Testimonials
“I worked with Harper to bring her in a virtual keynote session to my company in celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). When we first met her, we truly believed that she has a unique story to share. Working with her to organize the session was smooth and easy because Harper communicates clearly and effectively with proficiency. When she shared her story with our employees at our event, everyone was moved by her vulnerability. Harper also led us through self-exploratory writing exercises that helped us explore our relationship with disabilities and accessibility which I think moved everyone and brought awareness to disability and accessibility, which was the goal of our event. We thank Harper for helping us accomplish our goal and for sharing her story which touched the hearts of many. I highly recommend working with Harper for any related subjects—she’s a gem!”
— Madilyne Nguyen-Acosta, Specialist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sony Music Group
“My experience with Harper was nothing short of amazing. Harper has a way of connecting with people in a genuine way that makes even introverts like me comfortable. I loved speaking with Harper about my journey with invisible illness – and speaking about my invisible illness is not always an easy thing to do, especially when others don’t understand what it’s like. But Harper does, and that makes all the difference in the world.”
- Rachel Wilson, Regulatory and Investigations Analyst, UBS
“Harper's course changed my relationship to writing. Before I took this course, I had no sense of my personal writing style or of what it would take to be published. Through class exercises, incredible peer-to-peer feedback, and hearing from published authors on their experiences, these 12 weeks have emboldened me to take my writing to the next level. Not only do I feel more confident in my skills, but I have also formed a lasting writers' network with others in the course. This is the course for you if you're new, intermediate or advanced to writing; this is the course for you if you're struggling to put your experiences with chronic illness on the page; and this is the course for you if you truly want to invest in developing your writing talents. Harper has created something magical and it's a pleasure to take part in it.”
— Stella Safo, MD
“The Made Visible Writing Class helped me find my voice as a writer sharing her personal health story. Through the heartfelt peer support, feedback, and genuine encouragement from Harper, I now have a deep personal connection to why my health story is worth writing. This is a unique community of writers where participants cheer each other on and listen with a deep understanding.”
— Rita Thompson
“Harper is inspiring. She sees us. By bringing together writers and aspiring writers around the topic of our shared experiences with invisible illnesses, she makes possible both community and individual voice.”
— Felicia Stingone
“When I first started Harper's class, I had a story to tell, but no idea how to tell it. Through listening to guest teachers, writing essays, and giving and receiving feedback, I was able to find my voice and put my thoughts, feelings, and stories into words. I'm so thankful to Harper for helping me access the creativity in me.”
— Grace Anderson
“Made Visible Writing Class does exactly what you think it would: if you are invisibly ill, chronically ill and/or disabled, it will make YOU and YOUR STORY visible. You may have never written about your experience with illness or you may be a professional writer on a different topic, like I have been my entire life, before you start the class. But I can promise you that when you are done, you will walk out of this experience a new person. You will gain confidence in the fact that you are worthy and in that the world deserves to hear your story. You will learn to proudly call yourself a writer, no matter where you are in your now very visible journey.”
— Olga Razumovskaya
“The Made Visible Writing Class was the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel called 2020. I was able to connect with writers across the country and grow from our shared experiences. It had been so long since I heard the words “I understand” and knew that the person saying them really did. Living with an invisible illness is a constant challenge and writing about my experiences in a workshop setting was not only cathartic, but a hallmark experience.”
— Lynsey Giardina
“Harper is not only a wonderful facilitator but a true connoisseur of writing in this creative niche. Her 12-week writing course helped me discover nuances of my own style and connect with people in this space. Anyone who is interested in writing about their health story, or simply learning to find their voice in a world that tells us we are too flawed or broken to speak up, should work with Harper!”
— Martel Catalano
“The Made Visible Writing Class will always rank as one of the top three most impactful experiences of my life. It pushed me to find my voice, embrace my health story and start taking back my power with my pen (and keyboard). Harper is an outstanding teacher and mentor, who pours her heart and soul into each session. It’s more than a writing class, it’s a very intimate exploration of identity, stories and the possibilities for creating change through art. This class is the match that will light your flame. Best investment I ever made.”
— Colleen Black
