“Nothing ventured…nothing Gained”
Inspiring youth in the Caribbean
After having worked with youth in Canada, US and UK, Sean decided to take his talks to the Caribbean. By working collaboratively with the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Education in Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent, Sean hopes to deliver more talks, staff training and multimedia workshops for the youth. Please see testimonial videos below.
“It is truly an honour to return to my Caribbean roots and inspire the youth at a time when they need it most…Nothing ventured…nothing gained!” ~ Sean Mauricette
Westmorland School, (Private), Grenada, WI
Principal and staff response to Sean Mauricette’s Leadership presentation.
Westmorland School, (Private), Grenada, WI
Student response after hearing Sean Mauricette speak about: leadership, transferable skills, creating opportunity and the importance of education.
Presentation Brothers College, Grenada, WI:
Student response after hearing Sean Mauricette speak about: leadership, transferable skills, creating opportunity and the importance of education.
Presentation Brothers College, Grenada, WI:
Teacher response after hearing Sean Mauricette speak about: leadership, transferable skills, creating opportunity and the importance of education.
About L.I.F.T.:
Sean Mauricette is passionate about empowering and educating our youth. The award-winning Toronto-based actor, designer, emcee and music producer is the founder of L.I.F.T. (Laying, Important, Foundations, Together), an “edu-taining” series of motivational talks and interactive workshops. The motivational talks draws on Sean’s vast personal and professional experiences to tackle relevant issues such as bullying, peer pressure, leadership, respect and the importance of education. The interactive workshops will focus on teamwork, self-esteem, communication, problem solving, and encourage critical thinking. From teaching students musical production to increasing their media literacy, the workshops provide students multiple outlets for self-expression.
A graduate from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture, Sean was the first ever recipient of the Arts and Culture Award presented to him by the Black Students Association of the University of Toronto. Over the years, Sean has remained committed to youth. Successes include: recipient of the 2004 Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Councilors Association of Ontario for his work with students, being hand-picked to host the 2010 Harry Jerome Awards, Canada’s most prestigious award ceremony honoring African Canadians, and recipient of the 2012 United Nations Association of Canada, Medal of Appreciation. In addition, he partnered with the YMCA and Toronto Community Housing as the head architectural designer for a one of a kind support center for young fathers and recently received the 2011 Aroni Image Award for Youth & Arts.
"In the United States the reviews were phenomenal! I am proud to know of such a giving man who is willing to use his gifts and talents to inspire a new generation to rise up and take advantage of the opportunities afforded to them or be courageous enough to create their own." - Alethea Bonello, Southeast Region, NAACP, Atlanta
Through performing, lecturing and mentoring, Sean Mauricette continues to cement his role as an active leader in the community. He is a living example of his favourite saying, “nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
01 — TOP SPEAKER
Sean Mauricette has spoken at over 800 schools, conferences and organizations.
His talks are described as honest, empowering and have captivated audiences worldwide.
02 — 100% POSITIVE MESSAGE & REAL LIFE LESSONS:
Sean Mauricette believes in turning negative situations into positive experiences. With Sean’s message of
perseverance and his “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained” motto, he shows his audiences that anything is possible.
03 — ENGAGING:
Sean’s motivational talks engage students in a variety of interactive ways that audiences will find interesting and understand.
04 — EMPOWERING:
Sean empowers youth with the tools they need to make create their own opportunities and make a positive impact in their community.
L.I.F.T. Presentations & Workshop Options
Feedback…
“Excellent! In a time when in person experiences are shut down, Sean Mauricette gives a presentation that still reaches students. His use of music, examples of Black excellence that is rarely discussed, and his own personal stories ensured that our students were engaged, educated and entertained.”
Michael Marshall, Arts & Tech., Equity Lead, St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
“I have students stopping me in the hallway asking if they can get a copy of the recording because they want to show their parents! They said exactly what I thought they were going to say, "this was the best presentation ever!". You truly have a gift! Thank you again Sean.”
Jas Sidhu, Vice Principal (Acting), Streetsville Secondary School
NOTE: The below workshops are ONLY being offered as part of a ‘training the trainer’ program for organizations.
