Talks and workshops
Every talk mixes personal story with practical steps the audience can use the same week. Talks can be tailored to your group.
(dis)Empowered
Keynote for conferences and community events
Ellen was told at an early age that dyslexia was an academic death sentence. She shares how she earned two degrees, escaped an abusive marriage, and turned it all into her life's greatest adventure.
Dyslexia is a superpower
For educators, parents, and dyslexia organizations
How a label can shrink a child's confidence, what changes when adults advocate well, and how strengths like creative thinking can lead the way.
Rebuilding after abuse
For women's advocacy and abuse support groups
A trauma-informed conversation about recognizing control, asking for help, and taking back self-trust one step at a time.
Resilience under pressure
For HR teams, healthcare leaders, and corporate events
Lessons from Outward Bound, scuba, skiing, and Navy SEAL-led training on staying steady when the stakes are high, and on recovering before burnout wins.
Who Ellen speaks to
Her story lands best with people who support others every day.
— Women's rights and empowerment groups
— Abuse support and prevention organizations
What your audience takes home
Many college students with dyslexia face unique challenges, but with the right support, those challenges can turn into strengths.
A new view of struggle
Setbacks can be reframed as things that happened for you, not to you.
Language for advocacy
— Dyslexia organizations, schools, and parent groups
Practical ways to speak up for yourself or for someone you support.
— Educators and thought-leaders
— Human resource professionals