Laura Stearns
ADVOCACY
Because of my own experience with sexual violence and a legal system that re-traumatizes victims of sexual harm, I understand in a very personal way the need for trauma-informed care and our society shifting away from rape culture towards a culture of consent.
I stand for these things in my life and in my work. Though I continue to work in the entertainment, I'm committed to finding ways to bring people together everywhere, helping them understand the importance of trauma awareness and advocating for the rights of abused and underrepresented people.
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Bringing my skill set of entertaining and speaking the truth together, I can work with your group or organization interested in lifting up these conversations. I can customize my content to fit your needs. Let's talk about how I can help you create a culture of consent and accountability in your personal or professional world.
KEYNOTE AND SPEAKING
As an author, advocate, and consultant, I am available for panel discussions and speaking engagements. I always appreciate an opportunity to speak to the need for accountability and consent in the workplace, and in our everyday lives. Please give me as much information as you can about your event in your query and I will get back to you as soon as I can with a quote for my speaking fee.
INTIMACY DIRECTION AND COORDINATION
Physical touch and emotional intimacy on stage or screen can be complicated. Creating a container of care for everyone involved is essential for artists to feel safe while creating their art. I am committed to establishing and holding safe spaces for them to do their best work.
CONSULTING
I've been doing consent and accountability work for many years. I understand how challenging it can be to bring groups of people along on this journey. I understand how trauma works and can affect work relationships. If you're having issues at your arts organization, need to upgrade your policies to include anti-harassment or child protection language for minors in the arts, or need guidance or training as you move towards a foundation of consent and accountability in the workplace, please reach out. If I'm not the right person for the job I might know who is.