Lectures, Keynotes & Enrichment Programs
Ying Chang Compestine is an award-winning author, speaker, guest chef, and cultural storyteller who has inspired audiences around the world with her journey from China to the United States.
Drawing on her work as an author, educator, and wellness advocate, Ying presents engaging programs on culture, food, wellness, history, resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Her lectures are warm, accessible, and tailored for cruise lines, luxury resorts, writers’ conferences, schools, universities, libraries, and cultural organizations.
Ying has presented to distinguished audiences worldwide, including The World Residences at Sea, Silversea, Crystal Cruises, TCS World Travel’s private-jet expeditions, Canyon Ranch, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, the San Francisco Writers Conference, the Bay Area Book Festival, and other leading literary, educational, and cultural organizations.
Her work and expertise have been featured on national television and in leading media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Her writing has been featured in The Christian Science Monitor, EatingWell, SELF, Men's Health, and other national publications.
Drawing on her work as an author, educator, and wellness advocate, Ying presents engaging programs on culture, food, wellness, history, resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Her lectures are warm, accessible, and tailored for cruise lines, luxury resorts, writers’ conferences, schools, universities, libraries, and cultural organizations.
Ying has presented to distinguished audiences worldwide, including The World Residences at Sea, Silversea, Crystal Cruises, TCS World Travel’s private-jet expeditions, Canyon Ranch, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, the San Francisco Writers Conference, the Bay Area Book Festival, and other leading literary, educational, and cultural organizations.
Her work and expertise have been featured on national television and in leading media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Her writing has been featured in The Christian Science Monitor, EatingWell, SELF, Men's Health, and other national publications.
Program Topics Include
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Ying’s engaging presentations take audiences on a journey through fascinating destinations, local food traditions, cultural heritage, and the stories that bring places to life.
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Speaking at Canyon Ranch Tucson
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Canyon Ranch Tucson
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Engaging programs on healthy eating, wellness, longevity, resilience, balance, mindful living, and joyful cooking. Drawing on her experience as a cookbook author, guest chef, and former television cooking-show host, Ying shares practical strategies and inspiring insights for living a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.
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Ying shares engaging insights on turning ideas into books, crafting compelling stories, navigating the publishing world, and finding inspiration through the writing process.
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Speaking at the Berlin Book Festival
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Speaking at a Book Passage Writers' Workshop
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"Ying's presentation was both informative and entertaining. She captivated our audience..."
— Donna Justice, Director of Marketing & Communications, UC Davis School of Education “Strong, eloquent and touching. Ying has a way with words both vocally and in writing. She is an inspiration to writers around the world.” — Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) "From the outset, it was evident that Ying possesses a profound understanding of the craft of storytelling and an unparalleled ability to impart that knowledge." — Blake Kimzey, Writing Workshops |
Speaking at a School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ying presents keynote speeches, workshops, cultural programs, and destination-focused lectures for conferences, cruise lines, resorts, schools, libraries, and organizations worldwide.
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