Diana Elizabeth Jordan, MFA
Award Winning Actor, Disability & IDEA Influencer Creates Positive change & impacts Audiences With Dynamic Performances & Workshops Celebrating DEIB Initiatives, Resiliency and Goal Manifesting
The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost) is one of Diana Elizabeth Jordan's (Award Winning Actor, Solo Artist, Theater & Filmmaker, DEIA Disability Influencer) favorite poems. The title has also served as a perfect metaphor n for her person journey and for her creative and distinctive offers for your next event or conference;
A re-imagined approach to the traditional keynote address through her powerful and hilarious one woman shows
Inspirational keynote performances that celebrate conquering adversity & power of resiliency, achieving dreams, self-love and acceptance
Interactive improv and expressive arts-based workshops on disability inclusion, diversity, equity, access & civil rights that support professional development.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (which mildly affects her speech and gait) around age two, Diana grew up determined not to let the painful stigmas of racism, able-ism and othering that she faced stop her from pursuing her dreams and achieving her goals and she hasn't. Diana is living her childhood dreams loving it and sharing her journey with others.
Diana is a member of SAG-AFTRA and The Actors Equity Association. She was the first actor with a disability to obtain a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California State University Long Beach (2001) She had been featured in Forbes Women, Ability Magazine, LA Voyager and on numerous podcasts.
As a Speaker and Solo Artist (with several one person shows to her credit) Diana has been invited to perform/speak and facilitate workshops for colleges/universities, special events and conferences. Recently she created performances The Park Avenue Armory Museum), Opulent Mobility, ADA30, A Celebration of Disability Arts Culture & Pride and gave the commencement address for Starkloff Disability Institutes 2020 Career Academy Graduation.
Diana launched the Edutainment Production Company, The Rainbow Butterfly Café and her production company Dreaming Big On A Swing Entertainment in 2015. She also produces her weekly vlog "A Morning Cup of Joy when can be seen on igtv (fromtheheartdej) and the youtube channel The RBCAFE TV.
Diana's lived experiences of feeling othered and marginalized combined with her determination for continuing to not let adversity stop her from pursing her dreams are equally matched by her passions for supporting others in their personal growth and professional development. Diana touches the hearts of audiences with her humor, creativity, and vulnerability and is excited about collaborating with you to bring an impactful and inspiring offer to your next event.
The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost) is one of Diana Elizabeth Jordan's (Award Winning Actor, Solo Artist, Theater & Filmmaker, DEIA Disability Influencer) favorite poems. The title has also served as a perfect metaphor n for her person journey and for her creative and distinctive offers for your next event or conference;
A re-imagined approach to the traditional keynote address through her powerful and hilarious one woman shows
Inspirational keynote performances that celebrate conquering adversity & power of resiliency, achieving dreams, self-love and acceptance
Interactive improv and expressive arts-based workshops on disability inclusion, diversity, equity, access & civil rights that support professional development.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy (which mildly affects her speech and gait) around age two, Diana grew up determined not to let the painful stigmas of racism, able-ism and othering that she faced stop her from pursuing her dreams and achieving her goals and she hasn't. Diana is living her childhood dreams loving it and sharing her journey with others.
Diana is a member of SAG-AFTRA and The Actors Equity Association. She was the first actor with a disability to obtain a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California State University Long Beach (2001) She had been featured in Forbes Women, Ability Magazine, LA Voyager and on numerous podcasts.
As a Speaker and Solo Artist (with several one person shows to her credit) Diana has been invited to perform/speak and facilitate workshops for colleges/universities, special events and conferences. Recently she created performances The Park Avenue Armory Museum), Opulent Mobility, ADA30, A Celebration of Disability Arts Culture & Pride and gave the commencement address for Starkloff Disability Institutes 2020 Career Academy Graduation.
Diana launched the Edutainment Production Company, The Rainbow Butterfly Café and her production company Dreaming Big On A Swing Entertainment in 2015. She also produces her weekly vlog "A Morning Cup of Joy when can be seen on igtv (fromtheheartdej) and the youtube channel The RBCAFE TV.
