I'd love to come speak at your event, conference, church, or organization. Please visit the contact page here. For a short biography, click here.
I write talks based on your topic needs, requests and preferences. If your diocese requires a letter of good standing, please click here. Some talk topic ideas: The Meaning of the Christian Faith, Healing, Virtues, The Feminine Genius, Evangelization, Leisure and Personal Vocation. Take your pick or propose an idea!
Speaking Engagements
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Be the Light: The Epidemic of Loneliness and the Eucharist
Focus
St. Louis, Missouri
January 3, 2024
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Equipping the Next Generation: From Maintenance to Maturity
ICT Alumni/Student Association Breakfast
Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
November 11, 2023
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The Epidemic of Loneliness & The Eucharist
Wine & Wisdom at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Phoenix, AZ
November 10, 2023
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The Apostolate of the Laity (Apostolicam Actuositatem)
The "Hour of the Laity" Conference
Orange County, California
November 2-5, 2023
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Nostra Aetate and the Future of Catholic-Jewish Relations at a Time of Rising Antisemitism
Panelist Speaker
October 24-26, 2023
Franciscan University of Steubenville & The Philos Project
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Teenagers & The Epidemic of Loneliness
Faculty Presentation
St. Monica's Academy in Montrose, California
August 28, 2023
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The Spiritual Response to the Crisis: The Christian's Role in a Distracted Age
A Special Webinar
August 16, 2023
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The Cardinal Virtues—Courage & The Feminine Genius
Mentors Presentation
August 8, 2023
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The Eucharist & The Epidemic of Loneliness
San Francisco Eucharistic Congress
St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco, CA
June 10, 2023
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The Feminine Genius
TLI National WOMEN'S Session on the Feminine Genius
June 6, 2023
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That They May Be One: Speaking with God from the Depths of the Heart
A look at Armenia's faithful history and mysticism as a model for all Christians
Legatus-Ventura Chapter
June 5, 2023
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Sent On the Way Module -On Memory
High Calling Program—Avila Institute
May 24, 2023
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The Epidemic of Loneliness, Evangelization, and the Feminine Genius
Breath of Spring Fundraiser Brunch
Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra, CA
May 13, 2023
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Entering Into Holy Saturday: A Pathway for Healing
“Ecce Homo: Prayer and the Paschal Mystery” Conference
March 30-April 1, 2023
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"Introduction to Moral Theology," Retreat
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ
February 19, 2023
The Catholic Church, Oppressor of Women?
Catholic Answers Local Lectures
San Diego, CA
February 17, 2023
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Venerable Jan Tyranowski: The Most Influential Tailor in History
Legatus-San Diego Chapter
San Diego, CA
February 16, 2023
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Holy Saturday & Healing
Saint Anne's Young Adults Group
San Diego, CA
February 15, 2023
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"Recognize the Gifts You Have Been Given"
The Given Institute & The Diocese of Orange
Christ Cathedral in Garden Grace, CA
January 28, 2023
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You Are Called: Personal Vocation
Focus
St. Louis, Missouri
January 2-6, 2023
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Leisure - Disposing one’s heart for Fiat
Feminine Genius Circle Brunch
Endow & Sisters of Life
Denver, CO
October 8, 2022
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The Body of Christ: Eucharistic and Ecclesial Communion in the Life of Church
2022 Catholic Answers Conference
The Eucharist - I Am With You Always
San Diego, CA
September 22-25, 2022
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"The Feminine Genius"
The Feminine Genius & Authentic Masculinity
Love & Responsibility LA
San Gabriel Region, California
August 20,2022
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On The Christian Meaning of Suffering According to John Paul II
Instructor for a 6 week course
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
July12-August16, 2022
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"Habit Building"
Hallow
July 29-31
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"The Wholeness of Healing: Body, Soul, Spirit"
Exclusive Avila Army Webinar
Avila Institute
July 19,2022
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A New Era of Health Care: Reuniting Healing and Whole Health
June 15, 2022
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"Man alive"
2022 Magnify Women's Conference
World Ablaze, Inc.
