Keynotes & Speaking
Liliana Maria delivers talks that invite audiences to engage more deeply with stories of migration, identity and belonging and to consider the ethical responsibilities that come with listening to, sharing and responding to lived experience.
Her speaking draws on lived experience, academic research and professional practice, offering a perspective that is both personal and critically grounded.
Rather than positioning storytelling as something to consume, these talks encourage reflection, dialogue and a more thoughtful engagement with the people and communities whose stories are being told.
Key themes include:
- Ethical storytelling and representation
- Migration, identity and belonging
- Lived experience and narrative agency
- Power, voice and responsibility in storytelling
- Cultural responsiveness and community engagement
Each talk is tailored to the audience and context, and can be adapted for:
- Conferences and forums
- Schools and universities
- Community and arts events
- Government and organisational settings
Audiences leave with:
- A deeper understanding of the complexities of lived experience storytelling
- Greater awareness of the impact of narratives in shaping perception and policy
- Practical ways to engage more ethically and thoughtfully in their own contexts
These are not just talks to listen to, but invitations to think, question and engage differently.
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