For as long as I can remember, I have always been told that I’m an emotional leader or “vocal” leader especially in the game of football. That’s probably why Ray Lewis is my favorite football player. Another person that has had a big impact on my life is Eric Thomas . 

I watched his first viral video titled “How bad do you want it?” at one of the lowest points in my life. His video inspired me to refocus and continue chasing my dreams and goals. I knew I wanted to do exactly what he was doing by using his voice to Inspire and Impact lives. Initially, I didn’t follow the direct path of becoming a motivational speaker. I explored several other ventures such as sales jobs, team building opportunities, coaching opportunities etc. While I found some success in those endeavors, deep down I knew there was something else that I should be doing.

Becoming a public speaker was the path that consistently kept presenting itself in my life. From Facebook ads to emails from my mentors , and even speaking opportunities at a college. My former academic coach from Maryville college has invited me (on several occasions) to speak to his class full of students that were in the same position I found myself  in when I was attending Maryville College.

After witnessing the impact that my story of overcoming has had on these students, I decided to bet on myself and embark on this journey. If this is truly the path GOD wants me to take then I have to believe he’ll put the right people in my life and provide the right opportunities for me to Inspire By Any Means!