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Tyrus Jones - JonesGroup Media Services. Lynchburg, VA, US

Tyrus Jones

Motivational Speaker | JonesGroup Media Services

Lynchburg, VA, UNITED STATES

“A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.”

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Biography

A Virginia native, Tyrus currently resides in Atlanta where he serves as a Youth Motivational Speaker. He has devoted most of his time as an advocate for youth with huge passions. Tyrus began his public speaking career at just 15 when he booked his first event to a crowd of over 500. Since then, he has spoken at hundreds of events and his message is always clear: "Memories look backward; Fear looks around; but Faith always looks forward." Tyrus says that this is a quote that has always been dear to his heart. He is a graduate of Lynchburg College, where he worked three jobs to complete his education. To learn more about Tyrus or for booking information, feel free to contact him on SpeakerFile.

Industry Expertise (3)

Entertainment

Media - Broadcast

Events Services

Areas of Expertise (3)

Achieving Your Dreams

Becoming A Leader

Taking Chances

Accomplishments (2)

Key Note Speaker (professional)

Danville-Pittsylvania County Tutorial Program; recognized for achievements and graduating from the program; was asked to come back and give insight on how the program helped me to become successful.

Making A Difference Award Recipient (professional)

Received from the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention for efforts to educate local students about the risks of drugs and alcohol.

Education (2)

Lynchburg College: Bachelor's, Communications Studies 2011

Georgia State University: Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications 2013

Event Appearances (1)

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Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention of Danville & Pittsylvania County  Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Danville, Virginia

2011-06-19

Sample Talks (1)

Finding Your True Self

A speech conducted that gave youth insight on how to reach inside and find out who they truly are, what their purpose is, and what they need to do to get to where they need to be.

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC

Fees

500 to 5000 *Will consider certain engagements for no fee