Tyrus Jones

Motivational Speaker JonesGroup Media Services

  • Lynchburg VA

“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

Media - Broadcast
Events Services
Entertainment

Areas of Expertise

Becoming A Leader
Taking Chances
Achieving Your Dreams

Accomplishments

Key Note Speaker

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

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

Education

Lynchburg College

Bachelor's

Communications Studies

2011

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts

Mass Communications

2013

Event Appearances

Title

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

2011-06-19

Sample Talks

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.

Style

Availability

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

Fees

$500 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee