EMPTY YOUR
Cross Canada speaking tour helping youth
unpack their beliefs, redefine their self-worth
and embrace their authentic selves.
EMPTY YOUR
BACKPACK TOUR
Cross Canada speaking tour helping youth
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 students 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 students 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. 82 speeches. 40,000 students. 1 Empty Backpack
88 days. 82 speeches. 40,000 students. 1 Empty Backpack
On March 19th, 2023, a team of three and Sam Demma are putting their normal lives on hold to journey across Canada and speak to 40,000 youth about mental health, anti-bullying and kindness. From Ontario to Vancouver Island, the team has scheduled 82 presentations. Ten percent of all speaking revenues will be donated to the mental health charity Jack.org and the entire journey is being filmed for a documentary.
On March 19th, 2023, a team of three and Sam Demma are putting their normal lives on hold to journey across Canada and speak to 40,000 youth about mental health, anti-bullying and kindness. From Ontario to Vancouver Island, the team has scheduled 82 presentations. Ten percent of all speaking revenues will be donated to the mental health charity Jack.org and the entire journey is being filmed for a documentary.
Want to get your school or event 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 or event 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 2-time TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host and Youth Speaker. He is the youngest board director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and co-founder of PickWaste, a volunteer organization that mobilizes youth to pick up litter in their communities. He has interviewed and showcased over 230 educators through his multi-media platform, The High Performing Educator and his High Performing Student Program has made an impact on youth in six countries.
Sam is routinely invited to share his work through news outlets like Breakfast Television, CBC, CTV, Global News, and CityNews. As a result of Sam’s keynote presentations, students and educators often commit to performing more acts of kindness, taking small, consistent actions toward their personal goals, and proactively looking for ways to serve others. For more information: www.samdemma.com
ABOUT SAM DEMMA
Sam Demma is a 2-time TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host and Youth Speaker. He is the youngest board director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and co-founder of PickWaste, a volunteer organization that mobilizes youth to pick up litter in their communities. He has interviewed and showcased over 230 educators through his multi-media platform, The High Performing Educator and his High Performing Student Program has made an impact on youth in six countries.
Sam is routinely invited to share his work through news outlets like Breakfast Television, CBC, CTV, Global News, and CityNews. As a result of Sam’s keynote presentations, students and educators often commit to performing more acts of kindness, taking small, consistent actions toward their personal goals, and proactively looking for ways to serve others. For more information: www.samdemma.com
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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 are no exception. In these backpacks, your students carry the thoughts and opinions that other people place on them. Things that stop them from loving themselves and expressing who they truly are. This program aims to help your students remove the mental burden on their shoulders and provide them with an empowering outlook on the past, present and future.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Increase student and staff mental health
- Reduce bullying and inappropriate behaviour
- Cultivate hope and inspire more kindness
- Provide students with wellness tools
- (add yours…)
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 are no exception. In these backpacks, your students carry the thoughts and opinions that other people place on them. Things that stop them from loving themselves and expressing who they truly are. This program aims to help your students remove the mental burden on their shoulders and provide them with an empowering outlook on the past, present and future.
The investment to bring this program to your school community starts at $2500 and includes all travel expenses. This is not your typical assembly presentation. This performance includes spoken word poetry, live student engagement, and merchandise launched into the audience.
The investment to bring this program to your school community starts at $2500 and includes all travel expenses.
This is not your typical assembly presentation. This is a performance that includes spoken word poetry,
live student 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 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 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 Destination School
Become a Destination School
Our vetting process ensures we work with the most engaged and enthusiastic schools. Please fill out the below form to inquire about hiring Sam for your school or 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 school.
Our vetting process ensures we work with the most engaged and enthusiastic schools. Please fill out the below form to inquire about hiring Sam for your school or 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 school.