Everyone Has A Voice,
Make Sure Yours Is Heard
The "Lion" in Lion Speaking Agency represents the power behind having your voice heard. He uses his voice on stage to tell his mental health story as well as the story of others. ​
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David holds a certification in Mental Health First Aid, is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - DeKalb.
A Hero On And Off The Battlefield
David served on Active Duty in the United States Army from 2005 - 2010. In 2007 he was shot in both legs by a sniper at the age of 20. It Took David a total of 3 years and 14 surgeries to recover from these injuries.
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After being medically discharged from the military he began to share his mental health battle in therapy sessions. He took his passion for professional speaking from group therapy to the big stage, starting Lion Speaking Agency in the process.
Mental Health Topics
Mental Health is my topic of choice when it comes to professional speaking. My experience stems from my various experiences in life: being a veteran, transitioning to civilian life, the challenges that African Americans face, battling suicide, and much more.
After being injured in Iraq, I stayed in the hospital for three months.
After being injured in Iraq, I stayed in the hospital for three months. It was here that my addiction to opioids began. I speak about how opioid addiction starts, the reasoning behind addiction, and how opioid addiction impacts our mental and physical health.
David cares about other veterans who suffer from mental illness.
He is certified in Mental Health First Aid which gives him the tools necessary to assist someone experiencing a mental health emergency. Mental Health First Training gives David the tools to talk about recognizing symptoms and offering help to someone experiencing a mental health emergency.
20 - 22 veterans a day die from suicide according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
David has battled suicide and now dedicates his life to suicide prevention in the veteran community.
Mental Illness is a topic that people shy away from.
David talks about this topic for those who aren't comfortable talking about it. The "Lion" in Lion Speaking Agency is about making your voice heard and roaring your message until everyone hears it. That is the attention David wants to bring to mental illness.