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About Us
Calicchia’s Ink is a purpose-driven educational brand founded by Dr. Lisa Calicchia—motivational speaker, author, and advocate for children, youth, and families. We offer speaking engagements, literary content, and soon, workshops and courses. More than a business, we’re a movement to help individuals discover and activate their unique gifts, talents, and skills—one inspired life at a time.
Our upcoming debut children’s affirmation book, I Am a Gift (launching November), empowers young readers to embrace their worth and recognize their value to the world. It reminds adults that our children are a gift. Our previously published book, No Parent Left Behind, explores the challenges families and teachers face in the education system and offers practical insights for change.
Our Services
Youth Empowerment Workshops
Interactive sessions using poetry, storytelling, and reflection to help students recognize their worth and purpose. Perfect for schools, youth groups, and nonprofits wanting to inspire confidence, empathy, and creativity in the next generation.
Educator Purpose Activation
A transformational workshop designed for teachers and mentors who want to reconnect with their purpose and learn how to empower students through creative expression, literacy, and heart-centered teaching strategies.
Speaking Engagements & Keynotes
Dr. Calicchia delivers motivational keynotes and panels that blend poetic storytelling with practical wisdom. Ideal for conferences, school assemblies, and organizational events focused on leadership, purpose, and empowerment.
Why We Started
After 25 years in public education, Dr. C witnessed firsthand the impact of poverty, abuse, and neglect on children. As a result, she also witnessed how the impact of those emotions and behaviors negatively changes education in schools. Calicchia’s Ink was born to reach beyond the classroom—empowering families and communities through education, inspiration, and healing.
Next year, we’ll launch a nonprofit offering classes, forums, and workshops to help parents and caregivers build stronger, more compassionate relationships with their children. Through motivational talks, poetry, and books, we help individuals use their gifts to pursue their dreams and break generational curses.