Empowering Students to Rise Beyond the Statistics

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Creating Safe Spaces, Building Self-Worth, and Fueling Futures through Transformational Speaking! Helping schools increase graduation rates, student engagement, and emotional resilience—one assembly, one story, one breakthrough at a time. 

ABOUT THE MISSION

Why This Work Matters

Across the country, principals and superintendents are facing the urgent need to reduce dropout rates, improve school culture, and address the emotional well-being of students.

I’m Michale Taylor—motivational speaker, mentor, and creator of the R.I.S.E. and B.E.I.N.G. frameworks. After losing my 18-year-old brother to gun violence and witnessing too many youth become statistics, I’ve made it my mission to change the trajectory for the next generation.

I work with K-12 schools to support what matters most: the whole child. Together, we help students become adaptable, self-aware, and future-ready with the courage to dream big and the tools to achieve it. Through powerful workshops, interactive self-discovery tools, and real conversations that meet students where they are, I help schools bring their Portrait of a Graduate to life.

 

As a speaker and curriculum creator, I design transformational student experiences that align with your district's strategic goals without adding to your workload.

 

Whether you're focused on MTSS, Portrait of a Graduate, or closing opportunity gaps, I bring programming that is intentionally crafted to support

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Social-Emotional Learning & Reconnect with Their Sense of Self

Students learn to look inward, rediscover their identity, and embrace who they are beyond labels, trauma, or peer pressure.

They learn how to navigate real-life challenges through programs like "Mask Off: Truth & Vulnerability" and the RISE + BEING frameworks. These workshops support restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and emotional growth.

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Build Resilience, Accountability & A Sense of Belonging

From classroom circles to school-wide events, my experiences cultivate student voice, self-advocacy, and leadership. Students leave with a deeper sense of connection—to themselves, their peers, and their purpose.

Through honest reflection and empowering tools, students develop the strength to overcome setbacks and take ownership of their choices.

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See School As a Path, Not a Prison, with College, Career & Life Readiness

Students begin to view education not as a limitation, but as a launchpad toward their dreams, freedom, and full potential.

Through reflection-based journaling, career-aligned prompts, and customizable “pathway planning” tools, students gain the self-awareness and executive functioning skills needed to thrive—on and beyond graduation day.

 

 

Help Us Make A Difference

On the road to ensure 1,000,000 students do not become statistics. 

Every child deserves the opportunity to become more than a statistic. I’m on a mission to help students see their greatness, speak their truth with confidence, and rise into who they were always meant to be.

Interactive exercises that prompt self-awareness 

Students engage in meaningful reflection and discussion that leads to real-time mindset shifts—not just passive listening.

 

Tools and language students can use long after the assembly ends

From emotional check-ins to self-regulation strategies, students walk away with practical steps they can apply daily. 

Follow-up resources to keep the conversation going in classrooms

Post-event guides help staff continue the momentum, reinforcing key messages throughout the school year.

Testimonials from students 

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What Staff Says

Feedback from school leaders, educators, and organizers who've seen the impact firsthand.

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Our students are still talking about it!

This wasn’t just another assembly. Michale created space for vulnerability, growth, and real conversations. Our students are still talking about it.

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Michale aligned her message with our goals 

The way Michale aligned her message with our goals and school culture was impressive. She reinforced exactly what we’re working on  but in a way our students could really absorb

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We be vibin'

I told my manager we need you at least once a week because you are one of a kind and the wisdom you share is replenishing. I love how I can be becuase

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You can do what you aspire to do

Michale made me realize that no matter what you’ve been through, you can do what you aspire to do

Student at Columbus Alternative High School

WATCH MICHALE'S BIO VIDEO

Discover the powerful moment Michale Taylor chose to fully embrace motivational speaking. Hear how she transformed her personal challenges and life experiences into a message that empowers students, athletes, and organizations to rise above adversity and step into their full potential.

 
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Franklin University Master’s graduate!
Officially a Franklin University Master’s graduate! Grateful for every challenge, lesson, and breakthrough on this journey to higher education and deeper purpose.
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Speaking to 9th graders at Franklin Heights 

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Michale Taylor and DiMond Davis honored at Alumni Night for scoring over 1,000 career points with the Briggs High School Basketball Team
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These young queens are the reason I do what I do. Grateful to pour into the next generation with ROX—because empowered girls become unstoppable women
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Celebrating the incredible graduates of the Center for Healthy Families. Honored to witness their growth, resilience, and commitment to building strong futures
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Roundtable talk at Briggs High School with a powerful group of young men—diving deep into the subconscious mind and how to reprogram 'stinky thinking' into strong, self-led belief systems.
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Spoke to the bright minds at Dominion Middle School about entrepreneurship and the power of a growth mindset. These future innovators are already thinking like CEOs in the making!
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Climbed Stone Mountain with my favorite people. Breathwork, laughter, love, and the reminder that every step together is sacred.
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Honored to attend an incredible education conference with passionate teachers and staff from across the state—united in the mission to empower, educate, and elevate our youth