Events and Appearances

Join Colleen Miniuk, author of So Said the River
for inspirational readings, motivational presentations, and
immersive rafting experiences on the Colorado River

Upcoming Events

Speaking Engagements:

November 7, 2026
So Said the River: Lessons in Courage and Change” hosted by the Jane Reti Speaker Series
Prescott College, Prescott, AZ

Rafting the Colorado River:

  • August 13-22, 2026: Grand Canyon Rafting Photo Trip

  • May 5-13, 2027: Grand Canyon Rafting Photo Trip

Book a Speaking Event

If you belong to a book club, camera club, outdoor-related organization, bookstore, library, or business that is looking for a dynamic guest speaker, please share your interests on my Speaking Engagement Request Form at www.colleenminiuk.com/speaking-engagement-form. I’m available for virtual and in-person events.

Popular talks include:

  • “The Big Life with a Capital L: Finding Your Own Freedom and Fulfillment”

  • “Uncharted Waters: Transforming Fear of Uncertainty into Adventure”

  • “Miles of Meaning: Healing and Growth in the Wake of Loss”

Key themes include:

  • Navigating divorce, loss, death, and other life transitions

  • Embracing authenticity and personal freedom

  • Redefining success and happiness

  • Connection between nature and humans

  • Transformative powers of nature

  • Adventures and experiences while rafting and stand-up paddleboarding on the Colorado River (including rafting through the Grand Canyon)

  • Eating pie for breakfast!

Speaking fees depends on the event type, presentation style, presentation length, and travel expenses. A formal quote will be provided to you once the presentation details are confirmed. I am willing to work with organizational budgets.

To get a taste of my presentation style and my previous speaking experience, please visit www.colleenminiuk.com/speaking-engagements

"Your keynote was one of the most memorable keynotes I have ever listened to. You are an inspiration to us all."
~John Barclay, professional photographer