Speaking

Mercedes brings transformational insights to early childhood educators and leaders who are ready to dig deeper. Her speaking engagements don't just cover trauma-informed practices, relationships, behavior, and leadership—they reshape how we see children, ourselves, and our work. Expect to leave with more than inspiration: you'll walk away with practical tools that change how you show up tomorrow.

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Speaking Topics Include

Restorative Trauma-Informed Practices

Understanding trauma is essential—but restoration matters more. This training equips you with practical strategies to create environments where safety and connection foster healing. Learn to repair ruptures, rebuild trust, and support resilience through everyday interactions that help children rewrite their stories.

Deeper Rooted Relationships in Early Childcare

Connection is your most powerful tool. This training takes a holistic approach to building authentic relationships with children, families, and fellow educators. Discover practical ways to deepen trust, foster collaboration, and create a community where everyone—children, families, and staff—feels seen, valued, and connected.

Diving Deeper: Understanding the Root of Behavior

Behavior is a mode of communication. This training helps you uncover the needs and emotions driving challenging behaviors. Gain a framework for responding with curiosity instead of frustration, and learn strategies that address root causes—transforming how you show up in those hard moments.

Transformational Leadership: Program & Staff

Leading in early childhood means inspiring people and building culture, not just managing tasks. This training is for leaders ready to step into their role as change-makers. Explore how to lead with vision and intention, develop your team, and create workplace culture that retains passionate educators and elevates the field.

Imagine trainings that don't just inform your staff—they inspire them to take action.

Our process is simple:

Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call with Mercedes to identify your programs specific needs.
Participate in a collaboration call to personalize the training to meet your program and teachers needs.
Watch your teachers ignite with purpose and desire to take action throughout the training.

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"Mercedes has a gift of taking big concepts and making them easy to understand. My Higher Ed Students were still talking about her presentation weeks later."

M.N.

Education Professor at Concordia State University