Maryanne’s presentation to our volunteers was nothing short of remarkable…a must for anyone working in the field of grief and loss
- Penny Ferguson, Calgary Police Service Victim Services Unit
Maryanne’s passion for the subject of workplace safety is evident and had a room full of people absolutely silent when she spoke of her experience
- Sarah King, North American Occupational Health & Safety Week 2009 Chair, Edmonton Chapter
Maryanne is an energetic speaker with an important message to share about facing life’s challenges head on and reaching for your dream
- Brian Willis, Winning Mind Training
I reflect on the “Telling the Tale” writing workshop Maryanne gave at the Alexandra Writer’s Centre. This workshop, her presence and her story was THE catalyst that brought my own book to fruition. I can’t thank her enough.
- Cristy Lynn Hayden, MA, B.Sc.
Maryanne speaking at Police Victim Services Conference in Surrey, British Columbia, 2010
About Maryanne Pope…she is the author of the creative non-fiction book, A Widow’s Awakening, the CEO & Founder of Pink Gazelle Productions and the Board Chair of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund. Maryanne also writes play scripts, screenplays, short stories and articles. She lives on Vancouver Island, BC.
Maryanne is an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced speaker on a variety of topics, including:
- WORKPLACE SAFETY - Officer Down; Transforming Loss into Safer Workplaces
- WRITING – Telling the Tale; the Art of Writing & Self-Publishing Creative Non-Fiction
- MOTHERHOOD CHOICE – When One Door Closes…why do we keep banging our head against it?
- ACHIEVING DREAMS – Wake Up to Your Dreams
- OVERCOMING ADVERSITY – A Change of Heart; Overcoming Adversity
- GRIEVING PROCESS – Behind the Scenes; A Grief Deconstructed
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It is amazing how strong Maryanne is and how hopeful she makes you feel about the healing process when it feels like you will never heal. I loved her upbeat yet powerful presentation.
- Attendee, 2009 Presentation to Volunteers with the Calgary Police Service Victim Services Unit