Conference Speaker &
Workshop Presenter
Specializing in connecting with others for maximum
impact and actionable take-aways!
A Speaker Who Understands How People Learn And Knows How To Get Actionable Results
Cathy MacRae is a passionate speaker who is able to connect with audiences of all sizes and ages. She is authentic, relevant and communicates in an engaging style that educates, motivates and inspires her audience.
For her, it is critical to present material in a way that attendees can leave with realistic and achievable take-aways that they can start to implement into their life and business practice right away. She has a strong desire to help creative entrepreneurs grow their business and is available to speak on a variety of topics from social media marketing strategy, branding, time-saving techniques and more.
She is an active presenter at local and international conferences and workshops, and a frequent guest on podcasts for entrepreneurs and small business owners. For a complete list of recent speaking engagements, please scroll down.
Beverly Ann Bonner
Accredited in Public Relations and Master Wedding Planner™
Association of Bridal Consultants - New England Chapter
"Cathy MacRae is outstanding! She presented a webinar to the members of the Association of Bridal Consultants on Instagram, and she kept the participants engaged and intrigued. It’s rare to have a strong combination of expertise in a subject matter (like she does with social media) along with exceptional presentation skills (like her conversational, easy-to-understand style of delivery) with a sincere personality likeability factor. We learned so much. She certainly demonstrated why she’s one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard."
Jennifer Hadley
Event Planner, Communication Services
Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)
"Cathy did a great job of engaging our audience at our Forecast Conference. She used real-time examples and shared great information that was tailored to our audience. In addition, Cathy was an excellent speaker to work alongside. As a planner, there’s nothing better than having your speakers feel like partners with the same mission. Thank you, Cathy for your energy, your commitment and your enthusiasm for our event!"
Upcoming Workshops & Presentations:
Association of Bridal Consultants' World of Weddings Conference 2024 (Saint Louis, Missouri) Unlocking Efficiency: Let AI Become Your Own Virtual Assistant (November 11th - 13th, 2024)
Special Event Rentals Calgary (Calgary Alberta) Series of workshops on how to utilize Instagram as a business tool and streamline their social media presence.
The Sports Summit (Norwegian Cruise Bliss) Winning the Social Media Game: A Complete Playbook for Sports Associations (October 22nd - 25th, 2025)
Workshops & Conferences Recently Presented At:
RE/MAX Landan Real Estate (Calgary, Alberta) Workshop Presentation: Time-Saving Strategies On Social Media (May 9th, 2024)
MPI Calgary's GMID One Talks Conference (Telus Convention Centre - Calgary, Alberta) Keynote Presentation: Unlocking Efficiency: Let AI Become Your Own Virtual Assistant For Event Professionals & Breakout Session: Time-Saving Strategies On Social Media (April 11th, 2024)
RE/MAX Landan Real Estate (Calgary, Alberta) Workshop Presentation: ChatGPT - Your Real Estate Partner in AI (February 8th, 2024)
CREB Forecast 2024 (Telus Convention Centre - Calgary, Alberta) Keynote Presentation: ChatGPT - Your Real Estate Partner in AI (January 23rd, 2024)
Simplified Solutions With Kristina Stubblefield (Podcast) Unlocking The Power of AI: Exploring ChatGPT's Potential For Wedding Businesses (September 4th, 2023)
Inspired By Jacqueline: Episode 14 (Podcast) Entrepreneurship: Avoiding Social Media Burnout (June 23rd, 2023)
Association of Bridal Consultants International (Zoom Webinar) Webinar Reels… Reels… Glorious Reels! (September 28th, 2022)
Association of Bridal Consultants - New England Chapter (Zoom Webinar) Why You Need To Use Instagram To Market & Promote Your Wedding Business (June 21st, 2022)
Association of Bridal Consultants International (Zoom Webinar) Instagram: Market Your Business While Reducing The Overwhelm And Increasing Your Visibility (August 25th, 2021)
Association of Bridal Consultants - Maryland & Washington DC Chapter (Zoom Webinar )Instagram: Reduce The Overwhelm, Increase Your Visiability & Learn How To Make It Work For You (August 4th, 2021)
Association of Bridal Consultants - Pennsylvania, Virginia & Delaware Chapter (Zoom Webinar) The New & Improved Sales Funnel 2.0 And How To Make It Work To Attract Your Ideal Client (March 24th, 2021)
Association of Bridal Consultants Canada (Zoom Webinar) Marketing Strategies to Make you Look Current, Relevant and Stand Out From Your Competitors (March 16th, 2021)
Association of Bridal Consultants International (Zoom Webinar) I “TECH” I Can: Tech Tools For Today’s Wedding Business Bosses (November 2nd, 2020)
Calgary Wedding & Event Vendors Industry ChatSocial Media Tips To Keep You Visible And Relevant During A Pandemic (April 26th, 2020 – Zoom)
Association of Bridal Consultants World of Weddings Conference (Nassau, Bahamas) Panel Discussion: Real Talk…Real Issues (October, 2019)
Association of Bridal Consultants World of Weddings Conference (Riviera Maya, Mexico) Establishing Your Niche that Uniquely Represents You (And Makes You More Money) (November, 2017)
Event Core (Calgary, Canada) Workshop Presentation: Instagram Tips and Strategies To Move Your Social Media To The Next Level (March, 2017 )
Association of Bridal Consultants World of Weddings Conference 2016 (Dallas, Texas) Gadgets, Gizmos & Apps, Oh My! (November, 2016)
Calgary Bridal Alliance (Calgary, Canada) Digital Marketing Tips For Wedding Professionals (June, 2014)
