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Public Speaking & Workshops
The conversations families need — but don’t always know how to have.
Sam is a dynamic, equity-centred speaker who helps audiences navigate the real, often unspoken complexities of fertility, family-building, and parenting.
With almost 30 years of experience — and a deep commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community — Sam creates spaces where people feel seen, informed, and equipped to move forward with clarity and confidence.
No fluff. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful, practical guidance that actually lands.
What Sam Speaks On
Sam delivers keynotes, workshops, and trainings across topics like:
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2SLGBTQIA+ family building & self-advocacy
Navigating fertility systems, reducing barriers, and making informed choices -
Co-parenting & relationship dynamics
Staying aligned, reducing conflict, and keeping children at the centre -
Preventing burnout & supporting wellbeing
Balancing the emotional load and building resilient families -
Fertility, birth & early parenting transitions
Supporting families through high-stakes, high-emotion change -
Inclusive, equity-centred care
Practical ways providers and organizations can better support diverse families -
Understanding toddlers (for real life)
Making sense of behaviour, big feelings, and everyday challenges
Why Organizations Bring Sam In
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Deeply experienced + grounded in real-world practice
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Queer-affirming, inclusive, and trauma-aware
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Engaging delivery — even for quieter audiences
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Practical tools people can use immediately
Let’s Work Together
If your audience is navigating complexity — and needs more than surface-level conversations — Sam brings the clarity, care, and expertise to meet the moment.
Book Sam for keynotes, workshops, or custom training.
