Talking healthy habits and healthy bodies at the Essence Fest Empowerment Experience, New Orleans, July 2013.
Over the years I've presented and led workshops in a variety of areas. As a speaker and facilitator, I tailor and present interactive programming addressing specific issues, from coping with trauma to reducing stress to healthy eating and healthy living. My interactive writing workshops are inspired by Transformative Language Arts. Whether it's de-stressing or diet, finding language for your experiences or finding balance in a crazy world, my goal is to inspire audiences to take their health and healing into their own hands.
selected Presentations and Appearances
Workshop facilitator “Waking Up … and Staying Woke,” Transformative writing event exploring possibilities for the future. Hosted by the Wake Up Everybody virtual community. April 2024.
Group facilitator “Leaning Into Leadership” six-week biweekly virtual series for Black women. Part of the Working While Black series. Spring 2024.
Group facilitator “Ink & Insight” six-week series on self-discovery and leadership skills development for Avenues for Justice. Spring 2004.
Group facilitator “Life Through Lyrics,” four-week series on interpersonal and leadership skills development for Center for Community Alternatives. Fall 2003.
Facilitator SWELL: Single Women Embracing Life and Love. Six-week series for women ages 30+. Fall 2022.
Workshop co-facilitator Better Together relationship enrichment series for couples. Ongoing since mid-2019. Positive Psychology Associates.
Workshop facilitator Writing for Your Life, part of “Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Community” self-care initiative, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, New York Alumnae Chapter, May 2018
Workshop facilitator You Too? Expressive Writing for Awareness and Self Care, women’s writing circle exploring #MeToo issues, Center for Optimal Performance, New York, NY, February 2018
Workshop co-facilitator, 3rd Annual Mother Wit Conference, Giving Voice to Our Grief Journey Through Creative Expression, Brooklyn, NY, May 2016
Presenter and panelist, Delta Authors on Tour, featuring No Secrets, No Lies, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta, Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, March 2016
Presenter, THICK, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta/New York Alumnae Chapter at The New School, New York, NY, November 2015
Presenter and keynote speaker, THICK premiere, 5th Annual Black Women's Life Balance & Wellness Conference, Spelman College, Atlanta, September 2015
Presenter, THICK, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, August 2015
Presenter and panelist, Author's Pavilion, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., national convention, Houston, Texas, July 2015
Workshop facilitator, One City, One Prompt: This Body of Mine, City College, New York, NY, June 2014
PRAISE
"We were delighted with Robin Stone’s daylong symposium for Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. She is an engaging speaker and facilitator who blends deep knowledge with warmth and candor that resonates with her audience. In developing our breakout session, Robin was responsive to our specific needs and led distinct groups with varying perspectives toward actionable solutions. As one participant put it, 'The group work was like a launching pad.' We were thoroughly pleased and hope to work with Robin again!"
— Char Rivette, Executive Director, Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
"Robin led a lively, interactive Stress-Busting workshop for our Make Your Mark women's group at Turner Construction Company in New York City. Focusing on work-life balance issues, Robin was informative, entertaining, empowering and responsive to our group's unique needs. Our participants left with concrete strategies to reduce stress in their lives in order to be more productive and fulfilled in their jobs and at home. Robin was great to work with and I highly recommend her for corporate wellness initiatives."