Josie Solomon

Josie Solomon

UT, US
Inspire your group to discover, create and spread joy with the girl who brings light to others through her darkness.

Josie Thompson Solomon is the founder and creator of a non-profit organization called The 444 Project. In 2012 Josie left her home and family to set on a life changing mission. For 100 days she lived out of her car, traveled across 30 states and interviewed over 600 people asking each of them "What gets you out of bed?". Josie set out to prove that EVERYONE has a reason to get out of bed. She has since replicated this first project in Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. She shares a powerful story based on these experiences. Josie helps bring greater understanding and awareness to the challenges of mental illness. Although she still lives in darkness every day she has become an inspiration to thousands proving that you do not have to be healed to help. The passion that she and her husband Brighton demonstrate for service and helping others is nothing short of miraculous. They have dedicated their lives to helping others find peace and hope and have touched tens of thousands through speaking engagements and humanitarian work. In 2015 they turned The 444 Project into a non-profit organization. They have now traveled across the U.S., Italy, the Philippines and Tanzania interviewing and teaching people and now this inspiring young couple will once again take volunteers to do another humanitarian service tour in Peru this coming summer. As popular motivational speakers, Josie and Brighton have devoted their lives to serving and helping others. No matter what your trials in life may be, they will both help you learn how to find, embrace and utilize Joy by serving and reaching out to others. Joy IS possible in darkness. They will help you remember that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE HEALED TO HELP!

Josie Thompson Solomon is the founder and creator of a non-profit organization called The 444 Project. In 2012 Josie left her home and family to set on a life changing mission. For 100 days she lived out of her car, traveled across 30 states and interviewed over 600 people asking each of them "What gets you out of bed?". Josie set out to prove that EVERYONE has a reason to get out of bed. She has since replicated this first project in Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. She shares a powerful story based on these experiences. Josie helps bring greater understanding and awareness to the challenges of mental illness. Although she still lives in darkness every day she has become an inspiration to thousands proving that you do not have to be healed to help. The passion that she and her husband Brighton demonstrate for service and helping others is nothing short of miraculous. They have dedicated their lives to helping others find peace and hope and have touched tens of thousands through speaking engagements and humanitarian work. In 2015 they turned The 444 Project into a non-profit organization. They have now traveled across the U.S., Italy, the Philippines and Tanzania interviewing and teaching people and now this inspiring young couple will once again take volunteers to do another humanitarian service tour in Peru this coming summer. As popular motivational speakers, Josie and Brighton have devoted their lives to serving and helping others. No matter what your trials in life may be, they will both help you learn how to find, embrace and utilize Joy by serving and reaching out to others. Joy IS possible in darkness. They will help you remember that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE HEALED TO HELP!

Shining in Darkness

Josie shares her inspiring story of finding light and hope in crippling darkness. She shares details and insights about her struggle with mental illness. She inspires as she uses her unique experiences of traveling with The 444 Project and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Inspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Service Saves Lives

One common theme that Josie has seen as she has traveled the world and interviewed thousands is that service is the quickest way to bring joy! Josie shares moving experiences of how serving and being served have saved her life. Everyone has a unique ability to uplift and help another. Our small acts of service can save someone's life. 
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Marital Wellness with Mental Illness

Marriage is hard enough as it is but adding mental illness to the mix can complicate things! Josie shares her tips and tricks for navigating marriage and relationships when mental illness is a part of life. Though their marriage has been anything but conventional, Brighton and Josie have learned that together, it is possible to find joy in darkness.
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Question and Answer

Josie will tell a more brief account of her story, sharing candidly her struggle to find joy in darkness. At the conclusion of her speech Brighton will join her and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Josie and Brighton love to answer questions because it allows them the chance to get more personal and intimate with the group and address their specific needs and concerns.
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The Shortcut to JOY

In a highly interactive multi-media presentation Josie shares the incredible insights gained as The 444 Project continues to discover and spread joy to the world. Using the data from thousands of interviews worldwide, Josie teaches the keys and practical steps of creating joy and spreading it to others. 
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny