Value Up

Value Up Value Up is a school assembly and resource program founded by Mike Donahue to help and support schools in the social emotional well being of students.

Value Up was established in 2004. We have presented in over 2500 schools in over all over the world. After partnering with thousands of schools and speaking and listening to educators and students, Mike has come to understand that so many teen issues are directly related to how students view themselves. If a student believes they have high intrinsic value and identify with that high value, they ma

ke life choices that match their perceived value identity. Students who value and respect themselves make positive life choices and show greater value and respect to others. Value Up was created to amplify value in every student, resulting in strengthening a positive school culture.

05/18/2026

What a year.

Hundreds of conversations. Countless miles traveled. From Nebraska to Alaska and everywhere in between, the 2025–2026 school year has been filled with incredible students, honest conversations, unforgettable moments, and so many reminders of why this message matters.

Today’s episode of Monday Night with Mike reflects on this year’s journey, the schools visited, and the impact these conversations continue to have on students and communities.

The new episode is out now! Watch here 🎥: https://youtu.be/ubHR0ai3fng?si=btzxVgjos9sXOwSv

Thank you to every school, student, teacher, administrator, and community that welcomed me in this year. It means more than you know.

Value Up!

05/11/2026

Mother’s Day can bring a lot of different emotions. ❤️

For some people it’s joyful. For others, it’s complicated. There can be tension, distance, hurt, or relationships that don’t look the way people wish they did.

This is your reminder: own your behavior, take responsibility where you need to… but don’t carry blame for things that were never fully yours to hold. Not every broken relationship is entirely your fault.

Give yourself some grace today.

05/05/2026

Mother’s Day reminder for the people who forgot it’s this weekend 😅

But in all seriousness… Mother’s Day can be complicated for a lot of people. Not everyone has the relationship they wish they had with their mom, and this weekend can bring up a lot of emotions.

In this clip from yesterday’s episode of Monday Night with Mike, we talk honestly about that reality and how to navigate it in a healthy way.

Watch the full episode here 🎥: https://youtu.be/XMJnEEeqG7I?si=9xuVN_eifWJz5baM

05/04/2026

New episode of Monday Night with Mike! 🎙️

Mother’s Day isn’t simple for everyone.

For some, it’s a day of celebration.
For others, it’s complicated — filled with distance, hurt, or relationships that aren’t what they wish they were.

In this episode of Monday Night with Mike, we talk about that reality and how to navigate the emotions that come with it.

The new episode is out now! Watch here 🎥: https://youtu.be/XMJnEEeqG7I?si=9xuVN_eifWJz5baM

If Mother’s Day feels heavy, you’re not alone.

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05/01/2026

We’re out here in Coffman Cove, Alaska!

I had to check in with my guy Austin and I asked him how old I look… He said not a day over 50… but also a rough 35-year-old 😂

I’ll take it… I think? 😅

But in between the laughs, we had some real conversations with students about self-talk:

➡️ Catch it
➡️ Check it
➡️ Change it

That’s how you take control of your mindset! Value Up!



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04/27/2026

If you feel like you have to be perfect… watch this.

Checking in from Prince of Wales Island, Alaska! 🌲

This week’s Monday Night with Mike episode features a special guest, Fred, sharing her story about chasing perfection and learning that your value isn’t tied to performance. A powerful conversation about pressure, identity, and realizing you are more than what you do.

The episode drops Monday, April 27th, and you can watch the full episode HERE starting at 3PM CT 🎥: https://youtu.be/LOC8rPIDTxE?si=Vj3QR7zY2SsgDrn-

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04/26/2026

New place. New people. Same mission.

Just arrived in Alaska and getting settled in for the next 10 days — visiting schools, connecting with students, and heading on a retreat.

Already saw students taking a boat to school… reminds you how different life can look, but how important the message still is everywhere!

Let’s get to work.Value Up!

04/25/2026

South Platte Middle School has been on me about this one 😂⚔️

“Post our video!”

Alright… here it is 😄

Throwback to March with the Knights in Big Springs! Big energy and a group that showed up 🔥



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