SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Keynotes, Talks & Lectures
Michele brings together scholarship, filmmaking, teaching, and public conversation in interactive talks that are both intellectually rigorous and engaging.
TEDx Speaker
Author of 4 Books
Featured in NPR • BBC • Boston Globe
Tenured Professor
Certified Mindfulness Facilitator
Selected Past Engagements
Brown University • University of Sussex • TEDx Providence • University of Münster • Universität Göttingen • Sexual Health Alliance Amsterdam • WGBH Boston • Humboldt-Universität Berlin • UNC Charlotte • Salem Film Festival • Women in Film Seattle • Rutgers University • Rhode Island International Film Festival • Emerson College
Signature Talk Areas
KEYNOTES & LECTURES
Consent, Sexuality & Media
For universities, conferences, gender studies programs, communication departments, and public events exploring how consent is represented, debated, misunderstood, and taught.
LECTURES & KEYNOTES
Film, Feminism & Representation
Talks on women filmmakers, teen films, consent culture, documentary, independent film, and the politics of representation.
INTERACTIVE TALKS & KEYNOTES
Mindfulness, Creativity & Life Design
For faculty development, student success programs, wellness events, and creative communities interested in reflection, resilience, and meaningful change.
KEYNOTES & INTERACTIVE TALKS
Writing, Failure & the Creative Process
For writers, artists, students, academics, and anyone navigating creative risk, revision, ambition, and uncertainty.
Testimonials
“You nailed it in your TED talk. I really appreciate how concisely and clearly you made your point.”
TEDx PROVIDENCE ATTENDEE
“So engaging and enjoyable… I honestly do not remember staying focused for two full hours during a talk without yawning.”
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Get in Touch
Bring Michele to your campus, conference, or event.
Share a little about your audience, event format, date, and goals, and Michele will follow up to discuss fit, availability, and format.