Most Requested Topics
Life Is Hard. And It Can Still Be Beautiful.
Finding purpose, joy, and meaning after unimaginable loss.
The Power of Showing Up
How human connection helps us survive our hardest moments.
Be Yourself
The surprising legacy of a nine-year-old boy and what it teaches us about courage, authenticity, and living fully.
Intuit Team Leader
Susie gave our team language for conversations many of us were afraid to have. As we prepared to welcome a colleague back after the death of her child, she helped us understand what support really looks like. Her insights were practical, compassionate, and immediately applicable.
Colagte Alum, Class of '00
Susie and Nick Shaw's conversation about marriage, parenting, and grief was one of the most powerful alumni programs I've attended. Their honesty, vulnerability, and willingness to share both their struggles and their growth created a space that was deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting.
Concord Mom
Susie has a remarkable ability to talk about grief, resilience, and community in a way that feels honest, hopeful, and deeply human. After our town experienced the tragic loss of three teenagers, she helped us understand not only how to support grieving families, but how to show up for one another as a community. There wasn't a dry eye in the room.