UBU: Lasso the Moon

UBU: Lasso the Moon

Empowering Young People to Dream Big

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
In the spirit of Toller’s courage, creativity and unwavering perseverance, UBU celebrates resilience, individuality, and the transformative power of self-expression. Through art, education, and community programs, UBU supports strategies for young people to explore their potential, share their stories, and find support. UBU encourages youth to create an authentic life, rise above societal pressures, prioritize mental wellness, and find empowerment in their unique skills, talents and capacities. Be bold. Be brave. Be creative. UBU.

IDEAL AUDIENCE
Youth, especially marginalized and under served populations (e.g. youth at-risk, LGBTQ2S, POC, Indigenous), arts groups, arts educators, early childhood education professionals, social workers, community organizations, community stakeholders, mentors, artists, gallery professionals.

SPEAKING TOPICS
• UBU: Strategies for Living with Courage and Authenticity
• You’re Smarter Than You Think You Are
• Mirror, Mirror: Recognizing Your Skills, Talents and Capacities
• Building Networks. Spinning Webs
• It’s Your Choice. Be Creative Now!
• Chase Your Destiny: There Are Many Ways to Get There
• If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?
• Attitude is Everything
• Me Inc. Putting Yourself in the CEO Chair

TAKEAWAYS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Recognizing and valuing your multiple intelligences.
• Checklists to identify your unique skills, talents, and capacities.
• Strategies to remain positive when things are going off the rails.
• The Helix Model: identifying where you want to be and planning how to get there.
• How to build your resume and make it work for you.