INDIGENOUS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Brenda MacIntyre – MEDICINE SONG WOMAN
Are you looking for an engaging Indigenous keynote speaker or workshop facilitator? Known by her Indigenous name Medicine Song Woman, Brenda MacIntyre has delivered her always interactive keynotes and workshops with appreciative audiences of 30 to 3,000 across North America for over 35 years, and on the virtual stage for over 10 years.
“It isn’t often that a person enters the second day of a staff conference, and holds the space sharing exactly the inspirational message that was meant for all the participants.”
Carol Wall | Consultant, Wall to Wall Consulting
Brenda MacIntyre has Cree and Ojibwe ancestry with Red River roots through her father, and settler ancestry through both parents. Adopted at birth in Calgary and never told she was Indigenous, Brenda is on a journey of reconnecting with her Indigenous family and learning her languages and culture. Based in London Ontario, she is a personal mentor, keynote speaker and award-winning singer. whose lifelong innovative experiences with leadership development, self-care and picking up the pieces inform her keynote speaking and powerful singing.
She has turned grief and trauma into musical medicine and teachings. Fueled by the untimely sudden loss of both her parents as well as the recent violent loss of her son, Brenda MacIntyre not only shares her memorable story and songs, but she guides audiences through unique easy activities to create and sustain mindfulness. while coping with unexpected change.
Her popular Picking Up the Pieces 101 and Sing Yourself Alive workshops have been shared with many audiences both virtual and in-person.
Brenda MacIntyre’s customized keynotes and workshops invite audiences into interactive experiences, leaving them with memorable takeaways and tools they can use immediately to get out of what she calls “Anxiety Land” and cope with sudden upheaval, trauma, grief and challenging transitions.
Having done virtual events since 2010, Brenda has pro lighting, high quality sound and a desktop computer customized for livestreaming, with high speed hardwired Internet for her virtual keynote speaking. Whether virtual or in-person, she delivers a message of hope while always providing live music and learning activities.
If you’re looking for an engaging and experienced motivational keynote speaker or workshop facilitator for your virtual conference, staff meeting or outdoor event in Ontario, book a time below to discuss:
Brenda’s Goosebump-Giving Keynotes, Workshops & Break-Out Sessions
Picking Up the Pieces 101: Music & Mindfulness for Mental Health
Learn and practice unique mindfulness activities set to live music. Your audience, staff or clients will discover ways to make space for grief and self-care in the workplace and at home, to prevent burnout and alleviate stress. Receive a balanced experience of mindfulness from an accessible, inclusive First Nations perspective.
*Sing Yourself Alive: How to Find Your Voice
Your team, clients or audience will learn how to find their voice and self-confidence through song and simple inclusive vocal and creative practices. Experience the power of singing and hand drumming. Learn how to turn your voice into a tool to help you hold space for your clients and staff and easily hold their attention. No singing experience necessary. Walk away with an easy trick to create instant confidence in those moments when you feel like hiding. Help your staff and clients connect with each other more meaningfully.
How to Live with the Impact of Homicide Loss on You and Your Loved Ones
Brenda will share her story and offer solid tips based on her experience of losing her son, navigating the in-justice system and living with CPTSD and chronic pain.
“Brenda presented, sang, and drummed for a Victims Week we hosted online for my work. When her bio quotes that her music gives goosebumps, I can attest to that! It was an incredible experience to feel touched and impacted by her voice, music and the words. From the start when Brenda opened up with a sage smudge to cleanse our spirits and bring us to a clear space to throughout the presentation/session where Brenda reiterated the importance of our breath, to the end where she once again graced us with her voice and drumming, she provided a calm space in an otherwise unsettled and anxiety provoking environment/subject matter.
Aside from the music, Brenda was a true professional in her presentation, awareness of time, audience, audio/visual set up, etc. We have also already received feedback about how much people enjoyed her presentation, singing and breakout session. It was truly an honour to have her be part of our event. I highly recommend bringing her to your online events as her knowledge, experience and skills are very diverse.” Pam B
Customized for Your Staff or Event
All appearances are personalized to your organization and/or specific event and audience. We can also discuss topics you don’t see here.
All Presentations include speaking, musical performance and audience participation.
*Topics marked with a * can be a one-time event or a series.
GUARANTEED:
- Audience Participation and Experiential Teachings
- Giant Dose of Inspiration
- Goosebumps and Emotional Connection
- Your Audience Will Feel Grounded, Energized and Connected to Themselves and Each Other. Perfect before a networking break.
Brenda MacIntyre – Medicine Song Woman Sizzle Reel
Speaking Raves
Brenda MacIntyre gave a moving and inspiring virtual keynote at our December 6th event The National Day of Remembrance and Action to Stop Violence Against Women for over180 people.
Brenda found just the right words and songs to touch and inspire the audience. Not only is Brenda a powerful, moving, amazing, goosebump-giving singer but she offers insightful, inspiring, and meaningful teachings through her motivational speaking.
Even leading up to the event, Brenda was a dream to work with, getting us exactly what we needed way ahead of time, making setup easy for our sound/tech people and even going the extra mile to customize her music and teachings to our event theme and audience.
We especially appreciated Brenda’s support to end violence against women and children. What she shared made me feel that we are all going through challenges in our lives, but we are resilient and she inspired me to be more positive through her songs and speech.
Your conference attendees will love Brenda’s genuine approach, thoughtful words, beautiful voice and unique Indigenous drumming.
Brenda MacIntyre will move you not only with her heartfelt, meaningful message but her powerful, rich, melodic voice and drum.
It isn’t often that a person enters the second day of a staff conference, and holds the space sharing exactly the inspirational message that was meant for all the participants.
Her message and songs affirmed the rich contributions of participants, the themes, and teachings of the conference.
We didn’t give Brenda what would be considered reasonable advance notice to give a keynote; however, because the themes of the conference resonated with her, she went out of her way to accommodate our event date. Brenda also appeared early to feel the energy and listen to the conversations to allow her heart and spirit to lead her teachings, music, and drumming.
Conference participants will love Brenda’s authentic approach, thoughtful words, beautiful voice, and unique indigenous drumming. Conference planners will love her flexibility and accommodating manner.
Brenda MacIntyre has been an integral part of our International Women’s Day and First Nations Day celebrations, both as a phenomenal keynote speaker and as an extremely gifted facilitator, always to a capacity-crowd. Brenda’s empathetic, knowledgeable and respectful delivery is inclusive and welcoming. We are honoured to have Brenda MacIntyre in our lives, and it is with absolute consensus that we recommend and promote Brenda in any way that we can. She has so many gifts to share.
Brenda MacIntyre just gave an outstanding and inspiring workshop called Picking UpThe Pieces, for our “Looking After Your Health And Well Being” initiative, through Better Living Health and Community Services. This initiative was to support all staff and volunteers throughout the Central LHIN during the Covid -19 pandemic.
Her presentation was through zoom because of Covid restrictions. It worked well and if you are considering Brenda for a presentation, you will like her genuine approach, thoughtful words, and beautiful voice as she shares the stories behind her songs. A wonderful session Thank You.
Some of the feedback we received said:
I felt very uplifted and will use her teachings to learn how to ground myself and use sound and music to bring about calm and peace in my daily life.
I liked the notion of picking up the pieces.
Reinforces the healing power of song, music, and making time and space for the grief and healing, pleasure and pain.
