The UP Experience

04/16/2020

Teach Give Inspire Fridays is featuring Rebecca Alexander, who is currently working on the counseling in NYC. Your $5 ticket for attending this event tomorrow will go to the COVID-19 First Responders Fund.

Please register at TGIFv.eventbrite.com

04/11/2020

Organization employees are suffering from anxiety, stress and panic in these times.

One of our UP Experience speakers, renowned Author and Meditation Teacher, Ali Katz, is providing some and for companies and their employees right now. Ali has been working with companies such as UBS and Accenture to enhance employee remotely with things like:

> Self-Care breaks in the day with a ten minute guided meditation on a conference line that all the employees have access to.

>A one-hour zoom call called "Meditation Demystified: Making Meditation Feel Simple and Easy with information on incorporating meditation in your routine along with a guided meditation.

Please spread the word about this amazing service Ali is providing and tag some colleagues below. Drop me a line for information on booking Ali for your company, conference call, or online event!

04/10/2020

So excited that New York Times , Katherine Center's movie of her novel The Lost Husband—starring Josh Duhamel and Leslie Bibb—will be live for streaming Friday, April 10 (and anytime after!). You can watch it almost everywhere online—Amazon Prime, Hulu, Vudu, iTunes. So proud of her success and thrilled to be celebrating her brilliance! Here’s the trailer LINK!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkfzi1PBS2

Based on the novel, by NYT bestselling author Katherine Center, THE LOST HUSBAND tells a heartwarming story of love, forgiveness, and creating the family you...

03/14/2020

Wonderful podcast with Mastermind Parenting Expert Randi Rubenstein. Reminding us that “We can do this...we can do hard things”. And how to have a Productive Conversation your kids about what’s going on today. Beautiful job Randi and thank you Styling Social Justice for this very informative and enlightening podcast.

03/08/2020

Happy to attend in Boston! Here’s a breakdown of the most memorable talks of the event:

Cheryl King’s talk was focused on the idea that ***de is not just a teen or family problem it is society’s problem and we should take any opportunity we can to play a role in the solution. Wonderful talk on brilliant use of Youth Nominated Support Teams helping lower ***derates by 50%. ...
Very interesting talk by Ann Marie Albano about the importance of teaching your children with excessive anxiety how to cope, take risks, and be repeatedly exposed to what brings them is crucial to them gaining , and skills. ...

Beautiful voice and message on the power of from Beatie Wolfe. . Music helps reconnects us with ourselves and one another ...a necessity for those living with . @ Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel

03/03/2020

Very interesting talk by Ann Marie Albano about the importance of teaching your children with excessive anxiety how to cope, to take risks, and be repeatedly exposed to what brings them anxiety is crucial to them gaining self-soothing, self-efficacy, and problem-solving skills.

TEDMED

03/03/2020

At TEDMED, Cheryl King’s talk was focused on the idea that teen su***de is not just a teen or family problem it is society’s problem and we should take any opportunity we can to play a role in the solution. Wonderful talk on brilliant use of YST Youth Nominated Support Teams helping lower su***de rates by 50%.

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03/03/2020

Is consensus really valuable, or is it "the quickest way to kill innovation?" For a thought-provoking Tuesday, read this quick read by Jackie Dryden, one of our *brilliant* women business speakers and Chief Purpose Architect at Savage Brands. Check it out! 👇

In most organizations, consensus decision-making is the default. Unfortunately, a lot of evidence, both scientific and anecdotal, is beginning to ask whether consensus is as valuable as once assumed.

02/11/2020

Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her vision and hearing since she was a teenager. Day after day, challenge after challenge, Rebecca stresses how important it is to be grateful for every sound, every sight, and every sense.

Tonight!- Come see Rebecca share her experience, as well as two other extraordinary speakers, as they open up a window into the world of disabilities and their unique stories of resilience and perseverance. Only a few hours left to reserve your seat to this almost sold out evening! https://qoo.ly/34c6zs

Eventbrite - ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival presents ReelAbilities: UP Abilities - Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at A.D. Players at The George Theater, Houston, TX. Find event and ticket information.

02/06/2020

Young pianist, Darrius Simmons, taught himself to play the piano — an incredible feat in its own right! Even more amazing is how he became a renowned pianist, performing at Carnegie hall, all with having 4 fingers and 2 prosthetic legs. Darrius will share his story in Houston on February 11th and how he overcame extraordinary challenges to be able to live his passion. Limited spots left to see Darrius and two other extraordinary speakers open a window into the world of disabilities with both intimacy & urgency: Bit.ly/UPAbilities

02/05/2020

Obstacles are part of life. But, for those who suffer from disabilities, those same obstacles can seem insurmountable.

On February 11th, three inspiring individuals with different physical disabilities share their stories of resilience —
Rebecca Alexander, J.R. Martinez, and Darrius Simmons will speak live about their struggles, perseverance, and success in the face of great challenges. Authentic & Inspiring — Claim your seat today for this almost sold out experience: Bit.ly/UPAbilities