There was a comfort with the material and nuance when you answered questions that communicated to students a thorough knowledge of the topics (and, as many skilled speakers do…you also asked some rhetorical questions that were related that they probably hadn't considered). I admired the way you spoke about grief and loss, and what kind of mindset one needs to have to do that work well.
— ZC
Read MoreYour strengths as a speaker are that you are very knowledgeable and specific while being caring and compassionate. Speaking to women with chronic illness in self-advocacy is a manifestation of your caring/compassion – supported by your knowledge and personal experience.
— PL
Read MoreWhen I think of many speakers, they are often high energy. I don't experience you that way and I believe this balance is something that comes naturally to you... I know you already bring personal experiences to your speaking, so I can't think of what else at the moment. I wish I could have video-taped my reaction as I read that you are speaking to women with chronic illness and helping them with their self-advocacy. I actually said "oh my god, yes." A number of client cases come to mind along with so many other folx without chronic illness but who face medical professionals and cannot advocate for themselves. It sounds EXCELLENT!
— MK
Read MoreYou use humor at appropriate moments, which can make the really heavy topics you are discussing less intimidating and more approachable. I think your topic is a hugely important topic considering women, and Black women in particular, are consistently ignored, gas lit, accused, and murdered in the medical system and therefore the system as an entity feels like an abuse/victim relationship. This work is IMPORTANT and you are the perfect person for it considering your up close and personal experience with it, paired with your clinical knowledge and expertise.
— LV
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