Spring into Action

SPRING INTO ACTION is a live speaking event in Christchurch

This event provides powerful insights, tools and strategies for you to continue learning and growing. 

The upcoming event has two amazing speakers who will be sharing their stories on how they adapted and embraced change in their own lives. 

Guest speaker: Abbas Nazari 

Abbas Nazari fled the Taliban in Afghanistan as a child, and was resettled in New Zealand after his family were rescued by the Tampa containership in 2001, an international story known as the Tampa Affair.  Abbas and his family have thrived since being resettled to New Zealand. In 2019, Abbas was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to the United States, where he graduated with a Master's in Security Studies from Georgetown University, Washington DC. His memoir, After the Tampa: From Afghanistan to New Zealand is a #1 bestseller. Abbas is a sought-after speaker and media commentator, a prominent advocate for refugees, and has recently been named a finalist for the 2022 University of Canterbury Young New Zealander of the Year. Abbas will be speaking about his journey, his experiences of thriving and overcoming life's many obstacles, and some lessons learned along the way.

Abbas will have copies of After The Tampa: From Afghanistan to New Zealand available for sale and signature for $40. Cash and eftpos accepted.

Speaker and Founder : Sarah Robb

Sarah has a powerful story and she is passionate about helping people through grief and trauma after experiencing the death of her own parents by the age of 26. She is motivated to educate people about the power of the mind and how to use life's challenges as an opportunity for growth. Sarah is an upcoming international author, aspiring keynote speaker and has recently created her own business called 'Spring with Sarah'.