Mackenzie has been featured in documentaries, television segments, podcasts, and panel discussions, sharing insights on cultural storytelling, destination identity, and leadership communications. Her appearances span TV, film, conferences, virtual events, and podcast interviews — reflecting a versatile and compelling presence across media formats.

Speaking, Moderation, and Podcast Guesting

As a communications strategist and storyteller, I bring clarity, connection, and energy to every format — from conference stages and moderated panel discussions to podcast interviews, documentary features, and live broadcast segments.

With experience across tourism, culture, publishing, and nonprofit leadership, I help audiences understand complex ideas through thoughtful narrative, well-researched questions, and approachable insight. Whether I’m guiding experts through a lively panel, joining a podcast conversation, or contributing to a documentary, my goal is always the same: create meaningful moments that resonate.

Available for:
• Podcast interviews
• Panel discussions (moderator or panelist)
• Conference and summit sessions
• Fireside chats
• Cultural and tourism programming
• Leadership communication workshops
• Virtual interviews and webinars

Panel Moderation for Conferences, Summits, and Executive Conversations

I facilitate thoughtful, dynamic conversations that elevate your panelists and engage your audience. With a background in PR, executive communication, tourism, museums, and nonprofit leadership, I know how to ask the right questions, shape narrative flow, and guide complex discussions with ease.

Perfect for:
• Destination marketing & tourism conferences
• Museum, arts, and cultural leadership events
• Community storytelling panels
• Nonprofit and civic engagement summits
• Executive or board-level sessions

Podcast Guesting

I bring warmth, articulate insight, and narrative clarity to every podcast conversation. My experience spans tourism, museums, community identity, leadership communications, writing, creativity, and cultural stewardship.

Topics I speak about include:
• Storytelling in tourism and cultural institutions
• Leadership communication and executive voice
• Community identity & place-based narrative
• Museums, history, and cultural stewardship
• Branding, messaging, and destination narrative
• Creativity, writing, and personal storytelling

Why Book Me

• Engaging & articulate: I blend strategy, storytelling, and warmth to create conversations people remember.
• Versatile: Comfortable on stage, behind a microphone, moderating, or being interviewed.
• Expert perspective: Deep background in tourism, culture, communications, and community identity.
• Great collaborator: I make guests, panelists, and hosts feel supported and confident.
• Audience-focused: I connect ideas to real-world experience and takeaways.

Podcast Guest Bio (Short)
Mackenzie Finklea is a fractional communications partner, executive ghostwriter, and brand storytelling specialist with experience across tourism, museums, publishing, and nonprofit leadership. She speaks on topics such as place-based storytelling, heritage tourism, the role of narrative in leadership, brand messaging, cultural identity, and the intersection of community and communications. She brings warmth, insight, humor, and clarity to every conversation.