Need a powerful speaker to shift your audience from stuck to unstoppable? For over two decades, I’ve had the honor of speaking on over 135 stages across the country. From the White House to school districts to intimate retreats, my goal is always the same: to turn hearts, challenge minds, and inspire lasting change.
I had the opportunity to listen to your keynote speech last Friday. I must admit it was one of the best keynote speeches I have ever heard. It really spoke to me about the impact of educators on children both positively and negatively. Especially as one of the only black educators at my site, I want to be the educator who makes a positive influence on all students that walk in and out of my classroom.
When I was young, I had a stutter. By third grade, I couldn’t read and had to repeat the grade. One day, my teacher called on me to read aloud in front of the entire class, knowing my situation…as you can imagine, I was humiliated. As traumatic as that moment was, it solidified something in me. I decided right then and there, I would one day become a speaker. Years later, that decision came full circle when I was chosen as the student commencement speaker for my graduating class at Northeastern University, addressing over 14,000 people, including President Bill Clinton live and national television.
That moment was a turning point, but not the destination. Today, I’m a nationally recognized speaker, ready to take your stage by storm.
Whether I’m speaking to students, superintendents, or CEOs, I bring my whole story to the stage—not for sympathy, but to show what’s possible when you choose to RISE.
What happens when a man who’s overcome the odds sits down with leaders shaping the world? Welcome to Time to RISE with Dr. Luff podcast, where I have real, vulnerable, and purpose-driven conversations with culturally significant changemakers. Join me while I explore the stories behind the success and the setbacks of doctors, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders that shaped them and the resilience it takes to RISE.
Welcome to my blog where I share stories, insights, and lessons from the heart. For those working through challenges, leading through adversity, or just trying to make sense of your next chapter, my hope is that these reflections help you RISE stronger.
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