Join host Marcie Keithley as she welcomes Dee McGee.
“A Double Surprise: Finding Ourselves, While Finding Family”
As Fellow Adoptees, some of us knew all of our life that we were adopted and others like myself found out later in life known by the phrase Late Discovery Adoptee and through a DNA Discovery. In our life’s journey, we are always looking to know what makes our minds & bodies work whether physically, spiritually or mentally.
Psychologist Abraham Maslow states that every human being has 5 Hierarchy of Needs:
1) Physiological; 2) Safety; 3) Belongingness; 4) Self Esteem and 5) Self Actualization.
These needs definitely touch every part of the adoptee’s life as we struggle with nature vs nurture.
In this session, we will talk about identity (i.e., photos, genetics & medical history), safety, belongingness, and living a fulfilling life despite being adopted.
Dee McGee is passionate about helping others transform their lives through verbal communication, which will lead to visualizing and producing the desired goals they are seeking. Dee has over three decades of experience in the communication field focus on public relations and community engagement. She relies on her seasoned insight and proven expertise in leading and guiding others. Additionally, Dee is an experienced public speaker and assist clients and employees with improving their presentation and leadership skills. Since 2004, she has served in various leadership roles within Toastmasters International. In 2021, She was honored with the “Distinguished Toastmaster Award,” which is the highest level of recognition in the Toastmasters.
Dee earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric & Communications from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Science degree in Technical & Science Communication from Drexel University. Additionally, she completed a year-long Executive Potential Program through the Graduate School USA, which prepared her for senior leadership positions within the federal government.
She enjoys participating in national adoptee support groups as well as coaching and supporting others through their adoptee experience to include the search and reunion journey.
In her spare time, she enjoys fine dining, visiting museums, the performing arts, learning about resilient people, physical fitness, mindfulness sessions, the beach, spas, festivals, retreats, trivia/games, and working on her bucket list.
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