Darryl Bellamy is a Corporate America dropout who quit his job to travel the country inspiring students to conquer their fears and self-doubt. written and shared with him. He was born in Philadelphia, lived in Chicago, Raleigh, and resides in Charlotte, NC. In 2012 he received his degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

In 2016 Darryl published, Waking Up Chase, One Student’s Journey to Awakening His Potential, which used as a common read in various classrooms. While in undergrad, Darryl was a well-rounded, overly involved student leader who overcame his own fears to receive multiple awards, participate in two corporate internships and run for student body office. He now uses those experiences to help students move from Fearful to Fearless.