SPEAKING & APPEARANCES

Every Story Has the Power to Connect

Finding connection, courage, and possibility in life's unexpected turns.

I'm Shannon Lamkin—an author, podcast host, storyteller, and someone who believes our most meaningful connections often begin when we're willing to share our stories.

Through my work in healthcare, my personal journey, my writing, and the conversations I've shared on Travel Time Stories, I've witnessed how powerful it can be when people feel seen, heard, and understood.

I believe our stories can remind us that we're not alone in our struggles. But just as importantly, they can inspire us to embrace the life still waiting to be lived.

Whether connecting with a small group of readers or speaking to a larger audience, I hope to create moments filled with honest reflection, meaningful connection, laughter, and possibility.

Because even when life takes us somewhere we never expected, our stories are still unfolding.

Let's create a conversation worth remembering.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Conversations That Matter

Real stories. Meaningful connections. A little laughter along the way.

Every audience brings its own stories, challenges, and hopes. Through personal experiences, storytelling, and honest conversations, I explore the moments that connect us, help us feel less alone, and inspire us to embrace the life ahead.

01 When Life Changes the Map

Finding courage and hope when life doesn't go as planned.

Life rarely follows the map we imagined. Through personal stories of unexpected turns, loss, resilience, and new beginnings, I explore how we can navigate uncertainty, rediscover hope, and recognize that a different path can still lead to a meaningful life.

02 The People Who Walk Beside Us

The extraordinary power of friendship and connection.

Not every great love story is a romance. Inspired by the real-life friendship behind Wrong Turns, Right People, this conversation celebrates the people who stand beside us through life's challenges, share our adventures, and remind us that we were never meant to travel alone.

03 Finding Your Way Back to Yourself

Self-care, mental health, patient advocacy, and the courage to ask for help.

Drawing from my personal journey and experience in healthcare, I explore the importance of prioritizing our well-being, seeking mental health support, and advocating for ourselves within a complicated healthcare system. It's a conversation about compassion, finding your voice, and remembering that everyone deserves to be heard.

04 It's Not Too Late for Another Adventure

Embracing possibility, reinvention, and the joy of living fully.

Who decided adventure has an expiration date? Through humorous travel misadventures and unexpected life lessons, I encourage audiences to embrace new experiences, rediscover their sense of adventure, and remember that some of life's most wonderful chapters may still be ahead.

Topics can be tailored to women's organizations, healthcare audiences, conferences, book clubs, community groups, and other gatherings.

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Let's Start a Conversation

The most meaningful conversations often begin with a simple invitation.

Whether you're planning a conference, women's gathering, healthcare event, book club discussion, podcast interview, or community conversation, I'd love to explore how we might create something meaningful together.

I believe the best events leave people with more than something to think about. They leave people feeling seen, encouraged, a little less alone, and inspired to embrace the possibilities ahead.

My speaking topics can be tailored to your audience, event goals, and format—from intimate conversations and interactive discussions to larger presentations.

Have an event or opportunity in mind? Let's talk about it.

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