Stories. Strategy. Real life.

SPEAKING, let's talk

I bring more than talking points to the stage. I bring years of building businesses and working in healthcare, plus the perspective that comes from navigating the system as a patient.

Ona smiling in yellow glasses and a denim jacket, holding a microphone out toward the camera

MY APPROACH, why I speak

Real stories. Useful takeaways.

I believe the best conversations make people feel something and leave them with something they can use. I talk about the lessons behind the wins, the systems behind the brands, and what it takes to keep building when the plan changes.

SIGNATURE TOPICS, pick a room

When the healthcare insider becomes the patient

What happens when someone who understands healthcare operations struggles to find the right care? A candid conversation about the patient experience, provider visibility, trust, and what the industry can learn from the gap between being available and being findable.

Building, pivoting, and beginning again

I've founded businesses, changed direction, and had life interrupt the plan more than once. This conversation explores the choices behind a pivot, what it takes to rebuild, and why changing your mind is sometimes the most strategic decision you can make.

A brand is more than content

A strong personal brand needs a clear voice, a real point of view, and a content strategy that can grow with the person behind it. We'll talk about turning expertise into a recognizable presence and making content work across platforms.

The systems behind the story

The visible part of a business gets the attention. The operational part makes it possible. From workflows and teams to implementation and production, this talk explores how to build the infrastructure behind consistent creative work.

Formats

  • Keynotes
  • Panels
  • Fireside chats
  • Podcast interviews
  • Workshops
  • Moderated conversations

ROOMS I'VE BEEN IN, so far

  • PRX Productions
  • SCAD Film
  • American Advertising Federation
  • She Podcasts
  • The Podcast Academy
  • Podfest Multimedia Expo
  • NYWIFT, New York Women in Film & Television
  • Podcast Movement

SEEN AND HEARD, interviews

I've had the opportunity to share parts of my story and experience in conversations with other founders, creators, and hosts. Explore selected interviews below.

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