Who I Speak To...

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I speak to students with directness and care. My presentations address addiction, identity, peer pressure, and decision-making — topics that shape futures but often go untouched in school settings. Administrators bring me in to offer what health class can’t: a real voice, lived experience, and practical tools students remember long after the bell rings.

I work with athletes who are expected to be tough — but haven’t been taught what that actually means. I speak to teams about the patterns that take players off track: entitlement, identity tied to performance, and leadership without accountability. Coaches bring me in to challenge mindset and help build athletes who lead themselves well — on and off the field.

Addiction doesn’t just show up in the corner office. It hides in stress, overwork, avoidance, and “a few drinks to take the edge off.” I work with teams to call it what it is — and deal with it before it costs more than just productivity. Leaders bring me in to challenge the culture, shift the conversation, and prioritize what actually keeps people healthy and working.

I share my story and practical tools with recovery groups to encourage, inspire, and equip individuals who are rebuilding their lives. My message is real, relatable, and rooted in the belief that lasting recovery is possible for anyone.

Addiction affects the whole family, not just the individual. I help parents understand how to support their children — whether they’re navigating recovery themselves or trying to guide kids before the first decision is ever made.

Middle and high school students are at a critical stage in life. I bring real-life perspective to the classroom, helping them see the truth about alcohol, drugs, and choices — and giving them the tools to stand strong when the pressure comes.

In the trades, stress is often managed with alcohol — and it’s rarely talked about until it’s too late. Long hours, physical demands, and pressure to perform can create a culture where unhealthy coping becomes the norm. I work with owners and teams to address addiction head-on, strengthen accountability, and build a work culture where people lead themselves well in all areas of their lives. 

College is one of the first places where substance use becomes normal — and where lifelong patterns quietly begin. I started at their age, so I know how easy it is to think it’s harmless. When I speak, it gets their attention. I talk about addiction, identity, and the choices that shape who they become. Schools bring me in to start conversations that matter — and to give students a reason to make a different choice while they still can.

Churches bring me in when someone in their congregation is struggling with addiction. I speak directly to the person who’s in it — with honesty, compassion, and biblical truth. I’ve lived it, and I walk with them through the process — the hard conversations, the changes, all of it — so they don’t have to go through it alone.