"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do" -- Henry Ford.
As a child, speaking was not always clear nor easy for Michaela due to reliance on a trach that kept her breathing. Speaking became a sport for Michaela due to the obstacle of overcoming the barrier of being understood by her peers. Without hesitation, in highschool she joined the Forensics speaking club and went to state level.
Now, she holds the stage where she conducts the Unconditionally Confident workshops. She will be the Key Note Speaker for GiGi's Playhouse -Madison, WI annual Gala in October of 2026.
"Michaela was a dynamic and inspirational speaker! She wowed our entire team with her story of personal triumph. Michaela was a delight to work with. She was super professional and very responsive. I highly recommend her as an energizing and uplifting public speaker!"-- Kathryne Auerback, MA, MBA, CEO, Movin' Out, Inc.
Michaela spoke at the Movin' Out companywide retreat in May of 2023. She passionately engaged with the staff and team by sharing her insightful perspective on her disadvantages that led her to accept her disability without shame.
Michaela created and hosted a series called 'Unconditionally Confident: Accepting Your Disability Without Allowing It To Define You' at the Monona Public Library.
These are interactive workshops that dive into redirecting your narrative, mindset, and actions to fulfill your dreams within your capabilities.
To learn more about the series, click here or the Unconditionally Confident Tab within the menu.