Ruby Wax
2013- Awarded a Masters Degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Ruby began what would become a successful acting career in classical training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Here she found her talent for comical acting, ultimately landing a role in the sitcom Girls On Top. Establishing a distinctive comic style, Ruby was fortunate to secure writing credits for the iconic sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Ruby soon acquired legendary status in the media industry, a status that later led to ten self-titled documentaries.
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Ruby began what would become a successful acting career in classical training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Here she found her talent for comical acting, ultimately landing a role in the sitcom Girls On Top. Establishing a distinctive comic style, Ruby was fortunate to secure writing credits for the iconic sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Ruby soon acquired legendary status in the media industry, a status that later led to ten self-titled documentaries.
Although Ruby thrived during her time as an acclaimed actress, she too battled her inner mental demons. Such personal struggles motivated her to attend the University of Oxford to complete a Masters Degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. Ruby was able to start delivering performances that removed the stigma surrounding mental health issues, using a combination of world-class performance, in-depth expertise of the brain and the science of mental health. With her newfound expertise, Ruby was also able to craft her knowledge into an accessible and fascinating manual and theatre show, helping people to better understand human behaviour, titled Sane New World: Taming the Mind. Her creation was well-received, later obtaining credit as a Sunday Times bestselling book and theatre show.
Mental health is now a sole priority of Ruby’s, having worked tirelessly at the Home Office and Downing Street, as well as becoming a patron for the British Neuroscience Association and a high-profile ambassador for charities such as Mind and SANE. Working in partnership with Marks & Spencer, Ruby has also launched Frazzled Café, a safe place where people can receive support regarding their mental health in a non-judgmental environment. In 2017 Ruby also became president of the leading charity Relate, specialising in relationship support.
Continually developing her credibility in the subject, Ruby has toured worldwide delivering insights into the workings of the brain and our mentality, such as her TEDGlobal talk What’s So Funny About Mental Illness. She has also enriched audiences with her knowledge at the National Mindfulness Conference, Women of The World Festival and The Royal College of Nursing. Highly considered as an exceptional speaker, Ruby has a plethora of anecdotes waiting to be shared with willing audiences worldwide. Both a tactful and decorous speaker, Ruby is empowering in her speeches encouraging others to speak of their challenges surrounding mental health. A leading professional, Ruby is determined to help others achieve mindfulness and come to terms with mental health.
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MEDTRONIC
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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