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28 Years · 88M+ Reached

Teens leave equipped. Not just inspired.

The MTS 2026 Tour visits 4 cities this summer. Partner with us to put life skills in front of hundreds of young people who are ready for them.

2,000+ Teen suicides
prevented
1,600+ Teens returned
to school
8 in 10 Return by choice
for more
28 yrs Of service &
proof

What teens gain

What teens take home.

Lisa Nichols developed MTS after watching teens get loud messages from the world with no tools to respond. Every program session builds something concrete teens take home.

  • Communicate with clarity instead of chaos
  • Build confidence from the inside out, not external approval
  • Develop a grounded self-image in a comparison-driven world
  • Make values-aligned decisions under pressure
  • Navigate relationships with respect and emotional awareness
  • Turn stress and overwhelm into self-awareness and direction
  • Trust themselves enough to lead their own lives
20–40 Teens per program
CA · OR · WA Program geography
1998 Founded
Two teens in deep conversation at an MTS program session

100% of your partnership funds MTS programs directly — no overhead skimming, no middlemen.

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2026 MTS Tour

Four cities. One summer. 500+ teens.

Each city hosts a two-day intensive event. Sponsors are credited in city-level programming and all event materials.

Los Angeles
June 5–6, 2026
Southern California
Held with the She+ Ready Foundation
Completed
Washington DC
August 8–9, 2026
DMV-area venue
Registration open
Register Now
Atlanta
August 22–23, 2026
Atlanta metro
Registration open
Register Now
Dallas
October 3–4, 2026
Dallas, TX
Registration open
Register Now

Every dollar is welcome

You don’t need a tier to make a difference.

Any contribution you make goes directly to teen programming: curriculum, facilitators, materials, and the spaces where real change happens. Donors of any amount receive:

  • Name listed in the program booklet (donations $100+)
  • Post-tour impact report showing what your contribution funded
  • 501(c)(3) tax-deductible receipt for your records
  • Recognition on the MTS donor page (coming soon)
Make a Donation

The MTS Tour is made possible through nonprofit funding. Learn more about how your donation is used on our GoFundMe page.

School & District Programs

Bring MTS to your school.

The Safe Space Initiative is available in California, Oregon, and Washington. Schools host. Lisa’s team delivers. Teens leave equipped.

Single Session
Safe Space Initiative
2 hours · 1 session
$3,937 per program
  • 20–40 participants per session
  • School provides space, MTS provides everything else
  • Full 7-outcome curriculum delivered in one session
  • Follow-up resource packet for students
  • Available CA · OR · WA
Request a Program
4-Week Immersive
Safe Space Initiative
8 hours · 4 sessions × 2 hrs
$6,937 per program
  • 20–40 participants per cohort
  • Weekly sessions, deeper skill-building over time
  • Extended accountability and practice between sessions
  • Full 7-outcome curriculum across 4 modules
  • 8 in 10 teens return by choice for additional programs
Request a Program

Schools in CA, OR, and WA may qualify for grant-funded programs. Contact us to learn more.

Lisa Nichols, founder of Motivating the Teen Spirit

Our Founder

Lisa Nichols

Lisa Nichols founded Motivating the Teen Spirit in 1998 after recognizing that teens were being handed a louder, faster, more emotionally complex world — with no tools to navigate it. Twenty-eight years later, the organization has reached tens of millions and built a track record that speaks without hype.

New York Times bestselling author
Featured in The Secret — 500M+ viewers worldwide
Oprah · Today Show · CNN · Dr. Phil · Larry King
88M+ people reached globally
2,000+ teen suicides prevented · 1,600+ teens returned to school
“Today’s teens are navigating a world that is louder, faster, and more emotionally complex than ever before — yet most are not being equipped with the life skills they need to thrive. MTS bridges that gap.”
88M+ Global reach
28 yrs Of service
500M+ The Secret viewers

Ready to partner?

Your logo next to Lisa’s. 500+ teens. 4 cities.

Four ways to put your name on this mission — tiers from $1,500 to $15,000. Named placement, VIP access, and your brand aligned with 28 years of proof. Tour continues August 8 in Washington DC. Spots are limited.

Not ready to commit to a tier? Donate any amount — contributions go directly to teen programming.

Every first friday of the month

Virtual Safe Space Workshop Sign Up

For teens to come together
& share a safe space!