Speaking & Media
Speaking & Media
Sharing stories of impact, resilience, and the power of purpose-driven business.
Speaking Topics
Keynotes and workshop sessions tailored to your audience's needs.
The Impact Factory — Building Business That Changes Lives
The story of WORK+SHELTER and lessons learned building a sustainable enterprise across two continents. From a cup of chai to training 200+ women—the real story of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Ethical Supply Chains — From Buzzword to Business Reality
What 'ethical manufacturing' actually means and how brands can build supply chains that reflect their values. A practical guide from someone who's built one from scratch.
Women's Economic Empowerment
The transformative ripple effects when women earn—and how businesses can be catalysts for change. Stories and data from a decade of work in India.
AI Inside Operating Businesses — From Hype to Workflow
How a small founder-operator team deployed a custom-trained AI model that cut U.S. client management hours by 80%. A practical look at where AI actually pays off, where it doesn't, and how to redesign workflows around it without losing the humans.
U.S.–India Operations & Cross-Border Teams
A decade and a half of building, restructuring, and leading distributed teams across two continents—from BPO programs at a global digital media network to bootstrapping a profitable manufacturing business in New Delhi.
Available Formats
Keynotes
30-60 minute inspiring talks for conferences and corporate events.
Workshops
Interactive sessions combining presentation with hands-on exercises.
Panels & Podcasts
Engaging conversations on social enterprise and leadership.
Past Engagements
Universities, conferences, and industry stages.
Media Features
Selected coverage of the work and the story behind it.
Book Theresa for Your Event
Looking for a speaker who combines real-world entrepreneurship experience with inspiring storytelling? Let's talk.