STOP BLENDING IN. START STANDING OUT.

High-Energy Keynotes for Teams Tired of the “Corporate Beige.”

In a world obsessed with standardization and “best practices,” the loudest noise we hear is the pressure to fit a specific mold. We’re told to blend in, play it safe, and follow the manual.

But I’m here to tell you: innovation doesn’t happen in the middle. It happens at the edges—where the nonconformists live.

THE KEYNOTE: First Ladies of Nonconformity

Phyllis, Julia, and the Courage to be Different.

I don’t just talk about fortitude; I show you what it looks like in action. Through high-energy storytelling and live, on-stage transformations into icons Phyllis Diller and Julia Child, I prove that being “different” isn’t a defect—it’s a business strategy.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a physical “permission slip” for your leaders and teams to own their unique “Exclamation Point” in a sea of corporate gray. When I step into the shoes of women who dared to be “too much,” I give your audience the relief of laughing at the rules that hold them back.

What Your Audience Takes Away:

• Strategic Distinction: Why your “off-beat” nature is exactly what makes you indispensable.

• Tactical Authenticity: Why resilience and “unpolished mastery” beat a “perfect” performance every time.

• The Noise-Canceling Mindset: Practical tools to mute the critics and trust your own instincts.

“Laurie doesn’t just give a speech; she gives a performance that gives the audience permission to be themselves.”

WHY ME?

The Practitioner’s Proof.

I know the cost of the “Noise.” As an entrepreneur and one of the few women in the elite celebrity impersonator industry, I’ve spent my career navigating the pressure to conform.

I’ve spent 50+ years on stages—from preschool ballet recitals to TEDx to LaughFest—proving that when you have the courage to be a “solo act” within your organization, you bring more value to the entire team. I don’t just stand behind a podium; I transform right in front of your eyes to show you that “too much” is actually just enough.

YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ME ON:

TEDx | NPR | LaughFest | MLive

READY TO DITCH “THE SAME OLD”?

If your next conference, gala, or corporate event needs more than just another “standard” speaker, let’s talk. I’m ready to help your audience find the fortitude to stand alone.

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