Keynote speaker

“Whitney was so open and interested and we really appreciated hearing about her experiences. Her ability to compare Kenyan female entrepreneurs to other populations she’s worked with was particularly useful.” – Grace Hopewell, ECON

Satisfied audiences

• U.S. State Department
• Microsoft
• WA State Bar Association
• Small Business Administration
• University of Washington
• Puget Sound Business Journal
• City of Tacoma, WA
• YWCA
• …and many other organizations.

Speaking topics

Each keynote and workshop is custom designed to meet the organization’s goals and add value for its audience.

• Marketing: Brand, public and media relations, advertising, events, sales, social media
• Leadership: Corporate social responsibly, global citizenship, social entrepreneurship
• Community: Customers, partnerships, services, relationships, collaboration

Feedback

"…your enthusiasm was infectious, and we all learned a lot from your expertise and insights." -John Smilgin, NW Entrepreneur Think Tank

"Our marketing event was a success, thanks to having Whitney as the speaker!" -Kelly Sharples, NWEM

"As an adult student in my 40’s, I’ve taken a lot of classes and this course you taught is by far the best I have ever participated in. I leave this class greatly inspired and I look forward to taking another class taught by you." -Student, University of Washington
 

2011 events calendar

Seattle University
Strategic Communications
Fall 2011

City of Tacoma
Beyond the Logo
October 26, 2011

Seattle University
Strategic Communications
Spring 2011

Greater Seattle Business Association
Strength Through Branding
January 8, 2011

2010 events calendar

Puget Sound Business Journal
Get Results with the Right Marketing Mix
Sept. 28, 2010

Seattle University
Strategic Communications
Fall 2010

U.S. State Department, Kenya
Empowering women entrepreneurs
August 2010

U.S. State Department, Namibia
Empowering women entrepreneurs
August 2010

Seattle University
Strategic Communications
Spring 2010

US State Department, Malaysia
Empowering women entrepreneurs
March 2010

Customer Love: How to create an unforgettable customer experience
SBA/WNET
Feb. 18, 2010

Make Your Marketing Work: How to Boost Business and Elevate Events by Generating Buzz
PMCA
Feb. 17, 2010

Make the News: Marketing Your Social Venture
Guiding Lights Network
Jan. 29-30, 2010

Maximize Your Marketing
Puget Sound Business Journal
Jan. 27, 2010

2009 events calendar

Art at Work: Get Your Name in the News
City of Tacoma: Arts Commission
Nov. 14-15, 2009

Interactive Media in the Business World
Bellevue College
Sept. – Dec., 2009

Ignite Your Marketing!
Branding Basics to Boost Your Business
October 28, 2009

Get Your Name in the News
City of Tacoma, Economic Development
September 16, 2009

BizFair 2009
Small Business Administration
September 12, 2009

Branding Strategies to Boost Your Business
Red Slice & WKP
September 10, 2009

Eastside Law Firms Academy
Mastering Online Marketing
July 14, 2009

Social Entepreneurship
Studio 904 & WKP
June 25, 2009

Seattle Law Firms Academy
Mastering Online Marketing
June 4, 2009

Mastering Online Marketing: How to Blog, Podcast and Twitter
Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training Workshop
March 20, 2009

Marketing for Authors: How to Sell More Books Workshop
Romance Writers of America
March 14, 2009

Media Training for Non-Profits Panel
City of Bellevue
March 6, 2009

Community Outreach and Volunteer Recruitment Workshop
Washington Native Plant Society: Stewardship Program
Feb. 27, 2009

High Impact, Low Cost Marketing Keynote
Women Business Owners
Feb. 26, 2009

Goal Setting Keynote
Girl Power Hour
Feb. 19, 2009

The Power of PR: How to Write a Press Release that Works
Women’s Entrepreneurial Network
Feb. 6, 2009

Branding Strategies to Boost Your Business
Red Slice & WKP
Feb. 11, 2009

Web TV production 101: How to create a Public Service Annoucement
Girls Inc 
Feb. 12, 2009

2008 events

Business Focus Group
Eastside Business and The Village
December 1, 2008

How to Get & Benefit from Free Publicity
NWEN Think Tank
October 28, 2008

Marketing Tips for Creative Types
BizNik
October 24, 2008

Marketing for Writers and Authors
Seattle Writergrrls
October 24, 2008

Charity Keynote
Get Hitched, Give Hope
October 23

Radio interview: Marketing Advice
Chat with Women
October 14, 2008

Teleseminar: Marketing You
Lifestyled
October 8, 2008

High Impact, Low Cost Marketing
City of Tacoma Economic Development Dept.
August 14, 2008

PR: Create Buzz for Your Business
Small Business Administration Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET)
July 18, 2008

Secrets to Maximizing Your Marketing
BizNik’s Biz Jam Event
July 10, 2008

Business Expert Panel: PR and Marketing
Northwest Enterprising Moms
May 4, 2008

Low Cost, High-Impact Marketing
Northwest Enterprising Moms
March 25, 2008

Partner with the Competition for Profit
Small Business Administration Women’s Network for Entrepreneurial Training
March 14, 2008

Web Marketing Success Stories
PR: Straight from the Media Horse’s Mouth
Shop 08: A conference for independents
Portland – March 10, 2008
Seattle – March 3, 2008

The Power of Publicity
CRAVEbusiness
January 19, 2008

2007 events

Changing Channels Panel:
Federal Communications Bar Association
Microsoft
Business and regulatory issues facing next-generation video services
November 16, 2007

Turn Your Passion into Profit
Crave Show 2007
November 3-4, 2007

How to Flirt with the Media and Get Noticed
Women ‘s Network for Entrepreneurial Training
March 21, 2007

Musings of a Marketing Maven
CRAVEbusiness
March 10, 2007

PR and Marketing in Fashion
Seattle Art Institute
February, 2007

For events prior to 2007, please
contact Whitney Keyes.