Mark J. Resnick

Mark J. Resnick | Speaker. Storyteller. Seeker of Purpose.

Most people wait for a crisis to change their lives. Mark J. Resnick is here to challenge students to start now.

A former student body president turned bestselling author, podcast host, and passionate storyteller, Mark delivers deeply personal keynotes that inspire college students to pursue purpose—not someday, but today.

Mark’s journey took a dramatic turn when he became a caregiver for his father during the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease. What could have been the darkest season of his life became the foundation for his greatest transformation. Out of that burden came a blessing: a renewed sense of peace, passion, and purpose.

Through raw, relatable storytelling, engaging workshops, and interactive discussions, Mark helps students explore the emotional roadblocks that often hold them back—regret, fear, guilt, shame, and failure—and offers practical tools for moving forward with intention.

He introduces students to daily practices like meditation, journaling, and gratitude, along with his “Ten Commandments of Living,” to help them build meaningful habits that will serve them well beyond college.

Mark has authored three non-fiction books, co-hosts the Be Au Sm podcast, and brings the kind of real-life wisdom most people don’t discover until midlife. He speaks to the power of living a legacy—starting now—and leaves audiences not just inspired, but equipped.

Talks that shift perspectives. Conversations that build confidence. Stories that stay with you.

Book Mark for your next campus event—and give your students the spark they need to live fully, lead boldly, and belong authentically.