St. Mary's of the Annunciation parish
Oakdale, CA
June 11, 2022
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The Feminine Genius
TLI National WOMEN'S Session on the Feminine Genius
June 7, 2022
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Missionary Discipleship Module
High Calling Program—Avila Institute
June 1, 2022
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Letter to Women Series
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022
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The Vision For You: Discovering Your Personal Vocation
Wine & Wisdom at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Phoenix, AZ
April 22, 2022
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Ut Unum Sint: Speaking with God from the Depths of the Heart
A look at Armenia's faithful history and mysticism as a model for all Christians
Legatus-Palos Verdes Chapter
April 13, 2022
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Personal Vocation & The Feminine Genius
Thomas Aquinas College
April 7, 2022
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Personal Vocation, Edith Stein, and Spiritual Motherhood
idND & The Edith Stein Project
Notre Dame University in South Bend, IN
March 19, 2022
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"Receive the Gift that You Are"
The Given Institute & The Diocese of Orange
Christ Cathedral in Garden Grace, CA
March 12, 2022
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Legatus-Ventura Chapter
January 20, 2022
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Keynote Speaker & Lumen Gentium Award for Excellence in Education and Letters
Boonton, NJ Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
November 6, 2021
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"A Personal Vocation and the Feminine Genius"
Personal Vocation & The Christian Woman Retreat
Lincoln, NE Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House
October 16, 2021
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"Man Alive"
October 9, 2021
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The Risk of Education: A Method for Life & Happiness and the Intellectual Life
Graduate Student Orientation 2021
Institute of Catholic Theology
August 14, 2021
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Real Life Joseph Coaching
On St. Joseph and the Flight to Egypt
Begins June 17, 2021
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Loving Women As Christ Loves The Church
TLI National WOMEN'S Session on the Feminine Genius
June 9, 2021
On The Christian Meaning of Suffering According to John Paul II
Instructor for a 6 week course
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
May 4-June 8, 2021
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"Work of Our Hands" Breakout session emcee
Young Catholic Professionals
April 30-May 2, 2021
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John Paul II & The Feminine Genius
Beauty, Arts, and the Feminine Genius
Institute of Catholic Theology
April 17, 2021
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St. Joseph and His Virtues
Heroic Virtue Summit: The Virtues of St. Joseph
March 27, 2021
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Edith Stein & Cultivating the True, the Good, and the Beautiful
The Caritas Conference: Equipping Women For the War on Femininity
March 19, 2021
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The Risk of Education: Discovering Our Ultimate Destiny by Father Luigi Giussani Book Club Guest Speaker
Seton Teaching Fellows
March 15, April 17, June 7, 2021
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The Prodigal Son: Lent Retreat
The Maronite Servants of Christ the Light
Dartmouth, MA
March 7, 2021
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St. Agnes of Rome: The Witness of Early Christian Women
Legatus-Ventura Chapter
January 21, 2021
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Cultivating Leisure in Quarantine
FemCatholic: Rest & Resilience in 2021 Summit
January 16, 2021
Emmanuel: A Christmas Faire & Festival: "Hidden Saints for a Hidden God"
December 29-31, 2020
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The Avila Institute
Helena, AL (via teleconference)
December 10, 2020
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"Venerable Jan Tyranowski: John Paul II's Youth Minister"
The Institute of Catholic Theology
Phoenix, AZ (via teleconference)
December 5, 2020
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Called to be Holy Retreat: "The Universal Call to Holiness & Your Personal Vocation:What It Means to be a Christian"
The Little Sisters of the Poor
Denver, CO (via teleconference)
November 13, 2020
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Modern Saints: Missions from God: "St. Edith Stein"
October 22-23, 2020
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Festival of Friendship 2020: "Four Saint Teresas: Boss Women Who Changed the World" Click here to view. (My talk on Edith Stein begins on Timestamp 39)
The Revolution of Tenderness
Pittsburgh, PA
October 1, 2020
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"St. Edith Stein: A Model for Theology Students"
The Institute of Catholic Theology and Franciscan University of Steubenville
Phoenix, AZ (via teleconference)
August 15, 2020
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"An Integrated Approach: How School Departments Can Build a Culture of Life Together" (click here to view)
National Catholic Education Association Conference
