Talking healthy habits and healthy bodies at the Essence Fest Empowerment Experience, New Orleans, July 2013.
Over the years I've presented and led workshops in a variety of areas. As a speaker and facilitator, I tailor and present interactive programming addressing specific issues, from coping with trauma to reducing stress to healthy eating and healthy living. My interactive writing workshops are inspired by Transformative Language Arts. Whether it's de-stressing or diet, finding language for your experiences or finding balance in a crazy world, my goal is to inspire audiences to take their health and healing into their own hands.
Past Presentation and Appearance highlights
Workshop co-facilitator Bridging the Gaps - Connecting & Communicating Across Differences through Image, Metaphor & Story, Kint Institute, May 2021.
Workshop co-facilitator Better Together relationship enrichment series for couples. Ongoing since mid-2019. Positive Psychology Associates
Workshop facilitator Writing for Your Life, part of “Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Community” self-care initiative, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, New York Alumnae Chapter, May 2018
Workshop facilitator You Too? Expressive Writing for Awareness and Self Care, women’s writing circle exploring #MeToo issues, Center for Optimal Performance, New York, NY, February 2018
Workshop co-facilitator, 3rd Annual Mother Wit Conference, Giving Voice to Our Grief Journey Through Creative Expression, Brooklyn, NY, May 2016
Presenter and panelist, Delta Authors on Tour, featuring No Secrets, No Lies, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta, Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, March 2016
Presenter, THICK, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta/New York Alumnae Chapter at The New School, New York, NY, November 2015
Presenter and keynote speaker, THICK premiere, 5th Annual Black Women's Life Balance & Wellness Conference, Spelman College, Atlanta, September 2015
Presenter, THICK, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, August 2015
Presenter and panelist, Author's Pavilion, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., national convention, Houston, Texas, July 2015
Workshop facilitator, One City, One Prompt: This Body of Mine, City College, New York, NY, June 2014
Workshop facilitator, Make Your Mark, women's work-life balance, Turner Construction Company, New York, NY, May 2013
Panelist, Essence Fest's Essence Empowerment Experience: Being Fearless with Ourselves, New Orleans, July 2013
Conference leader, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, Breaking the Silence daylong workshop for mental health professionals and advocates, Chicago, November 2013
Workshop facilitator, Writing from the Heart - 6-session creative writing workshop for women in substance abuse treatment, Greenhope Services for Women, New York, NY, Summer 2013
PRAISE
"We were delighted with Robin Stone’s daylong symposium for Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. She is an engaging speaker and facilitator who blends deep knowledge with warmth and candor that resonates with her audience. In developing our breakout session, Robin was responsive to our specific needs and led distinct groups with varying perspectives toward actionable solutions. As one participant put it, 'The group work was like a launching pad.' We were thoroughly pleased and hope to work with Robin again!"
— Char Rivette, Executive Director, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
"Robin led a lively, interactive Stress-Busting workshop for our Make Your Mark women's group at Turner Construction Company in New York City. Focusing on work-life balance issues, Robin was informative, entertaining, empowering and responsive to our group's unique needs. Our participants left with concrete strategies to reduce stress in their lives in order to be more productive and fulfilled in their jobs and at home. Robin was great to work with and I highly recommend her for corporate wellness initiatives."