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Donnell Surtain

Motivational Speaker
Surtain Global, LLC
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Donnell has lived in places that range from the inner city of Seattle, Washington to the a small country town in Plaisance, Louisiana. He uses his own life tragedies and triumphs to inspire others to live above their circumstances. 

Here's a link to a short video of a speech he's given: https://youtu.be/A9RCShhPjI0​

A former high school football star and collegiate athlete, Donnell is living proof that your current situation doesn't have to be your final destination. Born and raised by a single mother, Donnell lived through harsh situations such as drug raids, gun violence, and gang violence. 

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Donnell will leave you motivated to attack life head on with passion and self-confidence. Book him now for your events, you will not be dissapointed. 

Donnell is also a certified Personal Trainer and Motivational speaker as well as the owner of UnderRated Recruits, which is a sports recruiting company that hosts events that allow aspiring college and professional athletes Showcase their skills to potential teams.

My passion is for people. Motivational speaking is the way that I can interact directly with people and enact change.

Current position (3)

Motivational Speaker

Surtain Global, LLC

President

UnderRated Recruits

Personal Trainer

Built By Donny, Health and Wellness

Degrees (1)
associates of arts in psychology
seattle central community college
2014 to 2015

Presentations

Presentations (1)
Don't Make Excuses, Make Improvements

This program focuses on inspiring individuals to live above their situation. We all face tragedies and feel like giving up sometimes because we believe that we won't ever get over the hump but this speech will use life experience to prove that triumph and success is possible. Program consists of about 80% speaking and 20% audience interaction. I give the audience tools that can help them overcome obstacles in life and business as well. I teach them the value of hard work and teamwork.

I begin by introducing myself then I delve into my own personal story of perseverance. Midway through my speech I interact with the audience and then I continue with the speech. At the end I interact with the audience again and then finish with my affirmation and questions.

Past talks (1)
You Are Bigger than Your Circumstances
Evergreen Middle School Assembly
Everett, Washington
December 31, 2015
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Expertise (10)

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Health and Wellness Motivational Motivational speaker Motivational leadership At Risk Youth High school Children and Youth Services

Awards & certifications (1)

Personal Fitness Training
Action Personal Training Certification
2016
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Why choose me? 

I'll improve the life of your audience by teaching them the 3 C's of life: Choice, Chance, & Change.

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