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Testimonials

Michelle brought important information to our seniors group with humour and valuable insight on cleaning up our final affairs.  Many have asked to “please bring her back again”. 

Lynda Reinhart

The Learning Cafe

Port Colborne, Ontario

We so enjoyed the time spent with you speaking about your book and how you came to write it. Being prepared and peaceful at the time of death and organized beforehand is a dream some of us have. Thanks for your help with that ~ an amusing and engaging book talk. Everyone in the room was held in rapt attention.

You will be a fun person to be with in the afterlife!

Briar Boake

Educator and coach

We really enjoyed Michelle's informative presentation delivered with lovely sense of humour.  She gave us all many things to think about as she explained how to get our sh*t together for the benefit of ourselves and our families/loved ones. 

Pamela Kraft

Saugeen Women's Probus Group

Michelle's talk was informative, fun, and relatable! Her experience shines throughout her presentation and helped our group to make note of what was important when planning our wills, and the future of our care as we age. She took this sensitive topic and made it easy to ask questions without feeling scared or uncomfortable. Her passion for organization has created a streamlined, step-by-step guide that almost our entire group purchased after her presentation. We highly recommend Michelle and would love to have her visit our library again.

Brittany Cameron

Community Engagement Librarian

Shelburne Public Library

We were so pleased to welcome Michelle Unsworth-Foote to Elgin Lodge for her How to Get Your Sh*t Together presentation. Michelle brought a warm, approachable style to a topic that can often feel overwhelming, making it both engaging and incredibly practical for our audience.

 

What truly stood out was her willingness to collaborate—she was very open to incorporating additional presenters and did an excellent job weaving everyone’s expertise into a cohesive, well-organized session. The result was a thoughtful, informative event that provided real value to attendees.

 

We would highly recommend Michelle to any organization looking to host a meaningful and impactful presentation!

Anne-Marie Collins

Sales & Market Director

Elgin Lodge

Michelle Unsworth-Foote uses her experience in the financial industry for the forces of good!

 

Michelle has seen too many families struggle with poorly made plans, and so her presentation is focused on guiding attendees through some common pitfalls associated with estate and end-of-life planning. We were so glad to have her bring a mix of good humour, relatable anecdotes, and valuable information to help attendees avoid future distress.

Max Lupo

Community Librarian

Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

Michelle’s presentation of How to Get Your Sh*t Together at the Essa Public Library struck the perfect balance between humor and genuine respect for a difficult topic. She weaves in personal stories alongside decades of professional experience in finance, making it easier to start meaningful conversations with loved ones before it’s too late. Her approach helps ensure families are prepared and supported during times that are often stressful, emotional, and overwhelming. I highly recommend both her book and her presentation.

Glenda Newbatt,

Manager of Library Services,

for Essa Public Library

Thank you to the library for hosting the author’s visit on this very important topic. Michelle’s experience and wisdom is invaluable in encouraging people to get prepared. Her talk was polished and her ability to incorporate questions and discussions allowed for great audience engagement. She is able to make what can be a dry topic very entertaining and so relevant.

Anne,

Audience member

Essa Public Library​​

 

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