Talk Nerdy with Me™
Most designers talk about taste.
Most scientists talk about data.
Erica does both and makes both irresistible.
MEET ERICA
Olympian.
Stanford & Berkeley-trained. Former Facebook & Google product leader.
Erica McLain brings the relentless discipline of an Olympic athlete, the product instincts of a Silicon Valley veteran, and nearly three decades of scientific curiosity to every stage, leaving audiences not just informed but genuinely changed.
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Talk Nerdy with Me™
She doesn't just talk nerdy.
She makes nerdy the most compelling thing in the room.
Erica has a gift for translating dense neuroscience into clear, actionable language that resonates across audiences — whether she's addressing interior designers, healthcare executives, corporate real estate teams, university students, or a general wellness audience.
Conversations that linger and drive impact.
Every Talk Nerdy with Me™ presentation is grounded in peer-reviewed research, tailored to your audience and goals, and delivered with the energy and precision of a world-class athlete. Each can be scoped as a keynote, workshop, or panel contribution.
Keynote Speaker
A signature stage talk that turns the science of how spaces shape the brain into a story your audience feels — and remembers.
Workshop Facilitator
A hands-on session that hands your team the frameworks and language to redesign the spaces they work, heal, and live in.
Expert Panelist
A sharp, science-backed voice that brings neuroaesthetic rigor and product instinct to any moderated conversation.
STORIES FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL KINDS