A single mom to three boys working hard to live my truest life. I hope as I share the beauty, the gratitude, the grief, the hard…you find inspiration + hope to show up to your life as honestly as possible.
Thank you for visiting my speaking page!
You'll find out my most-requested speaking topics, my schedule, and how to book me.
As an event planner, you have big responsibility to find the perfect speaker for your audience and community. I have been on the receiving end of a message feeling bored and distracted—I know how important words are and work hard to captivate any audience.
It is always a privilege and honor to be chosen as a speaker; I hope this page helps you decide whether or not I am the speaker for your event.
My heart
God has placed in me a burning desire to move hearts closer to His, to burst boxes that our culture place Him and His grace in.
As an author, podcaster, former co-church planter, divorcee, mother to almost-twin boys, former foster parent, business owner, and active community member… I believe meeting each person in their most raw spaces is what will set us free to live fully.
When we walk undoubtedly in the scandalous grace of Jesus, we can help set others free.
He has met me in unseen and hidden places of both grief and gratitude. Both, and. In each of these experiences, I hunger for more of Him.
There is a fire in my heart to help set captives free and move others closer to The Cross. I cannot and will not be quiet.
WHO?
I speak for a variety of audiences, including conferences, retreats, churches, youth groups, and nonprofit organizations.
Regular speaking topics:
Finding Jesus in our most broken, darkest places
Adoption
Miscarriage, Loss, Grief
When life is disappointing (miscarriage, divorce, foster care, failed adoption)
Intentional living—living life on purpose
Loving bigger than we knew possible
Adopting and fostering outside of my race
What you can expect
If you book me to speak at your event, here’s what you can expect:
Prompt response to your email and telephone correspondence.
Personal consultation before the event to ensure I understand what you want.
Promotion of your event on my blog and social media channels.
Excellent delivery full of honesty, humor, invitation, and a conversational tone.
Immediate followup after the event for feedback.
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Community Chapel in Sweet Home, OR
April 6, 2019
Topic: How To Hold Onto Hope When Life is Disappointing
Warner Pacific University in Portland, OR
March 7, 2019
Topic: A Transforming Journey: In a time where “opting out” is easier, this is why we should “opt in” (Listen here)
Tribe Conference by Jeff Goins
September 17, 2018
Topic: This Undeserved Life and Book Writing
Ten Mile Christian Church's Middle School Swerve
March 11, 2017
Topic: Against the Grain, Spoken Word
Corvallis Church
September 2015
Topic: Adoption, openness
Gift of Adoption's NorthWest Chapter's Banquet
November 21, 2016
Topic: Adoption
Ten Mile Christian Church's Middle School Camp
August 2015
Topic: Identity, Spoken Word
Winema Christian's Middle School Camp
August 2014
Topic: My Story [Pride + Finding Him], Spoken Word
August 2015
Topic: Identity
Corvallis Church
January 2015
Topic: Building self discipline habits that transform your heart
Corvallis Church's Women's Ministry Retreat
March 2015
Topic: Finding Him amidst the ugliness of honesty, wading through grief [miscarriage]
Corvallis Church
January 2014
Topic: I [God] Believe In You Spoken Word
Harrisburg Christian Church Youth Group
2011
Topic: God's Provision
“Natalie was warm, funny, and professional — the perfect fit for our audience. I would highly recommend her!”
“As the speaker for our Baccalaureate service, Natalie brought a depth of wisdom far beyond her years. The graduating class of 2015 will not soon forget the life lessons and experience she shared with them. Her message was relevant with great, practical life-application. She is a naturally engaging speaker. We would love to have her again.”
Featured on Podcasts
Raising 2 Sons And Navigating 2 Races on OPB of NPR
Homebirth to Hospital Cesarean on The Birth Hour Podcast
How To See Grief as A Gift on the Honestly Adoption Podcast
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BOOK NATALIE
I pray through each speaking request. If you would like to request availability, please do so on the right half of the page. It would be a privilege to discuss working together.