Virtual ‘Photography’ Workshop
Using nothing more than their device, participants will learn the basics of how to take a great picture, color correction and even how to turn their picture into an abstract painting! The final picture that the youth create will explore a theme such as: resilience, leadership, social justice, etc.
NOTE: This workshop is currently ONLY being offered as part of a ‘training the trainer’ program for organizations. Click HERE if you’d like more information.
Virtual ‘Video’ Editing Workshop
Using nothing more than their device, participants will learn the basics of how to create and edit great videos using a free downloadable app. The final video that the youth create will explore a theme such as: resilience, leadership, social justice, etc. and will be screened in a virtual movie theatre.
“…I really enjoyed your classes and I think you did a really amazing job. I’m happy I got to make new friends and I’d really like to do this again in the future. Thank you”. ~ Peel CAS participant
NOTE: This workshop is currently ONLY being offered as part of a ‘training the trainer’ program for organizations. Click HERE if you’d like more information.
Virtual ‘Beat-Making’ Workshop
Using nothing more than their device, participants will learn how to create amazing sounding beats with an easy to use online program called ‘SoundTrap’. The final beat that the youth create will explore a theme such as: resilience, leadership, social justice, etc. and will be presented as part of as virtual grand Finale in a virtual theatre.
NOTE: This workshop is currently ONLY being offered as part of a ‘training the trainer’ program for organizations. Click HERE if you’d like more information.
Participant Feedback:
“The Photography workshop has been a tremendous help to my photo taking and especially with Sean as our mentor it was really easy to get a sense of what we were doing and he kept things fun, not once has it ever felt like it was a burden to be there. We all get to share how our day is going and the mentors take a keen interest in our mental health and it’s really building during this lockdown. I’d recommend this to a lot of people…”
— Peel CAS workshop participant
“…Your patience, passion, compassion, creativity, drive and inspiring personality truly resonated with my son and it was so nice to see that spark ignited in him again...Thank you from the bottom of my heart. “Helping one person might not change the world but it could change the world for one person.”
— Peel CAS workshop; parent of participant
“I thought the photography course was very chill, I really liked it. It was a nice break from life, and it was like that kind of family that is not actually family...even if you don’t know them. I enjoyed the check in’s, and even though we were learning stuff, it didn’t feel like it, and you could still be you...Sean was always upbeat and really respectful to us...at times give us life advice...I really appreciated it. I loved how he made it all feel very comforting and safe. It was a very fun course!”
— Peel CAS workshop participant
“Our child participated in both photography and videography sessions with Sean and both were fantastic. He paced the sessions to their level, kept the kids engaged and feedback positive and constructive. Sean's guidance always led to a better final product without feeling any insecurity about their first efforts. Over the time of the sessions, he developed a rapport with each of the kids and even us as parents. He had little in-jokes with the kids, making them all feel like a team. No matter what the challenges were, he could make the kids feel capable of meeting it. We were impressed by the final products, and even family members who came to the final presentation were amazed with all of the art on display. It was incredible what they could accomplish with his guidance.”
— Peel CAS workshop; parent of participant
Testimonials
What teachers, organizations and students are saying
Awards:
A graduate from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Architecture, Sean has received more than 20 awards and was the first ever recipient of the Arts and Culture Award presented to him by the Black Students Association of the University of Toronto. He was also the recipient of the 2011 Urban Hero Award for Arts & Culture for his work with high-risk youth in Toronto. In 2012 Sean was awarded with the Medal of Appreciation from the United Nations Association of Canada and in 2013 received the esteemed Planet Africa Volunteer of the Year Award. To learn more about Sean’s awards and nominations please click ‘HERE’.
In 2014 the esteemed civil rights organization requested to use Sean’s poems for their alternative-learning curriculum for teachers across the United States. Please see poems below.
Book a virtual talk today!
CANADA:
Sean Mauricette - SeanMauricette@LFTinc.ca
UNITED STATES:
Dr. Burrell Bryant - BB257031@gmail.com
UNITED KINGDOM:
Godfrey Fletcher - Godfrey2468@aol.com