations that storytelling has offered her—revelations that have pulled her out of hopelessness and into creative success. As a self-made entrepreneur, Amanda uses this keynote opportunity to serve as an example and as an advocate for the power of personal introspection through courageous storytelling.
Amanda speaks on the importance of storytelling, helping her audiences understand that their stories matter. She helps inspire writers to pursue becoming professional authors, and she teaches entrepreneurs how to use storytelling to better brand themselves and boost their business. Amanda’s signature talk promotes unity and inclusivity through storytellng—a universal message that’s important to us all. She also speaks at colleges and and writers’ conferences on the process of editing, literary structures, and about the publishing industry.
The Colors of Your Masks: How to Live as Your Authentic Self
How many faces do you wear throughout your day—as a professional, a partner, a parent, a friend, a teacher, a student? And how often do you feel a sense of anxiety or uneasiness? Instead of trying to conform to fit in, learn how to truly embrace your full authentic self and show up in every setting with the comfort and confidence of knowing who you are and what you have to offer. In this session, we'll explore the idea of radical self-acceptance and how true authenticity will make you more successful in your career, your relationships, and in your personal goals.
PUBLICATIONS, FEATURES & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS