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An engaging forum to examine and discuss a vast array of everyday obstacles and challenges facing adults and children today.
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Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
Margaret Hagerman, author of “White Kids, Growing Up with Privilege in a racially Divided America” – shares her 2 year research that delves into the lives of 36 boys and girls ages 10-13 and how they are taught about race, equality, charity and so much more.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization 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 Farrell is a great motivational speaker filled with enthusiasm, spunk and encouragement. It was great to see our students connect to him while listening and observing his experiences. Students were engaged and connected with him on personal level. It was an inspiring message that I hope all of our students will remember for years to come.
Jessica Citro - Student Assistance Counselor
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
Tuesday Aug 07, 2018
X Games competitor, Max Gomez was riding a mini-bike (small motorcycle) at 4 and he was competing at 6. The speed, the 50ft high jumps, the adrenaline and other thrilling aspects of motocross is what keeps this remarkable young mad coming back. Even an accident that claimed his right foot was not going to slow down this indomitable young man that aspires to become a physical therapist after an amazing experience with his prosthetist lead him to realize his love for physical fitness and the power of the human spirit. Max’s family is his support system including his father who customized his bike so Max can brake with ease and comfort using his left hand. Max is remarkable and you’ll soon hear why!
Demi Lovato was hospitalized for depression and Mark muses why and how the entertainment industry will not allow Demi to heal as well as what she needs to do to gain control of her life. Soulasational Founder, Michele Leonard talks with Mark about the 8th Annual Sounsaltional Music and Wellness Festival that offers the best Jersey Shore rock bands, yoga, incredible and healthy food and so much more. www.soulsational.info.com
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
"Mark Farrell is an engaging speaker and a remarkably talented man whose personal experiences overcoming adversity are inspirational. I am very grateful that our students and faculty had the chance to hear him speak and to meet him during one of our major events at our school. His moving stories about his own experiences with visual impairment enhanced our understanding about the challenges associated with vision loss and the power of the human spirit to meet those challenges with determination and dignity."
Mark Kiselica
Dean, School of Education
The College Of New Jersey
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Thursday Jul 19, 2018
Mark discusses how sometimes one has to quit and or change direction in life to pursue options like a career change. Can a coach’s positive talk and motivation influence and lead a soccer team made up of 8 year old boys to have a perfect season?
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
“Mark Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
“Mark Farrell served our firm with a perfect mix of motivation, humor and uplifting personal experience during a corporate event to touch each employee personally while inspiring success and determination. Mark’s professionalism, contagious charisma and flexibility made working with him something we look forward to again in the future”
Robin Greene, Vice President
Prestigious Hedge Fund Greenwich, CT
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Dr. Irwin Redlener, Pediatrician, Co-Founder of the Children’s Health Fund, Columbia University Professor and author of “THE FUTURE OF US - What the Dreams of Children Mean For 21st Century America” discusses the many variables that have an unprecedented mount of homeless children in the U.S. We muse about the many factors that impact youth and their potential to succeed in life to Dr. Redlener’s invaluable work with Paul Simon, fellow Co-Founder of the Children’s Health Fund. Dr. Redlener’s work has touched the lives of thousands and you’ll be struck by his passion and sense of responsibility.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
"Mark Farrell is an engaging speaker and a remarkably talented man whose personal experiences overcoming adversity are inspirational. I am very grateful that our students and faculty had the chance to hear him speak and to meet him during one of our major events at our school. His moving stories about his own experiences with visual impairment enhanced our understanding about the challenges associated with vision loss and the power of the human spirit to meet those challenges with determination and dignity."
Mark Kiselica
Dean, School of Education
The College Of New Jersey
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Bradford and Bryan Manning are typical brothers – they poke fun at each other, drive each other crazy and oh yeah – create a t-shirt empire for the sake of funding research for degenerative retinal diseases so one day they can be cured of Stargardt disease – a disease that greatly diminishes central vision. Listen how 2 Blind Brothers and 1 blind host Mark, muse about living with a visual impairment, competing in sports, dating, standardized tests to tricks of skirting an invisible disability by using personality and social cues. From learning how to read braille at an early age to quitting their careers to design and produce t-shirts that are soft so consumers that are blind can easily identify by touch when shopping and everyone can enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures – a nice, well fitted comfortable t-shirt. www.twoblindbrothers.com
“My Difference Makes Me Stronger” Have host Mark Farrell speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
"Mark Farrell is an engaging speaker and a remarkably talented man whose personal experiences overcoming adversity are inspirational. I am very grateful that our students and faculty had the chance to hear him speak and to meet him during one of our major events at our school. His moving stories about his own experiences with visual impairment enhanced our understanding about the challenges associated with vision loss and the power of the human spirit to meet those challenges with determination and dignity."
