Why It Works
Students consistently report that the event made them feel understood — not judged, not lectured, not managed. Seen and heard by people going through the same thing.
The conversation doesn't end when the event does. Students leave with something to sit with — not guilt, not rules, but real questions worth considering.
The measure of a good event isn't applause in the room. It's behavior change in the week after. Students tell us they made small changes — and noticed them.
What We Offer
Every format can be customized for your audience size, venue, scheduling constraints, and programming goals.
Format 01
Our signature speaking event. Personal narrative, research, and audience interaction in a tight, well-paced package. Works in nearly any campus venue. Best for student-wide events, orientation, wellness programming, and campus speaker series. Rooms of 30–600 welcome.
45–60 min
Format 02
An extended event with additional time for Q&A, small-group reflection, and facilitated discussion. Best for mental health awareness weeks, counseling center partnerships, residential life programming, and academic department events.
75–90 min
Format 03
Screen Disconnected, then transition immediately into a live conversation with the filmmakers. The film establishes emotional connection; the talk opens the room. Consistently our highest-rated format. Perfect for campus-wide moments, signature events, and mental health week programming.
2–2.5 hrs
Format 04
A focused, discussion-based session for academic courses. Designed for communication, psychology, public health, media studies, and social work departments. Includes framing for academic reflection and optional assignments.
50–75 min
Format 05
Multiple sessions across one campus visit — department talks, residence hall events, a faculty discussion, and a campus-wide evening event. Best use of travel for campuses seeking broad reach. Pricing reflects the full-day commitment.
Full Day
All formats include: pre-event consultation, promotional materials, and post-event follow-up resources for students.
Logistics
We've designed the booking process to be straightforward for programming boards and student life staff with standard campus scheduling workflows.
We're flexible on timing, venue, and format. We're not flexible on quality.
Travel & Availability
We travel nationally. Booking requests are accepted on a rolling basis, with most dates available 4–12 weeks out. Contact us early for high-demand periods like fall orientation and spring mental health awareness weeks.
Tech & Venue Requirements
We require a projector or screen, basic PA/sound system, and a laptop HDMI connection. We've performed in auditoriums, student unions, classrooms, dining halls, and outdoor spaces. Most standard campus venues work.
Pricing
Pricing varies by event format, travel distance, and campus type. We offer flexible rates for community colleges, smaller institutions, and campuses serving underrepresented populations. Contact us for a quote — we make it work.
What's Included
Who Books Us
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Core wellness programming, orientation, and campus-wide signature events.
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High-attendance events students actually want to show up for.
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Destigmatizing conversations about mental health and technology.
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Intimate community events that build connection and spark dialogue.
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Comm, psych, public health, media studies, social work courses.
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Organizations looking for meaningful, required programming that doesn't feel mandatory.
FAQ
If yours isn't here, reach out. We're responsive and happy to talk through your specific event context.
We recommend reaching out at least 6–8 weeks before your desired event date. For high-demand windows like fall orientation, Mental Health Awareness Week (May), and spring semester kickoff events, booking 3–4 months ahead gives you the best availability. That said, we do accommodate shorter timelines when possible — so reach out even if you're working fast.
We've performed for groups of 20 and groups of 500+. The sweet spot for the Core Talk is 80–300 students — large enough to feel like a real event, intimate enough for genuine conversation. The Deep Dive format works best with 20–100. Film + Talk works at nearly any size. We'll advise on what format fits your room.
For the Core Talk: a microphone (handheld or lapel), a screen or projector, and a laptop connection (HDMI preferred). For Film screenings: stereo audio through the venue PA is important — we'll send tech specs in advance. We've made things work in rooms that weren't ideal. Just tell us what you have and we'll figure it out.
Yes. Our events are designed to be non-clinical, non-threatening, and emotionally accessible. We are careful to avoid language that pathologizes normal behavior, and we don't dramatize negative outcomes. Students who are actively struggling often find the most resonance with our content — because it validates their experience without amplifying distress. We recommend connecting with your campus counseling center in advance so staff are available if students want to talk afterward.
Absolutely. We do a pre-event call with your programming contact to understand your student population, the context of the event, and any specific themes or moments you want us to address. We have adapted content for first-generation students, student-athletes, honors programs, Greek life chapters, and international student populations.
We provide a promotional toolkit: social graphics, a poster template, and recommended copy for email and campus announcement channels. Events that perform best pair early social promotion with in-person word of mouth through RAs, student leaders, and professors who can mention it in class. We also recommend framing it as "made by students your age" — that phrasing consistently increases walk-in attendance.
Yes, and we prioritize accessibility. We offer flexible rates for community colleges, HBCUs, tribal colleges, and institutions with limited programming budgets. Reach out and we'll discuss what's possible.
Start the Conversation
Reach out and we'll get back to you within 2–3 business days with availability, pricing, and next steps. No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation.
Or email us directly any time:
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We've watched rooms go quiet in the best possible way. We've seen students linger for an hour after events end. We've gotten emails from students we don't know, months later. That's the kind of thing we're here to make happen on your campus.