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Susan Sparks Speaker's Home Base: NY A trial lawyer, turned standup comedian and Baptist minister, Rev. Susan Sparks is America’s only female comedian with a pulpit. After ten years as a lawyer moonlighting as a standup, Susan left her practice and spent two years on a solo trip around the world, including working with Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and driving the Alaska Highway. Upon returning home, she entered Union Theological Seminary in New York City where she earned a Master of Divinity and wrote an honors thesis on humor and religion. Currently, the Senior Pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City (and the first woman in its 162 year history), Susan has been featured in O (The Oprah) Magazine, the New York Times, USA Today, on ABC and CNN, as a regular guest with country music star Naomi Judd on “Naomi’s New Morning” on Hallmark Channel, and in numerous comedy clubs, including Carolines in New York City. A blogger for Good Morning America, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and Day 1, Susan is also the recipient of an award from Intersections International for promoting reconciliation among diverse communities through her comedy. Her book, Laugh Your Way to Grace: Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor was named one of the best spiritual books of 2010. Susan is also a cancer survivor. Broadway Producer, Coats Guiles, described her as "a combination of Matlock, Billy Graham and Ellen DeGeneres all rolled into one!" Most Popular Topics: LIFE Laugh Your Way to Grace: The Power of Humor in Life, Work and the Spiritual Path Charlie Chaplin said, “Life in the close-up is a tragedy. But life in the longshot is a comedy.” Whether in the daily grind of everyday life or in the heat of crisis, laughter is a healing gift; it is a holy gift we received at birth; it is a gift that fades, but never fully disappears. Learn how to honor this gift of life and spirit. Join Rev. Susan Sparks as we smile, love, and laugh our way to grace. This program can be offered as an hour keynote up to a multiple day retreat. A Road Never Traveled: How to Find Your Life’s Calling Informed by Susan’s career transition and two year trip around the world, this keynote or workshop focuses on how to find your own path of self discovery and ultimately discover your calling. This workshop is particularly relevant for those facing career decisions, including adults in transition as well as young adult/high school students. Humor and Healing While Going Through Hell Informed by Susan’s battle with breast cancer, this workshop explores the power of humor in difficult situations. It is for anyone going through crisis, whether physical, mental or spiritual. HA HA for Health The American Medical Association has recognized laughter as a tool for health and healing, such as reducing blood pressure, increasing endorphins and strengthening heart and lung functions. As a cancer survivor herself, Susan can share first hand about the physical healing powers of breath and laughter. WORK Standup Comedy for Non-Standups Targeted at anyone from business executives to clergy, this workshop is for all who want to harness the power of humor in communication. If You Aren’t the Lead Dog, the View Never Changes Five Leaderships Skills learned from Running a Dog Sled Team. How to Give a Power Packed Presentation Communication Secrets from the Courtroom, the Comedy Club and the Pulpit. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Doesn’t Happen SOLO Management and Teamwork Skills Learned from the Slopes of Tanzania. RESOLVE conflict, ALTER perspective and CREATE something new! The Power of Humor in the Workplace. Susan Sparks offers expertise in: Adversity, Attitude, Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Career Change, Change, Comedy, Happiness, Humor, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Resilience, Spirituality, Womens Health, Womens Wellness Susan Sparks is a good fit for: Breast Cancer Events, Cancer Events, Keynote Womens Event, Nursing Education, Spouse Program, Womens Retreat, Womens Events |
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