Creating magic
and meaning
on every stage
From convention halls to cozy retreats, high-energy keynotes to intimate conversations, my talks change how people think about their power and their voice, moving audiences, getting them on their feet, leaving them a-buzz.
Each presentation is crafted for your unique audience and offers a rich blend of practical strategies, memorable stories, and big bold a-ha’s. My dynamic approach resonates across industries—from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, from world-renowned wellness centers to philanthropic foundations.
As the CEO of the Professional Speechwriters Association, David Murray, told me:
“A speech is an emotional, spiritual, communal activity. Otherwise, send a PDF.”
I live by this motto, and audiences know it.
“Samara’s framing on public speaking and on using our voices better is inspiring, fresh, instantly applicable, and literally exactly what the world needs now."
– Andrea Rothschild, Strategic Advisor, Hill+Knowlton Strategies Global
I speak about speaking
"No one cares how much you know... until they know how much you care."
– Teddy Roosevelt
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I give the talk your people actually need—customized, high-energy keynotes that transform how audiences think about power and communication. I’m committed to offering value for your people, researching your audience and industry to ensure every presentation hits its mark and changes the room.
Through storytelling, the science of humans, and strategies audience members can implement right away, I’ve helped thousands of people better understand why diverse voices matter and how they themselves can get heard. Weaving in lively and emotionally-potent group participation, and signing personal notes in their copies of my book after, it’s an experience your audience will never forget.
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If your employees or the rising leaders in your organization need a powerful uplevel in their communication skills, I’ll create a custom workshop or training that offers your people a felt sense of permission and power in speaking—plus the tools to do it on their own.
Highly interactive sessions with experiential exercises mean each participant has the chance to find their authentic voice in real time. Through thoughtfully-designed materials, paired work, and fiercely honest Q&A sessions, we'll develop communication practices that strengthen your entire team while honoring individual styles.
Participants leave with a whole bag of practical tips and tricks plus a genuine shift in confidence, creating ripple effects throughout your organization. Perfect for corporate teams, leadership groups, and companies ready to transform how their people communicate.
Workshop I run frequently and tailor to each audience:
How to Pitch
Storytelling for Impact
Modern Media Training: The New Rules
The Art and Science of Giving a Speech
How to DO Charisma: Revolutionary Training for Rising Leaders
The Secret to Getting Heard: Strength and Warmth
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For groups seeking deeper transformation, I delight in creating high-vibe, intimate experiences that connect inner work to outer voice.
Whether it’s a fireside chat or joining your retreat as a guest facilitator, let’s create space for people to explore their purpose and permission and finally get in alignment on both. Public speaking work is wellness work because my approach combines linguistics, performance theory, and social psychology with gentle, playful guidance that helps people better know and love themselves.
Perfect for high-achieving professionals ready to face why they’re unfulfilled, leaders seeking sustainable approaches to power (we’re talking self-care, the pressure to be a personal brand, and social media), or teams wanting to sidestep the burnout and loneliness epidemics. Together, we take dreaming seriously and create the kind of change that sticks.


















“Participants don't share their feedback; they shout their praise."
– David Murray, CEO Professional Speechwriters Association
SEE ME IN ACTION
Conversations with Deepak Chopra
CBS Sunday Morning
San Diego Women's Week Keynote & Fireside Chat
NBC Universal Telemundo
LinkedIn News