Vie’s first public speaking outing was 25 years ago; she was told she would be speaking to 25 women in a community hall about the rare disability she lives with on behalf of the charity that supports people with the condition; when she arrived, she realised a 0 had been missed off and, instead, she was talking to 250 people in a large town hall!
 

Thankfully, it went really well, and all these years later, the charity still asks her to speak to audiences regularly, both at events and on the radio.

 

She has also talked at events for International Women’s Day, at a conference for wraparound care providers, at a conference for women in the building industry, for the Soroptimists, in local theatres, on panel discussions, at charity events, and many more.

Vie has several keynotes, and each one can be adapted to suit the needs of your audience.

 

Keynotes

• From ugly duckling to swan. Vie’s journey from hating who she was to living life vibrantly.
• Living with hidden disabilities and how to be more inclusive.
• Running businesses as a disabled entrepreneur.
• Being an independent author.

 

Vie Portland can share her unique life experience with your community, whether you're a secondary school or an organisation simply looking to better motivate and empower your staff.