Treesong is an author, talk radio host, and Real Life Superhero. He has lead workshops, taught courses, and spoken at events in several Midwestern cities.
Treesong’s speaking events are informative, motivational, and filled with personal anecdotes and humor that keep listeners engaged and invested. He can inspire your audience to become more active and effective in their personal, professional, and community lives.
Environmental and social justice issues are often very serious. Treesong will help your audience to reframe their narrative around these issues by focusing on what each of us can do to make a positive difference. His good humor and focus on this empowering “Everyday Hero” narrative will leave your audience feeling uplifted and inspired to take action.
Book Treesong for your event today! Treesong can work with you to create a custom presentation to meet your needs and goals. He brings a wide range of qualifications and experience to his work. Event prices are discussed at the bottom of this page. When you’re ready to book an event, contact Treesong.
Note: if your not-for-profit event is in Carbondale, Illinois, Treesong will gladly speak free of charge, schedule permitting.
Standard Speaking Events
Treesong is a dynamic speaker who can customize his presentation to meet your organization’s needs. This list of standard speaking events is only a starting point. He can speak on other related topics and include references to whatever themes or projects your organization is currently exploring. When you’re ready to book an event, contact Treesong.
- Real Life Superhero. Treesong is a Real Life Superhero from Carbondale, Illinois. His focus is on environmental issues, social justice, and personal empowerment and responsibility.
- The basic introductory Real Life Superhero talk describes what a Real Life Superhero is and how people can make a difference in their communities, with or without a special name and costume. This includes discussing the importance of “Everyday Heroes,” the people who engage in their community in positive ways without a superhero persona.
- Treesong also offers superhero-themed talks on specific topics such as Environmental Superheroes; Everyday Heroes; Climate Change; The Three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle); Superheroes for Children; Superheroes for Young Adults; Green Jobs; Green Communities, and Green Living.
- Personal Empowerment. Treesong’s “Real Life Superhero” persona is part of his narrative approach to personal and community empowerment. One of the first steps to empowering yourself and your community is to clarify what your story is. Who are you? Treesong can give talks on his narrative approach to Personal Empowerment, either with an emphasis on the “Hero/Superhero” archetype or with a broader focus on empowerment through narrative development.
- Introduction to Permaculture. Treesong is a Certified Permaculture Design Consultant. Learn about the basic principles and practices of permaculture and how they can empower you to live more ecologically, economically, efficiently, and enjoyably, all at the same time! Note: Treesong does not teach permaculture design courses, but instead offers an overview of permaculture from a philosophical and community organizing perspective. What is permaculture? How can it improve my life and my community?
- Real Magic. Magic is the art of transforming consciousness at will. Learn the basic principles and practices of real magic, including how to use ritual, meditation, journaling, narrative development, and other methods to achieve greater mental clarity, how to create positive change in your life, and how to stay sane and upbeat when the banality of your surroundings is dragging you down. The same basic framework will work for people of many different beliefs and backgrounds. Treesong can customize the details based on your group’s interests and needs.
Workshops, Classes, Courses, & Retreats
Treesong occasionally offers workshops, classes, courses, and retreats. These require more preparation and lead time. If you’re interested in organizing such an event, contact Treesong.
Event Prices
Treesong’s speaking event prices vary based on event location, event duration, the nature of the sponsor (profit vs nonprofit, big vs small), how the event fits into the rest of his schedule, and similar factors.
If you’re located in Southern Illinois, your event will be sharply discounted. If you’re anywhere in the world and working on one of Treesong’s causes, you will also receive a discount. These discounts do stack.