Marcie Macari

Format: 60 Minute Keynote This program is perfect for: Women who need inspiration Universities and Colleges Marginalized Youth High Schools Entrepreneurs who feel stuck People battling addiction Childhood trauma survivors The audience will leave with: My 5 actionable tips on what is next after they've hit bottom Belief in their ability to overcome whatever they may be facing A greater appreciation for the resilience that is inside them Bounce! Don't Break is a 60 minute keynote about human resilience using stories from my own life. As a survivor in all the ways a person can be, I know first hand what it feels like to not know what the next step is or even how to muster the courage and strength to take it. In this 60 minute program, the audience will learn actionable steps to tap into their innate resilience and find their way UP.

Format: 45 minute keynote This program is perfect for: LGBTQ Organizations High Schools Universities Affirming and welcoming congregations Survivors of Religious Abuse and Trauma The audience will leave with: Why coming out is key to human survival Inspiration to be themselves no matter what Suggestions on ways to help LGBTQ people feel included and welcome My coming out as a lesbian was unusually traumatic as I was a missionary with a fundamentalist Christian ministy/borderline cult at the time. My story is for anyone who doesn't feel safe being themselves in their environment, those who are allies, and those who want to know HOW to be an ally.

Format: 90 minute workshop or breakout This program is perfect for: Abuse survivors Trauma Survivors Women looking to bounce back after tragedy or crisis The audience will leave with: The writing and artwork they have done in session A greater understanding of how the brain processes trauma and why creative expression is a great tool for healing In this 90 minute-limited number- workshop or breakout session, I will lead the participants through several creative writing and art exercises designed to help work through stuck traumatic energy and provide them tools they can go back to anytime they need to process difficult experiences and emotions. This program is not LGBTQ focused, but is inclusive in language. This program can be run multiple times in a day, but participation in each session is limited to 25-30 depending on the space available , as this requires one on one interaction.