About Adrian
Powerful. Dynamic. Engaging.
An old soul expertly mixed with boundless youthful energy; Adrian is armed with a commanding stage presence and a compelling life story that combines humor and humility. Adrian has inspired and delighted audiences across the country for more than a decade as a professional speaker, trainer and consultant. Adrian encourages his audiences to embrace the challenges of life, strive to see the bigger picture & to always BE. AUTHENTIC. Adrian seeks to live out his passion of serving others with his talents, expertise and education.
Adrian's Signature Keynote Presentations:
Originally crafted. Specifically tailored.
VIP
In this motivational and inspirational teaching philosophy. Adrian shares with the audience the three guiding principles that any person can use to succeed in life. He shows the audience how to first change their mindset and then change their outcomes. He shows them how to be a VIP. (General audiences)
Be a DIVA!
This presentation is geared for young ladies; particularly for 5th grade students and above. In this keynote, Adrian inspires young ladies to think about life in a different light. He also inspires young ladies to realize their potential and encourages them to stake their claim in the world. He fosters self-esteem, critical thinking, and good decision making through sound research, stories, and his very effective communication style. (5th grade students and above)
MAN UP!
Man UP! | This presentation is geared for young men; particularly for 5th grade students and above. In this keynote, Adrian motivates young men to step up to the plate and become a better version of themselves. He encourages them to embrace their individuality, harness their talents, set goals and lay a foundation to achieve their dreams through this interactive and thought-provoking keynote. (5th grade students and above)
"Amazing speaker and trainer with an amazing story that will transform your way of thinking." - M. Dixon
Adrian's Signature Trainings:
THE BLUEPRINT Training Series
The Blueprint for YOUTH
This leadership-development training is designed to foster self-advocacy skills and empower young people to find, share, and use their “voice” to improve their school climate or their local child welfare agency. Drawing on his success as a youth advocate and as a pioneer in the “Ohio Youth Voice” movement. Adrian shows youth how to influence stakeholders and increase their knowledge, skillset and abilities to become an agent of change.
The Blueprint for Foster / Kin / Adoptive Families
This independent living-based curriculum is designed to provide foster parents with additional tools in caring for teens in care. In this training, Adrian takes families into the mind of foster youth preparing to age out. These insights provide a lens for parents to be better equipped to deal with the challenges and rewarding aspects of caring for teens in care.
The Blueprint for Child Welfare Leaders/ Professionals
Developed in consultation with caseworkers. Adrian has designed a training to assist child welfare staff in becoming a better ally for youth and families. This unique training takes evidence-based methodologies and practices and mirrors it with practical applications for success. Staff are expected to come away from this training with additional tools and skillsets to improve outcomes for families in their care.