Telling stories from the heart... telling stories that matter.
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Billi J. Miller — Storyteller. Author. Connector.
Always drawn to compelling stories and meaningful connections, Billi J. Miller is a natural storyteller who inspires audiences to see the extraordinary in everyday life. With warmth, humour, and genuine emotion, she makes people laugh, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible — right where they are. Since trading city life for a 100-year-old prairie farm in east-central Alberta in 2010, Billi has become a strong voice celebrating rural living, women in agriculture, and the power of perspective. Through her books, photography, and speaking engagements across Canada and the U.S., she shares stories that matter — and reminds audiences that beauty is found right where we are.
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"Opportunities Abound: Making Home of Rural Living"
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Highlighting the boundless opportunities of making rural communities "home".
In a time when reconnection is essential, Billi tells the story about how she went from Government-worker living in the city to running her dream business from a 110-year-old farm in east-central Alberta. She dives into the unique ways our communities are enriched with organizations and people that help us to live connected, successful and meaningful lives.
"Honouring Roots: The Hearts of the Farm"
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Highlighting the remarkable roles of women and the extraordinary life that family farms offer.
Drawing on over sixty interviews from her books, this talk celebrates and honours farm women for holding up their families, farms, and communities. She delves into stories from her "Farm Kids" book and brings forth stories that ignite the passion for farm life in all of us.
"Overcoming Diversity: Blooming Where Planted"
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From Government-working “cubicle dweller” to running her dream business on a 110-year old family farm.
Billi delivers a moving talk about how overcoming a challenging family life growing up, brought her to honour and celebrate the permanence, pride and deep roots of family farms. A powerful talk about speaking your truth to empower, celebrate and inspire others.