Maya Angelou
Whether it’s coaching parents, caregivers, and educators through the Response-ABILITY framework or speaking to organizations about the power of intentional support, I offer a range of public speaking experiences rooted in research, real life, and practical tools.
Looking to inspire, equip, and empower your community with real tools and heartfelt storytelling?
Rachel offers author visits that go beyond the page, creating meaningful conversations around parenting, neurodiversity, resilience, and what it truly means to support the children in our care.
Whether speaking with students, parents, educators, or caregivers, Rachel brings authenticity, insight, and a practical message of Response - ABILITY, the ability to respond with intention rather than react from habit. Her visits blend her personal journey as the mother of an autistic child with research-backed tools designed to help adults unlock the way they love, care, support, and uplift.
Ready to bring a fresh perspective, practical tools, and powerful encouragement to your group?
Click below to inquire about booking an author visit.
Looking for a keynote speaker who brings heart, strategy, and real-life tools to the stage?
Rachel delivers powerful keynotes that inspire audiences to rethink how we support, raise, and advocate for the next generation. Blending her personal experience as the mother of an autistic child with her background in corporate strategy and technology, Rachel speaks with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Her signature message centers around Response - ABILITY, the ability to shift how we show up so the children in our care can build the skills they need to respond to life with confidence, resilience, and intention.
Rachel’s keynotes are ideal for conferences, summits, schools, churches, charity galas, and professional development events. Each talk is tailored to your audience and grounded in practical takeaways, because inspiration is powerful, but transformation comes from action.
Ready to bring a keynote that moves your audience from inspired to equipped?
Click below to book Rachel for your next event.
Looking for a guest who brings heart, research, and real-life wisdom to conversations about parenting, neurodiversity, advocacy, or emotional resilience?
Rachel is a compelling podcast guest who blends lived experience with professional insight. As the mother of an autistic child, creator of the Response - ABILITY Toolbox, and a corporate technology strategist, Rachel offers a unique perspective on what it truly takes to support children in building the skills they need to thrive.
Her message centers around how adults can shift how they show up. Whether speaking to parents, educators, or faith-based communities, Rachel brings warmth, humor, and actionable takeaways that resonate deeply.
Rachel is a great fit for parenting, mental health, education, leadership, and faith-based shows.
Interested in having Rachel on your podcast? Click below to connect.
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