Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege to speak and present in a variety of settings and on a variety of topics including: faith, technology, church culture, parenting, kindness, preaching, parenting, race, and politics.

I am grateful for every speaking invitation and chance to share what I am passionate about as well as for the opportunity to get to know others who share the same desire to make the world a better place.

NOTE: If your event or organization is not LGBTQIA+ affirming, does not have women in leadership, and/or does not seek diversity in its speaking roster, I am probably not willing to speak at your event. We can talk, and I am not going to say never or put you on blast, but I am not willing to lend my name to spaces that are not actively engaging in intersectional work.

If you are still here, fantastic!

Here are just a few of the gatherings where I have spoken, preached, or presented in the past.

COST AND FEES: Not all organizations can bring folks in for events and gatherings. I also know that being away from home has its own cost to my family and the local communities that I serve. All costs are negotiable, but at the bare minimum, I ask to be compensated at the same rate as previous speakers. A note of thanks to organizations and congregations with the resources that allow me to attend events that do not have the same resources.

All arrangements are negotiable, but here is where I start:

  • 2024 Zoom Speaking Fees:
    • $500-1,000/hour depending on content needs.
    • Because I am on the West Coast, I am available from 6:00am – 6:00pm Pacific Time
    • I limit Zoom/Online to 1 hour increments and not more than 3 hours total.

  • 2024 In-Person Speaking Fees:
    • Fees: $3,500 for the first day of presentation and $500 for each additional day.
    • Travel: The event will cover flight (Southwest “Any Time” Booking) and/or car rental (Hertz preferred). I will come in the day before and/or stay a day after to avoid early or late flights because I am old 🙂
    • Lodging: The event will cover lodging at the event site or a local hotel (Hilton preferred). As much as I love people, I need my introvert time, so I am not open to shared housing.
    • Food: I am not picky, but I do need to eat. The event will cover all food costs during the event as well as travel days. I love eating our at local eateries and def apprecaite inviations to join folks in exploring the local food scene.
    • Other expenses: I do not generally have many other expenses associated with my speaking, so any other expenses would be agreed upon beforehand.

EXAMPLE 1: In-Person, Three Days
$3,500 + $500 + 500 = $4,500 + Travel and Housing

  • Thursday/Friday: I arrive by plane, car, or flying unicorn.
  • Friday: Intro and Session 1 (60-90 Minutes)
  • Saturday: Session 2 & 3 (120-180 Minutes)
  • Sunday I: Final Session, Recap, and Evaluation (90 Minutes)
  • Sunday II: Preach and Adult Ed or Questions and Response Time (Sunday AM)
  • Sunday/Monday: Depart

EXAMPLE 2: Zoom Only, Five Hours
$2,500 for Up to five hours of presentation time

  • Day 1: Intro, Session 1 & 2 (90-120 Minutes)
  • Day 2: Session 3 & 4 (120-180 Minutes)
  • Four hours max
  • All sessions can be recorded and shared via the organization.

INVOICING AND BILLING: I will invoice the event via Bill.com, but can be paid via Paypal, Venmo, Credit Card or Check.

CONTRACT AND DEPOSIT: After we agree on a date/time, I will block the time on my calendar, and the event will be sent a contract requesting a 50% deposit to confirm. The Deposit is forfeited if the event is canceled less than 30 days before the beginning of the event.

DIVA STUFF: Before we do this, note that I also expect white doves to scatter lavender rose petals before me as I leave my room each day. In extreme cases, gray doves will suffice. </sarcasm>

DATE CHECK: The biggest obstacle to my being with you are dates. While there may be a few things not listed below, the following calendar is my confirmed and tentative speaking and travel schedule.

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