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Healing Voices, Silenced Histories: Oral Testimonies of Sexual Violence in Post-Conflict Societies – The Case of El Salvador
Paula Cuellar Cuellar, PhD. LL.M., Assistant Professor of History and Fellow, “Jacqueline and Michael Wald Professorship on Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust Studies”, University of Texas at Dallas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechMy research explores the transformative role of oral history in documenting sexual violence during El Salvador’s armed conflict (1981–1992) and in shaping processes of memory, healing, and transitional justice. Drawing from over sixty testimonies of women who endured rape by both state security forces and guerrilla combatants, the research underscores how oral narratives disrupt dominant, elite-driven accounts that have historically silenced victims’ experiences. MORE >
Many women who participated in this study had never publicly shared their stories before. For most of them, the interviews became a space of recognition, agency, and release from long-carried burdens of trauma. By voicing their lived realities, survivors not only reclaim ownership of their narratives but also challenge the partial truths or half secrets preserved in official records, including the Salvadoran Truth Commission, which frequently marginalized, neglected or intentionally excluded women’s testimonies.The presentation highlights oral history as a methodology that fosters empathy, inclusivity, and social accountability. It also emphasizes the ethical imperative of preventing re-victimization and epistemic extractivism by ensuring that knowledge production returns to and benefits the communities involved. This commitment is illustrated through the process of filming and disseminating the award-winning documentary Añil (Indigo), which extended research findings back to victims and broader audiences. Ultimately, the project demonstrates how oral histories of sexual violence enrich collective memory, deepen our understanding of democratic transitions, and contribute to more authentic and gender-sensitive accounts of El Salvador’s recent past.
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Gradually, Then Suddenly
Denise Castille, Chief Lifesaving Officer and Founder, Any Day CPR Training, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechGradually, then suddenly explores those moments when you pause and ask, How did I get here? Whether it’s a career that no longer fulfills, a relationship on autopilot, or a sudden health crisis, life-changing moments often sneak up slowly while we’re caught in routine and neglecting ourselves. MORE >
Denise Castille shares her powerful story of surviving a widow-maker heart attack, revealing the subtle warning signs and choices that often go unnoticed until everything shifts. With honesty and humor, she invites audiences to recognize these signals early and take intentional steps toward a healthier, more purposeful life—before crisis forces the change.This keynote resonates with overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, leaders, and anyone facing major transitions or seeking renewal and resilience.
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Get Well and Stay Well
Terri Chrisman, Podcaster, Author, Nutritionist, Fabulous Health
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechThe food system in America is designed to make you fat and sick. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn how to take control of your health by ditching big food companies and getting back to the basics of real food. This presentation provides science-backed guidelines to empower you to make better food choices, resulting in sustainable health improvement. MORE >
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Get on B.A.S.E. (Breathe! Act! Smile! Eat!)
Nancy Michlin, M.Ed., C.H.C., Certified Health Coach and CEO, Back To Health 4 Life!
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechCertified Health Coach Nancy Michlin is empowering others to prevent disease or triumph and flourish in spite of it in an energetic presentation. Learn the four pillars to health and wellness (Breathe! Act! Smile! Eat!). Be empowered to take charge of your health, supercharge your health with a mental switch, and choose a lifestyle your body will love. MORE >
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General Public Education Legislative Updates
Kelley Thomas, Regional Advocacy Director, Raise Your Hand Texas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechEvery legislative session in Texas is a Public Education session and we are here to help you stay connected to what is happening in Austin and how it will impact you at your local public school.
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From Panic to Poise: Master Your Message and Your Mindset
Mike Bromberg, M.A., Professor, UT Dallas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechIn a post COVID world many are dealing with speech anxiety. Not sure how to clean up your slides and make your presentation stand out? Are you working on a speech for work, school, or your association? As a current professor in communication studies, I have worked with students on making themselves the best speakers of the room. Speech anxiety is common and often terrifying, so how do we approach a presentation if we are hardcore nervous and/or trying to impress important people in the audience? MORE >
This presentation gives great action tips, tricks, and tools to make your next speech better than all the others in your room. This is no-nonsense, fun, interesting, and promotes the mindset needed to become the best presenter you can be! -
From Museum to University: How an Art Museum Bloomed
Amy Lewis Hofland, Sr. Director and Lecturer, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIn this engaging presentation, Amy Lewis Hofland traces the remarkable transformation of the Crow Museum — from a private family collection into a thriving university affiliated institution that now welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and has expanded into a 60,000 sq ft campus venue. Audiences will gain insight into strategic leadership, board development, donor acquisition, and institutional partnerships, learning how to replicate this model of sustainable growth in cultural, educational, or nonprofit settings. MORE >
Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive expansion, maximize community engagement, and elevate funding opportunities—delivering strong return on investment through tangible outcomes in visibility, revenue, and mission impact. -
From Frustration to Fortune: My Journey with ADHD and Self-Belief
Jeremy Lowe, ADHD-Informed Performance Strategist, Communication Specialist, Momentum Leadership Academy
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechThis is the raw story of what it feels like to battle self-doubt, misunderstood wiring, and the constant internal question: “Why can’t I just get it together?” In this powerful keynote, I share how I went from struggling with self-esteem and executive function to leading a multi‑million dollar company. You’ll walk away with hard-earned lessons on resilience, self-awareness, and turning ADHD into an asset instead of an excuse. MORE >
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From Flatline to Frontline – The Recovery From Two Sudden Cardiac Arrests
Cecilia Wichmann, Founder, Wichmann & Co.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechCecilia Wichmann is a two-time cardiac arrest survivor with a powerful story of resilience, second chances, and the will to live boldly. In her signature keynote, From Flatline to Frontline, she shares her journey of survival and recovery with raw honesty and inspiration, offering a message of hope, courage, and unapologetic empowerment.
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From Comfort Food to Superpower: The Perks of Curiosity
Amy Schultz, Owner, Unplain Jane Studio
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free Speech“From Comfort Food to Superpower: The Perks of Curiosity” is an entertaining and thought-provoking presentation by Amy Schultz that explores curiosity not as a whimsical trait, but as a powerful psychological driver of personal growth and professional success. Drawing from cognitive science and psychology, Amy demonstrates that curiosity is a deliberate, proactive practice that fuels learning, creativity, emotional resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing world. MORE >
The presentation also spotlights famously curious figures—such as Leonardo da Vinci, Brené Brown, and Alex Trebec —who turned insatiable inquiry into groundbreaking achievements. Their stories serve as case studies in how sustained curiosity can lead to mastery and innovation across disciplines.Whether you’re looking to enhance problem-solving skills, boost motivation, or discover new career pathways, this talk reveals how curiosity can unlock unexpected and lasting rewards.