M Abeo
Keynote Speaker: Mental Health Advocate, Survivor & Podcast Host, "Behind the Lens"; Creator & Photographer of Faces of Fortitude
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M Abeo Biography
M Abeo (they/he/she) is a mental health advocate, speaker, podcast host, producer, photographer, and creator of the Faces of Fortitude movement, which began as a series of portraits documenting the healing for those affected by suicide – providing a safe, stigma-free space both virtually and in person for mental health and suicide to be discussed. After losing their brother over a decade ago to suicide and surviving their own severe attempt as a teen, M started this movement initially for their own healing.
The portraits caught fire online, and they quickly saw a need for others to have a safe space to share their stories. They now travel the country to capture portraits of those affected by the epidemic in any way (be it loss, attempt, or first responders) as a step towards their healing and to educate people as both a mental health advocate and suicide loss and attempt survivor.
M’s Faces of Fortitude project has grown exponentially, and is now considered by many in the mental health field, as an essential healing space for anyone who has experienced the trauma of suicide. They single-handedly manage all the projects under the Faces of Fortitude umbrella; the portrait work, traveling interactive photography exhibits, and a podcast entitled Behind the Lens – A conversation series that provides a platform focusing on the LGBTQ+ & POC communities and their allies in the areas of activism, politics, mental health, arts & entertainment, and community – discussing the human experience in our ever-changing world. Faces of Fortitude has a rapidly growing social media fan base, followers and fans growing into an organic community of people creating safe spaces for each other across the world. In their spare time, M lives in the heart of the city in Seattle, Washington, and is working on a first-edition fine art book.
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M Abeo Speaking Topics
How many of us had to learn to care for ourselves differently during the pandemic quarantine? M shares their personal story regarding how both through their work with the Faces of Fortitude project as well as learning to care for their plants showed them where they were neglecting their own self care. They share seven plant-asmetaphor steps they created to help move through their healing journey in bite-sized and more manageable steps.
Takeaways:
- How COVID-19 changed the way we take care of ourselves.
- How difficult and uncomfortable conversations are a huge part of Suicide Prevention.
- How we can learn to unpack within your capacity, using plant life as a guide.
If the abrupt halt of “hustle culture” during COVID-19 taught us anything, it was that we weren't as focused on our mental health as we should have been. Using the power of plant life as a metaphor and their own vulnerability as a guide, M shows how staying with ourselves and truly listening when things are difficult can actually work as a healing superfood if we allow it.
Takeaways:
- The power of cross narration within story-telling
- Using discomfort as a Superfood
- How to recognize how our reactions are connected to our trauma
- Learning to listen to ourselves to better heal
By sharing the painful story of their brother’s suicide, M examines the way they were able to heal in new ways by connecting with others experiencing similar stories. They remind us of the importance of creating safe places together to discuss stigmatized trauma stories, heal, and grow.
Takeaways:
- Importance of safety within storytelling
- How survivors of suicide can use their trauma as fuel to heal through Post Traumatic Growth
- Optional pop-up portrait gallery featuring images and stories from M’s Faces of Fortitude project
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How much does it cost to book M Abeo for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for M Abeo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book M Abeo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire M Abeo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does M Abeo speak about?
M Abeo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Photography, Art, Mental Health, Social Media, Television & Film, Literary, Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Addiction & Recovery, LGBTQ and Self-Improvement.
Where does M Abeo travel from?
M Abeo generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for M Abeo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like M Abeo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book M Abeo for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host M Abeo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
M Abeo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Photography, Art and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book M Abeo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. M Abeo generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jamie Tworkowski, Andrea Paquette and Wesley Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling M Abeo for an upcoming event.
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M Abeo Speaking Topics
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UnEarth Your Trauma
How many of us had to learn to care for ourselves differently during the pandemic quarantine? M shares their personal story regarding how both through their work with the Faces of Fortitude project as well as learning to care for their plants showed them where they were neglecting their own self care. They share seven plant-asmetaphor steps they created to help move through their healing journey in bite-sized and more manageable steps.
Takeaways:
- How COVID-19 changed the way we take care of ourselves.
- How difficult and uncomfortable conversations are a huge part of Suicide Prevention.
- How we can learn to unpack within your capacity, using plant life as a guide.
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Faces of Fortitude: Creating Safety Within Trauma & Loss
If the abrupt halt of “hustle culture” during COVID-19 taught us anything, it was that we weren't as focused on our mental health as we should have been. Using the power of plant life as a metaphor and their own vulnerability as a guide, M shows how staying with ourselves and truly listening when things are difficult can actually work as a healing superfood if we allow it.
Takeaways:
- The power of cross narration within story-telling
- Using discomfort as a Superfood
- How to recognize how our reactions are connected to our trauma
- Learning to listen to ourselves to better heal
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Celebrating the Survivors: Creating Safe Spaces Around Suicide
By sharing the painful story of their brother’s suicide, M examines the way they were able to heal in new ways by connecting with others experiencing similar stories. They remind us of the importance of creating safe places together to discuss stigmatized trauma stories, heal, and grow.
Takeaways:
- Importance of safety within storytelling
- How survivors of suicide can use their trauma as fuel to heal through Post Traumatic Growth
- Optional pop-up portrait gallery featuring images and stories from M’s Faces of Fortitude project
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M Abeo Videos
REVIEWS
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Huffington Post Brazil Interview
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CNN Headline News Morning Segment
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Entertainment Weekly Feature
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‘Faces Of Fortitude’ | De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness And Healing Through Photography
Mariangela started Faces of Fortitude to help herself and others who have lived through trauma involving suicide or suicidal ideation, heal. Spurred on by photographer Stacy Pearsall’s after-hours talk on turning trauma into meaningful personal projects during CreativeLive’s Photo Week 2017, Mariangela set out on an impressive task.
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Mariangela Abeo | Faces of Fortitude
Faces of Fortitude started as a photography project and has grown into an online movement. This movement lays a foundation for healing through portraits of those personally affected by attempted or completed suicide. It strives to provide a safe, stigma-free space, virtually, through social media, and in person with gallery events, for mental health to be discussed, and stories of loss and survival to be shared.
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How do I book M Abeo to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like M Abeo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for M Abeo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for M Abeo or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book M Abeo for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for M Abeo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book M Abeo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire M Abeo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does M Abeo speak about?
M Abeo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Photography, Art, Mental Health, Social Media, Television & Film, Literary, Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Addiction & Recovery, LGBTQ and Self-Improvement. -
Where does M Abeo travel from?
M Abeo generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for M Abeo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like M Abeo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book M Abeo for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host M Abeo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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