Insight with Mark Farrell

Independent Producer, Interpreter and indomitable force Jo Ann Dean (www.signmation.com) shares her multi-prong work that will ultimately have all films accessible for everyone.  A mission equally significant to Michele Spitz (www.womanofherword.com ) – voice-over artist, philanthropist and trail blazer, to also have films and more accessible.  These two remarkable woman share with Mark how their life experiences shaped their goals, how their lives intersected and through their tireless effort the movie industry will be inclusive.  

Plus, the NFL’s long overdue admission that constant blows to one’s noggin while playing America’s most dangerous sport is hazardous and why this statement comes now.  This and more all while Mark sports his new kilt during one of the most beloved and despised days in NYC.

Have Mark speak at your school, college, corporation on overcoming adversity, resiliency and much more.  Info at: www.markfarrellmotivation.com

"Do You Dream In Color", new riveting documentary film by Director Abigail Fuller is about four driven teens navigating school, life and blindness! This exceptional film is being shown at the Reelabilities Film Festival NYC, Sunday March 13 @ 2 pm at JCC Manhattan (www.reelabilities.org for complete info). Hear how Tommy Hilfiger launched his new spring line complete for children with disabilities through the vision and tireless efforts of a mom, Mindy Scheier with a son with a disability. To have Mark speak at your school, college or corporation on vital topics including overcoming adversity, mental health, drugs/alcohol and more - visit www.markfarrellmotivation.com

Here is the Trailer for : "Do You Dream In Color" - https://vimeo.com/113313192

The 8th Annual Reelabilities NY Disabilities Film Festival is

happening in numerous venues throughout the city March 10-16. Director

of Reelabilities, Isaac Zablocki joins Mark to talk about the incredible

lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts and more. www.reelabilities.com for complete NYC festival lineup.

The

wrong precedent was set by the South Orange Maplewood School Board to

keep baseball coach Fischetti of Columbia High School in Maplewood NJ on

the field regardless of his alleged bullying tactics. But hey - they

won the championship last year so the well being of students does not

trump winning streaks! And hear how Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder rocked out

at his former high school and how the Stones go for Brown Sugar in Cuba.

Mark

speaks on vital topics from vast personal experience to k-12, college

and corporate audiences on: overcoming adversity, mental health,

celebrating differences, anti-bullying and more. To book Mark and for

more info: www.markfarrellmotivation.com

At

the Grammy's, Stevie Wonder made a bold statement about accessibility

for people with disabilities prior to announcing song of the year and

singing "na na na na na" when holding up the winners name in braille to

the audience. Ready, set...get your grit on... award winning writer,

producer and director - Dara Padwo-Audick, joins Mark to discuss her new

series "She's Got Grit" - riveting show on female athletes with

disabilities who compete at the highest levels. See for yourself just

how talented, determined and passionate these athletes are:

www.shesgotgrit.comwww.markfarrellmotivation.com for information to

have Mark speak on overcoming adversity, mental health, drugs/alcohol,

self-entitlement, anti-bullying, celebrating differences and more at

schools, college and corporations.

Mark

discusses double standard on how some people with disabilities want the

same treatment as others when it comes to the media. Learn how social

media gets it all wrong by saying that by befriending or dating a person

with a disability means lowering one's standards. Wrong! Quarterback

Johhny Manziel, is the latest NFL player to be in the web of trouble

that the league can't shake though gives Mark an idea that puts all NFL

players with arrests on a different gridiron. What does music do for

you? New MIT research proves new pathway in brain dedicated for music

stimuli.Have

Mark speak at your school, college or workplace on vital topics that

impact most. www.markfarrellmotivation,com for more info.

NFL players are know for their toughness, on-field antics and yes - arrest records. In 2015 alone, 31 players were arrested for dui's, domestic violence, guns/weapons charges and most recently - Bronco's Ryan Murphy was detained in a prostitution sting. On a positive NFL note - yes, the term positive and NFL can coexist in a sentence. A parody video of Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" features Super Sex Bowl babies (spanning all the way back to 1967) that were reprtedly conceived on game day. Data refelcts that winning cities see a rise in births 9 months after the Super Sex Bowl. Gives pigs in a blanket a whole new meaning. And Lego finally gets with the time and unveils disabled minature figure. Next, there should be a maimed Barbie figure - only then will Barbie be perfect.

Singer, songwriter and entertainer - Mario Bonds was floored (along with most of America) Wednesday night when all three American Idol judges thought he didn't have what it takes.  For the first time, Mario talks with Mark about his performance, the judges criticism and you won't believe what one incredibly insensitive American Idol Producer said to Mario regarding his blindness!  Not only does Mark start most of his days on a bike before sunrise - today Mark talks with Emily Piccone from Recycle A Bicycle on the numerous programs that serve both NYC youth and adults through education programs to learning bike mechanics.  And Emily and Mark share why they're passionate cyclists and the numerous positive ramifications biking and Recycle A Bicycle have on the public.  www.recycleabicycle.orgHave Mark Farrell speak at your school (K-12), college, corporation on vital topics including overcoming adversity, self entitlement, mental health, drugs/alcohol, anti-bullying-anti-teasing and more vital topics that all stem from Mark's varied life experience.www.markfarrellmotivation.com

At age ten, when Stephanie Alves started sewing she had no concept that one day she would revolutionize the clothing industry by designing clothes for people with special needs.  ABL Denim, Stephanie’s company ( www.abldenim.com ), is producing jeans – yes jeans for various needs in different fabrics and styles to accommodate various needs and desires and is making consumers with disabilities elated because wearing jeans is an inalienable right.  You’re probably wearing them now and jeans are the only reason I ventured into broadcasting since my chosen field could care less what one sports in an on-air environment.  I even have my jeans categorized - my “nice jeans” are reserved for my talks at schools (k-12 and college) though I have to abandon them for corporate talks.  So, on behalf of a society that loves all things comfy, thank you Stephanie Alves for creating jeans for consumers with disabilities who like everyone – deserves the right to be comfortable and look cool!   Have Mark speak at your school, college/university or workplace on “Overcoming Adversity” and more – info at www.markfarrellmotivation.com

Mark speaks with NYC Police Athletic League's Executive Director, Fred Watts on the numerous programs benefitting 35,000 kids annually in the five boroughs and how Mr, Watts upbringing resulted in serving the public for 30 years with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office as a prosecutor and finance director and now taking PAL to new levels. Mark also shares examples of how as a kid he found trouble and how it could have changed his life trajectory since he wasn't part of PAL or similar organization.Have Mark speak at your company, school or college on vital topics that stem from Mark's vast life experience. Info: www.markfarrellmotivation.com

What made 2015 special? Will 2016 be a year of change? What events, people, etc. are you hoping will not trend in "16"? Mark reveals personal feats planned for the new year and muses possible life changes you're considering. www.markfarrellmotivation.com