Valentine Inspires

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Introduction: Valentine is a premier youth motivational speaker on a mission to inspire students to recognize the profound impact of their stories. As educators sow seeds of courage, confidence, and unity, Valentine steps in as a gardener, nurturing positive messaging. Sharing his own story, lessons, and mistakes, he emphasizes, "I'm not here for my accomplishments but my mistakes, spawning lessons that guide, correct, and encourage each of you." Counted out one too many times, Valentine's resilient message draws from his experiences as an inner-city EMT and media professional, creating an engaging, heartfelt, and relatable student experience. His authentic speaking unveils personal obstacles, from a fatherless upbringing to overcoming anxiety, with the purpose of healing through shared understanding. Valentine not only offers himself as a vessel but, more significantly, as a living example. He believes in the transformative power of education and understanding, recognizing that the true strength of our stories lies in these principles.

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Hired 26 times

Serves South Windsor, CT

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8 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Priscilla L.

Dec 7, 2023

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Mr. Valentine is an excellent addition to our program! He took the time to send preparation material that motivated the students and made them look forward to his visit, all while working with the needs of our school. He took the time after the assembly to meet with students in small groups. They loved every minute of this! He truly helped them self reflect and motivated each student to think about their actions and feelings. This is where he excelled and the most valuable part of his visit! Anthony seemed nervous at first, but was able to shift gears and engage our students well. He was well received and our students are already asking when he will return!

Details: School or educational event • Empowerment / positivity • High school students • Middle school students • 51 - 100 guests • I'm flexible

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Victor R.

Mar 14, 2024

Anthony was amazing! We had the privilege of hosting Anthony at our high school. It was exceptional, combining professionalism with an engaging and inspiring presence that resonated deeply with our students. His willingness to take extra time to connect with students individually highlighted his genuine commitment to making a positive impact. His presentation left a lasting impression on our community, motivating and empowering our students to strive for their best.

Nicole S.

Dec 3, 2023

It is clear when Anthony speaks to young people that he loves what he does! And young people respond to him and need to hear his message.

Sarah A.

Jan 17, 2020

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This is the second time that Anthony has come to our school to speak to our students, who were beyond excited to have him return. He has such an empowering message of following your dream and being the best version of you. He connects well with our students, makes them feel valued and has relevant material to share with them. He motivates, he is innovative, and extremely professional. We hope to have him back again in the future.

Details: School or educational event • Empowerment / positivity • High school students • 201 - 250 guests • Book sales will be allowed

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Sarah A.

Oct 12, 2018

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Valentine is an exceptional speaker and person. He is inspiring, motivating, and amazing at what he does. He came to speak to our students during Diversity Week and he engaged them, made them feel valued, and shared wisdom that is relevant to all of them. Our students are still talking about his speaking engagement and the message he shared with them. I would highly recommend him!

Details: Community event • Community / team building • High school students • 201 - 250 guests • Book sales will be allowed

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am willing to work with all budgets.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 100 hours of mentoring and presenting.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
It started with the creation of KultureMAG, a publication that paved the way for me to engage with students in classrooms, high schools, and colleges. Through these platforms, I shared my story, evolving to develop frameworks and principles for breaking habits and achieving goals. To date, I've presented at 50+ high schools and middle schools, reaching over 11,000 students. I'm passionate about my work, and my sincere hope is that my message resonates deeply with every listener.