Media & News Room
Do you need a hard-hitting and interactive expert? Do you need an engaging personality who will provide thought-provoking debate for your audience? Do you need quotes and facts that will help you put together a dynamite article for your publication?
With Mike Domitrz, you get a leading authority on healthy dating, consent, and sexual assault! You get an author and award-winning speaker who has hundreds of stories and real-life examples to share with you and your audience. He loves customizing each interview to meet your goals and to fulfill your needs.
Mike understands that the media needs compelling and powerful information which the audience or reader can relate to in a meaningful and/or entertaining fashion. Consequently, Mike is incredibly flexible ~ from being hilariously funny to providing a serious approach that changes each person’s outlook on dating and respect!
Once you tell Mike what you are looking for, he will surpass your expectations. In fact, he will do everything possible to make your job easier! Plus, when you bring Mike on a television or radio show, you are entitled to FREE copies of his books for audience giveaways or prizes.
Mike Domitrz is interviewed by CBS Channel 8 in La Crosse, WI
SPEAKER & ACTIVIST
– His Personal Story
Why does Mike Domitrz have such an intense passion and drive to dramatically change society’s approach to healthy dating and to create a better understanding of how “consent” is obtained in intimacy?
In 1989, he received a phone call that his sister had been raped. As he held the phone tightly to his ears, he simply could not believe what he was hearing. For two years, he struggled to deal with the rape and the effect it had on his life — both as the brother of a rape victim and as a man. During this time, Mike was in college and he discovered that no one was addressing one of the most serious causes of sexual assault — a lack of having consent. The average person was NOT relating to the importance of needing to have permission before engaging in an intimate act with another person. Most individuals did not even realize that their current dating practices were based on standards of disrespect. Mike decided to make a difference.
As he researched the issue of sexual assault and dating, he constantly heard people complaining that most sexual assault seminars and experts were boring and depressing. Parents were saying, “My child would never do that”, but their kids were doing “that” and worse. Mike knew what needed to be done.
He started a “one person show” that used humor in a powerful and effective manner ~ humor that would open people’s minds. Once people were laughing, they were much more likely to listen. With everyone’s attention glued to the program, Mike then shows the devastation and trauma caused by sexual assault. The name of Mike’s program became “Can I Kiss You?” and has gone onto to be presented in schools and at conferences throughout the United States. He has created a truly interactive and engaging program that inspires change in the lives of each audience member.
While originally designing and producing “Can I Kiss You?”, Mike compiled extensive research from a diverse group of resources to insure his message was accurate, honest, and delivering a healthy message. Through his website, his book, and his speaking appearances, he continues to hear from teenagers, parents, singles, educators, sexual assault survivors, professionals, and media from around the world. In fact, sexual assault survivors praise Mike for teaching people of all ages how to “Open the Door” to loved ones so that children and family members are more likely to speak out when sexually assaulted.
Unlike most experts who’s information is based solely on research, Mike stays in-touch with today’s students, singles, and parents. By doing so, he has a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of what everyone is experiencing in the current dating world.
Awards & Recognitions
In 1992, Domitrz was recognized as One of the Top 10 Collegiate Entrepreneurs in the USA for the creation of his speaking programs on one of society’s most sensitive issues–sexual assault and dating. In 1996 was recognized as of One of the Outstanding Young Men in America. In 2003, Domitrz’s book, May I Kiss You? A Candid Look at Dating, Communication, Respect, & Sexual Assault Awareness, was published and endorsed by educational organizations and professionals throughout the United States. In 2005, Domitrz produced and edited the critically-acclaimed book Voices of Courage Inspiration from Survivors of Sexual Assault. His greatest reward is his family of four sons and his wonderful wife.
