An Overview of This Page
This page provides an overview of what I have to offer, along with a taste of what you can expect. You can click on the links below to take you directly to the relevant sections.
- What You Can Expect
- A Little Bit About Me
- My Most Requested Topics
- My Video Clips
- What Others Are Saying
- My Upcoming Engagements
- The Next Step
What You Can Expect
Here’s what you can expect from me and my team:
- Prompt professional replies to your phone calls and email messages.
- An announcement about your event on my blog and social media channels. (This assumes that your event is open to the public and you want additional visibility for it.)
- An engaging, inspirational and motivational delivered presentation focused on achieving the outcomes you want with your audience.
- A quick follow-up communication after the event with someone on my team, to make sure I met your expectations. (I also want to know how you think I can improve.)
- A custom resource page, it will include the slides I used in the presentation, along with links to books, articles, and other resources I believe will be helpful.
A Little About Me
I am from Durham, NC and I graduated with an economics degree from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. I run at least 30 miles a week, read at least 4 books a month, and watch no TV outside of sporting events and select movies. I started my first business employing friends selling Gatorades in 10th grade of high school and haven’t looked back. I have led a company of over 100 people, worked for 3 fortune 500 companies, and been in every leadership development program you can think of. I speak to share my personal journey and expertise with students about entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal development. Everybody has a story and I inspire people to tell it, not only by their words but by their life.
My Most Requested Topics
I speak on topics related to branding, entrepreneurship, career prep, and overcoming obstacles. I will customize my presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My goal is to facilitate the outcome you want to create. My most requested topics include the following. Keep in mind that I primarily present these as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator or as a participant on a panel.
For Middle School & High School Students
Remember You’re a Genius
I believe everybody on this earth has a genius level ability in something. I meet so many students each day that can tell me all their weaknesses but can’t identify their own strength’s. Society, Peers, and Teachers define their reality. In this presentation I will go over 3 things you MUST do to realize your true genius as well as practical and actionable ways they can be THEIR best, maintain positivity, and make right decisions.
Students will:
- Go through the Remember You’re a Genius exercise created to help them find their passion
- Understand the importance of owning their story and using it to their advantage
- Receive 3 strategies to overcome any obstacle they may face
You Are What You Post |Social Media Branding 2.0
The wrong post to a social network nowadays can lead to arrest, cyber bullying, and inability to receive employment. In this presentation I will discuss practical do and don’ts of social media and how to build NOT destroy your online identity. Also majority of students don’t leverage the internet or social media for what they could be doing. In a world where there are billions of resources to allow kids to start business, find mentors, get inspiration. I will talk about 5 key steps to start making the internet a positive tool in your life and how to positively leverage social media.
Students will:
- Understand how to and how NOT to use social media effectively
- Learn about they way’s they can utilize social media to get a job or create their own income
- Learn the 5 Key Steps to Personal Branding
For College Students
Stop Dreaming, Start Being
Everybody has a dream and the opportunity to achieve it. Why most students and young adults fail to fulfill their full potential is simply because they start too late. This presentation gives strategies & approaches to empower students to start NOW.
Students will:
• Learn the 4 steps to balance college and an active social life
• The importance of being involved outside of the classroom
• The 2 key steps to pursuing your dreams while in college
Audience: Freshman Students and Greek Life
Preparation Creates Separation
Each year over 100 million college aged students apply for jobs. The competition is much larger then their own high school’s or college campuses. This presentation shares the secrets for students to obtain, thrive, and impact internships, and full-time jobs.
Working for 3 fortune 500 companies, participating in two of the top leadership development programs I have gained a ton of insight on career preparation. I teach students how to navigate the 4 stages of the job process; preparation, application, interview, and final decision process.
