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Community Talks & Speaking Engagements

Media, Youth, and Digital Life​

 

These talks and workshops are part of Mindful Media program focused on how media systems—not just content—shape young people’s learning, well-being, identity, and civic life.

 

Drawing on research, youth-centered practice, and years of experience working alongside educators, caregivers, and young people, sessions help audiences move beyond fear, panic, or surface-level solutions toward clearer, more ethical, and developmentally grounded understanding.

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All sessions are tailored to audience and context and can be offered as standalone talks, interactive workshops, or as part of a longer learning series within the Mindful Media framework.

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Book a keynote or customized workshop designed to engage your audience and support your organization’s goals around media literacy, digital well-being, equity, and youth participation.

​​​​​​​​How Sessions Work

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  • Formats range from 45-minute talks to half-day workshops and multi-session programs

  • Sessions are interactive, discussion-based, and grounded in real-world examples

  • Content is tailored to your context, community, resources, and goals

  • Available in person or virtual

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I regularly collaborate with organizations to design Mindful Media sessions that fit into professional development days, community events, conferences, and ongoing initiatives.

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Participants Leave With:

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  • A clearer understanding of how digital platforms and media systems shape young people’s attention, relationships, learning, and well-being

  • Shared language for talking with young people about technology in ways that build trust rather than conflict

  • Insight into the pressures, norms, and dynamics shaping youth digital culture

  • Greater confidence supporting healthy boundaries without relying solely on rules or restrictions

  • Questions and perspectives that support ongoing conversation and collective decision-making at home, in programs, and across communities

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Grounded in Practice & Research

 

Mindful Media talks and workshops are informed by the latest balanced research in media education, youth development, and digital well-being, and grounded in ongoing work with young people, educators, families, and community organizations. Sessions are continually updated to reflect evolving technologies, youth cultures, and educational and community contexts.​​​

Currently Scheduling Bookings

 

If you’re interested in hosting a talk, workshop, or series—or exploring a custom Mindful Media partnership—I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to start a conversation, check availability, or talk through what would best serve your community.

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