Speaking: Authentic Conversations About Life, Loss & Living Fully

What does a candid conversation about death and dying sound like? How does voicing the pain of loss make us stronger? Instead of hiding our grief behind closed doors, what happens when we share it with the world? What does death have to teach us about living a meaningful life?

These are just a few of the profound subjects Betsy explores through her speaking engagements. Drawing from her personal journey of transforming grief into art and her professional work supporting others through life's transitions, she offers vulnerable, hope-filled presentations that inspire audiences to embrace both the beauty and difficulty of being human.

Contact Betsy to book a speaking engagement that will move, inspire, and transform your audience.

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Testimonials

  • Captain Scott B and the Great Adventure drew one of the largest community audiences our lecture and film series has ever seen.  The documentary artfully and patiently leads viewers through filmmaker Betsy Bertram's grief and search for peace after the too-soon death of her father.  Many viewers stayed to thank Betsy for her honest approach to confronting loss and sorrow -- and Betsy in turn listened empathetically to their stories of loss. The evening was cathartic. 

    Tracy Mancini, President, Carteret Community College

  • Betsy Bertram is a gifted storyteller. She shows up with warmth, humor, honesty and an innate ability to connect to the audience and meet them where they’re at. Her insights on everything from grief and resilience to nature and healing are pure poetry… and the antidote to living in these crazy times.

    Erin Essenmacher, Founder, Feisty Aphrodite Media

  • As a speaker and presenter, Betsy possess a rare combination of dynamism and authenticity. The passion she brings to the stage is more than performative: it is a genuine expression of the enthusiasm, understanding, and insight she's developed through lived experience and thoughtful reflection. Standing before a crowd, Betsy isn't afraid to lay bare her humanity, and the vulnerability and sincerity she displays will undoubtedly move any audience.

    Bradley Bethel, Director, the Carrboro Film Festival