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Award-Winning YOUTH COACH, FILMMAKER & VISIONARY

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How I Add Value

Keynote Speaking
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About Me

After struggling to find my feet as I grew up, and nearly losing my life after being stabbed seven times in a knife attack in 2011, I dedicated my life to steering young people away from darkness.

Most of my projects are run through my social enterprise, AVIARD Inspires CIC but I also work with a number of other impactful initiatives such as Apprentice Nation and The Commission On Young Lives. I’m also a secondary school governor, trustee of a leading creative college and board member of a leading christian media production company.

With my creative hat on, I’m a director, producer and writer, starting my film career in 2018 as the producer and protagonist of the award-winning ‘AMANI’ Short Film starring Hollywood Actor, Joivan Wade (DC Comic’s Doom Patrol, The First Purge and Shiro’s Story). It received 1 Million views in four days and has since been viewed nearly 4 million times on Youtube. My rule of thumb is that all the stories I tell must be honest, thought-provoking and uplifting.

My mission is to be a servant leader who always finds ways to add value to others through my lived experience, loving nature and influential network. I plan to leave this earth (as an old man) having used my time well, impacting the lives, mindsets and trajectory of millions of people.

What I Speak About

★ Pain To Purpose (Resilience)
★ Social Impact Through Storytelling
★ Positive Mental Wellbeing
★ How To Engage Gen-Z / Millenials
★ Pain To Purpose (Resilience)

Using my own personal story, audiences are taken through an interactive journey exploring my origin story, trails, tribulations and current achievements. In some settings (and where time permits) I also give a private screening and Q&A of my award-winning film ‘AMANI’.

Suitable for all audiences (milder presentation available for younger audiences)

 

★ Social Impact Through Storytelling

I pride myself on the fact that each of my films tell stories that have a social purpose, whether to amplify different perspectives or to start meaningful conversations within the community. Through this keynote and/or workshop, I empower you to tell the stories that diverse audiences will resonate will.

Suitable for corporates, grassroots and individuals

★ Positive Mental Wellbeing

After climbing out of depression, PTSD and anxiety after being stabbed, I’ve made more effort to prioritise being kind to myself. Whenever I speak about my mental health and wellness journey I’m an open book for my audience, hopefully encouraging them to take one more step towards being their best self.

Suitable for all audiences

★ How To Engage Gen-Z / Millenials

Over the last 15 years I’ve picked up a few tips on how to inspire and engage the next generation; especially those from under-represented groups. Here’s a free tip, it’s all about being authentic and connecting on a human level!

Suitable for corporates, practitioners and parents

 

★ Pain To Purpose (Resilience)
★ How To Engage Gen-Z / Millenials
★ Social Impact Through Storytelling
★ Diversity & Inclusion
★ Positive Mental Wellbeing
★ Pain To Purpose (Resilience)

Using my own personal story, audiences are taken through an interactive journey exploring my origin story, trails, tribulations and current achievements. In some settings (and where time permits) I also give a private screening and Q&A of my award-winning film ‘AMANI’.

Suitable for all audiences (milder presentation available for younger audiences)

 

★ How To Engage Gen-Z / Millenials

Over the last 15 years I’ve picked up a few tips on how to inspire and engage the next generation; especially those from under-represented groups. Here’s a free tip, it’s all about being authentic and connecting on a human level!

Suitable for corporates, practitioners and parents

 

★ Social Impact Through Storytelling

I pride myself on the fact that each of my films tell stories that have a social purpose, whether to amplify different perspectives or to start meaningful conversations within the community. Through this keynote and/or workshop, I empower you to tell the stories that diverse audiences will resonate will.

Suitable for corporates, grassroots and individuals

★ Diversity & Inclusion

I partner with brands and organisations who are serious about culture change not just buzz words. Whether through amplifying new perspectives, changing policies or creating meaningful initiatives, real change needs to be intentional, collaborative and sustainable! 

