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SWIT founder, Dr. Justin Grimes has extensive years of speaking on various topics across demographics and fields. Dr. Grimes is known for being transparent, honest, motivating, and uplifting for audiences. The goal of Dr. Grimes keynote is to leave audiences with some ideas for reflection, strategizing, and becoming a better version of themselves.

Dr. Grimes merges humor, passion, education, and knowledge together in ways that captivate his audience. Not to mention he keeps you entertained and engaged the entire time. - Cultivating a Lifetime of Legacy

He presents ideas I hadn’t considered. I was glad to learn from an educator who delivers content in ways that are digestible and easily understood - Memphis Rise Academy

What an interesting way to bring in goal setting with talking about sneakers. As a sneakerhead myself, I love talking about shoes. I know have some goals that I know I can achieve, and ideas for creating my own reselling business - Uplifting Black Male Conference, Virginia Tech

MLK had a deep legacy. What we need is more action over speeches. Dr. Grimes delivered a keynote that resonated with our students, staff, and president - Hampden-Sydney College

From 16 ACT to Ph.D.! The Costs of Success

The cost of achieving success is often found in how resources (time, people, and money) are allocated and used. Dr. Grimes's educational journey started with the mismanagement of resources, including getting an ACT score of 16, which cost him tremendously. Unfortunately, many individuals' projections for success are measured by their ability to perform at high levels academically, socially, professionally, emotionally, and physically. Success in business, school, and relationships is achieved when you make the necessary changes to achieve desired outcomes. Learn how Justin Grimes went from a low ACT score and GPA to completing a Ph.D., winning awards, and achieving much success.

Go For It! Connecting 4 Strategies for Personal and Academic Success

Connect 4 is a popular game with an unbeatable winning strategy. Can you implement a strategy to win every game of Connect 4, provided you make no mistakes? No, because nobody is perfect as game players or human beings. To win the game of Connect 4, just like in life, you must start by putting yourself at the center. Learn how to become the master of your personal and academic Connect 4 strategy. This interactive keynote includes playing the game Connect 4, learning strategies to implement for success, and a cool bonus that excites the crowd.

Questions to Answer Before You Apply to Graduate School

Our society is filled with many people with the desire and skills to pursue a graduate degree but no plan to get started with applying.  This 90-Minute Workshop, guided by the book “20 Questions to Answer Before You Apply to Graduate School”, will aid you in answering all the questions you have and ones you didn’t consider before you apply to graduate school.  You will learn about the application process, what materials you need to submit with your application, funding your degree, narrowing down where to pursue a graduate degree, questions to ask recruiters, and more.  The goal is for you to feel informed and ready to apply to the graduate program of your dreams. 

Is Graduate School For Me

Trying to figure out what to do after your graduate or your gap year? Thinking about a career change? Want to be a professor? Graduate school sounds like a great option, but you may be asking yourself “is a graduate school for me”? Dr. Justin Grimes wants to talk with your students in a 45-minute virtual interactive presentation to answer your question,” is a graduate degree for me”?

Tip Toeing in My Jordan's: History of the Jordan Brand and its Intersection with Goal Setting

What are your life goals? Do you like Yeezy's, Jordan's, KITH, Nike, Off-White, and more? Have you thought about creating your own business? This interactive 60-minute session will teach participants about setting goals to achieve success in school, work, and/or life. Also, participants will receive some lessons about the Jordan Brand, You Got My Size Sneaker Reselling Business, and entrepreneurship.

  • Learn about creating achievable goals 

  • Understand the inception of Jordan Brand and its impact on various communities

  • Create 2-5 goals to accomplish over the next 90 days

  • Identify a top sneaker or item to resell 

 

Your Missing Ingredients: Developing a Recipe for DEI Success

Many schools, organizations, and businesses state that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential.  While some may succeed in one area, addressing all three requires great intentionality.  Think of your DEI success as planning a dinner for a group of people.  Diversity is making sure you have different types of foods. Inclusion is making sure everyone receives food.  Equity ensures everyone gets the kinds of food that meet their needs and dietary restrictions.  Sometimes you’re not successful because you are missing ingredients.  In this 60-minute interactive presentation, individuals will learn how to select the right ingredients necessary for a recipe for DEI success.

UNO Out: How to win the game of DEI

Do you enjoy the game UNO? You know the feeling of saying UNO, UNO OUT to signify that you have finished. Everyone wants to win, but not everyone knows how to play the game successfully. Sometimes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can feel like a game with few participants. Everyone plays an active role in DEI being successful no matter who you are. Diversity is always present but may not be highlighted. You can build inclusion practices, but they must be evaluated and revamped. Equity is challenging because it requires examining, stripping, rebuilding, and redistributing resources in ways that work for all groups. This keynote is for you if your organization is unsure where to start, discuss DEI, and who needs to be a part of the strategic plan. In this 60-minute interactive presentation, organizations will learn how to win at the game of DEI with the cards they have been dealt.