Conference speaker
I'm a routinely requested speaker at conferences and forums for writers, beekeepers, and agribusiness professionals. Please get in touch if you need a keynote speaker or guest speaker.
2025 events
Resume writing spring event TBA soon
Cary, NC
For beekeeping and ag-related events, see the home page of my beekeeping site for the latest engagements.
Popular topics for writers and businesses
Popular topics for beekeepers and farm businesses
2025 events
Resume writing spring event TBA soon
Cary, NC
For beekeeping and ag-related events, see the home page of my beekeeping site for the latest engagements.
Popular topics for writers and businesses
- Best blogging practices and SEO writing (search engine optimization)
- Book and author marketing
- Business of being a writer
- Freelance writing: creating multiple streams of income
- Writing for magazines: how to pitch and get published
Popular topics for beekeepers and farm businesses
- Honey, bee, and farm business marketing and publicity
- 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
Speaking fees
My fees vary depending on the topic, length of the program, and location. Waived conference admission and meals are generous and can help offset speaking fees, but are not accepted in lieu of a speaking payment. I welcome an opportunity to discuss the details of your event and how to structure the programming in a mutually beneficial way.
Virtual engagements
Speaking fee
Less than 1-hour drive from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee
Between 1- and 2-hour drive from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee + mileage*
2-hour+ drive from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee + mileage*
$175 nightly hotel credit
$50 daily food credit (for engagements 2 days or longer)
Airfare (if flying)
Virtual engagements
Speaking fee
Less than 1-hour drive from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee
Between 1- and 2-hour drive from Pittsboro, NC or Bryson City, NC
Speaking fee + mileage*
2-hour+ drive from Pittsboro, NC 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
2024
Goldston Public Library
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference
Guilford County Beekeepers
Rockingham County Beekeepers
2023
Person County Beekeepers
Harnett County Beekeepers Club
Davidson County Beekeepers Club
2022
Forsyth County Beekeepers Club
2021
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
Goldston Public Library
NC Beekeepers Association Summer Conference
Guilford County Beekeepers
Rockingham County Beekeepers
2023
Person County Beekeepers
Harnett County Beekeepers Club
Davidson County Beekeepers Club
2022
Forsyth County Beekeepers Club
2021
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