“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.”
— Bernice Johnson Reagon
Welcome, and thank you for visiting.
Over the past sixteen years, I’ve taught strategies that promote positive mental health by integrating resilience with kinder living. In other words, I help people turn adversity into opportunities, teaching insights that lead to emotional maturity, self-compassion, and a life motivated by kindness.
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Working together…
Whether speaking to hundreds of middle school students or a group of burnt-out healthcare workers, my goal is to:
Change the narrative around mental health through open, honest conversations.
Teach an alternative perspective on life’s hardships—seeing them as opportunities for growth and helping others.
Promote kindness as a guiding principle for creating authentic happiness and harmonious relationships.
Keynotes & workshops are available for schools, businesses, conferences, private groups, & more. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to reserve a date for your organization.
Presentations & Workshops 2024
“No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again.”
— Siddhartha Gautama
No one is immune to heartbreak and pain; whether it’s a traumatic childhood, illness, relationship stress, losing a loved one, or being mistreated by others, we all have a story of struggle. However, our painful experiences are not supposed to keep us in anxiety and despair. Nor do they need to define us negatively. In fact, with the right mindset, even our darkest times can reveal gifts—unforeseen opportunities to grow, cultivate compassion, and, ultimately, create a better world… (click here to learn more)
A recent interview with Sharon Rose of News Center Maine following the tragedy in Lewiston.
Now reserving dates for middle & high school presentations.
Traditional education is a vital part of adolescence. But living in precarious times, we must expand our children’s educational experience, offering wisdom to awaken their hearts and strengthen their minds. By teaching essential skills that lead to resilience, self-love, and compassion, we can create an emotionally healthy generation of youth while guiding them toward a more fulfilling adulthood.
Developed for grades five through twelve, these presentations…(click here for more information)
“It was a wonderful day for our school—the response from children, teachers, and parents has been amazing. Your visit and message will have a long-lasting impact on our school community for years to come!”
— Margo Keniston Potter, Columbia Preparatory School, NYC
“Thank you for the moving and motivating start to the school year for Saco School Department staff. Your message of kindness and love is so important and will make a difference in the lives of the children we are privileged to work with.”
— Joan, Saco, ME
Grant money is available. These funds reduce fees for assemblies and workshops and are available on a first-come basis.
