Speaking
Poetry is not a luxury at the end of life. It’s a bridge.
Irna and Sean speak with compassion on how poetry can hold space for dying, grieving, caregiving, and memory. Through their lived experiences and personal writing, they share stories and insights that are tender, human, and deeply moving.
Whether presenting to families, healthcare professionals, hospice staff, spiritual communities, or those experiencing loss, their talks invite reflection and leave room for healing.
Invite Us to Speak
If you’re interested in booking us for a keynote, workshop, panel, retreat, or virtual event, please send us:
The event name and date
- Your organization
- Location (or online platform)
- Audience size and type
- Topic(s) of interest
We aim to respond within 2–3 business days.
Popular Speaking Topics
Poetry at the End of Life
How language can soothe, ground, and guide us through grief and goodbye. Ideal for: hospice professionals, chaplains, counselors, palliative care teams
Why Poems Stay: The Psychology of Poetic Memory in Times of Loss
Why the right poem at the right time becomes unforgettable and how we can use poetic language to anchor memory, soothe anxiety, and support emotional integration. Ideal for: Therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals.
Giving More Than a Eulogy: Creating a Legacy Through Story & Poem
Transforming goodbye speeches into lasting love letters. Ideal for: funeral homes, end-of-life doulas, clergy, caregivers
The Sacred in the Silence: Holding Space Without Needing to Fix
What poetry teaches us about presence, listening, and showing up. Ideal for: social workers, death midwives, nurses, support group leaders
A Couple’s Journey with Grief, Words, and Love
Irna and Sean share their story of writing through the loss of a parent, and what it taught them about love, language, and letting go together. Ideal for: couples retreats, community wellness events, interfaith groups
Who Can Book Us?
- Hospice and palliative care organizations
- Medical and mental health conferences
- Grief and loss support centers
- End-of-life doula networks
- Spiritual centers, churches, and synagogues
- Writing and wellness retreats
- MFA programs or creative writing classes
- Bookstores and libraries (for readings + talks)
Media & Interviews
For podcast interviews, media features, or press requests, please include your outlet name, focus, and timeline.