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Overcoming Adversity Programs

Empower students to defy the odds by connecting them to their dreams and goals! 

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About Overcoming Adversity Programs

Our overcoming adversity programs strive to connect students to their dreams and goals, no matter the odds stacked against them. These programs teach students how to overcome challenges, helping them change the trajectory of their life toward a more successful future.

Program Types for Overcoming Adversity

Motivational Experiences

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Key Messages in
Overcoming Adversity Programming

  • Choices
  • Power of Education
  • Defying All Odds
  • Living with Purpose

What They’re Saying About Our Programs

I loved when Speaker Keith Davis shared the story of how when he was little he couldn’t read, write or speak that well, but he worked hard and grew up to be really good at all of those things.
Mary J.Elementary School Student
I've never heard anyone speak like that before. Tory Gant kept my attention. I was so encouraged by how he built up his life from the bad that happened to him in his childhood and to so many of his family members.
John T.Middle School Student

Be resilient and never stop dreaming!

Keith Davis

YES Motivational Experience Speaker

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To book a program, or to learn more about how we can partner, call us at 888.579.5790, or fill out the form below and a Youth Equipped to Succeed representative will respond to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you!

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