Mark TellsYa Uplifts Rising Voices on Good Day Seattle
Seattle-based social media influencer and content creator Mark TellsYa joined Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle. Mark, known for using his platform to uplift businesses and support community projects, shared insights into his world of content creation and highlighted a significant event: the 11th annual Rising Voices competition.
Mark discussed his current projects, including food videos, event coverage, and storytelling. He mentioned the excitement surrounding summer activities and events in Seattle. However, a significant portion of the interview focused on the Rising Voices preliminary competition, held on May 31st at South Shore K-8. This event showcased students from fourth through eighth grade delivering speeches and passion pieces in front of an audience.
The competition featured students addressing critical issues, including the unhoused population, the opioid crisis, and gender equality. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of listening to young voices and providing them with opportunities to express themselves confidently.
Mark emphasized the importance of building confidence from a young age. He admitted to experiencing anxiety himself, even with his video content creation, and stressed how valuable this early public speaking experience could be for the students' future challenges. He announced that the Rising Voices finale would take place on June 14th at the Museum of Flight, a free event open to the public. He strongly encouraged everyone to attend and support the students by visiting https://www.speakwithpurpose.org/ to obtain free tickets.
During the interview, there was also an update on Besa, who has been away dealing with medical issues. MarkTellsYa shared that she is resting but still actively contributing behind the scenes. He conveyed that Besa remains in high spirits and is keeping her energy high.
Make sure and check out Mark on Back2Besa this Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX13 Seattle, Sunday at 10 am on FOX13+, and free nationwide on the FOX Local App for smart TVs and phones.
