I am so proud to offer in-person and virtual presentations, appearances, and guest yoga teaching for a variety of organizations and businesses wanting to diversify their programming! Whether you are planning staff development, host a podcast, are curating speakers for a panel discussion, or looking for guest yoga instructors, I pair educational content with humor and my own lived experiences. I have presented on the following topics, and am also open to creating new presentations, trainings, and classes tailored to your needs.

“Laura has been a guest on my podcast, a featured expert in my PCOS Power course, and co-leader for our PCOS Body Liberation Retreat. Every time I run an event or do a presentation with Laura I am blown away by her organization, eye for detail, and knack for setting the stage for an amazing experience. It's almost as if she knows what the event or group needs before the rest of us! She is thorough and delivers way more than expected. I jump at the chance to work with Laura every chance I can because I know it will be meaningful and fun.”

Julie Duffy Dillon, MS, RDN, NCC, LDN, CEDS-S PCOS Power Course + the Find Your Food Voice Podcast

“I am an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who leads a virtual recovery community that meets regularly to learn from guest speakers. I invited Laura to provide a workshop on Healing and Fat Liberation and it was a major success. Laura was warm, energetic, professional and well-prepared for the workshop. The content of the workshop was the right balance of informative and thought-provoking. The members of the community left with a new awareness and perspective on healing, understanding fat phobia, and being an ally. I highly recommend working with Laura as she has stellar public speaking skills and a vibrant passion for the subjects she teaches about. Thank you Laura!”

Meg McCabe, Founder of The Recovery Collective

“I had Laura on my podcast to talk about all things PCOS, weight, and health (and the unending issues with the connections made between these topics) and it was amazing. Laura's charismatic, incredibly informed and experienced, and super clear on what needs to change when it comes to bodies and health. I received so many messages of thanks and appreciation after the podcast aired because those with PCOS are suffering under current health and nutrition guidelines and recommendations. They NEED this information, perspective, and support - not to mention the safe community Laura offers up. In terms of the boring behind the scenes bits: Laura's also easy to work with and a fab communicator. The whole package, as they say!”

Jillian Murphy, BScKin, ND The Food Freedom/Body Love Podcast

“It was an absolute pleasure to have Laura on my podcast to talk about the problems with mainstream yoga culture, how the practice of yoga can help us connect with our bodies, and practical tips for getting started with a yoga practice. Laura’s energy is so refreshing and she makes the conversation around movement fun, judgement-free, and accessible. After our interview, she also provided me with some great handouts and other resources to share with listeners. I highly recommend Laura as a speaker, podcast guest, and/or presenter!”

Claire Chewning, RDN, RYT Yours Chewly Nutrition, LLC

“Human Kinetics had the joy of hiring Laura for a custom presentation for our HK Spotlight Series. In her presentation “STANDING OUT: Being Fat in the Fitness World,” Laura shared her story of finding body liberation and finding success in creating her own space and community.

Laura taught our staff about assumptions, discrimination, and all the -isms prevalent in the fitness industry and offered concrete examples and suggestions of how our company and our people can be allies to fat folks.

HK employees were fortunate to have the chance to learn from Laura and she was wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her for speaking engagements, presentations, and other appearances!”

Merry Blakey, Human Kinetics, Inc

“Laura was wonderful to work with as a guest for our NAAFA Webinar Series. Not only was she insightful and informative on camera, she was fun to brainstorm and plan with ahead of time. Laura's work goes beyond the basics of body positivity. The projects she takes on demonstrate a deep commitment to intersectional fat liberation, creating yoga opportunities and other community spaces that are truly inclusive and welcoming. I can't wait for our next collaboration!”

Tigress Osborn, NAAFA Board Chair

“When I booked Laura for my Reimagining Health & Wellness Summit, I knew she would be dynamic, but her energy and expertise lit me up! She has a matter-of-fact style that is deeply appealing and empowering. She dismantles the stigmas that people living in large bodies can't or shouldn't participate in joyful movement. In no uncertain terms, Laura helps people reconnect with themselves and creates spaces for people to heal their wounds. Through fat liberation work, she encourages people to find new ways to take up space in a world that aims to erase fat bodies.”

Pia Schiavo-Campo, Mixed Fat Chick

“Laura is an incredible advocate and speaker who I have personally interviewed on my podcast, as well as through the nationally recognized eating disorder organization I work for. Through her eloquence and vulnerability, Laura shares her authentic truth so that people feel seen and hear the important information and stories she conveys that previously have been disregarded.

Laura is an expert in the body image and eating disorders field and highly regarded as a speaker, author, and workshop and retreat facilitator. As a Fat person myself, it is priceless to have a Fat Person of Color lead the way in innovative and compassionate teaching, learning, and all-around badass-ery. I look up to Laura as a mentor, not only for her work in the field, but also for her willingness to show up in a space that often rejects people of size. Despite any obstacles, Laura knows how to show up, take up space, and teach others what they need to know.”

Serena Nangia, Owner/Founder, The Body Activists