INSPIRING YOU TO SHINE YOUR LIGHT
Public Speaker, Author, & Coach
“Margaret brings magic to the stage.”
Who is Margaret?
Inspirational Speaker, Motivational Writer, Empowering Coach
She presents on a variety of topics from tech trends and strategy to business leadership, diversity in tech, and living intentionally. Margaret has inspired and delighted audiences with her insight and wit.
Through her speaking and writing, Margaret inspires others to shine their true light.
“I believe my life’s mission is to help everyone rediscover the beautiful person they were born to be and to shine their true light on the world.”
Margaret Dawson
Inspirational Speaker
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Motivational Writer
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Empowering Coach
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Why “Snorting Out Loud?” Because Margaret has an unforgettable snort when she laughs. And learning to embrace her snort-laughter rather than be embarrassed by it helps her tell the story of loving yourself for who you are.
Throughout this site and her stories, you may see the acronym “SNOL”. This is short for “Snorting Out Loud”. Margaret’s personal version of LOL. Whether you snort, chortle, cackle or giggle, we hope you will laugh along with us.
“Whether a technical talk or a motivational speech, Margaret Dawson brings magic to the stage!”
Wendy White, VP of Marketing at Egencia/Expedia and Co-Founder of Women in Cloud
“When Margaret walks into the room her presence is felt immediately. Her level of energy and enthusiasm is contagious…”
Luc Villeneuve, President, Benchmark Corp
“On stage, she’s like a lightning bolt; everyone in the room is energized and ready to listen…”
Alix Edmiston, AE Public Relations
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Sexism: Just Another Day as a Woman In Tech
Sexism is one of those charged words. However, for most women in technology, it is sometimes a daily battle or at least a constant undercurrent. Even so, a recent experience of blatant sexism shocked me to the point I had to share.
Giving Thanks for Our Family’s Pre-holiday Thanksgiving Tradition
Our family has a Thanksgiving tradition of holding our celebration the weekend before the actual holiday. This allows most of our children to travel during a time that is both easier and cheaper. And it provides us all a chance to relax, enjoy, and give blessings.
Margi’s Gluten Free Carrot Orange Muffins
I love to bake, and since being diagnosed with Celiac disease, I enjoy creating or adapting recipes to follow a gluten-free or paleo diet. This is a family favorite, which my team also devours. The recipe is a wonderful blend of flours, flaxseed, mandarin oranges, and carrots. They’re low in sugar and high in fiber.