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
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Let your true light shine with us! Interested in sharing a story or spotlighting a person whose light shines bright?
Finding Light Amid My Personal Darkness
We all experience times of darkness. But to rediscover and shine your light doesn’t just happen. It takes intentional thoughts, actions, and words, as well as forgiveness. Margaret shares a story of finding light and learning to shine it again after a dark period.
The Lost Children of Impoverished America
When I moved to the Washington Coast two years ago, I discovered a hidden face of impoverished America. Children of poor, disenfranchised small-town and Native American families. I tell the stories of two such children and offer some ideas of how to help.
Breaking the Myth of the Evil Stepmother
This is a story of two women. Mothers and stepmothers. Navigating life and parenting together, and finding a path to friendship. Unlike fairytales that depict stepmothers as evil and wicked, this story shows how stepmothers are loving moms and supportive women.