Inspirational Speaker

As a three-time cancer survivor, I know a thing or two about resilience. As a speaker, I'm honest. I'm vulnerable (I talk about periods and poop... in public!) And I'm real.

I love speaking to people who are facing rough times and helping them feel inspired and encouraged to keep going no matter what life's thrown their way.

When I'm A Good Fit...

  • You want practical inspiration: I am down to earth. I offer simple tips and memorable points. I'm not going to overload or overwhelm.
  • Your audience has ladies, health care pros, and/or people facing tough/stressful times: I can speak in person or virtually.
  • You want real and authentic: I share real stories and don't hold back. I'm like the girl next door on stage. 
  • You need an easy going speaker: Your success is my success. I don't have fancy riders. I'm not too big for my britches.

"Danielle = best speaker! Very engaging and fluent. Her story was phenomenal!"

— Gina, Event Organizer

Speaking Topics

    No two events are alike. I tailor each talk for the audience, theme, and event needs. But popular topics and themes I usually speak on include: 

    • Resilience & Facing Adversity: Finding light in the darkest times
    • Health & Wellness: Caring for body, stress management, healing, trauma
    • Faith & Inspiration: Wrestling with doubt, keeping the faith, and finding hope
    • Family & Relationships: Infertility, adoption, and foster care
    • Body Image & Confidence: Encouraging tween and teen girls (based on my book Blush)
    • Patient Advocate: I'm a 20+ year colorectal cancer survivor first dx at age 17, and I have Lynch syndrome

    Videos & Media

    See me in action: Here are a few recorded talks and presentations I've given.

    Testimonials

    "Danielle’s story was phenomenal!"

    "Loved the survivor story – be the light; helps remind me of my why."

    "Very engaging and fluent… Danielle was my favorite speaker."

    Organizations I've Spoken For

    • Mayo Clinic
    • Fight Colorectal Cancer
    • John Stoddard Cancer Center/Unity Point
    • Colorado Cancer Center
    • Iowa Cancer Consortium
    • Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC)
    • Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Heart of America Christian Writer's Network (HACWN)
    • Shelter KC
    • Abundant Life Church
    • Navah Church KC
    • Found & Woven
    • Youthfront

    Want to Explore More?

    I know choosing a speaker is a big deal. If you'd like to explore the possibility of having me speak to your group, let's chat! 

    Let's chat!
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