Larissa Weeks
M.A.
WA, USAudiences will leave my talk feeling invigorated, capable, and curious after learning how to put sociolgoical and philosophical principles to work in their lives and careers.
Larissa Weeks is a powerful voice in personal development and identity work for public and corporate sector leaders, known for helping audiences turn what makes them different into what makes them powerful.
With a unique blend of academic expertise and magnetic stage presence, she brings her unique perspectives to students, women’s groups, employee resource groups (ERGs), and self-improvement events nationwide.
She holds a triple major in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies from Gonzaga University and a Master’s in Sociology from the University of Washington. Her thinking is deeply influenced by Plato, Nietzsche, Weil & DeBeauvoir and her work explores the intersection of authenticity, belonging, and self-expression in today’s complex world.
An award-winning scholar, Larissa has presented philosophy papers at graduate conferences and original research at the Pacific Sociological Association. But on stage, she transforms those insights into relatable, energizing experiences that challenge audiences to show up fully and unapologetically.
Whether she’s helping students navigate identity and self-doubt, empowering women to break free from perfectionism, or guiding corporate teams to embrace inclusion through individuality, Larissa makes one thing clear: your weird is not a flaw—it’s your edge.
Her message is bold, funny, and refreshingly human. She doesn’t just inspire people to accept themselves—she teaches them how to wield that self-acceptance as a tool for personal and professional growth.
If you’re looking for a speaker who can spark real transformation through insight, authenticity, and a little bit of edge—Larissa is the one to book.
Because when people learn to harness their humanity, they don’t just fit in.
They stand out—and rise.
Larissa Weeks is a powerful voice in personal development and identity work for public and corporate sector leaders, known for helping audiences turn what makes them different into what makes them powerful.
With a unique blend of academic expertise and magnetic stage presence, she brings her unique perspectives to students, women’s groups, employee resource groups (ERGs), and self-improvement events nationwide.
She holds a triple major in Sociology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies from Gonzaga University and a Master’s in Sociology from the University of Washington. Her thinking is deeply influenced by Plato, Nietzsche, Weil & DeBeauvoir and her work explores the intersection of authenticity, belonging, and self-expression in today’s complex world.
An award-winning scholar, Larissa has presented philosophy papers at graduate conferences and original research at the Pacific Sociological Association. But on stage, she transforms those insights into relatable, energizing experiences that challenge audiences to show up fully and unapologetically.
Whether she’s helping students navigate identity and self-doubt, empowering women to break free from perfectionism, or guiding corporate teams to embrace inclusion through individuality, Larissa makes one thing clear: your weird is not a flaw—it’s your edge.
Her message is bold, funny, and refreshingly human. She doesn’t just inspire people to accept themselves—she teaches them how to wield that self-acceptance as a tool for personal and professional growth.
If you’re looking for a speaker who can spark real transformation through insight, authenticity, and a little bit of edge—Larissa is the one to book.
Because when people learn to harness their humanity, they don’t just fit in.
They stand out—and rise.
A Classic Case
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Corporate Change Conference
- ERG events
The audience will leave with:
- Recognition that the power to have meaning and make a difference resides within themselves
- The motivation and resources to integrate that recognition moving...
Sociology of Leadership: How Social Forces Shape the Leaders we Become
Format: Workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Managers/Supervisors
- Aspiring Managers/Supervisors
The audience will leave with:
- Awareness of invisible forces and norms that shape their decision making
- Strategies for integrating this information into goal-setting
This program reviews some foundational works in sociology...
Meaning Making for the Modern Leader: Purpose, Agency, and Existential Decision Making
Format: 30 min workshop or breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Managers/executives
- Administration
- Aspiring management
The audience will leave with:
- [an understanding of the reasons for pervasive feelings of existentialism
- [How to harness existentialism for the benefit of themselves, their teams, and their...
