You. Matter.
In 2016 I founded the You Matter Marathon – a global initiative that creates positive connections by inviting people to share cards with only the words You Matter on them. As you may have experienced yourself, or can learn from my TED talk – the impact has been incredible.
This year, we’re taking the message of mattering to the next level by hosting the first ever global Mattering Summit and I’d LOVE you to be part of it.
We’re grateful to have over 25 AMAZING experts, authors, practitioners and citizens who know how much mattering matters to a flourishing world!
The Mattering Summit, takes place online May 12 – 14, 2026.
Topics will address:
- Mattering to self
- Mattering to others
- Mattering in workplaces/ communities/schools.
It’s FREE to attend and you can join for as little or a much as you chose. You’ll have access to recordings for free for two weeks after the summit.
I can’t think of a more important time to amplify this vital message.
- EVERY human being needs to know and be reminded that they matter.
- EVERY relationship of merit is based on a foundation of mattering.
- And EVERY community/workplace/school that wants people to thrive needs a culture of mattering.
The Mattering Summit is hosted collaboratively by the You Matter Marathon and The Flourishing Center.
Some of Our Confirmed Speakers
We’re honored to be joined by an incredible lineup of thought leaders, including:
- Louis Alloro: Champion of Change
- Brad Aronson: Teacher and best-selling author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time
- Dr. Sarah Bennison: CEO, Mattering Movement
- Roderick L. Carey, PhD: Scholar, Teacher, Artist, and Founder & Director of The Black Boy Mattering Project
- Jonathan Fields: Award-winning Author, Executive Producer, and Host of the top-ranked podcast, Good Life Project
- Leslee Frye: Executive Director of the Young 9 Foundation
- Scott Barry Kaufman: Psychologist, Coach, Best-selling Author, Professor and Keynote Speaker
- Braxton Kilgo: Founder and CEO, I Believe in You
- Sonja Lyubomirsky: Professor and author of How to Feel Loved
- Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: Award-winning philosopher and public intellectual and author of The Mattering Instinct
- Vicki O’Grady: Founder of the You Matter Compassion Project, Retired Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Joe Primo: CEO of Grateful Living
- Selena Rezvani: Speaker and leadership author of Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams
- Jodi Silverman: Mindset and Happiness Coach and Founder of Dare On™ Experience
- Emiliya Zhivotovskaya: Founder of The Flourishing Center
I know in my bones that the world would be a more peaceful and joyful place if every human being knew that they mattered. Please join us to make this vision a reality.
With excitement and gratitude,
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