Maybe has spoken on many panels and facilitated several workshops and trainings about gender and sexuality. She has spoken all over, from BroadwayCon to TEDx, from High Schools to Universities, and from community centers to corporate boardrooms.
For trainings or speaking engagements, check out some of her favorite topics below. For booking or anything else you'd like to discuss, feel free to set up a discovery call or reach out and we can discuss what you’re looking for.
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Basics of Gender Affirming Language
As trans and non-binary people are gaining more recognition in the mainstream, a lot of terminology is being introduced into people’s lives. It can be hard to catch up if you're new to these conversations, and many folks don't know where to start. Join Maybe Burke for an interactive training that will cover the basics, clear up misconceptions, and help participants feel up-to-date on trans affirming practices.
GENDER INCLUSIVE FEMINIST LANGUAGE
Womxn? Women+? How do we use expansive language when discussing what’s historically been known as “women’s issues”? Who are we including and why? Take a deep dive into inclusive language practices, the history and baggage that comes with some of the commonly heard alternatives, and plan for best practices moving forward.
BYE BYE BINARY
Recent years have come with a rise in gender expansive conversations. But in a world that relies on restrictive binaries, many people don't know the history and significance behind non-binary communities and identities. This workshop will help participants attain a deeper understanding of how to affirm and respect non-binary people.
BELIEVE IN MAYBE:
EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY AND STAYING TRUE TO YOURSELF
In a world that often prioritizes uniformity and predictability, Maybe Burke invites you to embrace your inner misfit and discover the strength that comes from navigating life's uncertainties while staying true to yourself. Believe in Maybe is a program for college students who haven't found their groove, those who question their place in the world or on campus, and those who are curious about embracing their uniqueness in the face of uncertainty. If you've ever felt out of place, this event will provide you with the tools you need to embrace the unknown and trust possibility.
MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF TRANS & NONBINARY CHARACTERS
Since Laverne Cox was the face of “The Transgender Tipping Point” in 2015, there has been a rise in representation for trans and nonbinary characters in TV, film, and theatre. Not all representation is positive representation, and many stories that are still being told today are using tired tropes and stereotypes about transgender and nonbinary communities that are having negative impacts both for performers and audiences.
UNPACKING PRIVILEGE: FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE
This training offers a framework for acknowledging and leveraging your own privileges while navigating anti-oppression work. By examining our own social locations and identities, we can assess how to best show up to the work that we do. In this interactive training, we'll discuss the multiplicities of privilege; learn how to talk about our own social locations and privileges; and examine the differences between allies, advocates, activists, and accomplices.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO MAYBE
How do you know you’re transgender? With all the different words people can use for their gender, how do you find the one that works for you? What happens after you come out? Join Maybe Burke as she tells the story of growing to reject binary gender roles, choosing her own name, and staying true to herself. Through personal anecdotes, Maybe works to break down her personal journey of coming into her identity as a way to foster an understanding of transgender people and inspire listeners to be true to themselves.
SURVIVING THE REPORT: RELI(E)VING THE TRAUMA OF SEXUAL ABUSE
Since the height of the #MeToo movement, conversations around sexual assault prevention and survival have skyrocketed. However, many people are still unaware of what it takes to report an abuser. Join Maybe for a conversation about how she told family members, partners, friends, and eventually detectives; and how that process helped her to heal and grow from her experiences.