Speaking Engagments

I'm available to book for your organization's event

I speak about writing, identity, honesty, and what it means to be a thinking frum woman in a world that wants everything prepackaged and palatable.

I also make people laugh. And sometimes cry. Not always in that order.


WHAT I SPEAK ABOUT:

  • Emunah for Non-Rebbitzens--how "regular" people can access bitachon

  • Business and Bitachon --how to approach money making with a healthy grounded perspective

  • Meet the author – discussion of selected works with a question and answer session

  • Everything I learned about life by writing Lifelabs

  • Vulnerability and Creativity - The Joy and Balance and why it matters

  • Why Storytelling is Important - even if you never want to write a word

  • Creativity - What it really is, How we can all access it, even if you're not the "creative type"

  • Character Growth and Change for "Regular" People

  • Writing as a tool for self-truth

  • The power of voice (especially frum women’s)

  • From silence to story: how to start writing when it feels like too much

  • The myth of being “inspirational”

  • Why your writing doesn’t have to end in publication to be worth doing

  • The creative process inside frum life: messy, holy, often both at once

  • Real talk on motherhood, self-worth, and permission

Custom talks available for:

  • Women’s events

  • Writing workshops

  • Community retreats

  • Teens/sem girls (yes, really)

  • Book clubs & literary panels

  • Your kitchen table, if you make good cookies

Format Options

  • Keynote talks

  • Interactive workshops

  • Panels & Q&As

  • Writing intensives

  • Small-group sessions

In-person or Zoom. Local or international. Frum-friendly, always.

How to Book Me:

Email me: EstherKurtzWriting@gmail.com

Include:

  • Who you are

  • What the event is

  • When/where/how many people

  • If there will be snacks (optional, but appreciated)

I’m here to talk real, write deep, and give your audience something to walk away with—besides a pretty quote.

Let’s make it honest. Let’s make it matter.

What other have said...

Jillian Mirell

CEO Jewish Workshops

"Esther presented at Jewish Workshops Elul Yom Iyun. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and learn from. Her grounded approach, deep knowledge, and effortless wit create the perfect blend of relatability and inspiration. She has a remarkable way of turning growth and transformation from distant ideals into real, attainable goals — leaving you both empowered and confident in your ability to move forward."

Zahava List

Founder/Director Chazkeinu


“Esther Kurtz is a truly exceptional speaker. Her presentation for Chazkeinu was wise, insightful, and deeply impactful. Esther answered every question with remarkable sensitivity and clarity, creating an atmosphere of safety, reflection, and growth.


Esther’s well-thought-out talk offered so much food for thought and left our members inspired, understood, and uplifted. Esther has a unique ability to communicate profound ideas with warmth, sincerity, and authenticity. We are so grateful for the wisdom and heart she shared with our community.”

Chana Greenstein

LifeWorks Podcast

"Esther is an engaging, incisive speaker who's fun to listen to because she keeps the pace quick — and humorous, too. Her thoughtful content has depth and practical takeaways, and she's relatable so everything she shares is so well received. 

When I shared that there's a platform I listen to her on - I got so many requests for the link! People just wanted to hear more."

Aviva Klugmann

AZK Audiology

"As a business owner of a healthcare practice, I've often found that whatever you do leads to stress in some regard I've read books and taken courses and contracted with a total management company only to come to the same stressful conclusion. Until I took a one-hour crash course on Bitachon Esther's hands-on, straight-from-Shaar-Bitachon guidance is that game-changer that doesn't only change a variable here and there - it changes you"

Etty Burger

Assistant Principal, Yeshiva M'kor Boruch

“Thank you for sharing your literary experiences with our students. The boys were fascinated by your talk and it engendered many meaningful discussions in their classrooms.  It is because of people like you that we are able to provide and enhance quality education for our students.”

Rochel Samet

Camp after Camp (HASC)

"Esther's refreshing yet genuine approach made her a real winner with the staff at CAC. Thank you for a really insightful presentation!"

S. Lederman

Nshei CZA

"Esther Kurtz's speech was the highlight of our shul's N'shei event.  She's like a regular mom on the carpool line but smarter and funnier.  She was so much fun and also taught us something about ourselves and the world around us!"

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