Forbidden Fruit

Playshops & keynote speeches to empower women to shed Patriarchal programming & reclaim who they really are

Looking to empower women?
Share the fruit!

Am I the women’s empowerment speaker for you?

I do things differently. I don’t soften my language or neutralize my message for Patriarchy’s sake. I am open about the problems of Patriarchy and organized, sexist religions and the harm they cause women. I am prone to cursing, to laughing, to dancing. I strive to create intimate, engaging spaces where women can relax into strength. Spaces that feel warm, inspiring, and playful. Participants will feel like they are remembering lost wisdom, returning to themselves, and reclaiming power they once gave up. If you’re seeking a workshop or keynote speech that isn’t stuffy, boring, or lecture-like, and you want to bring your group together, I would love to help.

“It felt deeply relaxing and empowering.”

“Speaker was great, she had such a great presentation!“

“A great journey in empowerment”

Ideal for:

Women’s events, retreats, conferences, seminars, and festivals focused on women’s empowerment & sisterhood.

Speaking

Purpose: Inspiration and awareness

Time: 35 min ~ 60 min

Includes: Slideshow & Useful Handouts (optional)

Group Size: Any size

Format: Virtual or In-Person

Price: $500

Playshops

Purpose: Teach specific skills & encourage participant connection 

Time: 1/2 Day (3-4 hours) or Full Day (6-8 hours)

Includes: Interactive & Engaging Activities & Useful Handouts

Group Size: 4-25 (To create intimacy. For larger groups, let’s talk.)

Format: In-Person

Price: $1250 ~ $2500

“So many more women need this!”

“[This workshop] cultivates positivity between women and forms a sisterhood.”

“Absolutely recommend! Women need to be around other women and get to relax into strength!”

Available Topics

All topics focus on Patriarchal deprogramming, deconditioning, and deconstruction. This includes religious deprogramming & faith deconstruction.

  • Reclaiming Sovereignty (voice, boundaries, autonomy, etc.)
  • Reclaiming Self-Worth  (authenticity, self-love, pleasure etc.)
  • Reclaiming Wisdom (connection to the earth, the cosmos, her body, and her intuition)
  • Reclaiming the Dark Feminine (Wildness / Sexuality / Ambition)
  • Reclaiming Sisterhood (why & how)
  • Feminine Rage (what, why, & how)

Available playshop Activities

  • Journaling & Expressive Writing
  • Guided Visualizations
  • Expressive Art
  • Conscious or Ecstatic Dance
  • Embodiment Exercises
  • Nature Connection
  • Shadow Work
  • Inner Child Work
  • Laughter therapy
  • Goal or Life Story Writing
  • Tarot Fun

Every playshop includes at least one sister circle.

Retreats

Allow me to customize an entire retreat for you and yours! I’ll work with you every step of the way to design a retreat that is supportive, engaging, and enjoyable for your guests. 

Why do I call my talks & workshops  “Forbidden Fruit?”

Simple: Everything I talk about is considered taboo and was once, and still is, “forbidden” knowledge for women. These were Patriarchy’s words first. And there is a reason for that: the fruit offered truth, wisdom & freedom. Which is exactly what I wish to offer women. This knowledge wasn’t always forbidden. But it can still feel that way. I say: eat the fruit, open your eyes, and reclaim yourself. Yes, eat the forbidden fruit, sis.

Feedback From Attendees

What was your most important takeaway?

“That it’s more important to my personal health and wellbeing to stand in my own truth versus trying to be liked/please others.”

What was your biggest 'aha' moment?

“The awareness of what I need on a deeper level.”

How will you use what you've learned?

“I will push harder for what I want and need in my divorce.”

What was your most important takeaway?

“My needs and boundaries matter.”

What was your biggest 'aha' moment?

“I don’t need to over explain my position, I can just state it. And I don’t need permission to feel and say what I do.“

How will you use what you've learned?

“Making daily conscious efforts to reinforce Sovereign Woman traits/behaviors.”

What was your most important takeaway?

“I silence myself more than anyone else does.”

What was your biggest 'aha' moment?

“That I can change my mind and my life’s direction & choices, despite time and money, etc. spent.“

Send me a message – Let’s chat!

I do things differently

 No dogma or “guru”

We’re all guessing!

Unlike church or work, unlike many other professional speakers & workshop facilitators, I don’t claim to be an authority. In fact – I am very anti-guru. No guest will ever feel like they are in church and need to follow me. We’re in this together, a circle. I emphasize that what I share is simply from my perspective, my experience, and I merely want to share it in the hopes it can help others on theirs. I am not above you, I am beside you. I may have discovered a light that you could use on your way. But I’ll never claim it’s the only light.

Pick & choose Approach

Do what works for you!

The beauty of my talks, workshops & circles is that I offer a variety of thoughts, activities, and opportunities to express, to connect, to play, and to explore yourself. Yet these options are not mandatory, they are simply that: options. If circles don’t work for you, but dance does, then dance! If you aren’t into expressing yourself with art, but you are with your voice, then sing! Everything I offer or talk about is just another option, another tool in your toolbelt to be used if and when you need. There is no “right” or “wrong” choice.

Practice over perfection

Growth happens over time!

Nothing transforms overnight. Nothing truly “heals” in an instant. That’s not how life works. I prioritize finding practices and mindsets that support us, rather than claiming perfection can be reached. Coming home to ourselves is a journey. We go through ups and downs, and the trick is learning to ride the waves with self-compassion. As such, every workshop or talk is part of the practice of playing with our options. No perfection here, just playfulness.