Speaker Topics

For Middle School & High School Students

DeVon realizes being a teenager is tough. The pressure of dealing with high expectations, bullying, poor self-image, love, independence, school, athletics, parents, home, and more. Having struggled in some of these areas most of his teenage years, He is passionate about showing teens that they can overcome it all and reach their full potential. DeVon is on a mission to tell his story and show teens that Greatness is within you, but it is up to you to make it happen.

Competition / Conflict Resolution / Bulling / Appreciation / Building Self-esteem / Self-love / Dealing with Expectations / Dealing with Pressure (family, academic personal) / Leadership / Exploring Character / Morals / Values / Self-worth.

For College Age Students

College is different than being in high school. It is a confusing transition. You go from not having any responsibilities to having to be a responsible adult. You now must manage being on your own, roommates, friends, majors, studying, money, time, academics, homesickness, partying, a job, athletics, and more. DeVon gives college students tools to help them be successful and have a smooth college transition. These students will be focused, prepared, confident, and resilient, which will set them apart from everybody else.

Goal Setting / Time Management / Competition/ Making Adjustments / Leadership / Building Self-esteem / Confidence / Self-love / Finding your Passion / Comparing / Dealing with Stress/ Handling your 1st year

"Greatness is within you. Its waiting on you to activate it. - DeVon Smith

TESTIMONIALS

"What a phenomenal and moving presentation by "Mr. Change Your Mindset" as he was the keynote speaker for our graduates' Baccalaureate Service at Beulah AME Church in Sumter, SC. He energized the room with "real talk," which was inspiring to the graduates and to all that were present."

- Rev. Dr. Dwayne Bruce - Senior Pastor of Beulah AME Church

"Mr. CYM told us nothing is impossible, but you have to go get it. He said, "Don't be upset with the results you get from work you didn't do."

- Inspired Student

"DeVon was awesome. Hearing his story about how he left his job to pursue his passion man change my life. It made me more confident in taking a leap and starting my investment business."

- Octavious - A Motivated Adult