Speaking Events & Podcast Interviews

​Virtuous Friendships: What does it mean to be a good friend? How does modern society view friendship in comparison to holy friendships? Danielle delves into the mystery of good and holy friendship, first by focusing on God's creation, saintly friends throughout history, and how we can form good and holy friendships in the modern world.

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The Forsaken Art of Hospitality: Has the modern world lost common decency? What does etiquette and hospitality look like in our fast-paced world? Danielle touches on the changes to hospitality over the decades, and discusses the importance of hospitality. It is not a coincidence that the first miracle of Christ was at the Wedding Feast of Cana, which was an act of charity and hospitality. By respecting others, through acts of charity, we give back to God some of what we owe him. Etiquette does not have to be stuffy, or actions from a bygone area. It is through etiquette and hospitality that we offer other souls the respect and love God wishes for all.

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Curating a Home from the Heart: The interior design of your home should replicate your heart, your personal stories, and your desire to love. Danielle offers her insight into the importance of beautifying the home for family, friends, and sharing your space with others. To style a home, one must be intentional, passionate, and timeless. After designing and renovating several homes with her husband, Danielle shares her insight into functionality, style, and learning to treasure antiques.

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My Nature is Fire: Danielle takes a closer look at the Dialogue of St. Catherine of Siena and the emphasis on the relationship between God and the soul. This talk focuses on the greatest gift from God - free will and the ability to choose His love. Danielle delves into the love of God and how the soul grows in virtue, while burning in love with God through charity to our neighbors.

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Spiritual Growth and The Importance of Reading Classical Literature: Danielle has a love for the classics. It is through classical literature that human nature is given an opportunity to learn moral lessons through the stories of other individuals. Literature is an important aspect of human development, and Danielle delves into the common themes found in literature and how they impact society in learning about human nature, virtue, and vice. Common themes: family (Louisa May Alcott, LM Montgomery, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Daphne Du Maurier), personal growth (Willa Cather, Tolstoy, Evelyn Waugh), womanhood (Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, LM Montgomery). 

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How to Live a Faithful Life in a Secular World: Danielle explores the importance of moderation, and how our secular promotes the opposite. She also addresses the importance of living a life that puts Christ first. But how do we live in the world, but not of the world? The age old question has been addressed by several saints and theologians. Danielle focuses on these points in relationship to modern society, and how to combat moral relativism while still living a life a Charity for Christ.

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Entrepreneurial Endeavors: How to take those first few steps towards owning and operating your own business. Danielle offers personal insight into entrepreneurship, how to combat other's opinions, and how to step out of the unknown and take that risk towards independence.

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Uplifting the Non-Profit Sector: Danielle has spent decades working in the non-profit sector, in the areas of marketing, board advisor, trustee, fundraising, and overall management. She explains the importance of revisiting the organization's mission statement, fundraising efforts, strategic growth, and what does a healthy non-profit look like from the inside and outside.