- Maryville University
- Simmons Leadership Conference
- Sommet du Millenaire
- Hanover College
"I always write a thank-you letter to our speakers, but I must say that this note is a special one. Needless to say, your talk and visit was a wonderful experience. Your passion and commitment to the plight of the world's children, particularly in Africa, renews my sense of hope and of commitment to the ideals that always endure. On behalf of Maryville University and the city of St. Louis I thank you, but I also want to thank you personally for re-energizing my passion for those who all too often have been left behind or forgotten. Please know that you will always be welcome here and also know that you have a very committed admirer."
-Maryville University"Words cannot express how delighted we were to have Mia Farrow speak at our 31st annual Leadership Conference. She truly was an inspiration to nearly 2,000 attendees and the responses we received regarding her presentation were outstanding."
-Simmons Leadership Conference"The essential underpinnings of success for an event such as ours are the calibre of its participating speakers and the relevance of the topics they choose. Over the past few days we have received glowing feedback of the Summit, which we are therefore pleased to communicate to you while also sharing with you the success to which you so greatly contributed. Your personal, touching and overwhelming role at the Summit was very much appreciated by the whole team as well as by our guests and audience."
-Sommet du Millenaire
The Search for a Meaningful Life
Mia Farrow was born in to an Irish movie star mother, Maureen O'Sullivan and an Australian Academy award winning writer, director JOHN Farrow. From her childhood in Beverly Hills and a convent school in England, she gained national attention through her role in the television classic Peyton Place and went on to star in more than 50 movies, including such classics as Rosemary’s Baby, The Great Gatsby and Hannah and Her Sisters. As successful as her professional life was, her personal life was marked with many struggles. Early on she began her search for life that would be meaningful. In this poignant program, Ms. Farrow speaks candidly about choices, her blessings and blunders, what sustained her, and maintaining a theater and film career while raising 14 children as a single mother (ten children were adopted and with disabilities).
Be the Change You Want To Happen
A fierce advocate for human rights, Mia Farrow travels extensively in her own capacity to help raise awareness about humanitarian issues in such places as Darfur, Chad, Rwanda, Central African Republic, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan, Kenya and Haiti. In an absolutely unforgettable and challenging program, Ms. Farrow candidly discusses her life experiences and extensive work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, addresses what compels her toward humanitarian causes despite personal risk, and shares how every individual can effect change.
An Evening with Mia Farrow
A successful actress, devoted mother and committed spokeswoman for children, Mia Farrow has absolutely done it all. Overcoming a childhood battle with polio and a much-publicized, tumultuous personal life, Ms. Farrow has emerged victorious and remains one of Hollywood’s most extraordinary women. Mother of fourteen children (ten of whom are adopted), Farrow has devoted her life to humanitarian efforts and the care of a truly remarkable family. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Farrow has been a high profile advocate for children’s rights, working to raise funds and awareness for children in conflict-affected regions, predominantly in Africa. Ms. Farrow’s fascinating and inspirational real-life story is a stunningly open, frank and funny account of a vigorously embraced life.
A Life in Film
Mia Farrow has appeared in more than 50 films, winning numerous awards. With sparkling wit, candid insights, and entertaining anecdotes, Ms. Farrow takes the audience on a memorable journey behind the scenes of some of Hollywood’s classic films.
