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Meet and learn from the speakers of ForCollegeForLife, America's leading college speaking agency.
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Matt Kovatchis shares his powerful journey from the high-pressure world of corporate banking to becoming a mental health and self-compassion speaker who empowers students to lead with heart. Matt opens up about ignoring his inner voice, confronting shame, and ultimately finding freedom through vulnerability and acceptance. His story reveals why true leadership begins with self-love and how shifting from critic to coach can transform not only our own lives but the way we show up for others. M...
Gavin Bell is a speaker and storyteller who creatively incorporates the art of both narrative and humor into his speaking endeavors. Professionally, he has worked in Higher Education as a student affairs practitioner for close to 6 years in a variety of different capacities. Ultimately, he strives to center relational student mentorship at the core of all his roles and aspires to create spaces where students have the ability to authentically achieve their goals and dreams. His speaking revolv...
Have you ever ordered something online because the pictures look perfect, but when you open the package it’s nothing like what you were expecting? Have you ever found someone on a dating app, but when you met them in person they were basically a different human being? Have you ever watched a student leader promoting their organization in a way that didn’t seem authentic? Does your campus have a fraternity or sorority house that looks amazing on the outside, but the inside is disgusting and fa...
Jaclyn Gallo is a nationally-recognized Speaker and 2x best-selling Author inspiring audiences to embrace optimism and never give up. She’s the host of the Spark Your Light podcast, which ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally, with listeners in 96 countries. Jaclyn’s work has been featured by Forbes, Business Insider, and Good Morning Washington. Jaclyn’s entrepreneurial dreams were born in her college dorm room at Georgetown University, where she took a leap of faith and pursued her...
Qy'Darrius Z. McEachern is a Black, able-bodied, cisgender man from a low-income background who has committed himself to researching & educating people on the systemic oppressions impacting us every single day through an antiracist lens. He earned his Bachelors’ degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Economic Justice and Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and attended Texas State University to earn his Master’s degree in Higher Education. He is a...
Connect with Jasmine Website: https://forcollegeforlife.com/jasmine/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecwilliams/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjasminecwilliams/
This episode explores the question of what Dr. King and Malcolm X would teach today's leaders. Odell Bizzell and Casey J. Cornelius explore the dynamic between the two iconic figures, challenging the common perception that Dr. King was the safe, peaceful leader while Malcolm X sought confrontation. He argues that both leaders embodied elements of each other, emphasizing the importance of understanding the system, effective communication, and collaboration toward a common goal. Odell draws on ...
Mindy Sopher has been a professional advisor and mentor to students in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and at NC State University in Raleigh. Currently, she teaches Nonprofit Leadership and Development and advises undecided new students Program Information: https://forcollegeforlife.com/mindy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sopher-2681b62/
As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, it's crucial to amplify conversations that can make a real difference. The latest episode of The ForCollegeForLife Podcast is dedicated to this very mission. Join us for a "Fast 15" deep dive with Jessi Beyer, as we navigate the complex and poignant subject of suicide and its ideation. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a resource-packed guide for anyone who might be seeking ways to support and understand individuals grappling with such feelin...
Caitlin Roberts has worked in higher education for over 20 years, primarily with fraternities and sororities. Her work has taken her all over the country working with students on recruitment, leadership development and community building. But when she woke up in the hospital after an attack by the father of her son, she knew she had a different message to share. Caitlin speaks for those who can’t and wants to help others avoid a situation like hers. Caitlin was born and raised in Orange Coun...
Dr. Mari Ann Callais serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives for Delta Delta Delta Fraternity. She has been a keynote and featured speaker at many local, regional, national, and international conferences and conventions. She has been a member of AFA since 1991 and wrote her dissertation on Sorority Rituals and Behavior. Links: Learn more about Dr. MAC and her programs Connect with Dr. MAC on LinkedIn Follow Dr. MAC on Instagram
Chris Molina is the recipient of the 2020 NAMCA College Speaker of the Year Award (National Association for Masterminds & Co-curricular Advancement), an Amazon Best-Selling Author of his book I’m in a Leadership Role, Now What? The Student Edition, a Podcaster on the Professional by Choice Podcast and the How’d You Meet Podcast, a Personal Development Coach, a United States Marine Corps Veteran (serving 7 years on Active Duty), a Purdue University Alum, and a Leadership Literacy Expert. ...
Mindy Sopher has been a professional advisor and mentor to students in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and at NC State University in Raleigh. Currently, she teaches Nonprofit Leadership and Development and advises undecided new students Program Information: https://forcollegeforlife.com/mindy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sopher-2681b62/
After an unexpected loss her freshman year of college, Jasmine Williams hit rock bottom. Now as an Adversity + Resilience Speaker, she teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult experiences. After 6 years as a speaker, Jasmine became a public speaking coach to teach others how to deliver a polished message with confidence. She graduated fr...
Jessi Beyer, MA, is an award-nominated international speaker and the #1 best-selling author of How To Heal: A Practical Guide To Nine Integrative Therapies That Can Help Release Trauma. Named a 2020 “Young Entrepreneur to Watch” by IdeaMensch, Jessi has been featured in over 160 media outlets, including Thrive Global, Refinery29, and Elite Daily, and has spoken to thousands of people around the world through groups like Penn State University, Leadercast NOW, and the Institute on Violence, Abu...
Dr. Sara Jahansouz Wray is the ultimate recovering perfectionist! She has spent over half of her life on college campuses, which provides a keen insight and unique perspective on the challenges facing today’s college students. Her social media presence went viral when she transitioned from blogging about fashion to sharing her recovery journey from alcohol and prescription pills. Dr. Wray has shared her experience, strength, and hope with countless audiences seeking guidance on ways to cope w...
In his more than 30 years as a journalist, Jay Harris has learned what it takes to be a leader, and a leader in his field. The word “leadership” may be simple to define, but Jay had learned true leadership has no easy definition. And in a play off the fantastic Top Ten franchise that ESPN has cultivated, Jay presents in his new program: The Top Ten Things I Know About Leadership. For this Fast 15 episode, we dive into just one of the Top Ten: Lazy Leadership. Hear Jay's view abou...
KJ McNamara has spent over 15 years working on developing confidence and relationship skills with college students, and equipping communities to grow and flourish. As a trusted and requested speaker, with campus/organizational partners asking her to return time and time again, KJ delivers an honest and curated curriculum designed to cut to the heart of the topic. A successful entrepreneur, she owns Pure Barre studios and works with her clients and teams on positivity, progress, and whole heal...
Dr. Kevin Reynolds is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Thomas More University in Kentucky. Kevin has worked in higher education in student affairs and university advancement for 10+ years at a variety of institution sizes and types. Kevin holds a doctorate in leadership and is passionate about working with teams and organizations on improving culture, combatting toxicity, and fostering accountability. Learn more about Kevin's signature program a https://forcollegeforlife.c...
Season 2 of the ForCollegeForLife Podcast will start on April 3, 2023! Stay tuned for new interviews with our speakers, more Fast 15 episodes on topics that truly matter, and introductions to our newest speakers!
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