Keynote Speaking,
Guest Lecturing & Interviews
I have been public speaking and guest lecturing, facilitating workshops in various settings for 20 years on such topics; human rights, social policy, sex work policy in Canada, drug policy and the impacts of the drug war, drug overdose prevention, harm reduction, mental health & wellness, healthy sexuality, sex-positive, harm reduction approach to parenting and many more topics. I have a passionate & powerful voice and am continuously invited to speak on forums and panels, and often invited to sit at tables with politicians, policymakers, educators, and city councilors, alongside other influential citizens to share my unique knowledge and expertise.
I continue to participate in podcasts and interviews, and guest lecture in university settings and conference settings. I have also presented as a keynote speaker at marches and conferences with over a thousand people present. I love captivating and educating audiences by sharing my life’s work and expertise with others.
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Recent Features
If you have a topic that you would like me to speak on or you have an upcoming project and are seeking an expert to consult with, an experienced speaker or passionate facilitator or want to collaborate contact me and let’s Hustle Heal Motivate and create change together!
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Speaking Engagements
I have been public speaking and guest lecturing, facilitating workshops in various settings for 20 years.
Expert Speaker: The Impacts of Criminalization on Mental Health, The National Sex Workers Assembly (2023)
Guest Lecturer: Toronto Metropolitan University, Homelessness in Canada Society, an award winning course that integrates experiential learning that honours the expertise of those who have experienced homelessness and poverty in Canada. (2016-present)
Keynote Speaker: Take Back the Night Peel Region (2022)
Guest Lecturer: The Impacts of Criminalization of Sex Work, Masters in Social Justice and Criminology Program, Toronto Metropolitan University (2021)
Guest Interview: A personal interview about Hustle Heal Motivate and how I went from struggle to running my own private practice. Nopoli Podcast (2021)
Guest Interview: We Love Hip Hop Zae Link Podcast Episode 1 & 22 (2021 & 2020)
X (Ryerson) Guest Speaker in Masters in Social Justice and Criminology Program (2021)
Keep6ix Instagram Live (2020)
Consulting
I offer consultations for anyone who is interested in discussing business strategies, collaborating, pitching ideas, or wants to pick my brain on my many areas of expertise. These are usually one-time sessions unless otherwise agreed upon for short-term projects.
Expert Consultant: BraveSpaces Public Education Project, EMBRAVE (2022)
Expert Consultation: Court case on impacts of criminalization on sex workers and third party relationships (2021)
Expert Consultant: Television series about sex work (2021)
Lead Consultant: Peel Sex Worker’s Needs Assessment (2017)
Lead Consultant: York University, Documentary By and For Sex Workers (2016)
North American Regional Consultant on PrEP (2016) Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP)
Facilitating
I have experience in facilitating workshops and discussions on various topics including parenting from a harm reduction framework, the criminalization of sex work, the impacts of harmful drug policies, mental health, policy impacts on mental health, confidence and reclaiming your power.
Workshop: The Impacts of Criminalization on Mental Health, The National Sex Workers Assembly (2023)
Facilitator: Sex and Drugs, 3 Part Series: Parenting conversations with Arleney Jane from a harm reduction framework (2023, 2021) Christie Ossington Neighborhood Centre
Publishing
![Pitts, A. J., Jabour., & Weston, S (2019). Sex Work Activism and Action in Sault Ste Marie: from Stop the Arrests to SSM sex Workers Rights. In A. Lebovitch & Ferris (Eds). Sex Work Activism In Canada[SB1] ; Speaking Out, Standing Up. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Arbeiter Ring Publishing.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b4885_f9f2150f8e5b48cc86e0b4b24f935005~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_199,h_287,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/1b4885_f9f2150f8e5b48cc86e0b4b24f935005~mv2.png)
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Pitts, A (2016). Remembering Bedford: The Impacts of Criminalization
Let's Work
If you have a topic that you would like me to speak on or you have an upcoming project and are seeking an expert to consult with, an experienced speaker or passionate facilitator or want to collaborate contact me and let’s Hustle Heal Motivate and create change together!
To learn about upcoming projects, workshops and speaking events follow my instagram and sign up to my email list to stay in the know on my next Hustle.
"Arlene is a regular speaker in my classes and is nothing shy of a powerhouse of a human being. Without any degree of hyperbole, if you book her as a guest speaker, prepare for her to not only engage your mind but impact your very core. She is a powerful disruptor of many social norms that demand critique and has the capacity to address difficult topics while not leaving you ungrounded. Arlene embodies great integrity, strength and conviction and can provide a holistic, while deeply impassioned, perspective on a variety of critical issues."
Pascal Murphy | Instructor, Ryerson University
