Purple Crayon Factory Testimonials

"You did an OUTSTANDING job pulling it all together and really just making it such a great event for everyone involved. I left feeling very inspired by you and everyone else. Lot's of fun. Thanks and GREAT JOB!"

"It really was an eye-opening experience for me, and helped me to visually put my priorities in order. Thanks again for providing such a worthwhile experience. It sounds like everyone in the room enjoyed the conference this year. Your session was unique from what we've had in the past. It was wonderful to see our participants laughing and interacting while discovering what work-life balance means for them."

"Your session gave me a great tool to help me stay on track and remind me of my original goals.... which often can get lost in the daily shuffle! Thank you so much!"

"Goodness, I cannot even begin to tell you how many positive, enthusiastic and appreciative comments we received about your presentation at the Fall Fundraiser!!! Anyway, it seems everyone enjoyed the PCF presentation and I want to say thanks for your tremendous contributions to the success of our event."

"Wow, you are really good at this! Attendees raved that this was the best networking event they’ve attended. We can’t thank you enough for making it so fun and easy for us.”

"You did a great job facilitating that 300 person 'Treat Yourself to Treasured Holidays' session. Your personal story calmed and made the listeners pay attention. Holidays are very difficult for some of us. You helped us gather some insight for the future. Thanks again."

"We have received consistently positive comments from our members regarding the workshop. People appreciated the opportunity to think about balance in their lives - the use of non-verbal means (art) was different and freeing for many. Another positive aspect was the opportunity for our members to connect in a low-pressure, nurturing environment."

“I just love your website and topics--and the whole Purple Crayon Factory ROCKS!”

Jill Spiegel
Author of Flirting For Success and Flirting With Spirituality
The Jill Spiegel Show!!! FM 107 Sat. 8pm-10pm and on the worldwide web!
www.JillSpiegel.com

“Thank you so much for the phenomenal leadership workshop you provided for the Parent Council at Marcy Open. Your objectives were perfectly focused, the activities were engaging and the discussion and sharing were meaningful. We learned a lot about ourselves and our organization and are looking forward to the hard work ahead!”

“Walking into the Minnesota Women’s Press networking event, I didn’t expect to meet anyone who’d especially change my life over the next year. But Teresa Thomas-Carroll of Purple Crayon Factory did just that. Her ideas and coordination for that exceptional gathering made it a relaxing and fun way to meet other business owners. The same level of ease and discovery was present at all the PCF sessions I subsequently attended. Purple Crayon Factory is infused with a unique blend of generosity of spirit and joy of communal experience and has given me gifts I can continually share with others in my own business and personal life.”

"When I started to work on my booklet I was just planning on being a little silly and playful for a couple of hours. It is not often that I take the time to play in creative ways. As the experience proceeded I found myself looking inward and forward in very positive pictures. I was surprised at the insight that I had about myself and the world in which I live. There were things that I would not change and things that I would change. The pictures became a playful and poignant portrait of myself. I was growing and learning without the typically accompanying pain. This workshop was one of the better learning environments I have attended, because I made all the discoveries myself. Additionally, I find that I like to use more than one learning modality to best retain new knowledge. Purple Crayon Factory has something special for those who are tired of the same old workshops. I would go back and bring my friends who want to play and learn."

Colleen Kay Watson
CEO/President
Career Professionals Inc.

Kristopher Gruba
Lead Program Advisor
University of Minnesota

"I really enjoyed your workshop...I also learned something new I found interesting about myself through creating the collage picture frame. The VISTAs that came up to me afterwards said they really enjoyed the workshop and they had a lot of fun. I strongly think it is safe to say that the session was a hit!!"

Stacy Golden
Americorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service To America ) Leader

"Thank you for the wonderful program. It was a great opportunity to shift gears and refocus."

Laura Smidzik
Executive Director
Rainbow Families

"The Purple Crayon Factory workshop was a great way for our staff to think outside of the box and enjoy each other's creativity! It also allowed new staff members the opportunity to get to know all of us in a fun, positive environment."

Melanie Peterson
Student Relations Manager
Student Experience, Inc.

"I enjoyed our workshop because it allowed me to be able to creatively reflect on my work and what it means to me using methods completely different from my daily job."

Angie Wefel
Employer Relations Coordinator
Career and Community Learning Center, University of Minnesota