Why Grandma Is Losing Out to Friendsgiving
A reflection on friendship, chosen family, and the relationships increasingly shaping our lives.
TEDx Speaker · Author · Facilitator
Ideas that help audiences navigate change.
Sharyl guides audiences toward the interconnectedness of our diverse world through thoughtful, intimate talks about friendship, belonging, identity, and becoming.
Featured talks
Stories that invite a second look.
Navigating the Dissonance in Not Belonging
What happens when belonging feels fragile, and how we find footing in the spaces between certainty and change.
Naming My Gremlin
A journey of self-discovery through chronic illness, vulnerability, and the stories we tell about ourselves.
Finding Our Way Home
An invitation to recognize what guides us back to ourselves and toward one another.
What event leaders say
A presence that is thoughtful, intimate, and clear.
“Sharyl is a sincerely thoughtful relationship cultivator. She ushers forth peaceful intelligence, generosity and gentleness in a room.”
Ryan Miller
Founder & Co-Director, Brew Theology
“Her content is inclusive and thought provoking. Her performance is captivating and she understands the art of speaking in order to elevate an audience's collective consciousness.”
Tricia Brouk
Founder, The Big Talk Academy
“Sharyl excels in communicating with diverse audiences and connecting across differences.”
Adam Moore
Founder, Analog Waco
“She commands a presence that is engaging without being overwhelming. You are drawn to her speaking but not exhausted by it.”
Erin Hinson, PhD
Vice President, Abbey Research
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