2026 Chamber Monthly Lunch - MARCH

Authenticity :  Celebrate Your Snort
Speaker: Kim Eley, Owner, KWE Publishing, Prince George County, VA

Celebrate Your Snort: Embracing Authenticity as Your Superpower
What if the very thing you’ve always tried to hide about yourself is actually your greatest strength? Years ago, during my first big job interview, I made a conscious effort to suppress a part of myself I thought was unprofessional—my laugh, specifically my snort. I wanted to appear polished, composed, and capable. It worked, and I got the job. But everything changed when, after starting work, my authentic laughter slipped out. My boss stopped mid-conversation and said, “If I had known you snorted when you laugh, I would have hired you on the spot!” That unexpected moment became a life lesson in the power of authenticity.
In this engaging and uplifting talk, I’ll share how embracing who you are—quirks, snorts, and all—can transform what you perceive as weaknesses into your most impactful superpowers. Together, we’ll explore the importance of owning your unique qualities in personal and professional settings, showing how authenticity fosters connection, builds confidence, and sets you apart in all the best ways.
Through relatable stories, practical strategies, and a dose of humor, I’ll help attendees identify and embrace their own "snorts"—those unique traits that make them who they are. This talk will leave your audience inspired to stop hiding, start celebrating, and confidently step into every room as their most authentic selves.
So, are you ready to celebrate your snort? Let’s turn perceived imperfections into the secret sauce for your success!

BIO:

Kim is a writing coach and a publisher. Her company, KWE Publishing, fulfills publishing dreams! She and her team have empowered authors to publish over 130 books. She is also a professional speaker and a ghost tour guide in Colonial Williamsburg. Kim adores cats, orchids, cooking from scratch for her husband and friends, horror movies, and she gets all of her news from comedy shows.

Testimonials:
Jennifer Einolf https://boldwhisper.com/how-we-work/
 
With one engaging, humorous talk, Kim Eley inspired me to re-think the assets I'd been holding as liabilities. I love it when a speaker brings me an important idea, wraps it in delightful story telling, and delivers with warmth and panache. Kim did that with her talk, Embrace Your Snort and I am thrilled that I got to benefit by seeing her.
 
Rhiannon L. Chapman https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-liker-chapman?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BE37UxbpoQPqoW2ALK5PBmg%3D%3D
 
 Kim's presentation about her superpower of having a snort was so authentic and positive!  I was truly engaged from the start as she told stories about how she tried to manage it and then learned that it's what makes her the life of the party. It made me look at my own shortcomings from a better perspective. She delivered it flawlessly and I hope more people get the benefit of her message.🤗