Upcoming Events
Canine Companions for Independence is proud to present the seventh annual Haute Dog | LA, a doggie runway fashion show that will feature 20+ canine models and pooches, modeling outfits from the elegant to the outrageous. For dog lovers in the Los Angeles area, this is the most unique event of its kind.
Lyena will be the keynote speaker, sharing stories of her extraordinary life with CCI service dog, Reba.
Recent Events
JUNE 26 | Marina Del Rey, CA
“THANK YOU for Living a Legacy of true Power, Courage, Wisdom and for touching the hearts of so many of us.”
April 5 | Hollywood, CA
“This amazing lady was the audience favorite storyteller last night! You could hear a pin drop it was so well written. Thank you so much for sharing your light!”
MARCH 21 | Northridge, CA
“Lyena graced our group with her warm smile and intuitive heart and mind. She is dynamic and a source of hope and wisdom.”
MARCH 21 | Northridge, CA
Guest Lecturer
RTM 302: Leadership
“She’s not like other motivational speakers. Her ability to read an audience is amazing. We were all in a trance.”
“She made me feel empowered, strong, and special.”
“I want to be like her now, someone who’s been through a lot but when you see them in a crowd, they shine.”
MARCH 13 | Oakland, CA
“Congratulations on such a powerful presentation! I was once again knocked out by your incredible gifts as a deeply inspiring speaker… [Our students] now have a context and perspective that will provide a framework for learning the material in a way that is less abstract and technical and more meaningful. Thank you kindly for doing this for us!”
FEBRUARY 17 | THE BROAD STAGE
Lyena performed along with Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson, Marisa Tomei, Wanda Sykes, Wendie Malick, Frances Fisher, Cheri Oteri, Dylan McDermott, and others in a one-night only benefit performance of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the VDAY campaign, raising awareness and funds for VDAY.org and PeaceOverViolence.org — organizations committed to ending violence against women and girls.
JANUARY 31 | Woodland Hills, CA
“Due to Lyena, the event was excellent. Our group totally resonated with what she presented. For anyone thinking about hiring a motivational speaker they should really consider Lyena for her authenticity, ability to speak on the topic of overcoming challenges, as well as her ability to engage with a group. [She] made the whole evening very special.”
(With some of the members of IAW – SFV)