Temple Lentz
Fiction fuels change and sparks real-world solutions.
Temple Lentz
Fiction fuels change and sparks real-world solutions.
About Temple Lentz
Fiction fuels change and sparks real-world solutions.
As a nonprofit CEO and former elected official, I bring a unique perspective to the conversation about social change and community engagement. My debut novel, Not Quite Home, is inspired by my experiences and the real stories of women who step up to tackle systemic challenges.
Why Book Temple Lentz as Your Podcast Guest
Engaging, Skilled Conversationalist
I bring years of talk show hosting experience, ensuring dynamic, thoughtful, and listener-friendly discussions on your show.
Fresh Fictional Frameworks
I offer a unique lens on civic issues through fiction, sparking deeper audience reflection and emotional engagement.
Real-World Policy Insight
As a former elected official, I explain how systems work—and how they fail—in ways listeners can understand and act on.
Mental Health Relevance
I connect personal and systemic mental health challenges to broader stories of recovery, resilience, and reform.
Episode Angles & Topics
Can Fiction Solve Real Problems?
Explore how storytelling can inspire civic engagement and humanize complex social challenges like homelessness.
What Makes Giving Meaningful?
Unpack how donors can move from feel-good giving to sustainable, systemic impact through smarter philanthropy.
How Women Build Change Together
Hear how collaboration between unlikely allies can overcome political and social barriers to drive real solutions.
Mental Health Meets Public Policy
Discover how personal struggles with mental health and addiction intersect with homelessness and civic systems.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners will gain insight into how fiction can drive real-world change, how to approach philanthropy effectively, and how civic systems can evolve to serve communities better.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Ideal for podcasts focused on authors, storytelling, civic engagement, mental health, philanthropy, and women-led change.
Recent Podcast Appearances
Reviews
Temple was a great guest. We took a deep dive into some of the concepts in her book and she was open to all the questions tossed her way. Glad we connected and cant wait to see what she does!
Key Achievements
Authored 'Not Quite Home,' a novel inspired by real efforts to address homelessness in Portland.
2025Produced and hosted 'Hello, Vancouver,' a live community talk show.
2015-2019Professional Experience
Nonprofit CEO
The Historic Trust
Leads a nonprofit organization, drawing from civic experience to create social benefit.
County Elected Official
Clark County, Washington
Former county-level public servant with firsthand insight into government systems and community needs.
Talk Show Host & Producer
Hello, Vancouver
Created and hosted a live local talk show, facilitating engaging conversations with community figures.
Freelance Writer
Various
Published in several local outlets in Chicago and the Pacific Northwest, with work featured in anthologies.
Speaker Topics
What Temple Lentz Can Speak About:
Social Media
Speaking Engagements
Podcast Interview
Keynote
Presentation
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