Joshua Speaks to Two Audiences
Joshua delivers powerful, engaging presentations to teens who need guidance, support, and practical tools to strengthen and improve their lives — and to the adults who support them, helping educators and caring professionals stay resilient and avoid burnout.
"Thank you for an AWESOME presentation. You inspired our audience to continue to be active agents in building and sustaining powerful relationships with the kids in their lives."
- Manuel Aldaco
Texas Education Service Center, Region 19, El Paso, TX
"Thank you for being here. My teachers were so impressed and invigorated by your presentation. This was exactly what they needed to start the year. I hear "Possibilities, not Limitations" in the hallway all the time. For this, I am grateful."
- Leslee Briggs
BASIS Peoria, Peoria, AZ
ABOUT JOSHUA
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Was a Struggling Teen Himself Who Became a Youth Mentor & National Speaker
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Master’s Degree in Counselor Education
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25 Years Working with Youth, Parents, Teachers and Other Caring Adults
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Has Worked on the Front Lines of Urban Education Reform as a Director of Specialized Instruction at DC Public Schools in Washington DC
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Author of “The Simple Parenting Guide to Tech”
For Students
Mental Wellness & Vaping Prevention
Unlocking the Hero Within:Â Building Mental Wellness & Resilience
Using the inner struggles of superheroes as a conversation starter, Joshua discusses student mental health in a direct, powerful, and often humorous way your students will deeply relate to, which will challenge them and keep them talking for days to come.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding they are not alone and there are solutions to every problem.
- Knowing when, how, and who to ask for help.
- Practical tools to handle stress and strengthen mental well-being.
- Managing tech & social media in a healthy, positive way.
- When appropriate, a frank discussion about suicide and self-harm.
- Graduating from Mental Health to Mental Strength.
For Students
The Truth About Vaping
The Truth About Vaping: Empowering Students with the Knowledge & Confidence to Say No
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Vaping among teens has reached epidemic levels. Studies estimate roughly 20% of students vape regularly, but ask them directly, and they'll tell you the real numbers are much higher.
In this engaging, relatable, and research-backed talk, Joshua gives students the tools to think critically, resist peer pressure, and make healthy choices before addiction takes hold. Designed for Middle & High School students, but adaptable for grades 4–6, this presentation meets them where they are—without scare tactics or lectures.
Using real talk, compelling facts, and practical strategies, Joshua helps students understand the truth about vaping, giving them the confidence to say no and take control of their mental & physical health.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Risks – How nicotine rewires the brain, leading to addiction and long-term health consequences
- Think Critically – Debunk common vaping myths and see past the industry's deceptive marketing
- Resist Peer Pressure – Learn simple, effective ways to say no while still fitting in
- Own Their Choices – Develop a strong sense of self to make informed, confident decisions
The Power of One Caring Adult
Description:
Designed for child welfare professionals, foster care workers, CASA volunteers, social workers, and juvenile justice professionals, this transformative keynote explores how one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person's life.
A former struggling teen himself who lacked self-confidence, purpose, and direction, Joshua overcame his challenges in large part due to the support of a couple caring adults who came along at just the right time. Driven by a deep desire to pay it forward, Joshua pursued a Master's Degree in Counseling and has spent 25+ years.
Using stories, practical advice, and wisdom gained from his decades of experience, Joshua will bring his trademark humourous yet authoritative style to share practical ways that your audience can truly be that One Caring Adult in a kid’s life.
Learning Outcomes:
- OWNERSHIP: Help students take ownership when they inevitably mess up.
- COMMUNICATION: Improve communication (on both sides) without nagging.
- TRUST: How to gain (or regain) the trust of even the most skeptical or oppositional students.
- CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: Get the students you work with to open up about the challenges underneath their behavior.
Download: "Be the One Caring Adult"
Free guide for child welfare professionals
FOR ADULTS
The Power of One Caring Adult: Every Kid Is One Caring Adult Away From Being a Success Story (Available in either keynote or workshop format)
A former struggling teen himself who lacked self-confidence, purpose, and direction, Joshua overcame his challenges, in large part due to the support of One Caring Adult, who came along at just the right time. Driven by a deep desire to pay it forward, Joshua pursued a Masters Degree in Counseling and has been working with youth from all backgrounds for the past 25+ years.
Using stories, practical advice, and wisdom gained from his decades of experience, Joshua will bring his trademark humorous yet authoritative style to share practical ways that your audience can truly be that One Caring Adult in a kid’s life.
Equal parts empathy, instruction, and inspiration, this unforgettable talk will move your audience to action.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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OWNERSHIP: Help students take ownership when they inevitably mess up.
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COMMUNICATION: Improve communication (on both sides) without nagging.
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TRUST: How to gain (or regain) the trust of even the most skeptical or oppositional students.
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CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: Get the students you work with to open up about the challenges underneath their behavior.
Joshua Wayne is a certified presenter of the One Caring Adult™ message, a registered trademark of Josh Shipp
INVITE JOSHUA WAYNE
Brandon Spinazzola
TYS Speakers®
Email
(800) 799-1460
Please contact TYS Speakers to invite Joshua to speak at your school, organization, or event.