Jake White, Co-Founder & CEO of Vive18
Zion Givens is a national speaker and co-host of the Up To It parenting podcast on having tough conversations. As a 2nd generation prevention pro and nationally sought after speaker on mental health and substance use prevention, he helps students identify their emotional needs and have the courage to ask for help from trusted sources around them.
With 5+ years of experience speaking and a lifetime of prevention with his father Jamal, Zion consistently connects with teens and has them leaning in to learn more about being a healthy, positive influence on themselves and others.
His insights and life changing message have not only been featured in prestigious news outlets and (soon to be) documentaries about teen mental health, but also showcased on the stages of the youth conferences, middle schools and high schools across the country.
Zion’s passion for helping youth is not only saving lives, but building bridges between youth and adults around the nation to better connect with each other.
“Am I Trippin?”
Mental Health Assembly/Keynote
Mental health is a big deal, but let’s be real. Most teens don’t want another dry lecture about it. That’s why Am I Trippin? isn’t just a presentation. It’s a conversation. Led by Zion “Z” Givens, this high-energy, interactive session helps students take charge of their mental wellness and support the people around them.
Too often, teens facing anxiety, stress, or overwhelming emotions wonder, Is it just me? Am I trippin’? The truth? They’re not alone, and they’re stronger than they think. Through humor, real-life stories, and engaging activities, Zion creates a space where students feel seen, hears and equipped, and ready to show up for themselves and each other.
They leave with:
The confidence to reach out to trusted adults when something feels off
Tools to support peers who may be struggling
A deeper understanding of how fear and judgment impact mental health
The courage to choose connection over silence
Zion helps schools build a culture of compassion and belonging – where students know they’re not alone, and that help is always within reach.
Our team of nationally recognized speakers delivers engaging, age-appropriate presentations grounded in evidence-based prevention strategies — with the energy students love.