★ Positive Mental Wellbeing

After climbing out of depression, PTSD and anxiety after being stabbed, I’ve made more effort to prioritise being kind to myself. Whenever I speak about my mental health and wellness journey I’m an open book for my audience, hopefully encouraging them to take one more step towards being their best self.

Suitable for all audiences

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My Impact

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Who I've Worked With

Key Achievements

  • Summer 2006 - Made the decision to turn my life around after being expelled, arrested and exploited by the age of 16
  • Feb 2008 - Founded AVIARD (Entertainment Ltd), an events and management company
  • Jul 2011 - Miraculously survived being stabbed seven times and closed AVIARD
  • Feb 2012 - Started property lettings service from my bedroom, eventually generating over £5 million for my landlords
  • Jan 2014 - Got baptised after deepening my relationship with Jesus
  • Feb 2015 - Re-launched AVIARD (Inspires CIC), as a social enterprise
  • July 2018 - Raised over £23k to produce ‘AMANI’ in collaboration with Joivan Wade
  • Jan 2019 - AMANI Short Film receives over 1 Million views in 4 days on Youtube
  • Mar 2019 - Spoke to over 13,000 young people at Wembley Arena
  • Apr 2019 - Featured in the Mayor Of London's "London Needs You Alive" Campaign across the TFL Underground
  • Jul 2019 - Invited by the Prime Minister to ‘Champion Positive Activities for Young People’ at 10 Downing Street
  • Sep 2019 - Shortlisted from 28,000 nominees as a Positive Role Model at the National Diversity Awards
  • Oct 2020 - Recognised as a Black History Month Next Gen Trailblazer by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  • Jul 2020 - Produced a campaign called “#OurLockdown” which was featured on Channel 5 news
  • Sep 2020 - Commissioned by The Mayor Of London to creatively direct the ‘You’ve Got This’ Campaign
  • May 2021 - Wrote and directed my first short film ‘SAVE ME’ in collaboration with young people from Enfield
  • Jun 2021 - Awarded the Jamaica Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award for Excellence
  • May 2022 - Launched The Amani Project in collaboration with Goldman Sachs, Hogan Lovells and Mentivity
  • Oct 2022 - Invited to be keynote speaker at Eton College
  • Feb 2023 - Joined Anne Longfield in Parliament, to share recommendations from The Commission On Young Lives report

And...Action!

A selection of special memories
from my career so far
Speaking with some primary school students in Brent
Meeting Michal B Jordan and Jamie Foxx at the House of Lords
Being part of The Mayor Of London’s ‘London Needs You Alive’ Campaign
Sharing a stage with my mentor and AVIARD patron, Lord Michael Hastings CBE
Catching up with Sadiq at the Mayors Black History Month Celebration
Community meetings with the Champ, Anthony Joshua
Celebrating the release of ‘The Harder They Fall’ with Idris Elba
Wrapping the shoot of ‘SAVE ME’ with the main cast
Invited to be a keynote speaker at my old school (where I got expelled)
Invited to give two key note assemblies at Eton College
Meeting with the people’s champ, Akala
Connecting with Jamal at No.10 (RIP)
On set for ‘SAVE ME’ with ASmxlls and some of the mandem
Visiting Joivan on set of Doom Patrol in ATL
Attending the European premiere of ‘CREED 3’
Meeting Harry Redknapp outside No.10
Honoured to introduce two of my mentors with each other - Stephen Green CBE (Left) and Lord Michael Hastings CBE (Right)
Honoured to introduce two of my mentors with each other – Stephen Green CBE (Left) and Lord Michael Hastings CBE (Right)
Interviewing Krept and Konan for Apprentice Nation
Celebrating with actor, Aml Ameen at the Black Magic Awards
Chopping it up with Ms Banks on the Apprentice Nation set
Hosting a special screening of Rapman’s ‘Blue Story’ movie for the Mayor Of London
Meeting Lord-Lieutenant Sir Ken Olisa


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