Hello, there...
Hi I'm Edie
Welcome to my Speaker page.
I've loved telling stories for as long as I can remember. In 1996, I took that love a step further and turned it into a career, leaving nursing, waitressing, bartending, and every odd job I'd ever had (selling vinyl siding, art, mushrooms, fine leathers...) and began an acting career. For years I LOVED telling other people's stories - through film, television, commercials, stage roles... But something deeper was calling me... the desire to tell my own story was always tugging at my heart.
So in 2017, I took another leap and studied with Bo Eason - a master storyteller whose one-man show toured the world including Broadway. While that was enticing, for me, the icing on the cake was his desire for CONNECTING with his audience, being the BEST version of himself possible, and his passion for using his story to make a DIFFERENCE in the world. We share the same passion and desires.
Many incredible things have come from that training... meeting and becoming close friends with Steven Tyler and Aimee Preston, being asked to tell my very personal recovery story at their Gala to help provide much-needed support to girls who've experienced the same neglect, pain and suffering that I had, but also to be an inspiration to them -to help them remember that our lives are OURS for the making - no matter the circumstances from which we come. We are not what happens to us. We are what we offer the world.
That said, many other incredible opportunies have come from sharing my story... including having pieces of it be written into Bo's new book THERE'S NO PLAN B FOR YOUR A-GAME out Sept. 3rd,, being recruited by a Speaker's Bureau, and having my book(s) published, (stay tuned) but most importantly, being asked by Steven to join his Executive Board for Janie's Fund, the greatest honor of my life.
All these things were beyond my wildest dreams. All from taking leaps and following my heart.
I tell you this so that if you have a desire to follow your heart, you do it. You leap. You trust that the net is so much bigger than your fears. Answer that call. You'll never know what awaits you till you do.
Below are my top keynotes and subjects that are dear to my heart. If you don't see anything suitable, I'm happy to craft out a signature talk for your event/fundraiser.
I can't wait to just get up on stage, and connect with you and your guests...Sharing stories, inspiring Hope, and offering tools for Transformation in the process.
See you soon!
With deep love and gratitude
~ Edie
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Keynotes
Transformation Happens: The 4 Pillars of H.O.P.E. That make us whOLE
In this empowering, informative, and inspirational keynote, Edie shares with us how HOPE helped her Transform her life, and offers a clear path and process to overcome any obstacle and traverse adversity with self empowerment, grace and dignity.
1 hour keynote or 90 min. workshop.
God is Funny
Drawing upon her love of comedy and spirituality, this hilarious and touching performance piece takes us on a journey into the heart and mind of a survivor to thriver - sharing story after story of how God showed up time and again, inspiring us to pay close attention to the signs and messages that are here for us all....if we allow them
From Secrets To Support
Edie's stunning and courageous story From Secrets To Support tells of the dangers of keeping secrets, and the importance of providing a safe place for those brave enough to share theirs. In her one hour keynote, she tells how trusting her instints and listening to her Inner Truth led her to Steven Tyler, her Destiny and a life she is proud of.
A Signature Talk for your event/fundraiser is available upon request. (7 mins to 1 hour)