Baltimore, MD (via teleconference)
April 7, 2020
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"Community: Essential to Interior Formation"
Spiritual Life Conference 3
Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ (via teleconference)
March 21, 2020
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"Avoiding the Sin of Gossip"
2020 Phoenix Catholic Women's Conference, Phoenix, AZ
February 22, 2020
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"Introduction to Moral Theology," Retreat
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ
November 16, 2019
"The Primacy of Faith and Culture"
Endow & Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Heart Retreat House, Alhambra, CA
October 26, 2019
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"What It Means to Be a Christian" by Joseph Ratzinger
Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
October 19, 2019
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"Pope St. John Paul II: Human Dignity and Social Justice"
Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
August 3, 2019
"A Priest is Not His Own" by Bishop Fulton Sheen
Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
February 5, 12, 19, March 5, 12, 19, 2019
"St. Jerome," Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
November 3, 2018
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"Studying Theology and the Spiritual Life," Theological Formation Program for the Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
August 18, 2018
"Forming Authentic Community," University of Mary Summer Institute, Tempe, AZ
June 23, 2018
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"St. Ambrose," Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
May 5,2018
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"Beauty," St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ
April 22, 2018
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Introduction to Prayer,” St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ
December 17, 2017
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“St. Bernard of Clairvaux,” Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
November 4, 2017
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“Christian Persecution in the Middle East,” St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Gilbert, AZ, Spring 2017
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“Current Plight of Christians in the Middle East,” Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ February 15, 2017
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“Persecution and the Middle East,” St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ October 2015
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“A Christian’s Relationship with Wealth,” Meal and Message, Tempe, AZ
August 4, 2015
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“Catholic Social Teaching, Charitable Works, and the Charisms,” Maggie’s Place, Phoenix, AZ
June 22, 2015
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“The Cross and the Beatitudes,” Institute of Catholic Theology, Phoenix, AZ
March 15, 2015
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“Theology Q&A,” Grand Canyon University Catholics, Phoenix, AZ
January 2015
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“Addressing the Needs of the Youth,” Lion of Design Podcast, Chantilly, VA
August 8, 2014
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“The New Evangelization,” Catholics United for Faith, Phoenix, AZ
December 14, 2014
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“The Charisms of the Holy Spirit,” Theology on Tap, Catholic Diocese of Arlington
February 25, 2013
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"The Hook-up Culture," The Dennis Prager Radio Show, Dec. 4, 2003
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Articles
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Featured Alumna, “Graduate Alumna Brings Hope to Youth,” Instaurare of Christendom College, Front Royal, VA July 29, 2014
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Featured Contributor, “Discussion: The Future of the Church in America,”
John Jay Institute, October 4, 2016
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Guest Blogger, "Another Sort of Feminism: 7 Risks of the Pill,"
Articles featured on ChurchPOP.
2018-Present
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Guest writer, "Community in the Renewal of Catholic Education," Ethika Politika,
January 28, 2019
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Featured Alumna, "Master's Degree from Christendom Helps Teachers Make a Difference," Instaurare of Christendom College,
Front Royal, VA March 12, 2019
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Guest writer, "5 Tips for Good Friday, etc" Aleteia, April 18, 2019
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Guest writer, "Wonderful and Difficult Lessons Learned from Being a Child of Immigrants," Verily, July 2,2019
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Interview, "Transforming How We Learn & Grow in the Faith,"St. Josemaria Institute, April 1, 2020
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Guest writer, "Leisure in the Life of the Christian," (including A Litany of Leisure and Leisure: A Biblical Examination of Conscience) The Catechetical Review, April-June 2020
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Guest writer, "A Personal Vocation,"The Catechetical Review, January-March 2021 Click here.
