About Mike

From getting picked last in gym class,  to being voted “Person Most Likely to Change the World.” by his 670 senior classmates, Mike knows about overcoming obstacles.

Mike is the real deal. One of the most genuine people you will meet, Mike is a rare find in the world of teenage motivation. Many many people have said about him that he has an incredible capacity to connect with adolescents.

Mike’s life has been a series of disappointments, joys and adventures. He draws kids in with vibrant storytelling as he captures snapshots of his own story. Bullying, peer pressure, and a search for significance were the threads that wove his life’s fabric.

Growing up in a Navy family, Mike lived in 5 different states before graduating high school. It’s never easy being the new kid in class, but over time, Mike began to see the value of getting a fresh start. He is who he is today thanks to the experiences he’s had thus far in his journey. After all, life’s a trip; not all about the destination, but what you become on your way there.

Over the past 18 years, teenagers have been his life and his passion, coming alongside them and guiding them to navigate adolescence well. Mike resides in Western North Carolina in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. He is an alum of Rutgers University.