Event and conference speaker
I'm a routinely requested speaker at conferences and forums for business professionals, writers, and beekeepers. Please get in touch if you need a keynote speaker or guest speaker.
Popular topics for writers, businesses, and corporate engagements
Popular topics for beekeepers and farm businesses
- SEO writing (search engine optimization) and SEO in the age of AI
- Write for magazines & how work to with the media
- Ways to navigate AI in hiring
- Modern resume writing best practices
- Values-based career design
Popular topics for beekeepers and farm businesses
- Honey, bee, and farm business marketing
- Natural beekeeping practices
- Multitasking plants for pollinators
- Learn how to publish articles and books about all things related to your farm business
- Permaculture design in apiaries, pollinator gardens, and farms
Event feedback
Thanks again for hosting the seminar. It was a true pleasure to meet you and I found the seminar to be both enjoyable and informative. —David Bird, Savannah, GA
Ms. Groth has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge on present-day marketing strategies. —Anita, H. Durham, NC
Tara Lynne Groth is an immensely talented writer and business person...worth every penny! —Alan R.
Tara Lynne was very generous with her knowledge about the ins-and-outs of the business side of writing. She was also an excellent instructor, keeping the meeting on track and the information interesting. Can't wait for the next one! —Sunny
Tara Lynne...is a great writer and a devoted professional. I recently took her class in magazine writing and it was fantastic. Tara Lynne is a great teacher and has excellent information to share. The workshop was fun, easygoing and extremely helpful. I recommend her very highly and without reservation. —Beth Browne, Raleigh, NC
Ms. Groth has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge on present-day marketing strategies. —Anita, H. Durham, NC
Tara Lynne Groth is an immensely talented writer and business person...worth every penny! —Alan R.
Tara Lynne was very generous with her knowledge about the ins-and-outs of the business side of writing. She was also an excellent instructor, keeping the meeting on track and the information interesting. Can't wait for the next one! —Sunny
Tara Lynne...is a great writer and a devoted professional. I recently took her class in magazine writing and it was fantastic. Tara Lynne is a great teacher and has excellent information to share. The workshop was fun, easygoing and extremely helpful. I recommend her very highly and without reservation. —Beth Browne, Raleigh, NC
Speaking fees
My fees vary depending on the topic, length of the program, and location. I welcome an opportunity to discuss the details of your event and how to best structure the programming for your audience.
Virtual engagements and in-person events less than a 1-hour drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
In-person events between a 1- and 2-hour drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
In-person events a 2-hour+ drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
Virtual engagements and in-person events less than a 1-hour drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
- Speaking fee
In-person events between a 1- and 2-hour drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
- Speaking fee + mileage*
In-person events a 2-hour+ drive from Pittsboro or Bryson City, NC
- Speaking fee + mileage*
- $175 nightly hotel credit
- $50 daily food credit (for engagements 2 days or longer)
- Airfare (if flying)
Sample of past events
2026
Triangle Tech Net, multiple events on resume writing and AI interview prep
Stanly County Beekeepers
Hoke County Beekeepers
2025
Triangle Tech Net, multiple events on AI in hiring
HiveTracks Webinar
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference in Flat Rock, NC
2024
Goldston Public Library
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference in Pinehurst, NC
Guilford County Beekeepers
Rockingham County Beekeepers
2023
Person County Beekeepers
Harnett County Beekeepers Club
Davidson County Beekeepers Club
2022
Forsyth County Beekeepers Club
2021
Research Triangle Park High School
Stanly County Beekeepers Club
Beekeepers of the Neuse
2020
What a year!
2019
Corporate events - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
2018
Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina
2017
A Day for Writers via North Carolina Writers Network-West - Sylva, North Carolina
Leadership Triangle Regional Class - Pittsboro, North Carolina
She Leads Conference via Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy - Raleigh, North Carolina
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina
2016
wART 95.5 FM (Marshall, NC), Writers Words Radio Special Guest
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Writers Conference - Blue Ridge, Georgia
Triangle Sisters in Crime Workshop - Cary, North Carolina
Career Day Speaker Chatham Middle School - Siler City, North Carolina
Wake-Up Wednesday - Pittsboro, North Carolina
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina
2015
Young Writers Conference - Rolesville, North Carolina
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina
2014
Mills Park Middle School - Cary, North Carolina
Asheville WordFest - Asheville, North Carolina
Raleigh Public Relations Society - Raleigh, North Carolina
2013
American Society of Journalists & Authors ShopTalk - Times Square, New York
Farm at Weathers Creek 2-Day Writing Workshop - Cleveland, North Carolina
2012
Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina
Triangle Tech Net, multiple events on resume writing and AI interview prep
Stanly County Beekeepers
Hoke County Beekeepers
2025
Triangle Tech Net, multiple events on AI in hiring
HiveTracks Webinar
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference in Flat Rock, NC
2024
Goldston Public Library
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference in Pinehurst, NC
Guilford County Beekeepers
Rockingham County Beekeepers
2023
Person County Beekeepers
Harnett County Beekeepers Club
Davidson County Beekeepers Club
2022
Forsyth County Beekeepers Club
2021
Research Triangle Park High School
Stanly County Beekeepers Club
Beekeepers of the Neuse
2020
What a year!
2019
Corporate events - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
2018
Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina
2017
A Day for Writers via North Carolina Writers Network-West - Sylva, North Carolina
Leadership Triangle Regional Class - Pittsboro, North Carolina
She Leads Conference via Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy - Raleigh, North Carolina
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina
2016
wART 95.5 FM (Marshall, NC), Writers Words Radio Special Guest
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Writers Conference - Blue Ridge, Georgia
Triangle Sisters in Crime Workshop - Cary, North Carolina
Career Day Speaker Chatham Middle School - Siler City, North Carolina
Wake-Up Wednesday - Pittsboro, North Carolina
Holly Springs Community Arts Festival - Holly Springs, North Carolina
2015
Young Writers Conference - Rolesville, North Carolina
Wake County Public Libraries - Apex, North Carolina
2014
Mills Park Middle School - Cary, North Carolina
Asheville WordFest - Asheville, North Carolina
Raleigh Public Relations Society - Raleigh, North Carolina
2013
American Society of Journalists & Authors ShopTalk - Times Square, New York
Farm at Weathers Creek 2-Day Writing Workshop - Cleveland, North Carolina
2012
Poetry on Your Plate - Carrboro, North Carolina