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Guest writer, "Why we need the feminine genius," Angelus, January 14, 2021
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"Endow: The Remedy to Gender Confusion," Catholic Exchange, September 21, 2022
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Is Love a Feeling or a Choice? Catholic Answers Magazine
January 26, 2023
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The Secret Ingredient to Evangelizing
Catholic Answers Magazine
February 9, 2023
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For a list of all my articles for Catholic Answers Magazine Online click here.
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For a list of all my articles for The Catechetical Review click here.
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Books
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Guest Contributor, Road Signs for Catholic Teens, Chapter entitled, “Stop Sign Sabbath."
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Podcast
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Host of The Endow Podcast
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Endow is a Catholic apostolate for women.We call women together to study the important documents of the Catholic Church. Through Endow groups, women encounter their identity as daughters of God, enabling them to grow in their faith and ultimately discover their mission in life.
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Upcoming Fall 2023: Host of The Catholic Channel's new show The Catholic Pulse.
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Interviews
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The Lila Rose Show 8/15/19
Grateful Haven 10/19
Mamas in Spirit 12/11/19
How Did You Get Here? 3/6/20
Creedal Catholic (On Gossip)3/24/20
The Way of Beauty 3/27/20
The Catholic Exchange 4/15/20
FemCatholic 4/23/20 (Video Chat)
Revolution of Tenderness 5/13/20
Creedal Catholic (On St. Catherine of Siena) 5/18/20
Mamas in the Spirit -Instagram Live Interview 7/29/2020
Creedal Catholic (On St. Edith Stein) 8/6/20
​The Catholic Mama 8/13/20
LA Catholic Morning Show on 94.5 Archangel Radio 8/7/20
Fiat Ministry Network 9/17/20
To Grow Good 10/6/20
Bread with the Sisters (Youtube) 12/2/20
Dismantle Podcast (Thank God for Women) 3/18/21
EWTN In Depth 4/16/21
Mater Dei Radio -Morning Blend 5/24/21
Hearts + Minds 7/1/21 (The Great Female Saints)
Mater Dei Radio -Morning Blend 7/22/21
Catholic Faith Network 9/22/21
Elevate Ordinary 2/24/22
The Genius Podcast 3/10/22
The Fides Podcast 3/11//22
Catholic Answers 3/28//22- Hour #2
Catholic Faith Network 3/29/22
Barbatus Catholic Podcast 5/10/22
Respect Life Radio 8/8/22
Catholic Answers 8/26/22 -Hour #1
Catholic Answers 9/23/22 -Hour #1
Sacred Heart Radio 9/26/22
Find Your Purpose Now-10/30/22
The Being Human Podcast 11/8/22
Catholic Answers Focus Live (The Church Oppresses Women DEBUNKED) 11/17//22
Catholic Answers Live 1/20//23 -Hour#1
Outside the Walls 2/2/23
Catholic Answers Live 2/16/23-Hour #1
The Edify Podcast 3/10/23
Discerning Your Personal Vocation with the Daily Routine Journal 3/23/23
Catholic Answers Live (Suffering) 4/5/23
Catholic Answers Focus Live (Confirmation) 4/12/23
The Deep Map 5/1/23
Catholic Answers Live (Suffering Part 2) 5/1/23
Catholic Answers Live (Eucharist & Loneliness) 6/19/23
La Catholics Story 6/28/23
Physically Spiritual 9/12/23
Catholic Answers Live 9/25/23
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On Armenia:
Catholic Answers Live (Min. 29-55) 7/19/23
EWTN News In Depth 8/4/23
The Counsel of Trent 8/14/23
Divine Intimacy Radio 8/21/23
EWTN The World Over 8/24/23
The Lila Rose Show 9/5/23