Speaking & Workshops 

Helping creatives build careers that are both successful and sustainable.

I speak about burnout, creativity, entrepreneurship, and building sustainable creative careers.

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My Approach to Speaking

My speaking and workshops has grown directly out of my work as an educator, creative strategist, and yoga teacher. I combine practical industry insight with research-informed perspectives on burnout, creativity, and sustainable careers. Whether speaking to students, educators, or creative professionals, my goal is to offer tools and ideas that help people pursue meaningful work with greater clarity, balance, and purpose.

Signature Talk

The Burnout Blueprint: Reclaiming Creative Energy Without Sacrificing Your Craft

Creative careers are often fueled by passion, ambition, and hustle.

But too often, that hustle turns into burnout.

In this talk, I introduce practical frameworks for recognizing and managing burnout in creative work. Drawing from my experience as an educator, creative strategist, and yoga teacher, I explore how creatives can rethink success and build systems that support both their creativity and their well-being. Participants leave with practical tools for managing energy, attention, and creative workload while building a sustainable creative practice..

Featured Workshops & Presentations

These are a few of the workshops and presentations I regularly offer.

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.

Speaking Topics

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.

Selected Talks & Conversations

2025

  • Business & Brand Etiquite

    First Year Fine Arts Retreat, Hosted by D.I.V.A. Incorporated, Howard University, Washington DC

 

  • 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

    Who I speak to:

    creatives and creative teams

    college students and emerging professionals

    universities and academic institutions

    educators and education-centered organizations

    If your audience is exploring creativity, career development, or sustainable work practices, my talks are designed to spark meaningful conversation.

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    Typical Presentation Length

    • Keynote: 45–60 minutes

    • Workshops: 60–120 minutes

    • Panels & conversations: flexible

    Formats Available

    • Keynote talks

    • Interactive workshops

    • Panel discussions

    • Guest lectures

    • Virtual presentations

    Audience Types

    My talks are especially relevant for:

    • universities and design programs

    • creative professionals and entrepreneurs

    • educators and academic communities

    • organizations exploring creativity and well-being

    Speaking Topics Include

    • burnout and sustainable creativity

    • creative entrepreneurship

    • mindfulness and creativity

    • time and project management for creatives

    • building a business without the hustle