Mental Health motivational speaker

    The Power of

     Perseverance

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Author. Advisor. Advocate. Activist.

Reggie D. Ford

Motivational Speaker and Bestselling author

“Reggie is a dynamic speaker with an incredible story to tell, and he provided clear action steps on how to build authentic connections and a sense of belonging in any community.”

– Nathan B., Associate Head of School

 

Reggie D. Ford is a sought-after motivational speaker and bestselling author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. By sharing his captivating journey of turning pain into peace through the process of perseverance, Reggie motivates positive change in all those he encounters. He tailors a unique approach for each audience, complemented by exceptional wisdom and contagious enthusiasm, ensuring a lasting impression. 

With a diverse background as a first-generation college graduate of Vanderbilt University, a former student-athlete on the football team, an entrepreneur in the finance industry, and an experienced yogi, Reggie is a valuable asset to all audiences.

Value

Inspiring and actionable

Let’s be honest, a powerful story from a motivational speaker is a dime a dozen. However, the best inspirational speakers utilize lessons they’ve learned throughout their journey to impart knowledge and wisdom that the audience will remember. Reggie not only delivers a memorable message through his story of perseverance, he also leaves the audience with clear action items that they can implement in their daily lives.

Reggie D. Ford | Independent School Speaker | Currey Ingram Academy

Hi, I’m Reggie

My journey to where I am today was not accidental. Through hard work and determination, I achieved great success in the traditional sense. However, during this time, I also experienced some of the worst mental health struggles of my life. Despite the appearance of a successful life, I was plagued by anxiety, depression, and grief. I had become skilled at disguising my pain with strength and confidence.

During the darkest period of my life, I had a panic attack that left me unable to think clearly. At that moment, I had an out-of-body experience where I saw myself lying on the floor in a defeated state. This led me to ask the question that changed my life:

“How in the world did I end up here?”

Asking this question led me to the answers I needed to live a more fulfilling life. I realized that I had suppressed negative feelings as a result of experiencing developmental trauma. Understanding this was liberating. The more I learned about the importance of mental health and wellness, the more compelled I felt to educate and spread awareness.

I believe that wellness is for everyone, not just those who have experienced trauma. A world with supportive communities is healthier than one that stigmatizes mental health. If serving as an advocate helps save one life, I would feel my efforts were worth it.

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Perseverance Through SeverE Dysfunction

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“In this poignant, enthralling telling of his early life story, he recounts the traumas and barriers, both personal and systemic, he overcame. In doing so, the memoir doubles as a self-help book that emphasizes ‘healing,’ as the author urges readers ‘to break the curses that have plagued you and your family for centuries.'”

– Kirkus Reviews 

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