Hey, friend.

I’m Dana Black. I’m a public speaking and performance coach, TEDxChicago speaker delivery coach, emcee, moderator, storyteller, SAG-AFTRA actor, former host of I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast, only child, Virgo, Michigan dweller, and a lover of oat milk lattes, lakes, laughter through tears, and extra-large hoop earrings.

Glad you’re here.

In Person Events

  • National Writers Series

    May 1, 2025 @ 7 PM
    Traverse City, MI

    I’m moderating a conversation with the incredible New York Times Bestselling author and death doula Alua Arthur around her beautiful book Briefly Perfectly Human.

    Live and virtual!

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  • Let Her Speak Class

    September 2025-Dec 2025
    Traverse City, MI

    This HIGHLY popular class is coming back this fall! If you are a female-identifying business leader who wants to learn how to speak in your authentic voice and have fun doing it…THIS is for you!

    Applications Open August 2025