Mark Kiselica
Dean, School of Education
The College Of New Jersey
“Mark Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
“Mark Farrell served our firm with a perfect mix of motivation, humor and uplifting personal experience during a corporate event to touch each employee personally while inspiring success and determination. Mark’s professionalism, contagious charisma and flexibility made working with him something we look forward to again in the future”
Robin Greene, Vice President
Prestigious Hedge Fund Greenwich, CT
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Thursday Jun 07, 2018
Beyond Organic Growers owner, Theresa Reid shares how her passion for health lead her to create and develop a phenomenal aeroponics facility in central New Jersey that has a community thrilled and thriving over it’s plethora of healthy and incredibly tasty lettuce and so much more. https://beyondorganicgrowers.com/
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
“Mark’s program was energetic and informative and gave our students a real-life account of how to graciously deal with a disability, substance abuse, mental illness and loss. His story was genuine, humorous and touching all at the same time. Our students were challenged to examine their priorities and responsibilities with a no-excuses frankness.”
Joan Stewart, MA
Mahwah High School
Student Assistance Counselor
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Far from Mark’s typical show.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
"Mark Farrell is an engaging speaker and a remarkably talented man whose personal experiences overcoming adversity are inspirational. I am very grateful that our students and faculty had the chance to hear him speak and to meet him during one of our major events at our school. His moving stories about his own experiences with visual impairment enhanced our understanding about the challenges associated with vision loss and the power of the human spirit to meet those challenges with determination and dignity."
Mark Kiselica
Dean, School of Education
The College Of New Jersey
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
Eric Kussin, founder of “We’re All A Little Crazy” discusses the inception of the Global Mental Health Alliance where Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners share experiences and insight to educate students on mental health. This former successful professional sports executive didn’t develop this idea overnight rather it was during the course of two years when he was in the depths of post traumatic stress disorder and being pumped with over 50 combinations of psychotropic drugs, 22 sessions of TMS therapy, and 12 sessions of ECT ``shock therapy`` only to find himself worse off with each passing treatment. Hear how this passionate, affable and determined man is storming major campuses including: Cornell, USC, OhioState, James Madison and dozens more so students can hear directly from sport celebrities that share their personal story of adversity with mental health. Influencers will also share insight on their experiences with mental health and other struggles. Please visit “We’re All A Little Crazy”:
https://weareallalittlecrazy.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzdvt0J2h2wIVxWSGCh2CWgfwEAAYASAAEgJG3PD_BwE
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Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more. Mark also has riveting talks for students (K-12) and college on overcoming adversity, anti-bullying/anti-teasing, mental health, drugs/alcohol, celebrating differences, self-entitlement and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
“Mark Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
“Mark Farrell served our firm with a perfect mix of motivation, humor and uplifting personal experience during a corporate event to touch each employee personally while inspiring success and determination. Mark’s professionalism, contagious charisma and flexibility made working with him something we look forward to again in the future”
Robin Greene, Vice President
Prestigious Hedge Fund Greenwich, CT
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
HE ROOTS OF POLITICS AS USUAL AND PARTISANSHIP, LAYA LOVE’S LENS OF LIFE CHANGES LIVES, POLICE CYCLE FOR FALLEN COMRADES
John A. Lawrence, author of “THE CLASS OF ’74: Congress after Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship”, worked in the House of Representatives for 38 years, the last 8 as chief of staff to Nancy Pelosi and he offers great insight and a deeper understanding of the underlying roots of partisanship, polarization and gridlock. Lawrence muses whether Republicans should worry about the 2018 midterm elections and much more.
Layla Love is a supremely talented artist who has personally emancipated women in conflict zones from prostitution, slavery, and other forms of human trafficking. Her camera and sense of responsibility has brought her worldwide where she’s been incarcerated, attacked and adorned by royalty. Layla Love’s art aims to illuminate human consciousness. She captures life as a series of adventures and expeditions into the unknown, returning always with a greater sense of what it means to be human. The wheelchair she left behind as a kid along with poor vision - opened her heart and eyes to a world that she is determined to capture, expose and make a better place. www.riseofthebutterfly.com
Officer, Mark Wodell and thousands of indomitable Police Officers countrywide gather for a multi-day ride to honor policemen that died in the line of duty. Ride culminates in Washington D.C. for a candlelight vigil. http://policeunitytour.com/ Freehold N.J. Officers pictured: Sammy Hernandez, Mike Sweetman, Rich Ciampa and Mark Wodell (glasses on head w/o hat)
Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference, camp 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 Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
Friday May 04, 2018
Friday May 04, 2018
Lew Shomer discusses how he and business partner David Korse recognized how underserved persons with disabilities were and purchased Abilities to provide a platform so equipment, information, services and so much more can be experienced in one setting for persons with disabilities, caregivers, family and friends. Ten years later, Abilities Expo is the leading producer of events for all disabilities and offer expos in seven major cities – including the NY Metro Area Abilities Expo May 4th – 6th at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. More at www.abilities.com
Avicii gave so much of his life and passion through his music so the world can dance. Unfortunately, his battle with alcohol, combined with a debaucherous lifestyle that included perfectionism and working tirelessly around the globe lead to death by suicide. Mark addresses mental illness and the significance of seeking help and how great strides are being made though every suicide is a tragedy. www.afsp.org
Have Mark speak at your company or organization 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 and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
“Mark Farrell served our firm with a perfect mix of motivation, humor and uplifting personal experience during a corporate event to touch each employee personally while inspiring success and determination. Mark’s professionalism, contagious charisma and flexibility made working with him something we look forward to again in the future”
Robin Greene, Vice President
Prestigious Hedge Fund Greenwich, CT
Friday Apr 20, 2018
Friday Apr 20, 2018
New York’s Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum unveiled its phenomenal and must experience multisensory exhibition, ‘The Senses: Design Beyond Vision’ and Michele Spitz, Philanthropist and Voice-Over Artist joins Mark to explain this cutting edge technology that includes her voice and donation which highlights how multisensory design can solve problems and enhance life for everyone by amplifying their ability to receive information, explore the world, satisfy essential needs and experience joy and wonder. ‘The Senses: Design Beyond Vision’ exhibition runs from 13 April – 28 October. Visit Michele Spitz’s site to experience her advocacy and thrilling work: www.womanofherword.com
A landscape Contractor explains how he and countless other small U.S. business owners who employ legal workers are struggling to stay afloat due to a the Department of Labors inexplicable slow dissemination of vital visas that is preventing employers from hiring or rehiring vital staff who perform jobs including cutting grass, construction to amusement and restaurant industry and much more - that American’s will not. Congress approved – Department of Labor delayed!
Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference, camp 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 Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Monday Apr 02, 2018
How have we become respectful, mannered and tolerant? Mark attributes his traits to his upbringing where his parents instilled these and believes it’s the role of parents to do that and much more including enlightening both boys and girls on boundary issues regarding intimacy. Dreadful beginnings don’t dictate awful endings. Mark shares how everything was going far south prior to a talk he was presenting though he didn’t let that derail him and or the result he sought. Travel agents are as in vogue as flip phones since online booking has revolutionized how we pack our bags, pick our seat, grovel for upgrades and so much more.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization to increase moral, 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 and more. All of Mark’s talks are from his vast life experience. Reviews, videos, booking info and more at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com
“Mark truly energized the crowd and engaged the youth in a truly effective way, we were very happy to see the very important anti-bullying message delivered in such a kid-friendly, yet meaningful way. Way to go! Thank you for the experience Mark!”
Daakeia Clarke, Madison Square Garden Company,
Marketing Manager, NY Liberty
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Josh Quigley intentionally drove his car 80 mph into a concrete barrier in an attempt to end his life. Without barely a scratch – Josh miraculously survived his suicide attempt and realized he is greater and stronger then his depression and vowed to change his health and how society perceives mental illness. So Josh devised a plan to cycle an epic 14,000 miles through 15 countries impacting countless lives through his message of awareness and resiliency. Step one for Josh: get a bike.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization 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 Farrell combines personal experience, humor, and masterful storytelling in a package that grips his listeners, leaving them with a strong message they can easily relate to”
Russell Martello, M.S. Ed
Director of Youth Services
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Jon Leidersdorf, drummer, song writer, producer, engineer and entrepreneur shares with Mark how he conceived and developed Lakehouse Music Academy, a state of-the-art facility where students (ages 2-70) are taught relevant, real life music education by passionate seasoned professionals in the epicenter of music – Asbury Park, N.J. “The Big Gig” is the pinnacle for students (and parents) each semester where they proudly showcase the tunes they’ve mastered on stage at legendary venues including The Stone Pony. The recording studios attract A-list bands and artists including Jon Bon Jovi, Lorde, Quincy Mumford and numerous others due to Jon’s commitment to unparallel studio and control room design where nothing is spared. Asbury Park’s inner city youth benefit from programs including Hip-hop, engineering and music production – another component that make Lakehouse unique. Mark also presses the humble and very accomplished musician/owner of Lakehouse about his start in music on the Jersey Shore to national and international tours and the night when Bruce Springsteen approached Jon to ask if he could jam with them.
Also, hear how Selena Gomez pauses to cope from depression, new test to detect concussions and how Sports Illustrated embraces inclusivity.
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Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference, camp 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 Farrell is an amazing speaker, who talks with honesty and humor. He uses his life experiences to help people overcome their own adversities and walk them through their journey, to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Mark touches everyone who is lucky to hear him speak.”
Ellen Houlihan
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
President of Central NJ Chapter
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Author and Fordham Political Science Professor, Nicholas Tampio joins Mark to discuss his new eye-opening book COMMON CORE: National Education Standards and the Threat to Democracy (Johns Hopkins University Press). Tampio supports his stand with hard evidence and telling details about standards, homework, tests, legislation, policies, and the people affected: parents, teachers, and kids. Tanpio muses how teachers are trained to teach for the test and students are restricted to standardized learning, education suffers. When the federal government controls education, communities also suffer.
Have Mark speak at your company or organization 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 Farrell is a great motivational speaker filled with enthusiasm, spunk and encouragement. It was great to see our students connect to him while listening and observing his experiences. Students were engaged and connected with him on personal level. It was an inspiring message that I hope all of our students will remember for years to come.
Jessica Citro - Student Assistance Counselor