An internationally-recognized author and writer, Ann Hollinger Butenas began her professional writing career at age 12 and began speaking while in college. She continues to energiz...view moreAn internationally-recognized author and writer, Ann Hollinger Butenas began her professional writing career at age 12 and began speaking while in college. She continues to energize audiences with her insightful, engaging and inspiring message that debuted at Prairiesta 2011 in Russell, Kansas, before 1,000 people, which included former US Senators Bob Dole, Elizabeth Dole, Arlen Specter, and other notables. She has been published thousands of times over the past three decades in all media forms, was former editor and publisher of KC Metro Woman magazine, and has also hosted three talk radio shows in the Kansas City area. She holds two graduate degrees.Through Ann's engaging presentation, you will learn to speak your mind ... and enjoy the results! Laughter guaranteed. Tears are optional.Her work includes writing for numerous local and national publications from New York to California, having been published thousands of times in her professional career. Additionally, Ann has ghost-written two books and is working on a sequel to “Koraspondence.”view less