Speaking
Susan and Bill both have extensive backgrounds in public speaking. Let us share our message of creating authentic connections with your audience.
Choose one of our topics or let us help you create the best programs for your team or organization. We can accommodate large or small groups, both in real life and online in virtual platforms.
Contact us for a customized quote or to discuss future speaking opportunities.
General Interest & Business Topics
- Creating Your Own Connection Story
- Connecting With Others to Build Your Brand
- Active Listening in the Digital Age
- Having Difficult Conversations: Connecting Through Our Differences
- Exploring Cultural Traditions
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Topics
- Connecting with Local Partners: Building Authentic Brands Together
- 7 Most Catastrophic Press Trip Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
- Using Digital Channels to Authentically Connect
- Research for Writers
- Journeys to Transform Lives
- Creating Wow Moments for Your Guests
- 7 Stellar Secrets to Spa Like a Pro
- Chardonnay, Cabernet, Rosé—Oh My! An Unintimidating Wine Primer
- Best Travel Hacks
Topics for Writers, Artists & Makers
- Selling Yourself Authentically by Connecting
- Interviews: Connecting with Others
- Finding & Verifying Facts Online
- Building a Sense of Place in Your Stories
- Storytelling to Sell Your Creative Concepts
- 7 Most Catastrophic Press Trip Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Book Publishing for Beginners
- Telling Your Story Using Social Media
- Surviving and Thriving in the Digital Age
- Sizzling Strategies for Organizing Your Press Materials
- 10 Truths I Learned From Travel
- Connections on the Road
Evening Chats: Conversations & Libations
In ages past, travelers came together at the end of the day to share stories, drinks, good food, and companionship. In that tradition, these evening chats feature conversations about travel and culture while imbibing in local libations. World wanderer and travel journalist Susan Lanier-Graham leads each Wander chat.
Past Speaking Engagements
Here are some of Susan’s past speaking engagements:
- Stick with the Facts, Please — Annual Conference, Society of American Travel Writers, October 2020
- Pitch Perfection: Pitching Brands, Magazines, DMOs, and More— Annual Conference, International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, Santa Fe, November 2019
- Wow Moments on River and Rails — Travel Leaders Rivers & Rails Presentation with Rocky Mountaineer and Viking River Cruises, Detroit, September 2018
- Wow Moments on River and Rails — Travel Leaders Rivers & Rails Presentation with Rocky Mountaineer and Viking River Cruises, Minneapolis, August 2018
- Publishing in 2016: Food, Wine & Travel Writing in a Changing World — Annual Conference, International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, San Diego, October 2016
- Lessons Learned: Conversations with Renowned Wine Leaders — International Wine Tourism Conference, Barcelona, Spain, April 2016
- Creating Luxury Wine Experiences — International Wine Tourism Conference, Champagne, France, April 2015
- How to Be a Successful Travel Writer — Circles of Learning, Scottsdale Civic Center Library, Scottsdale, AZ
- Research for Writers — From the Heart Romance Writers and Desert Rose RWA
- Trends, Techniques, and Technicalities of Writing — Colorado Northwestern Community College
- A Writer’s Workshop: Magazine Writing — Colorado Northwestern Community College
Contact us for a customized quote or to discuss future speaking opportunities.
