A young woman and an older woman sitting on a sofa, both looking at their smartphones and smiling.

‘I just want to talk to a human.’

Technology is part of daily life, but what happens when you need support and can’t find a human being to talk to? Consider me your tech-savvy pal here to listen and help!

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An elderly person with white hair and glasses wearing a hearing aid, sitting at a wooden desk, holding a cup of tea or coffee, and using a laptop computer.

‘I just want to talk to a human being.’

I hear this feedback from clients all the time. Whether it’s setting up a smartphone or navigating a mobile application, it can be tricky to find a person to talk tech with. That’s why I founded Connect & Thrive Communications Inc.

I don’t envision a future where everyone is on screens more than engaging with each other. Technology is a tool to support you and my goal is to help you use it in a way that makes your life better.

-Mary, Founder & Digital Coach

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An elderly woman with short, light brown hair sitting on a wooden chair, holding a tablet and smiling at its screen during a video call.

How does it work?

  • We start with a free 15-minute phone call, so I can learn more about you and how I can help.

  • From there, I would schedule an in-person meeting at your home or organization. We would spend 1-2 hours together setting up or practicing use of the technology.

  • After our session, I’ll follow up with custom notes for you (digital or printed). These notes will cover how to use the device and what settings are working best for you.

Services

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  • Individual session tailored to your specific needs. From learning how to use video chat to storing files in the cloud— I’m here to support you.

  • Individual session to support you with setup and use of assistive devices including smartwatches, smart home systems, and even voice assistants.

  • Provided in partnership with organizations or community groups— I run workshops for groups of 5 to 15 people. You’ll receive customized help and reference notes related to the workshop topic.

  • With 15 years of experience engaging audiences across health care, education, and technology sectors, Mary can speak to and consult on a range of topics, including best practices for inclusive and accessible marketing campaigns.

Book a free consultation

All services start with a free 15-minute phone call. Whether it’s learning to use video chat or exploring technology to automate tasks at home — I want to hear about your goals.