Among many other topics, we explore:

Finding Home Through Change: How Morgan’s life of constant movement helped her discover what community, belonging, and “home” really mean to her.

The Power of Presence in Leadership: Why being seen, heard, and valued matters—and how that shapes the way Morgan leads.

Being Underestimated: How early career challenges in male-dominated spaces taught Morgan to advocate for herself and lead with integrity.

Brave Communication: The moment that changed how Morgan approaches conflict, choosing honesty over avoidance.

Women Supporting Women: Why collaboration, not competition, is the key to powerful female leadership.

Letting Go of Chasing Power: How stepping away from status and salary helped Morgan reconnect with her true values.

Redefining Success: Why fulfillment comes from how you show up for people, not the title you hold.

Explore more about the YWCA Duluth at www.ywcaduluth.org

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

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Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

Among many other topics, we explore:

The Magic of Grandma’s Kitchen: How Tom’s earliest memories of baking with his grandmother sparked a lifelong love for bread.
From Corporate Life to Cottage Bakery: Why leaving behind a PhD program and corporate consulting led Tom to a more joyful, fulfilling path.
Baking as Healing: How bread became a form of therapy during anxiety, divorce, and major life transitions.
Redefining Success: Why less money and more joy turned out to be the richest combination of all.
Growing Up Queer in a Fundamentalist Church: Tom shares the challenges of discovering his identity in an environment that didn’t offer safety or support.
Religious Trauma and Self-Acceptance: How unlearning shame became part of Tom’s healing journey.
Choosing Joy on Purpose: Why happiness isn’t always automatic—but it can always be chosen.
Finding Community Beyond the Bar Scene: The importance of diverse, supportive spaces for queer connection and belonging.
The Story Behind “Behind the Breadbox”: A nostalgic, meaningful name rooted in family, food, and home.
The Special Bond Between Gay Men and Straight Women: A heartfelt reflection on safety, trust, and joyful connection.

Join us for a warm, honest, and laughter-filled conversation about identity, resilience, and the beautiful freedom that comes from finally being yourself—proof that it’s never too late to start living the life that feels like home.

Connect with Tom!

Website: https://www.behindthebreadbox.com/

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather N. Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.

Among many other topics, we explore:

Growing Up Different in the 1950s: Bella recalls her early years in a male-dominated household, long before there was language or support for what she was experiencing.

The Mask of Normalcy: From sports to music to marriage, Bella describes how she built a “normal” life while carrying a hidden truth.

Halloween Outfits to Honesty: What started as a playful tradition with her wife became the first space where Bella could explore her authentic self, and eventually led to seeking therapy and beginning transition in her 60s.

The Tipping Point: How decades of suppression, one too many goodbyes to her true self, and finally seeing role models like Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox pushed Bella to say, “When is it my turn?”

Transitioning Later in Life: From hundreds of hours of electrolysis to major surgery, Bella shares the physical and emotional journey of aligning her inner and outer self.

Writing The Uninvited Passenger: Why Bella turned to writing as a way to process her story, and how her memoir became a message of hope for anyone carrying silent battles.

Hope in the Midst of Gaslighting: Bella speaks to today’s political climate, the dangers of misinformation, and why her book is also a call to protect and encourage vulnerable young people.

Join us for an honest, inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the joy of finally living as your true self—proof that it’s never too late to embrace who you are.

The Uninvited Passenger releases September 12, 2025, in paperback and eBook. Visit

HezzieMae.com

to order your copy and step into this powerful story.

Heather N. Wilde & Hezzie Mae Book Publishing

Website: www.HezzieMae.com

Facebook: Heather N. Wilde

Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal growth, resilience, and the power of stories to transform lives. Reach out to hwilde@hezziemae.com to book Heather for your next event.