Speaking
I specialize in giving energizing and thought-provoking talks about the business, craft, and ethics of magazine writing and journalism.
I’ve spoken throughout the US and to international audiences
I’m available for keynote speeches, workshops, and panels for university classes, conferences, summits, event moderation, and more.
There are people who know things and there are people who are generous with what they know. But there is a unique skill set to have both of those AND be able to teach those things as well. Wudan has a way of understanding the world and finding the foundational concepts then generously teaching those things in an engaging way.
Michelle Lee, Moxie
I frequently speak about
Crafting engaging stories from data and hard science
Crafting magazine stories and pitches
Building your confidence as a negotiator
Source diversity
The business of freelancing
Don’t see the topic you’re looking for? I can craft a custom talk for your audience upon request.
Credit: Libby Lewis Photography/Seattle Arts & Lectures
Testimonials
I highly recommend Wudan Yan to anyone looking for a very prepared, well-informed, and talented moderator for their events! Wudan moderated our Q&A with journalist Ed Yong, and she prepared engaging, thought-provoking questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and led a dynamic conversation that evening. Cannot recommend Wudan enough! — Rebecca Hoogs, Executive Director of Seattle Arts & Lectures
I wholeheartedly recommend Wudan for speaking engagements. I hired her as a speaker for two workshops for the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, which had audiences of around 150 people. Her presentation, which covered fact-checking for investigative podcasts, was informative and engaging, and her responses during the Q&A were enlightening. I’d ask her to speak again, anytime. — Brooke Borel, Project Lead for KSJ@MIT’s Fact-Checking Project
Wudan hosted a totally invaluable event at my co-working space, the "End of Year Business Audit." She provided stellar resources to the attendees ahead of time, guided us through reflection and SMART goal setting exercises and chats, and set us up with accountability partners to stick to our goals. She's sharp as a tack, and many a lightbulb went off above the attendees heads throughout the evening. Can't wait to get her back for another talk! — Kendall Rock, Owner of Collective Chemistry
Photo Credit: Kendall Rock/Collective Chemistry
