EMPTY YOUR
National speaking tour helping individuals
unpack their beliefs, redefine their self-worth
and embrace their authentic selves.
EMPTY YOUR
BACKPACK TOUR
National speaking tour helping individuals
unpack their beliefs, redefine their self-worth
and embrace their authentic selves.
EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK (FREE EBOOK)
EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK (FREE EBOOK)
A book that people are actually reading in their spare time. We’ve sold over 2000 hardcopies since the launch and have over fifty 5-star reviews on Amazon.
A book that people are actually reading in their spare time. We’ve sold over 2000 hardcopies since the launch and have over fifty 5-star reviews on Amazon.
88 days. 87 speeches. 40,000 people. 1 Empty Backpack
88 days. 82 speeches. 40,000 people. 1 Empty Backpack
On March 19th, 2023, a team of three and Demma put their normal lives on hold to journey across Canada and speak to 40,000 people about mental health, anti-bullying and kindness. From Ontario to Vancouver Island, Demma delivered 87 presentations and raised $11,000 for Jack.org—a leading mental health charity. Leg two of the tour begins this fall and includes another 80 presentations.
On March 19th, 2023, a team of three and Demma put their normal lives on hold to journey across Canada and speak to 40,000 people about mental health, anti-bullying and kindness. From Ontario to Vancouver Island, Demma delivered 87 presentations and raised $11,000 for Jack.org—a leading mental health charity. Leg two of the tour begins this fall and includes another 80 presentations.
Want to get your school, association or organization involved in the tour? We have already started booking presentations for the fall tour. Please click the button below and fill out the inquiry form.
Want to get your school, association or organization involved in the tour? We have already started booking presentations for the fall tour. Please click the button below and fill out the inquiry form.
ABOUT SAM DEMMA
Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the education and association sectors.
He delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up over 3000 bags of litter—and was awarded the prestigious Queens Platinum Jubilee Award for his exceptional contributions to Canada. During the pandemic, Sam produced two viral graduation videos for students who missed their ceremonies and launched a partnership with Taco Bell Canada to encourage people to engage in acts of kindness.
His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25. Sam’s multimedia platform, The High Performing Educator, has spotlit over 250 educators, and his bestselling debut book, Empty Your Backpack has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.”. In his spare time, you can find Sam reading books, dancing the bachata, or journeying across the globe with his giant red backpack.
ABOUT SAM DEMMA
Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the education and association sectors.
He delivered two TEDx talks, co-founded PickWaste—an organization that mobilized volunteers to pick up over 3000 bags of litter—and was awarded the prestigious Queens Platinum Jubilee Award for his exceptional contributions to Canada. During the pandemic, Sam produced two viral graduation videos for students who missed their ceremonies and launched a partnership with Taco Bell Canada to encourage people to engage in acts of kindness.
His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25. Sam’s multimedia platform, The High Performing Educator, has spotlit over 250 educators, and his bestselling debut book, Empty Your Backpack has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.”. In his spare time, you can find Sam reading books, dancing the bachata, or journeying across the globe with his giant red backpack.
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NEWS APPEARANCES
(For all press inquiries: info@samdemma.com)
NEWS APPEARANCES
(For all press inquiries: info@samdemma.com)
EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK
(Keynote: 60-minutes)
EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK
(Keynote: 60-minutes)
EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK; A MESSAGE OF HOPE,
MENTAL HEALTH AND KINDNESS
Keynote Description: Everyone has a giant invisible backpack strapped to their shoulders – and surely your students, staff and members are no exception. In these backpacks, we carry the thoughts and opinions that other people place on us. Things that stop us from loving ourselves and expressing who we truly are. This program aims to help your students, staff and members remove the mental burden on their shoulders and provide them with an empowering outlook on the past, present and future.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Increase positive mental health
- Encourage self-responsibility
- Increase self-esteem and intrinsic value.
- Cultivate hope and inspire more kindness
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EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK; A MESSAGE OF HOPE, MENTAL HEALTH AND KINDNESS.
Keynote Description: Everyone has a giant invisible backpack strapped to their shoulders – and surely your students, staff and members are no exception. In these backpacks, we carry the thoughts and opinions that other people place on us. Things that stop us from loving ourselves and expressing who we truly are. This program aims to help your students, staff and members remove the mental burden on their shoulders and provide them with an empowering outlook on the past, present and future.
This is not your typical keynote presentation. This performance includes spoken word poetry, live engagement, and merchandise launched into the audience.
This is not your typical keynote presentation. This is a performance that includes spoken word poetry,
live engagement, and merchandise launched into the audience.
GETTING IN TOUCH IS EASY.
Have a question? Please fill out the form, or email us at info@samdemma.com.
Looking to add your school, association, or organization to the Empty Your Backpack Tour? Please fill out this booking form.
Prefer a phone call? Please call +1 (833) 991-3187.
GETTING IN TOUCH IS EASY.
Have a question? Please fill out the form, or email us at info@samdemma.com.
Looking to add your school, association or organization to the Empty Your Backpack Tour? Please fill out this booking form.
Prefer a phone call? Please call +1 (833) 991-3187.
Hire Sam and Become a Tour Destination
Become a Tour Destination
Our vetting process ensures we work with the most engaged and enthusiastic schools, associations and organizations. Please fill out the below form to inquire about hiring Sam for your event to be considered for the tour. You can expect to hear back from us within 48 hours.
NOTE: Depending on your stance on whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not, we may disqualify your application.
Our vetting process ensures we work with the most engaged and enthusiastic schools, associations and organizations. Please fill out the below form to inquire about hiring Sam for your event to be considered for the tour. You can expect to hear back from us within 48 hours.
NOTE: Depending on your stance on whether pineapple belongs on pizza or not, we may disqualify your application.