Our Programs

Austin has three main goals: to empower and inspire students through dynamic motivational assemblies and engaging Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum; to enhance the school environment by improving student attendance, reducing suicides and self-harm, and uplifting the spirits of both students and staff; and to promote self-worth and positive identity by increasing students' confidence through impactful programs that encourage personal growth and emotional well-being.

School Assemblies

Austin conducts school assemblies encouraging students to embrace their unique identity, persevere through tough times, and make the right decisions to achieve their dreams. His IDENTITY themed assembly can focus on a variety of topics ranging from:

  • Attendance “Importance of showing up”

  • Standardized Testing / Good Grades

  • Anti-bullying / Social media

  • Peer pressure / Anti-drugs

  • Mental health / Suicide prevention

Success Clubs

The Success Club guides students through an SEL life-coaching process, empowering them to succeed both academically and in life. The Success club embarks on a 10-week SEL curriculum is crafted to enhance students' social and emotional skills, resulting in improved attendance and higher standardized test scores. Our program goals are:

  • Decrease chronic absenteeism

  • Improve student behavior

  • Enhance social-emotional awareness among students

  • Provide group mentorship for students

TESTIMONIALS

  • The night before you came to our school, I wrote my suicide note and planned to end my life the next day after saying goodbye to my friends, but your visit truly impacted my life, helping me realize that suicide is not the answer and that I'm not alone in my struggle to find my identity, and while every day is a battle, your story inspires me to keep fighting.

    High School Student

  • To be honest, bro, I had been considering suicide for about three months because of my grades, my parents' negativity, and feeling unloved, but your speech made me realize those reasons weren't enough to justify it and inspired me to reach out to someone when I feel down, so thank you for changing my life.

    Hogg Middle School Student

  • Hey Austin, I just want to say THANK YOU so much for coming to Nickerson High School, as your speech, along with Hero's, made a huge impact on our school by encouraging everyone to open up about their feelings and challenges after losing Hadley, Teagan, and Mr. Jones, and I believe you'll continue to reach and inspire all of us who needed it just as much as I did.

    Freshman at Nickerson High School

  • Hi Austin! I'm a sophomore at EHS, and I wanted to thank you and Hero for coming to our school and sharing your messages. I often feel insecure about my body and appearance, but your visit meant a lot to me. I hope to one day spread a message of love like you both do. Your music is amazing and truly appreciated by everyone. Best of luck with your music careers!

    Sophomore at EHS

  • Just wanna thank you for coming to Shiloh yesterday, as you opened my eyes to the need for finding new friends and letting go of negativity, and I truly appreciate you sharing your life with us, which I know isn't easy, plus your amazing singing brightened my day and, along with Hero, helped me realize I need to change my mindset on many things—thanks again for coming to Shiloh!

    Student at Shiloh Middle School

School Assemblies

  • Decrease Chronic Absenteeism:

    • Implement strategies and messages that encourage regular attendance and engagement.

    Improve Student Behavior:

    • Address behavior challenges through motivational messages that promote responsible decision-making and positive choices.

    Enhance Social-Emotional Awareness:

    • Foster emotional intelligence and awareness through discussions and activities that promote understanding and managing emotions.

    Provide Group Mentorship:

    • Offer mentorship opportunities during assemblies to connect students with positive role models and support systems.

    Bridge Achievement Gaps for Disadvantaged Students:

    • Provide motivational content and encouragement tailored to the needs of at-risk and disadvantaged students to support academic and personal success.

    Promote Positive School Environment:

    • Contribute to creating a supportive and uplifting school environment through motivational speaking that uplifts spirits and fosters a sense of community.

    • Combination of live music performances and motivational speaking

    • Interactive experience with the audience

  • Improve Attendance and Engagement:

    • Increase student attendance by delivering engaging assemblies that resonate with students' experiences and aspirations.

    Promote Responsible Decision-Making:

    • Encourage students to make responsible decisions in their academic and personal lives, thereby reducing behavioral incidents.

    Address Achievement Gaps:

    • Provide motivational messages and support aimed at bridging achievement gaps for disadvantaged students, inspiring them to strive for academic success.

    Enhance Emotional Well-being:

    • Support emotional well-being and mental health by addressing topics related to self-worth, resilience, and coping strategies, contributing to a positive school environment..

  • Audience Feedback:

    • Surveys and testimonials from attendees measuring impact and inspiration levels.

    Engagement Metrics:

    • Attendance rates and participation levels during interactive sessions.

    Behavioral Changes:

    • Tracking improvements in attitude, confidence, and goal-setting among participants post-engagement.

    • High School and Middle School Students.

    • Importance of showing up "Attendance"

    • Personal resilience

    • Overcoming adversity

    • Building self-esteem and confidence

    • Pursuing dreams and goals

    • Available for booking nationwide

    • Booking inquiries through the website

Success Clubs

    • Decrease chronic absenteeism

    • Improve student behavior

    • Enhance social-emotional awareness

    • Provide group mentorship

    • Motivational video curriculum

    • Personal life coaching

    • Group discussions on various topics

    • Decrease behavior incidents through responsible decision-making

    • Bridge achievement gaps for disadvantaged students

    • Reduce chronic absenteeism

    • Pre-test and post-test data for SEL

    • Collaboration on attendance tracking with school sites

    • Monitoring suspensions and referrals in partnership with schools.

    • No fee is set in stone for Austin to present to your students. We would love to work with you to make a huge impact on your school while staying within your budget

    • Approximately 30 at-risk students per 10 weeks (top 5% repeat discipline and behavioral students)

  • Level 1: $30,000

    • Weekly sessions 1x per week for both semesters

    Level 2: $40,000

    • Weekly sessions 2x per week for both semesters

    • Week 1: REThinking Success

    • Week 2: REThinking Failure

    • Week 3: REThinking Giving Up

    • Week 4: REThinking Pain

    • Week 5: REThinking Celebrating Yourself

    • Week 6: REThinking Friends

    • Week 7: REThinking Mentors

    • Week 8: REThinking Family

    • Week 9: REThinking Value

    • Week 10: REThinking MVP