Presenter: Julie Swanson
Are you ready to face life’s most honest question—
what really matters in the end? Inspired by Brene Brown’s call to be the
author of your own story, this session invites you to explore mortality with courage, clarity, and heart.
We’ll uncover:
- The four most important things to say to those you love
- What “ready” really looks like—and how to start
- Practices and questions that bring meaning to the now
Walk away with tools, insights, and next steps to help you live fully—with the end in mind.
Julie Swanson is an end of life doula who brings an emergent learning approach to her work, which includes story coaching, hosting workshops, and providing a co-creative guide for learning journeys. She has 30+ years of experience in adult learning, communications, public health, and systems change. Julie is a lifelong learner who is currently exploring these questions:
– What does it mean to be an elder?
– What if endings are places of possibility, beauty, and meaning?
– What’s possible now?