A Masterful Fusion of Story, Original Music, and visual-art created right in front of you.
Chippewa Hills School District - Beal City Public Schools - Norup International - Midland Central Park - Alma Public Schools - Voyageur Academy - Cesar Chavez - Mt. Pleasant Public Schools - Legacy Schools - Salk Elementary - Pine City Schools - Bridge Academy - West Frontier International - Cadillac Middle School - Pioneer Work and Learn - East Kentwood High School - Crestwood Middle School - Mackinaw Trail Middle School - Flint Public Schools - Harbor Lights Middle School - Macatawa Bay Middle School - Mount Pleasant Peak Program -
Chippewa Hills School District - Beal City Public Schools - Norup International - Midland Central Park - Alma Public Schools - Voyageur Academy - Cesar Chavez - Mt. Pleasant Public Schools - Legacy Schools - Salk Elementary - Pine City Schools - Bridge Academy - West Frontier International - Cadillac Middle School - Pioneer Work and Learn - East Kentwood High School - Crestwood Middle School - Mackinaw Trail Middle School - Flint Public Schools - Harbor Lights Middle School - Macatawa Bay Middle School - Mount Pleasant Peak Program -
Excel - Vanguard Charter Academy - Frazee-Vergas High School - St. John School District - Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools - St. Louis Public Health - Cherry Creek - Murray Lake - Bushnell - North Star Public School District #10 - Alto - Chippewa Hills School District - Flint Community Schools - Chester County School District - Sacred Heart Academy - Great Falls High School - Shepherd Public Schools - Warwick Public Schools - Dunseith School District - Northern Trails 5/6 - Standish-Sterling High School - Cross Creek Charter Academy - Lakeview Community Schools - Northeast Services Cooperative - St. John Vianney Catholic School - Ely Behavioral Health Network - Ely High School - Windemere Park - Proctor High School - Foundations - Jackson County Department of Human Services - Three Rivers Public Schools - Northwood Childrens Services - Detroit Enterprise - Perham High School - Cloquet Public Schools - Bay Pines Juvenile Center - Shawono Juvenile Center
Excel - Vanguard Charter Academy - Frazee-Vergas High School - St. John School District - Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools - St. Louis Public Health - Cherry Creek - Murray Lake - Bushnell - North Star Public School District #10 - Alto - Chippewa Hills School District - Flint Community Schools - Chester County School District - Sacred Heart Academy - Great Falls High School - Shepherd Public Schools - Warwick Public Schools - Dunseith School District - Northern Trails 5/6 - Standish-Sterling High School - Cross Creek Charter Academy - Lakeview Community Schools - Northeast Services Cooperative - St. John Vianney Catholic School - Ely Behavioral Health Network - Ely High School - Windemere Park - Proctor High School - Foundations - Jackson County Department of Human Services - Three Rivers Public Schools - Northwood Childrens Services - Detroit Enterprise - Perham High School - Cloquet Public Schools - Bay Pines Juvenile Center - Shawono Juvenile Center
Ridge Park Middle School - Lake Travis ISD Texas - Detroit Lakes Public High School - Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) - Lowell Area Schools - Fancher Elementary - Warwick Public Schools - Eagle Crest Charter Academy - Woodland Park Middle School - Southwestern Classical - Laker Schools - South Arbor Schools - Westfield Prep - Harbor Beach Community Schools Foundations - George Crockett Middle School - Flint Cultural Center - Voorhees University GEAR UP
Ridge Park Middle School - Lake Travis ISD Texas - Detroit Lakes Public High School - Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) - Lowell Area Schools - Fancher Elementary - Warwick Public Schools - Eagle Crest Charter Academy - Woodland Park Middle School - Southwestern Classical - Laker Schools - South Arbor Schools - Westfield Prep - Harbor Beach Community Schools Foundations - George Crockett Middle School - Flint Cultural Center - Voorhees University GEAR UP
Trusted by Schools Nation-wide
Transformative School Programming centered around
Evidence-based practices and aligned with the most impactful strategies of
Cognitive behavioral Therapy
dynamic School Performances
Impactful Community Events
Refreshing Professional Development
The Lion Heart Experience
Headed by award winning educator and speaker, Joe Vercellino and his dynamic team of performing Artists – The Lion Heart Experience is the premiere investment for school’s looking to infuse a strong sense of self-worth into their students and educators. With a lasting impact on teens and teachers nation-wide, the Lion Heart Experience creates tangible results in schools that are evident and felt by the community. Masterfully combining story, original music and visual-art together – The Lion Heart Experience is known as the most refreshing and most needed message in schools today.
