Speaking & Workshops 

…on Mindfulness, Design, and Creative Balance

My speaking and workshops extend my classroom teaching and research in design, mindfulness, and creative sustainability. I lead sessions for universities, conferences, and creative organizations that help artists, educators, and entrepreneurs thrive without burnout. Whether I’m presenting on time and project management, mindful pedagogy, or sustainable creative practice, my goal is to offer practical, research-informed tools that encourage clarity, balance, and purpose in creative work.

Featured Workshops & Presentations

The Burnout Blueprint: Reclaiming Creative Energy Without Sacrificing Your Craft

A signature workshop introducing frameworks for recognizing and managing burnout in creative fields. Participants learn to design systems that prioritize clarity, rest, and purpose.

Time & Project Management for Creatives

A practical presentation designed to help artists, students, and entrepreneurs balance workload and creativity through tools like the Eisenhower Matrix, scheduling techniques, and mindful productivity.

Mindfulness in the Creative Classroom

An educator-focused session exploring how mindfulness can improve attention, engagement, and creative outcomes in art and design education.

Conferences & Conversations

2025

  • The Burnout Blueprint: Reclaiming Creative Energy Without Sacrificing Your Craft.

    AIGA National Design Conference, Los Angeles, CA
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  • Thriving Without the Hustle: Building a Sustainable Creative Career.

    AIGA DC Design Week, Washington, DC

  • Adding Mindfulness to the Classroom to Avoid Burnout.

    Watermark Conference for Educators, Washington, DC

2023

  • Adding Mindfulness to the Classroom to Avoid Burnout.

    Watermark Engage Conference, Austin, TX

Conversations worth slowing down for

Burnout and Sustainable Creativity

Mindfulness in Art & Design Education

Time and Project Management for Creatives

Creative Entrepreneurship and Clarity

Building a Business Without the Hustle

The Intersection of Design, Wellness, and Purpose

I’m passionate about creating spaces where creativity and well-being coexist. If you’re interested in bringing a workshop, lecture, or presentation to your institution or event, I’d love to connect.