I have given motivational talks and book talks at schools, corporate meetings, spiritual groups, book fairs and diversity fairs, including the Washington Independent Review of Books; the National March to End Rape Culture; the Mixed Remixed Festival; the Japanese American Museum; the Gaithersburg, Baltimore and Annapolis Book Festivals; the U.S. Veteran’s Administration; the Fearless Women’s Summit; Bethesda Metro Village; Politics & Prose Bookstore; Oyster Bilingual School; The Wednesday Morning Group; Blessed Sacrament School; Prince Georges County Elementary School; and Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Preschool. I look forward to meeting you at my next event!
- Harri j. Kramer / Chair, Wednesday Morning Group
I'm part of a collective of co-hosts of the "Inside Out" radio show on WPFW fm 89.3 in Washington, D.C. I produce and host the show generally on the first Tuesday of each month between 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST. I focus on diversity and alliance issues. If you have ideas for a show or would like to be a guest, please contact me. See our Inside Out LGBT Radio Facebook page and www.WPFWfm.org for more info. And tune in!
Invited to speak at the Influencers of Midlife Conference in Atlanta in March 2020. https://www.influencersofmidlife.com/
Guest on the Brave Healer podcast. https://lauradifranco.com/podcast/
So excited to be a panelist at FierceCon LA—Mastering Modern Midlife❣️ https://catherinegraceo.com/fiercecon-la-2019/
Health and Wellness Speaker at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Reframing Your Life After 50
Time:3:45pm - 4:15pm
Location:Exhibit Hall, Health & Wellness Pavilion
Aging has so many upsides, but also comes with plenty to get discouraged about. Join this session to hear Maria Olsen, who set a goal and accomplished it by trying 50 new things in her 50th year of life, speak about how to elevate this next chapter of your life. She will share how lifestyle changes, spiritual endeavors, physical challenges/wellbeing, social activities, travel and adventure, learning/teaching and discarding the judgment of others can help you make the most out of the years after 50.
Book talk at Caron Foundation’s Recovery Center, Washington, D.C.
Flowjam is Loudon County, Virginia’s first universal healing arts festival. https://www.flowjam.org/
Speaker at the Bounce Montclair Festival of Optimism and Resilience. https://montclairbounce.org/
Featured author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival! http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/featured_author/maria-leonard-olsen/
Honored to speak at the Accokeek Women’s Writing Group , a lively women’s writing community that meets regularly in Southern Maryland.
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Presenting a motivational workshop at the trade association’s midyear meeting. https://www.thehcpa.org/open-events/
Kensington celebrates The International Day of the Book at its well-attended street festival in Kensington’s historic district. https://dayofthebook.com/
Featured speaker at the Fearless Women’s Summit in Philadelphia. https://onewoman.ca/product/fearless-womens-summit-philadelphia-pa/
Selected to audition at the TEDxTysons event at the Alden Theater in McLean, VA. https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10363988?performanceEntryTimeId=10766
Book talk at 6:30 pm at the Annapolis Public Library.
Guest presenter at the Karmafest Winter Lecture Series in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Join us for an evening of good storytelling, as area authors read from their work. https://www.facebook.com/events/2062375390739305/
Interview at Takoma Park Radio by Michael Causey on the “Get Up!” show. 94.3 fm, WOWD in Washington, D.C.
Book talk at the Rye Free Reading Room as part of the “Read In Rye” series. http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/popevent.cfm?curOrg=RFRR&curMode=LOGIN&curHelp=&eID=5754774&thisDate=NO_DATE
Join us for a discussion of “50 After 50” and how to be your best version of yourself at any age!
Honored to have been chosen to address the team as the motivational speaker to open a Company’s National Convention in Dallas, Texas.
Invited to speak to the Master Faculty Scholar Program candidates at the Washington Veteran Administration, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Department.
Book party at a private home in Los Angeles. Contact author for details.
Invited to speak at the Influencers of Midlife Conference in Atlanta in March 2020. https://www.influencersofmidlife.com/