Speakers
Marisa and Alisha Readus
Position: Twin Author's/Speakers
Organization: Double Impact
Biography
Identical Twin sister's Marisa Readus and Alisha Readus are the author's of "Where Does Peace Come In? Breaking Through The Bars". Within this book they share their prison story. Both Marisa and Alisha went to prison for the same crime, and served the same time. They now inspire youth to use the "Power Of Choice" to make good decisions for their life. Their story enlightens, and empowers the youth of today to move forward in positive choices. These twin's are a complete package with a "Double Impact". You can learn more about identical twin sister's Marisa Readus and Alisha Readus at www.BreakingThroughTheBars.com They are MBE/WBE Certified by the NCTRCA.Speech Titles
"Power Up With The Power Of Choice" "Community Organization Trainings" Relating, Communicating, and Working With Your Youth!! "Be Influenced Or Be The Influence" "You Are Worthy" All Girl's Crowd "Move Forward, Without Looking Back" (Youth On Probation) "Think Twice" Anger Management/Peer PressureSpeech Description
Identical twin's open with their inspiring story, but sad truth about the choices that they have made. Marisa and Alisha both share the stage as they share a piece of their journey. They challenge the youth with real life scenerios to help teens think about the pattern of bad decisions. The interaction with the youth is not only amazing, it is impacting. Because the two women are open with their story questions and answers are allowed during each engagement.References
"Youth Conversion" Truancy/Probation: Consistently for over the last 12 months "Vision Regeneration" (Contract) Provided Traning On Gang Violence In Several Different Dallas ISD's. "Project Turn-Around (Current Contract) Contracted to go into the Dallas ISD In 2010 ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTMinimum Speaking Time: 30 min
Maximum Speaking Time: 2:00hr