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Goodbye Earl, Hello BE SEEN!
Josh & Marisa Peters singing loud on the last 405 drive to UCLA for my final surgery. Today, they make a difference when people get to BE SEEN.
Bag Lady
Rolling out to my final surgery: the reversal of my iliostomy bag and first test using my complete GI system after rectal reconstruction.
Reconnected Recovery
Post-op taking in the aerial view of Westwood from my hospital penthouse room view for the last time.
Marisa's Life Work
Marisa Peters is an author, producer, public speaker and vocalist. As the founder of BE SEEN, a media company and foundation, she is dedicated to amplifying women's health initiatives, self-care and wellbeing with a focus on raising awareness around young onset cancers. A Stage 3 Rectal Cancer Survivor herself, Marisa runs the BE SEEN Foundation on a mission to eradicate death by colorectal cancer through financial support for awareness, access and preventative treatment. Marisa has been featured in The NY Times, Today, Daily Mail, US News & World Report, appeared on NBC's Kelly Clarkson Show, ABC, NBC, FOX and authored pieces for Katie Couric Media, Ms. Magazine, The Mother Chapter, Energy Magazine, Voyage LA and more. She is back singing again for The Dodgers, The Angeles, PGA's Cologuard Classic, Call On Congress to F!ghtCRC and other prominent venues. She serves as an ambassador for UCLAHealth with The LA Lakers and The LA Chargers.
A former Broadway vocalist and national anthem singer for professional sports teams including the MLB, NFL and NHL. She then spent time in boardrooms as a Chief People Officer fighting for justice, equality and the full potential of people and organizations. She has received awards and honors including the Sony HR Compass Award for Innovation among all global Sony businesses, the #1 Best Place To Work by AdAge and graduated with Honors from The University of Michigan.
Marisa is most proud of being a mother to three growing boys alongside her husband, Josh, all living in Los Angeles.
It's time to BE SEEN.
Josh's Life Work
Josh Peters is a Producer whose life mission is to elevate unique voices that change the world. Most recently, Josh won the BEST FIRST FEATURE prize at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards for his role producing DÌDI (弟弟) distributed worldwide by Focus Features.
In 2022, he started Spark Features, a production and financing company, alongside Robina Riccitiello producing 19 films in the first two years. Spark’s productions have earned numerous Awards including at Sundance where DÌDI (弟弟) by Sean Wang won the US Dramatic Audience Award and Best Ensemble Cast in 2024 as well as PORCELAIN WAR which took home the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary and is nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary. Josh also Executive Produced Shiori Ito’s, BLACK BOX DIARIES, which is also nominated for
an Oscar in the same category.
In 2025, Josh produced Rashad Frett’s RICKY which won the Grand Jury U.S. Dramatic Directing Award and MAD BILLS TO PAY by Joel Vargas which won the Special Casting Award. He also premiered Max Walker-Silverman’s REBUILDING to critical acclaim. Josh’s films premiered at global festivals including TIFF, SXSW and Cannes. Credits include THE LAST SHOWGIRL, THE LIGHTHOUSE, UNCLE FRANK, SOFT & QUIET, DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES, THE BLACK SEA, TENDABERRY, THE GRADUATES, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS and A LOVE SONG.
Josh lives for time with his wife and their three growing boys residing in Los Angeles.
Health & Wellness Advocate
UCLA Health clinic helps moms heal after near-death birth experience with support from the newly founded MOMS clinic with Dr. Misty Richards.
Keynote Speaker & Vocalist
Speaking up and singing out about the power of overcoming adversity. Her talks focus on using your voice, advocating for yourself and using difficult life experiences to transform your life. She advocates about the rise of lives lost to young-onset colorectal cancer to spark action for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
Cancer Treatment Change Agent
Working with her sister and Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Natalie Greisl, to improve patient knowledge about oral chemo in an interview with National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA).
Singing Out for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Broadway performer and featured vocalist for the MLB, NHL, NFL, The University of Michigan and various state championship events. [Pictured in 2001 singing for the University of Michigan Wolverines Mens Basketball.]
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