Episodes
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
A wall separates Jack and Corrine Wlody from the neighboring Birch Family Services group home for adults with intellectual disabilities though the screams and yells, crashes, thuds and bangs inside the group home combined with the oppressive actions by the direct support providers witnessed outside the home prove and demonstrate what many neighbors fear is happening inside this home - mistreatment of one of the populations most vulnerable. PIX 11 TV NY, The NY Post and the Queens Chronicle all have done stories covering the atrocities captured on video by Jack and Corrine who have been communicating with the owner of the group home, Birch Family Services with simple request for years including better sound reinforcement between the two dwellings and common courtesy in an uncommon scenario for a group home to reside in an environment where resident privacy and HIPAA laws are jeopardized. The Wlody’s are fervently litigating against Birch Family Services so residents can experience the humane treatment they are entitled to by law and more.
Selma Blair can’t get dressed by herself on or off set but this Hollywood star is knocking down walls with her pride and spirit on her recent MS diagnosis.
Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and retreat to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for kids k-12 and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement, senior send-off and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com Email: mark@markfarrellmotivation.com
Mark invigorated our conference! His genuine enthusiasm and professionalism, combined with an amazing topic, made for a marvelous presentation
Catharine Leahy - Speakers Chair Princeton University
Mark’s willingness to use his disability to uplift others is both generous and remarkable. His message resonates with all of us who have worked hard to overcome life’s adversities. If you’re looking for a podium speaker, look elsewhere. Mark stays on the move and keeps the audience engaged. Thank you, Mark.
Johnny Callebs
KAPP Executive Director
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Laura Meddens is a supremely talented and creative artist who began painting less then five years ago when her remaining vision failed lost though her work appears to be the result of decades of experimentation and practice. Laura’s story of resiliency and determination to succeed on several fronts is astounding. Check out Laura Medden’s work: http://laurameddens.com/ Mark discusses the how the Saudi government is doing a remarkably horrific job in covering up the apparent murder of Washing Post reporter, Jamal Khashoggi and the maddening lack of action by Trump. Mark shares his perspective of legalized marijuana now that Canada is the 2nd nation to light up.
Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and retreat to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for kids k-12 and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement, senior send-off and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com Email: mark@markfarrellmotivation.com
Mark invigorated our conference! His genuine enthusiasm and professionalism, combined with an amazing topic, made for a marvelous presentation
Catharine Leahy - Speakers Chair Princeton University
Mark’s willingness to use his disability to uplift others is both generous and remarkable. His message resonates with all of us who have worked hard to overcome life’s adversities. If you’re looking for a podium speaker, look elsewhere. Mark stays on the move and keeps the audience engaged. Thank you, Mark.
Johnny Callebs
KAPP Executive Director
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
The film, “Feeling Through” began 7 years ago when Filmmaker Doug Roland had a chance encounter with a man named Artemio on a NYC street. Doug tells Mark how he shared an instant connection as Artemio was one of the most trusting and open-hearted people he had ever met. He also happened to be Deaf-Blind, and this experience not only inspired the story of “Feeling Through”, but motivated Doug to learn more about a community he realized I knew nothing about.
Doug is working closely with the Helen Keller National Center to launch a nationwide event series consisting of screenings of both films accompanied by a panel discussion with members of the DeafBlind community.
Doug is an independent filmmaker who has a passion for telling stories of individuals and communities overlooked and underrepresented. His short film Jada played in over 2 dozen festivals around the world before becoming a viral sensation with more than 15 million views on YouTube…Doug produced the feature film Life Hack which has racked up 16 awards on the festival circuit (including Best Independent Feature at the Cleveland International Film Festival).
“Feeling Through” needs your support so this vital film can be completed that not only showcases and supports actors with disabilities it also helps promote the significance of inclusion in our society.
To donate, learn more and to view behind the scenes: www.feelingthrough.com www.helenkeller.org
Doctor and author, Susan Noonan speaks candidly with Mark about depression and how she keeps it at bay as well as an abundance of information in her new book relating to positive mental health: “Take Control of Your Depression: Strategies to Help You Feel Better Now Johns Hopkins Press.
Dr. Noonan is a certified Peer Specialist in the Dept of Psychiatry at McLean Hospital, as well as a consultant on depression to the Massachusetts General Hospital. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tufts University and a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Quality of Care, from Harvard. Also the author of When Someone You Know Has Depression: Words to Say and Things to Do, Dr. Noonan brings her personal experience with managing a mood disorder to her work with patients and mental health professionals. She lives in the Boston area.
Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and retreat to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for kids k-12 and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement, senior send-off and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com Email: mark@markfarrellmotivation.com
Mark invigorated our conference! His genuine enthusiasm and professionalism, combined with an amazing topic, made for a marvelous presentation
Catharine Leahy - Speakers Chair Princeton University
Mark’s willingness to use his disability to uplift others is both generous and remarkable. His message resonates with all of us who have worked hard to overcome life’s adversities. If you’re looking for a podium speaker, look elsewhere. Mark stays on the move and keeps the audience engaged. Thank you, Mark.
Johnny Callebs
KAPP Executive Director