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Genny’s speaking topics are listed below, but she is open to specific requests.

ON PARENTING AND LIFE:

THE DREAMING MOM - SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS

Do you remember the hopes and dreams you had for your life… but barely? How many of us, after becoming moms, lose sight of the passion that once stirred our hearts? After all, there are mouths to feed and rooms to clean and dishes to wash. Who has time to dream? (Sometimes it’s hard to soar when you have toddlers clinging to your legs and piles of laundry blocking your runway!)

Being a mom means you have more on your plate for sure, but it shouldn’t mean setting your dreams on a shelf… forever. In fact, becoming a mom might be the very thing that gives your dreams wings. Come together, be inspired, and learn ten tips to help you discover (or rediscover) and pursue your dreams. When your kids see you dreaming, they’ll learn to dream too!

FINDING MOMMY BLISS

Being a happy mom isn’t about sailing through motherhood. It’s not about having it all together or having the best kids. Parenting can be chaotic, stressful, and complicated. There are temper tantrums and sibling squabbles. There is self-doubt and frustration, even fear and uncertainty. But there is also laughter and love… and, yes, even bliss. Be encouraged while you learn parenting tips and resources that will help you discover the bliss in being a mom (even when it’s hiding under mountains of laundry!).

GRATITUDE – A HAPPY HABIT

Let’s be honest; in the middle of the challenges that sometimes come with parenting, having an attitude of gratitude isn’t always a breeze. Learn five ways to become a more grateful mom and five ways to raise more grateful kids. We’ll talk about how thankfulness can help you beat stress, parent better, and lead a happier, healthier life. A little thanks really does go a long way!

THE PERFECT MOM (WHO DOESN’T EXIST)

As moms, we’ve all felt judged at one point or another. And I think it’s safe to say we’ve done the judging a few times too (which includes judging ourselves). After all, there is a lot of pressure in parenting… We want to make the right decisions, we want to avoid mistakes, we want our kids to be healthy and happy… and, most of all, we just want to be good moms. Yet every child is different, every mom is different, and there is no perfect either. We come from different walks of life, different backgrounds, and different families. But we’re all moms, and we’re all in this together. Be encouraged, hear practical tips that will take some of the stress out of parenting, discover ways to encourage others, and learn how being real can make all the difference.

HEALTHY MOM, HAPPY MOM

Though being a mom can bring incredible joy, it can also bring worry and stress, self-doubt and frustration, even heartache and pain. Having kids is a huge responsibility and it comes with challenges. Yet through it all, we moms often keep a tough upper lip, sometimes at the expense of our own well-being. From everyday stress, to past hurts, to something else that might be hindering our physical and emotional health, if we aren’t free and whole, our parenting will show it. Learn how to recognize signs of stress or hurt and resources and tips to get back on track. A healthy mom is a happy mom, and that creates an environment where joy can grow.

DON’T HOLD BACK (OR YOU’LL MISS GOD’S BEST!)

Have you ever felt a nudge to do something, but didn’t do it because you were scared or felt like you weren’t qualified? Are there things you dream of doing, but find yourself holding back? God didn’t intend for us to live half-hearted lives filled with regret and hesitation. Discover some common pitfalls that hold us back as well as tips and inspiration to help you… follow that nudge!

ON WRITING:

HOW TO GET STARTED WRITING FOR CHILDREN

I talk to people all the time who say they have an idea for a children’s book or they’ve written a children’s book, but aren’t sure what to do next. In this session, I share information about things like deciding what story to write, finding your writing voice, how and where to submit your manuscript, whether or not you need an agent, and much more. Having a plan and preparing yourself for the journey can make your efforts much more successful, and more fun.

FIVE WAYS TO KICK START YOUR WRITING CAREER

Have you always dreamed of writing a book? This session focuses on five practical steps you can take to kick-start your writing and move you closer to that dream.