Nationally Recognized Youth Speaker Visits Miami, Florida Middle School

Miami, FL, June 08, 2012 --(PR.com)-- National Youth Motivational Speaker, Dennard Mitchell, delivered a keynote address to the graduating students of Miami Edison Middle School on June 7, 2012.

Before he knew what a motivational speaker was, Dennard Mitchell knew that it was his calling. Despite childhood challenges that may cause some to veer off course, Mitchell harnessed the disappointment and used it to create a flourishing motivational speaking enterprise aimed primarily at youth and young adults.

The proud husband and father of two said that two post-college career paths solidified his desire to motivate youth for a living. His involvement with a network marketing company not only helped him to hone his public speaking skills, but awakened in him a passion for the craft. And his employment at a funeral home provided a surreal reminder of just how precious life is.

“The mere fact that a lot of people were dying, especially young people, caused me to think, it would be great if I could speak to them while they’re alive to help them to prevent some of the poor choices they’re making and empower them to live.”

Mitchell’s most recent addition to his programming repertoire is Mediocre to Magnificent, a 60 minute presentation that provides youth with the tools to deal with several different areas, from understanding the power of taking action to embracing their uniqueness.

“I’ve always enjoyed talking to people and encouraging people. I didn’t know it was a passion and something that I could work at and make a living with until I got older.” Mitchell’s message is getting attention.

In addition to speaking to youth at a variety of schools and community programs throughout the South Florida area, he is a much sought after speaker and has shared his message across the nation.

Reviews of Mitchell’s presentations are glowing. Teresa Treadaway, the principal at Rockmart High School in Rockmart Georgia said of Mitchell: “Dennard Mitchell works Miracles.” Ron Ledain, Program Director at Drug Free Youth In Town (Dfyit) said: “Dennard Mitchell has impressed me with his professional honesty, his flexibility, but most of all his amazing abilities to captivate, entertain, and motivate young people.

“Although his youth motivational enterprise is in demand across the nation, Mitchell feels a special obligation to the youth of South Florida.

“Youth attending at least one of my presentations begin to look at their lives differently,” he said. “I want to do my part to help them succeed.”