SPEAKING
“Julie made difficult conversations feel human and safe. She offered words we didn’t have, and made us feel less alone in them.”
Virgina T, CASA
I create moments, not just speeches.
As a media psychologist, social gerontologist, and experience designer, I’ve spent over 25 years exploring how story, memory, and empathy shape identity and connection across generations. My talks blend science and story, reflection and practice, so audiences don’t just learn, they leave changed.
Whether in a keynote or a workshop, I design immersive sessions that are engaging, interactive, and unforgettable.
Featured Talks & Trainings
Neuroaesthetics: The Art and Science of How We Feel
How design choices in care, education, and community settings influence emotion, empathy, and wellbeing.
Designing for Emotional Legacy
How values and feelings carry forward across generations—and how to shape what endures.
Storyfeeling: The Psychology of How We Remember
How memory science explains identity, empathy, and legacy—and what it teaches us about shaping what endures.
Empathy by Design
Immersive psychology for stronger connections and resilience in times of change.
Generation Together
Designing across ages and cultures to create inclusive experiences that bridge divide.
Engaging audiences both in-person and virtually through various formats
- Keynotes
- 2-3 Hour Workshops
- Half-day Training
- Full-day Training
- Corporate retreats, off sites & conferences
- Custom events
What Audiences
Take Away
- New ways of understanding how memory and story shape identity
- Practical strategies for building empathy and connection
- Tools for navigating change, loss, and legacy with resilience
- Inspiration to design experiences that bridge generations and cultures
"Julie helped us reframe the entire experience through the lens of emotional impact. What we created were moments of real connection."
-Brian K, SFS Family Care
Let’s create an experience your audience won’t forget.
Whether you’re planning a conference keynote, organizational workshop, or community event, I’d love to work with you.
I encourage early bookings as soon as dates are known.