YOUR Students have the Potential! 

Looking for a Motivational Speaker to empower your students to make EACH STEP COUNT?

The Man In The Black Chucks wears the most powerful sneakers in the world—old, faded and dusty Converse with holes on the sides. His shoes tell the story of his real life adventure, on being “that kid”- the kid that only had one pair of shoes, the kid that got teased because their house wasn’t as nice as everyone else’s, the kid who you counted out because of his repeatedly worn clothes, the kid some thought would end up in prison- we all know that kid. Faced with beyond humble circumstances, The Man in the Black Chucks weathered these obstacles by one thing and one thing only- perseverance (never giving up)! Even through hardships and facing adversity, he continues to take legendary steps in his shoes, reminding students it doesn’t matter where you come from - it matters where you’re going.

From nothing to one of the Top 28 public speakers in the world! The Man In The Black Chucks just competed with over 30,000 other contestants for The World Championship of Public Speaking in August 2022. Here's the link: https://www.toastmasters.org/events/2022-international-convention/semifinals ​

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He is highly recommended, demanded and booked all over the country! Here's a few organizations he has worked with:

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Perfect For Your School

The Man in the Black Chucks is on a mission to empower students to take control over their “steps” and to leave a lasting footprint on this world. “These steps” are delivered through letters written in his journal full of life experiences. He hopes to instill in students that their environment doesn’t have to dictate their future. With the proper social and emotional skills (SEL),  students are able to navigate life’s journey while being equipped with the proper tools to build self confidence, make positive choices, and support one another.

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TOP REQUESTED PROGRAMS

• ​WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT! ~  Highlight the beauty and importance of all students' differences. Many students today are directly affected by bullying at school and online (cyber bullying). The majority of bullying and harmful behavior happens in order to get attention, praise, or social status from by-standers, peers, or even the victim. Every student must be aware of the power of their words, knowing how online or in-person comments can affect others. --Anti-Bullying, K-12, 1 session, 1 hr 
• Defeating 3 F's ~ (Fear, Focus, Future) of Standardized State Testing. Pump up your students with an assembly that eliminates the fear of test taking while building confidence! With Defeating 3 F's, we break it down to simple understanding: Fear is overcoming past experiences, Focus is remaining present while putting forth your best effort. Future is promising to do better next time no matter the outcome! Testing is a (You vs. You) challenge. Let's empower your students the tools to see what they can do on state testing! --Test Prep, K-12, 1 session, 1 hr
• ​R.E.A.L ~ Respect Effort Action Love ~ This is an interactive experience that helps students strengthen student relationships and gain understanding of student differences all while providing a caring community to support culture and climate. --Culture & Climate, K-12, 1 session, 1 hr
• C.R.E.W ~ Career Readiness Exposure Workshop ~ This session equips students with the tools to effectively develop and successfully apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to prepare for workspace and college expectations. --SEL, High School, 1-5 sessions, 1-5 hrs

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Dedicated Mentor

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Beyond the speaking, training and traveling, Justin is a dedicated mentor and proud uncle to his two nephews, Jamerious (12 yrs) and Zyland (9 yrs)! He and his two nephews love to hangout. They play video games, ride bikes, go hiking, take road trips, build inventions and most importantly spend time together! 

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