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The future you're meant for is

bigger than you've imagined.

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I help people break through self-limiting beliefs and step into who they're meant to be.

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THE EXPERIENCE

What audiences walk away with

01

Get Clear

On who you are beneath the inherited stories — so you can show up from identity, not who you think you're supposed to be.

02

Build Confidence

To act even while fear is present — because readiness is a myth and courage is a practice.

03

Imagine More

See a future you didn't know was possible — and believe you're meant for it.

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Three ways to connect

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FOR ORGANIZATIONS & EVENT PLANNERS

Keynote Speaking

Keynotes that challenge what you believe is possible — and help audiences step into the future they haven't fully imagined yet.

Mal delivers story-driven talks on resilience, identity, and breaking through self-limiting beliefs. Her flagship keynote, The Future You Haven't Imagined Yet, leaves audiences energized, grounded, and ready to take meaningful action.

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FOR READERS

Raising Wrenns: A Memoir

A poignant and powerful story of survival, identity, and rewriting the narratives that shape who we believe we can be.

Runner-Up for Indie Author Project 2024 Memoir of the Year. Kirkus Recommended: "A poignant and resonant memoir of loss."

"OUR VERDICT: GET IT."

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ABOUT MAL

From foster care to Dartmouth

From foster care at 14 to Dartmouth College. From survival mode to a life grounded in joy and possibility.

Mal's story is proof that you can rewrite the narratives that once kept you small — and build a life you didn't think was meant for you.

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Mal connected beautifully with every part of the audience. Her joyful presence, powerful storytelling, and strong communication skills left students, families, and educators with a renewed sense of hope.

ALLISON CONNOLLY

Assistant Commissioner, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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  • What if I’m ready?

  • What if I’m enough?

  • What if this works?

  • What if I’m more capable than I think?

NOT A SELF-HELP PLATITUDE

What if the story you've been telling yourself isn't true?

This shift doesn't eliminate fear — it changes your relationship to it.

And that changes everything.

DISCOVER THE WHAT IF METHOD

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Mal's story lit up the room — not with heaviness, but with hope. The energy after her talk was incredible. Guests were more engaged, more connected to our mission, and more inspired to give.

ALEXIS COON

Development & Marketing Manager, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth

COMING SOON

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