Diana's lived experiences of feeling othered and marginalized combined with her determination for continuing to not let adversity stop her from pursing her dreams are equally matched by her passions for supporting others in their personal growth and professional development. Diana touches the hearts of audiences with her humor, creativity, and vulnerability and is excited about collaborating with you to bring an impactful and inspiring offer to your next event.
WATCH YOUR HEAD (A Journey of Self Acceptance)
The performance is followed by a dynamic and thoughtful dialogue with Diana Elizabeth Jordan
For Your Consideration: Women's Conferences/Retreats. Corporate Lunch & Learns, College University Events, Dynamic Keynote Address
POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aligns with Corporate Diversity Training Initiatives
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Recalculating 11 Strategies To Launch A New Dream Even If You're Really Scared...
Take The First Steps In Faith; 11 Strategies Launch A New Dream Even If You're Really Scared.
Format: 60-90 minute interactive expressive arts based goal setting workshop
This program is perfect
- Womens' Empowerment Conferences
- Career Transition Women
- Womens' Retreats
Potential Benefits Learning Objectives Include
Supports...
Coffee Break Maheim- Building Your Team Through Improvisation, Fun & Play
Format 45-1.5 minute interactive expressive arts based workshop
Bringing over 25 years of experiences teaching and facilitating acting and expressive arts classes and workshops, Diana Elizabeth Jordan uses a performing arts based curriculum ( theater games, improvisation exercises, storytelling and other expressive arts) to custom design workshops or break out sessions to foster team building, communication skills
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Climbing The "Crystal Staircase": (Stories Of Faith, Hope, And Resilience) A Storytelling Concert
For Your Consideration: Women's Conferences/Retreats. Corporate Lunch & Learns, College University Events, Dynamic Keynote Address
Diana Elizabeth Jordan portrays a variety of different characters each conquering adversity, relying on their faith, hope and resilience to get them through the darkest parts of their journeys.
This original piece created by Diana Elizabeth Jordan contains scripted and original monologues and poetry. The show can...
Road Blocks, Traffic Jams and Annoying Potholes 10 Strategies To Consider When Cultivating Resiliency When Your Life Takes An Unexpected Detour..
Road Blocks, Traffic Jams And Annoying Potholes ; 10 Strategies To Consider For Cultivating Resiliency When Your Life Takes An Unexpected Detour
A creative and experiential expressive arts based workshop teaches 10 powerful strategies to implement to not only face adversity but cope with and conquer it. Workshops are costumed designed using improvisation, storytelling, theater games and other expressive arts to create a positive , safe and...
Overcoming Stigmas-
Overcoming Stigmas- A Reimagined Approach To Multicultural Inclusion & Disability Intersectionality Training
Diana Elizabeth Jordan engages her audiences with this
interactive workshop incorporating THE WINDMILLS CHANGING THE PERCEPTION OF ABILITY : A DISABILITY INCLUSION PROGRAM CURRICULUM (developed by The California's Governor's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities and Milt Wright & Associates) - An...
Nothing About Us Without Us ( A Celebration Of Disability Civil Rights, History & Culture
During this interactive workshop, improvisation and expressive arts exercises are incorporated to experientially examine The Disability Civil Rights Movement, disability arts and culture, disability stigmas, attitudinal barriers, media impact, and the intersections of disability and inclusive multicultural diversity. The workshop is named in honor of a book written by Jim Charlton, one of Diana Elizabeth Jordan's first disability activist mentors
Happily Ever After (One Woman's Journey To Find A True Love)
A Imaginative Approach To Consider For A Keynote Address For Your Next, Conference or Event.
For Your Consideration: Women's Conferences/Retreats. Corporate Lunch & Learns, College University Events
Written & performed by Jordan and directed by Paul Kampf,
The award winning Happily Ever After follows Jordan’s hilarious, heartbreaking & hopeful journey to find her “prince charming” and live happily...
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