Themes:
Self-harm prevention, anti-bullying, self-esteem, substance-abuse, mental-health, anxiety and depression alleviation.
Don’t take our word for it.
“This performance is the most inspiring 80 minutes that changes your outlook on life. As a crisis response practitioner I am so grateful for the opportunity that our community was able to experience this awesome performance that these exceptional individuals honored us with. My quest to show the youth their importance was jolted to another level. I am telling you to make it a top priority in your life to see this group. If you have a chance to book them- jump on the opportunity!”
Connie Luther
Crisis Response PractitionerFon du lac Reservation | Cloquet, MN -
Joe Vercellino
Producer // Lead-Presenter
Thought Leader and curator of The Lion Heart Experience. Joe Vercellino leads students, teachers and leaders into powerful reflections on self-worth and identity. With a focus on the mental Health of Teens, Joe delivers high-impact messages with a relaxed polish, personal delivery and powerful challenges for young people.
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Tae Sosa
Lion Heart Lead Artist
With a speciality of finding the musical intersection of Pain and Purpose - Tae Sosa engages over 500,000 teens a year with lyrics that equally move and inspire. Delivered with warmth and relevance, Tae Sosa is considered one of the most relevant musical voices of the present teen experience in America.
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Jeremiah Daniel
Lion Heart Production
Production taste-maker, Jeremiah “Symphony” Daniel takes audiences on a comfortable and engaging journey crafting the sound and signature sonic- style of the musical experience both for school performances and leadership training with The Lion Heart Experience.
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This was my 4th time seeing The Lion Heart Experience and it did not disappoint. Book them now, your students, staff and administrators will thank you.
Melissa Sweet // Teacher
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Absolutely loved them , amazing and so talented , one of the best we have had. they could come back every year!
Michelle Altendorf // Teacher
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They speak on so many pressing topics with such openness that makes it less scary for people to want to talk about, whether it’s trying to fit in, drugs, mental struggles, and so on. The the only complaint is that everyone wished they could’ve stayed longer.
Payton Harpestad // High School Student
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blown away by the way you spoke to us in a way we understand the most.
Samantha Perez // High School Student
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a “can’t miss experience”
Relieving staggering rates of anxiety, depression and self-harm among young people starts with addressing the root cause - the loss of a sense of worth. We help students think critically about how they see themselves, what has shaped that view and why it matters.
You will be our next 5-star review
“Powerful. Each member of Lion Heart crew brings a gift. They demonstrate what it looks like to be vulnerable.”
Sara Stromberg | Grant Coordinator, MN
“Engaging, thought-provoking, expertly presented… Identity, self-esteem, and self-worth are at the forefront. The student performers are incredible. Book them ASAP. You will not regret it.”
Adam Fitcher | Principal | Fraser Public Schools
“In an era of unprecedented rates of teen-anxiety and depression - Joe Vercellino and The Lion Heart Experience help schools start conversations that matter the most with refreshing, artistic and deeply human reminder of the worth and value we all deserve to feel.”
“Our School is located in an adjudicated youth facility, some of the toughest cases in the state. Our students raved about the experience, they are wanting to know when they can come back again.”
Chuck Fabbro | Wolverine Work and Learn
“Exactly what our students needed to hear”
Connie Loveland | Teacher | Vassar, MI
“I wish I met you guys earlier in my life…”
Adjudicated Youth student | Michigan
“Inspirational message that resonates with kids long after the event is over”
Chas Ferrell | Principal | Cadillac, MI
“A message that needs to be repeated over and over”
Laura Taylor | Educator | Flint Public Schools
“My heart is full!”
Tanisha Willis | Social Worker | Detroit, MI
“Phenomenal!”
Natoya | Principal | Flint, MI
“So much soul. Made me so emotional. I loved listening to each and every song as it reminded me of my worth and the strength I hold, just never used.”
High School Student | Forest Lake Area High School | Forest Lake, MN
“I was blown away! In my 12 years in education this was easily the best presentation for students I have seen.”
Mitch Strand | Superintendent | Harvey Public Schools | Harvey, MD
“A Fantastic Experience”
Matt Yunker | Youth worker
Listen up.
If you have been to a Lion Heart Performance, you probably notice our music is awesome. That’s because we make it ourselves. That’s right. All of the songs featured in our performances are written and recorded by The Lion Heart Crew and produced by industry professionals.