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

  • Most modern Americans are disconnected from the rest of nature. We spend most of our time inside. We are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness and isolation. We are increasingly anxious, stressed, and uninspired. Our organizations, made up of these same disconnected and uninspired people, are failing to achieve high levels of employee satisfaction, or to innovate in the ways necessary to meet sustainability goals and address climate change.

But it doesn't have to be that way!

Casey helps audiences rekindle their sense of wonder and enliven their ideas about what is possible by reconnecting them with the reality that they are natural creatures who belong here on planet earth.
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.

This talk is perfect for:

Organizational Reinvigoration
Organizations needing to reinvigorate their teams and reorient them toward creative innovation, and mission-driven organizations who see high levels of burnout on their teams.
Student Inspiration
Colleges and universities wanting to help their students envision career paths that reflect their values.
Increased Wellness
Events designed to help participants lead happier, healthier, and more creative lives.

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!
Bringing Casey to speak to your audience is a breath of fresh air, a reorientation toward what is possible.

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  • "Your talk was perfect for our event. Truly the best we've ever had."
    Karla Eitel, University of Idaho McCall Field Campus Director
  • "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 Bertram, 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 Strom, Earthly Delights Farm Intern