Speaking Engagements with Wendy Zanders
As an advocate and speaker, I’m dedicated to empowering the special needs and military communities. With a unique perspective as a homeschooling mom, special needs parent, and U.S. Army Veteran, I draw from lived experiences to inspire, educate, and connect with audiences. Whether speaking on podcasts, leading workshops, or contributing articles, my passion is guiding individuals and families to overcome challenges and create lasting transformation.
Speaking Opportunities
I’m available for a variety of engagements, including:
Decluttering Workshops – Interactive sessions to help participants simplify their spaces and lives.
Master of Ceremonies (MC) – Guiding events with warmth, professionalism, and audience engagement.
Pitch Competition Judge – Offering feedback and encouragement for emerging entrepreneurs.
Summit Speaker & Panelist – Sharing expertise on decluttering, ADHD, and navigating life transitions with confidence.
Speaking & Presentations
Neurodivergence and Mental Health in Black Youth Summit. In this ChildNEXUS-sponsored summit, experts discuss the importance of moving from stigma to understanding, intervention, and acceptance of differences and treatment of mental health issues. Join us as we talk about how to ensure that ALL children and adolescents have an opportunity to reach their full potential. Wendy Zanders will be on a panel discussing "Getting the Support Your Child Needs to Thrive".
Mom, You Got This Summit: The goal of this summit is pretty unique, in that it was created to support and equip moms of special needs families to be able to balance the many facets of special needs life while still caring for herself, too! Seventeen industry experts will be presenting on a variety of topics curated just for moms of special needs families! You’ll hear about everything from Decluttering Your Home, to How to Handle Emotional Eating, to Caring for the Special Needs Sibling. My speaking topic: "Home & Life: From Overwhelmed to Simplified!", where we discuss how decluttering your home can make day-to-day life easier.
Parent + Caregiver Summit - Children with Disabilities Edition: The summit is dedicated to giving each parent/ caregiver information to create a personal plan to ease daily stress and exhaustion by incorporating simple systems. My dream is not to overwhelm but to have them walk away knowing that their life feels like it’s moving in a positive direction and things are manageable. All while raising a child with challenging needs. My speaking topic: From Overwhelmed To Simplified: Creating a Simple Decluttering Plan for Your Family.
Unboxed Summit: Business & Homeschool your way. My speaking topic: Conquering the Clutter of Business, Homeschool, and Life "Clean up just one small area, then do the next and the next and the next and before you know it, the entire room is decluttered, the entire office is decluttered, and the entire house is decluttered. Just take one step at a time."
Flipped Lifestyle Virtual Summit: With all of the conference cancelations, school closings, and workplace shutdowns due to recent world events, we decided to find a way to serve you online during your social distancing efforts! From March 18th - April 18th we will be hosting a FREE Flipped Lifestyle Virtual Summit. We are going to bring the best leaders in education, business, and personal development to you online each night to help you grow, and have something to look forward to over the next few weeks! My speaking topic: Decluttering, Organizing and toilet paper!
Presented at the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD). This session explores how to teach decluttering as a life skill for neurodivergent children in both homeschool and traditional learning environments. Participants will learn how to create organized, supportive spaces that align with a child’s learning style, reduce overwhelm, and foster greater independence. Using real-life case studies and practical examples, Wendy shares how she’s helped families including her own implement ADHD-friendly systems that work with a child’s brain, not against it. Attendees will walk away with tools they can immediately apply to support their clients in developing sustainable routines and life skills.
Master of Ceremonies
As the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the Project World School Family Summit in VeraCruz, Mexico, earlier this year, I had the honor of orchestrating a dynamic and engaging event experience. With a keen sense of organization and a passion for facilitating connections:
I set the stage each day by launching thought-provoking icebreakers that encouraged participants to reflect on their takeaways from the previous day.
My role extended beyond that of timekeeper and event announcements; I created an atmosphere of energy, enthusiasm, and seamless transitions throughout the summit
With a knack for keeping speakers on schedule and ensuring the event ran smoothly, I fostered an environment where attendees felt fully immersed and inspired. I am eager to bring my expertise and charisma to other businesses and events, enhancing their gatherings with my MC skills and dedication to creating unforgettable moments.
Book Wendy Zanders as your Master of Ceremonies to create seamless event execution and inspiration. With a passion for empowering special needs, military, and senior communities, I'll ensure your event flows flawlessly while leaving a lasting impact on your audience. Let’s make your event an unforgettable experience for all.
Contact Wendy Zanders for speaking rates and more information