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When college freshmen leave home, a real life epic journey begins! Going to college represents one of the most exciting experiences in the lives of young people. This fact goes for those individuals who plan to live on or near campus and who are leaving home for the first time.Many students are nervous and have no idea what is in store for them at the time of arrival. The speakers below at GBS enable college freshmen to cross barriers into genuine adulthood. We provide guidance on attaining independence, being a leader as opposed to a follower, and ways to endure trials and tribulations that will be faced.
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Dr. Boyce Watkins - The People's Scholar
who specializes in finance, education, and black social commentary. Links: Everything
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Jullien Gordon - The country's leading voice on purpose
and motivation for the milennial generation He is the Founder & CEO of the Department of Motivated
Vehicles, a personal and professional development company and
community for millennials.
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 Rasheed
Ali-Cromwell - Owner of The Harbor Institute and Leadership Speaker Price Range: $3500 - $7500 Categories: Black History, Diversity, Motivation, Peak Performance, Leadership RASHEED-ALI CROMWELL, ESQ., Founder. Attorney Rasheed-Ali Cromwell has been involved extensively in leadership throughout his academic and professional career. Mr. Cromwell graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and was honored with the University's "Excellence in Leadership Award" for his progressive efforts and extensive work in Student Government. He had the distinct honor to serve as Student Government President and Vice-Basileus of the Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mr. Cromwell continued his leadership efforts in law school serving as class president, associate editor of the law review, and was honored, by his peers, as Thurgood Marshall 3L Student of the Year for his scholastic and leadership contributions to the University. He later graduated, with honors, with a Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University. After graduation, Mr. Cromwell served as a federal law clerk in U.S. Federal District Court in the Southern District of Texas (Houston Division) and worked as an associate at a prominent intellectual property law firm in Washington, D.C. Read More... |
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She has spoken at schools, churches and correctional institutions, and received a commendation from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for her contribution to African Americans in North Central Pennsylvania. Her poetry was twice featured in ESSENCE Magazine. She has written and presented several papers on the importance of math education and diversity in technical fields. Read More...
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 Lawrence
Watkins - 24 year old owner of Great Black Speakers Bureau and
"Serial Information Entrepreneur." Price Range: $1500 - $2500 Categories: Business, Marketing/Merchandising, Entrepreneurism, Motivation Lawrence Watkins is a 24-year old entrepreneur and owner of Great Black Speakers Bureau, an organization dedicated to helping universities and corporations find speakers for the events that they host throughout the year. Founded in January 2007, Great Black Speakers has quickly risen and has become a premier force in the speaking industry, boasting over 200 African-American speakers and over 50 university/corporate clients. As a 2006 University of Louisville graduate, Lawrence majored in Electrical Engineering while staying heavily involved with student life on his campus. Over his college career, he ran for Student Government President, planned a 700 person regional conference for the National Society of Black Engineers, and was Chapter Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Furthermore, he was instrumental in making university policy change through his appointments to several boards by the University’s administration. Read More... Links: Lawrence Watkins Sitting Photo Lawrence Watkins Business Photo |
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 Marshawn
Evans - Beauty Queen Turned Corporate AttorneyPrice Range: $5000 - $7500 Categories: Women in Society, Business, Media, Black History, Entrepreneurism, Diversity The journey for entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn Evans, J.D., stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine’s and USA Today’s top women in America. Now known to audiences as “Miss Peak Performance,” Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS. As President and Chief Branding Officer of EDGE 3M, a media, marketing and management firm for celebrities and professional athletes, she represents some of the nation’s top personalities in entertainment, the NFL and NBA. With her savvy business brawn, Marshawn attracted the attention of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump whom handpicked her as a cast member on NBC’s popular show The Apprentice, and enabled her to lead Trump’s all-women team to their only victory as the project manager. Read more... Links: Demo Video |
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 Nikki
Taylor - Teen Mother turned JD/MBAPrice Range: $1500 - $3500 Categories: Careers, Education, Motivation, Image, Inspirational “Nikki” Taylor-Compton, a former teenage mother, is a native of Louisville, KY and the eldest child of eight. She is also a graduate of Berea College and just recently graduated from the University of Louisville with both her law degree (J.D.) and her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Nikki enjoys using her experiences to motivate others. She openly speaks of her successes and failures in hopes to make a difference in the lives of many. Nikki’s speaking style is straight-forward, thought-provoking, and honest. She is very knowledgeable and HER MESSAGE IS POWERFUL! She is captivating and you will enjoy every moment. Her speeches are tailored to inspire, motivate, and give each individual valuable tips and tools for the present to pursue their own future. She is valuable to all age groups. Read More... Links: One Sheet summary - Nikki Taylor |
 Koyah
Rivera - Gifted educator, speaker, actress, and TV personalityPrice Range: $1500 - $2500 Categories: Motivation, Youth/Children, Education, Goal Setting, Inspirational With a name that means happiness and success, it is a mix of energy and igniting passion that Koyah brings to the stage and screen as she captivates her audiences, leaving them with a "can do" attitude and some strategies to "step it up" in various aspects of their lives. Koyah is a gifted educator, speaker, actress, and TV Personality. As a visionary leader in the field of education, Koyah is the Founder/CEO/TV Host of Step N2 College, Inc., which has a mission of helping students transition from high school to post-secondary educational institutions by providing resources through educational media and outreach services-such as their TV Show, DVDs to schools and beyond, and the Step N2 College Tour events.Read More... |
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 Antoine
Moss - Author of "Learn to Intern CEO Style"Price Range: $2000 - $5000 Categories: Motivation, Youth/Children, Inspirational, Peak Performance, Leadership In an effort to practice what he preaches, Antoine works tirelessly to be a positive example for young professionals. Antoine obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College in 2005. Subsequently, he earned a master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus on General Management from Cleveland State University’s (CSU) Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs in 2007. In an effort to encourage his peers and others to not be intimidated by the standards of higher education programs, Antoine challenged himself by matriculating into CSU’s Urban Studies and Public Affairs Ph.D. program with a concentration in Public Administration. As he is expected to complete this program in 2011, he maintains research interests in leadership and the talent development of emerging leaders. With the goal in mind of developing future leaders, Antoine decided to write a dynamic book, Learn to Intern CEO Style, that offers high school and college students advice on how to succeed in the internship arena.Read More... |
 Ivan
Thomas - Author, Motivational Speaker, School Counselor And Basketball
CoachPrice Range: $1500 - $2000 Categories: Personal Development, Youth/Children, Teamwork/Teambuilding, Sports/Athletics, Black History IVAN C. THOMAS IS AN AUTHOR, motivational speaker, life coach/counselor and former head boys' basketball coach of the famous T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. The high school was made famous for honoring the 1971 football team in the movie, Remember the Titans. With his outstanding leadership and inspiration, Coach Thomas restored and led the 2008 T.C. Williams Boys Basketball team to the State Championship. Winning the Virginia Boys 2008 AAA State Championship was the first title won since 1977, ending a 27 year drought in Northern Virginia. With his unique approach to working with high school students, he has helped his team over the past four years go undefeated at 52-0 in the district and has transformed their thinking and helped them develop an unbreakable spirit for life. Read More... |
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Terrence
Jenkins - Motivational speaker, actor, and host of BET's 106
& Park
Amy
Freeman - Assistant Dean of Engineering Diversity & an advocate
for underrepresented students and women in engineering
Chris
Cooper - Coach, speaker, trainer, instructor, motivator, author
and entrepreneur
