Teri Bayus

Teri Bayus is a writer of words and a builder of worlds. She has self-published two novels, under the genre of culinary erotica, and optioned two screenplays. She has a nonfiction book, Why Not Me? about how the universe conspires to make everyone's dreams a reality. Her current novel, The Greatest Of Ease, is about her time as a trapeze artist in a traveling circus. She hosted (before the plaque) and produced the TV show, Taste Buds which highlights the chef's talents and restaurants worldwide. Taste Buds is in its third season, with shows being filmed in Cuba, Italy, and Paris. She has created and produced two short films that garnered many laurels at film festivals. As the Central Coast Writers Conference director, she is fulfilling love for teaching and facilitating everyone to find their authentic voice and tell their own story. She also teaches writing, social media, and nonprofit fundraising at Cuesta and Hancock Colleges. Her love for inspiring others has brought her to the path of a professional speaker. She has been creatively crushing corporate marketing for over 30 years. She adores sharing her journeys with others by facilitating over workshops, classes, and marketing seminars.