Keynote Speaking
"I don't think people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are seeking the experience of being alive." -Joseph Campbell
Keynote Thinking Like A Seed: How to Reconnect with Nature to Reimagine Your World
Modern Americans are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness and isolation. We are increasingly anxious, stressed, bored. We’re hiding in boxes, groping for companionship in an increasingly polarized virtual sphere, watching the world outside our doors unravel and feeling powerless to help.
But here’s the truth: we are never actually alone.
We are in constant interconnection with the world around us. Even within our own bodies, only 1 in 9 cells is a human cell. The rest belong to an astounding diversity of different creatures who work together to keep the ecosystem of our bodies healthy. Finding simple ways to reorient our attention toward the non-human creatures with whom we share this planet offers us not only increased wellbeing and empowerment, but also solutions to some of the biggest problems we face. And perhaps most importantly, it’s freaking fascinating! It reminds us how lucky we are to be alive!
For over 20 years, Casey has employed her contagious enthusiasm to help others experience wonder and find meaningful work through engaging with plants. The storyteller in her relishes transforming audiences from the stage, while the urban farmer and teacher in her delights in empowering folks with hands-on, down-to-earth skills to actively provide for their communities. The seeds she plants bear fruit. The Snake River Seed Cooperative—the radical bioregional seed company she co-founded—has grown into one of the largest worker- and producer-owned seed co-ops in the country.
Bringing Casey to speak to your audience is a breath of fresh air, a reorientation toward what is possible.
This talk is perfect for colleges and universities, and wellness, social entrepreneurship, and non-profit events.
Audience Takeaways
- You are a natural creature, and you belong here on planet earth.
- You live in an interconnected world—you are never alone.
- You can find your niche within the ecosystem of your community. You don’t have to do it all.
- There are simple daily things you can do to shift your mindset toward reconnecting with the rest of nature.
- Beans are enchanting! And worms are enthralling! There is an endless well of intrigue just outside our doors. This planet is chock full of geniuses who can guide us, if we learn to listen to them!
If you're looking for a keynote speaker who can inspire your audience to think more creatively, more wonder-fully, about the wide world around them and empower them to joyfully embrace their role within it, Casey is your gal!
In this keynote, she helps them remember that they belong here, and that the solutions to their biggest challenges--in work, life, or community--are closer than they think!
Interested in booking Casey to speak at your event?
Casey O'Leary,
Innovative entrepreneur
Wildly excitable public speaker
Human animal in love with tiny things
"Casey is a person who genuinely believes in the work she is doing, not only because its her business, but because it is critical for the future well being of our entire community and planet. Her passion is powerful, contagious, and inspirational and spending time learning from her vision will only empower you and increase your faith in the good of humanity."
Katie, Earthly Delights Client"You will find out that Casey is driven by a raw, radical heart full of passion and pure love for this work."
Krista, Earthly Delights Client