Featured Presentations
In this exciting, interactive presentation we use current media such as twitter, texting, IMs and audio streaming. Designed to encourage lively discussions on sensitive topics such as sexuality, sexual assault, alcohol abuse, body image and relationships. This successful approach provides useful information while eliminating the embarrassment often associated with this type of material. This forum is about putting a new twist on important information about how alcohol and drugs impact decision making, safe sex and sexual assault. Sometimes it's difficult to get students to this kind of presentation. Once you get them in the seats then how do you make the information relevant and memorable? I like to create a talk show/game show atmosphere to get everyone involved. There are free prizes and a lot of audience participation. Using a multi media approach I am able to bring the whole audience into the discussion.
You can read some of the texts and and answers from the College of Charleston in this weeks blog
River is on the National College Athletics Association (NCAA). Get your athletic department involved and you can utilize the Speakers Grant Fund, which will contribute $500.00 towards her program. Go to www.ncaa.org
Who are these presentations for?
My talks are appropriate for conferences, colleges, women’s groups and any audience that would benefit from a personal story that demonstrates how to turn challenges into accomplishment, that choices, not circumstances determine achievement and how to appreciate our differences instead of judging them. All programs can modified to fit the goals and guideline of your group. I have been presenting for 20 years. Here is a representative list of events
Sex, Cellulite & Shopping: One Girl's Guide to Living and Dying
is a one woman performance based on the experience of falling deeply in love in the face of death, living with two terminal illnesses and coming to terms with a past that was riddled with poor choices. The show is filled with human vulnerability, humor and grace. This is a wonderful piece if you want to combine entertainment with education or want to bring something unique and provocative to your community theater.
"I was so moved by this DVD. Besides being beautiful to look at, I was moved by the brave and courageous women who were willing to come out and tell their stories. They are inspiration to all of us both infected and affected" Ayere Kumar, Nepal, conference delegate
A Positive Life
is a motivational presentation in which I share some of my personal experiences that range from the dramatic to the humorous. The content is geared towards overcoming challenges and offering a new outlook and perspective on life. I am also able to focus on specific topics that have shaped my life such as community service, self esteem, body image, illness and grief. This presentation is great for conferences and events that focus on women and girls as well as health professionals, social workers, the pharmaceutical industry, HIV/AIDS related conferences and any gathering that is looking for a combination of humor, entertainment and inspiration.
Recent News
I feel very honored to have just been named the recipient of the Leeway Transformation Awardin recognition for my work over the last two decades.
Who is River Huston?
"I was at your performance at Wheelock College last Saturday night. I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed it. You have an amazing ability to use humor while speaking about difficult issues and telling your own story. I didn't make the smartest decisions about sex and respecting myself as a teenager. I decided a while ago that the next man I was with would be someone I cared about and who cared for me too. That was a couple years ago and I still haven't found the right guy yet. I have been very self-concious about my decisions-sometimes it feels like I'm the only one not partying and having sex all the time. But hearing you speak made me feel like I am making the right choices for myself. Thank you for sharing your story."
River Huston is an award winning performer, writer, speaker and painter. She travels throughout the United States and abroad doing performances and presentations that inspire, motivate and entertain. She addresses issues on sexuality, body image, addiction, how to overcome challenges and make better choices.
If you are looking for the artwork go here:
www.riverhustonartwork.com