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Simona said “Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with from our first phone call about our event to the day of. He showed up early, well-dressed and MC’d the event…”
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I’m a Motivational Speaker for youth and young adults. I speak about life, being optimistic in challenging times and the importance of believing in yourself. I was the Keynote Speaker at the 2022 SMARTgirl Summit in Sarasota FL. BOOK ME!!
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Price Range: $1,000-$5,000
Languages: English
Growing-up I was part of the the NYC Foster Care system. I often questioned my self-worth. I attempted suicide at the age of 16. After this unsuccessful attempt I met a mentor who would forever change my life. My mentor took me under his wing and taught me that I had value, and how to advocate for myself. Homeless, and broken he immediately referred me to a Shelter in Manhattan that had wrap around services for homeless youth. This was the decision that changed the trajectory of my life. While living at this Shelter I became the front desk intake/receptionist. At the age of 16 I witnessed first-hand youth, and young adults who shared my same story. The same story of feeling worthless, and unstable. It was in that moment that I decided I wanted to be a part of changing their lives. My goal in the beginning was to give out daily affirmations to each young person that came into the Shelter. What I didn’t realize is how my life would be shifted. The more I gave of myself to the service of others, was the more it was instilling courage inside of me to step out on faith and trust. This is when I knew I found my gift. This is when I knew I could become a role model which could lead young adults to positive self-efficacy. I have been volunteering and working in direct care with young adults for the past 35 years. I encourage each young adult that comes across my path to find their gift and once found they must give it away. One of my favorite quotes that I share with the young adults comes from Oprah Winfrey: You are worthy simply because you were born.
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