Every child has magic inside them.
Magic isn't about being the smartest, fastest, or most talented.
It's who you are.
It's your personality.
Your strengths.
Your interests.
Your kindness.
Your courage.
The things that make you, you.
When our brains and bodies feel overwhelmed, it can be hard to access those parts of ourselves.
But when we learn to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves, we can make better choices, handle big feelings, and show up as our truest selves.
That's what Unlock Your Magic is all about.
When your brain and body are calm, you're connected to your YOU-est you.
That's where your magic lives.
Riley's Remarkable Roller Coaster Ride
Introduces kids to the Roller Coaster Breath—a simple mindfulness practice that combines deep breathing, visualization, and body awareness to help kids calm their minds and bodies.
With the idea that when your mind is calm and you're connected to your body you are your YOU-est you—unlocking your magic.
The Roller Coaster Breath becomes a tool they can use before bedtime, before a test, during sports, after a disagreement with a friend, or anytime life feels overwhelming.
Because every child deserves to know that calm, confidence, and courage begin within.
"It's a simple breath to help you see that inside of you is all that you need!"
Hi, I'm Emily
A therapist, coach, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping children and adults build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Early in my career, I worked with children in schools, hospitals, residential treatment, and community mental health settings. Throughout those years, one thing became clear: kids don't just need encouragement—they need practical tools they can actually use.
The inspiration for Riley's Remarkable Roller Coaster Ride came from my own journey learning to slow down, reconnect with myself, and trust my inner guidance during years of infertility. It made me wonder:
What if children learned these skills before the world convinced them to doubt themselves?
That's why I created Unlock Your Magic—to help kids discover that everything they need is already inside them.
I live in Cleveland with my husband, our son, and our bullmastiff, Stella.
School Visits
Helping students discover confidence, calm, and the magic that's already inside them.
These highly interactive assemblies combine storytelling, movement, mindfulness, and self-discovery to give students practical tools they can use immediately—in the classroom, on the playground, in sports, and at home.
Students will learn how to:
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Calm their minds and bodies using the Roller Coaster Breath
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Handle big feelings with confidence
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Build resilience through life's ups and downs
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Discover their own three "magic ingredients"
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Celebrate what makes them uniquely them
Every program is energetic, engaging, and packed with opportunities for participation.
“Anytime you need your magic, just close your eyes, take a deep breath and feel your chest rise.”
Every Visit Includes
✔️ Reading of Riley's Remarkable Roller Coaster Ride
✔️ Interactive activities
✔️ Mindfulness practice
✔️ Magic cheer
✔️ School poster
✔️ Q&A
✔️ Signed library copy
Perfect for
✔️ Elementary schools
✔️ Libraries
✔️ YMCAs
✔️ Nature centers
✔️ Community organizations
✔️ Sports teams
✔️ Yoga studios
Optional Add-ons
✔️ Books
✔️ Bookmarks
✔️ Stickers
✔️ Hats
✔️ Calm strips
✔️ Pencils
✔️ Scavenger hunt
Bring Unlock Your Magic to Your School or Community
Whether you're planning a school assembly, library event, or community program, I'd love to help create an experience that's meaningful for your students.
Share a little about your event—including preferred dates, location, audience size, and any questions you have—and I'll be in touch within three business days.