April 18, 2010 in Santa Monica, CA:  The USC Annenberg School for Communication Masters Association (ASCMA), an association with USC IABC and the Graduate School of Journalism, will be hosting an Alumni Champagne Brunch in Santa Monica, CA.  Benjamin will be the special guest speaker. Ben will be speaking on brand strategy, facilitating interaction between students and alumni, and finishing with some thoughts on work/life balance.

April 15, 2010 "Mindshare LA" in Los Angeles, CA (www.mindshare.la):  Ben will be presenting his talk "The Hero's Journey in Modern Life" for the prestigious Mindshare LA group on April 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.  Ben's lifelong study of the work of Joseph Campbell will inform the short "Ted"-like presentation – all presenters are limited to 10 minutes, followed by Q&A.  LA Mindshare Founder Adam Mefford invited Ben to present after hearing him talk about mythology and the hero's journey in our modern, urban technology-filled life.

March 20, 2010 in New York City:  Benjamin wins the 2010 ECA /OBOW World Fitness "Rising Star Award"!  In New York City, ECA Founder Carol Scott presented Benjamin with the 2010 "Rising Star Presenter Award" for his inner discovery and communications workshops! Completely unexpected and completely exciting!

March 18 - 21, 2010 in New York City:  ECA /OBOW World Fitness and Wellness Convention and Trade Show!!  Benjamin will be presenting his workshops "Your Bliss: How to Find It and Follow It?", "BlackBerry Yoga" and "How to Really Conect with People" (co-taught with the amazing Misty Tripoli)!!  It will be the world premiere of these two workshops!

November 12 - 15, 2009 in Miami:  ECA /THRIVE World Fitness and Wellness Convention and Trade Show!!  Benjamin will be presenting his workshops "What Makes You Tick?", "BlackBerry Yoga" and "How to Build and Execute a Great Brand"!!  Hope to see you there!!

February 26 - March 1, 2009 in New York City:  ECA World Fitness and Wellness Convention and Trade Show!!  Benjamin will be presenting his workshops "What Makes You Tick?" and "How to Build and Execute a Great Brand"!!  Hope to see you there!!

December 7-14, 2008 in Jamaica:  2008 SHAPE/Men's Fitness Magazine Mind Body "Fit For Fun" Vacation at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Resort in Jamaica!!  Hope to see you there!!  New workshops and drumming/dancing on the beaches of Jamaica!!

November 13-16, 2008 in Miami:  2008 ECA MIAMI: "THRIVE!"
Benjamin Black is presenting two workshops ("Your Bliss: How to Find It and Follow It" and "What Makes You Tick?") as well as his popular "Blackberry Yoga" master class at this year's ECA World Fitness Conference in Miami.  As always, he is also co-presenting many other sessions with his friend and business partner, Misty Tripoli.  We're looking forward to seeing you there!!

August 14-17, 2008 in Toronto:  2008 CanFitPro Toronto!!
Benjamin Black is presenting a special edition of his self-discovery workshop "What Makes You Tick" at The CanFitPro International Fitness Conference in Toronto.  He is also co-presenting many other sessions with his friend and business partner, Misty Tripoli.  We're looking forward to seeing you there!!

May-August, 2008:  NEW 3-DVD and 3-CD series from Ben and Misty
We finished a new 3-DVD series on fitness, dance and meditation called "ALIVE, STRONG and CALM".  We also produced a 3-CD series of just the music, as well as an audio-only version for people who want to take the series with them!  The series stars Misty Tripoli and features all-original music written and produced by Benjamin Black.  You can buy all products on Misty's website: mistytripoli.com...

December, 2007:  2007 SHAPE/Men's Fitness Magazine Mind Body Cruise!
We just came back from the  2007 SHAPE/Men's Fitness Mind/Body Cruise  to Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Cozumel.  The cruise was just amazing, with 250 participants and many fitness, yoga and mind/body classes offered each day.  Misty Tripoli (my business partner and one of my best friends in the world) and I had a fantastic time teaching, presenting and enjoying the Caribbean! Check out Misty's website at mistytripoli.com