As a culture obsessed with maximizing, optimizing and perfecting, we are used to seeking out life advice from a whole array of “experts.”

Has it made us happier? Do we feel better prepared for the road ahead? Does all this competing and hustling lead to peace of mind? Mary McGreevy’s presentation answers that question (hint: it’s a no) and presents a fascinating, provocative and ultimately inspiring new-but-old source of wisdom: obituaries.

Weaving her own personal story with a variety of obituaries, Mary explores how to reframe our ideas of success and failure, and how to focus instead on the tiny moments of life.

From hilarious, outrageous and shocking to poignant and bittersweet, these obituaries will leave you with an appreciation for what really matters in our jaunt around the sun.

Join us at Saturday’s keynote session to hear tips from dead people (200k followers and growing).

Bio

Mary McGreevy is the creator of the social media account Tips From Dead People (TFDP), where she shares unique obituaries and the wisdom we can all take from them. TFDP was born from a simple but ironic question: What life advice can be gathered from the dead? What started as an everyday hobby for Mary has turned into an unexpectedly viral creative project. She loves nothing more than speaking and writing about obituaries and the dead people who are her best teachers.

Full Biography

Mary McGreevy is the creator and host of the popular social media account Tips From Dead People. She holds an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and a Masters of Public Affairs and Public Policy from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison.

Her professional journey on the way to becoming a public speaker and influencer includes stints as a social worker and video producer. However, as Tips from Dead People has taught her, it’s the little things that are the big things.

So, Mary would prefer you know that she is punctual to a fault, obsessed with mysteries, and has never had a cup of coffee in her life. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband Ernest and their dog, Mr. Bean.

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