Students will:
• Learn how to leverage Linked-In, Instagram, and Twitter to create the job of their dreams
• Understand the importance and strategies to creating an amazing online presence
• Take away the 3 Most Important Steps to Ace ANY interview
Audience: All College Students preparing for the Real World
Watch Me Live
What Others Are Saying
My Upcoming Engagements
| Date | Event / Event Details | City / More Info | ||
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10/25/2016 6:00pm-7:00pm | Your Brand is You Panel sponsored by AT&T | Greensboro, NC | |
| Other: | Branding 2.0 | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | AT&T | |||
| Venue: | North Carolina A&T 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401 Greensboro, NC 27401 US (336) 334-7500 | |||
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08/13/2016 2:00-4:00pm | Youth Empowerment Keynote Speaker | Rocky Point, NC | |
| Keynote: | Where to now? | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Addie Graham | |||
| Venue: | Mount Rena Missionary Baptist Church Rocky Point, NC 28457 Rocky Point, NC US (910) 675-1422 | |||
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06/19/2016 2:00-3:30pm | NCCU Business Camp Opening Guest Speaker | Durham,NC | |
| Keynote: | What's You're Crossover? | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | North Carolina Central University | |||
| Venue: | North Carolina Central University 1801 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707 Durham,NC US 919-530-6180 | |||
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06/12/2016 10:30-11:30am | Church Youth Day Guest Speaker | Durham, NC | |
| Keynote: | Where's The Love | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Antoinette Daye | |||
| Venue: | Lincoln Memorial Baptist Church 1500 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27707 Durham, NC 27707 US (919) 688-1886 | |||
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06/08/2016 7:00-8:00pm | Scholarship Banquet Keynote | Durham, NC | |
| Keynote: | Blessing's of an Education | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Dorothy McGirt | |||
| Venue: | Mount Level Baptist Church 316 Hebron Rd, Durham, NC 27704 Durham, NC 27704 US (919) 477-3893 | |||
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06/07/2016 9:30-10:30am | Graduation Speaker at Holt Elementary | Durham,NC | |
| Keynote: | You Are The Change | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Holt Elementary | |||
| Venue: | Holt Elementary School 4019 Holt School Rd, Durham, NC 27702 Durham,NC 27704 USA (919) 560-3928 | |||
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04/29/2016 9:00am-11:30am | College Day at Research Triangle Charter Academy | Durham,NC | |
| Other: | College Preperation | Private Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Jacquetta Williams (Guidance Counselor) | |||
| Venue: | Research Triangle Charter Academy 2418 Ellis Road Durham,NC 27703 USA 919-957-7108 | |||
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04/26/2016 10:30am-1:30pm | Who Are You?- Class Sessions | Spring Lake, NC | |
| Other: | Who Are You? (Purpose Defined) | Private Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Overhill High School | |||
| Venue: | Overhill's High School 2495 Ray Road Spring Lake, NC 28390 USA 910-436-1436 | |||
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04/25/2016 5:30-7:30pm | Hillside Financial Literacy Summit | Durham, NC | |
| Keynote: | Financial Literacy | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Hillside High School | |||
| Venue: | Hillside High School Theatre 3727 Fayetteville Street / Durham, NC 27707 Durham, NC 27707 US | |||
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03/17/2016 9:15am-9:45am | Durham High School (New Era Summit) | Durham, NC | |
| Keynote: | Every Year Matters | Private Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Durham Public School's | |||
| Venue: | NC Biotechnology Conference Center 15 TW Alexander Dr, Durham, NC 27710 Durham, NC 27710 USA (919) 549-8882 | |||
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02/28/2016 9:30am-10:30am | Southside Young Adult's Bible Class (Session 8) | Durham, NC | |
| Keynote: | Who Are You In a Relationship with (Part 2) | Public Event | ||
| Venue: | Southside Church Of Christ 800 Elmira Avenue Durham, NC 27704 USA (919) 688-3535 | |||
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02/25/2016 | Black History Month Program | Spring Lake, NC | |
| Keynote: | You Have A Dream | Public Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Nicole Ross | |||
| Venue: | Overbrook Highschool 2495 Ray Rd Spring Lake, NC 28390 USA (910) 436-1436 | |||
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02/24/2016 3:30pm-4:40pm | You're Time Is Now | Raleigh, NC | |
| Workshop: | You're Time Is Now | Private Event | ||
| Sponsor: | Fishes & Loaves | |||
| Venue: | 2nd floor of Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church 1950 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610 USA | |||
The Next Steps
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