Your students want to succeed, but they feel stuck.
When first-generation students and student-athletes lack the tools and support to manage pressure, find purpose, and lead themselves, they often carry the weight in silence resulting in missed opportunities, untapped potential, and burnout that no one sees coming not because they lack talent, but because they were never taught how to rise through what they’re facing.
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How I Can Help?
Keynote Presentations
Dr. Ron delivers high-energy, relatable keynotes that inspire students to take ownership of their journey. His message blends real-life experience, humor, and practical strategies that empower first-generation students and student-athletes to rise with clarity and purpose.
Life Skills Workshops
These interactive workshops equip students with the tools they need to manage time, set goals, overcome setbacks, and build academic confidence. Dr. Ron creates a supportive, engaging space where students learn how to lead themselves through the demands of college life.
Student-Success Coaching
Through one-on-one or small group coaching, Dr. Ron helps students build personalized strategies for success academically, personally, and emotionally. Students gain clarity, structure, and self-belief to navigate their college experience with intention.
The 4 Pillars of EDR for Student Development
Dr. Ron don't just motivate. Dr. Ron inspires!
Here’s how:
Personal Awareness
Dr. Ron helps students understand themselves and their strengths, and, beliefs, and how these shape their actions.
Personal Management
Dr. Lewis guides students in managing their emotions and behavior, especially in stressful or unfamiliar situations.
Building Relationships
He teaches the power of connection communicating, listening, and collaborating with peers, mentors, and faculty.
Social Responsibility
Dr. Ron cultivate empathy and cultural awareness to help students become leaders who care about their community.
Real People. Real Results.
Jessica Miller- College Graduate
Before working with Dr. Ron, I felt stuck and unsure of my next steps. His guidance gave me the clarity, confidence, and resilience I had been searching for. Dr. Ron doesn’t just give advice — he truly listens, challenges you, and walks alongside you. Thanks to his mentorship, I’m now living with more purpose and direction than ever before.
Aisha Arrington - CEO & President
Dr. Ron Lewis was a breath of fresh air at our Breaking Bread: Stopping Bullets dinner forum. His “real deal” insights about how our youth can be successful in school and life was heartfelt and genuine. It can be difficult to hold the attention of teenagers, but Dr. Lewis was charismatic, fun, and easy to listen too. His story hit home!
Steve Bush - Higher Education Professional
Dr. Ron Lewis not only delivered a fantastic, interactive leadership workshop to our students, but was one of the best professionals I have worked with as a higher educational professional. I highly recommend Dr. Lewis as a keynote speaker, team building facilitator, or workshop leader on your campus or at your workplace.
How Can We Collaborate?
Schedule A Call
Connect for a discovery call to explore your goals and needs.
Select Your Service
Select the service that best fits your needs: keynote speaking, life skills workshop or student coaching.
Build Your Resilience
Apply the EDR Framework and rise stronger—every single day.
Let's Have a Quick Chat.
I know that succeeding in college especially as a first-generation student or student-athlete requires more than discipline and deadlines. It takes emotional resilience, focus, and the confidence to lead yourself through pressure.
That’s why I use the EDR Framework to help students build clarity, confidence, and character on and off campus. Whether I’m speaking to a first-year cohort, leading a student-athlete workshop, or supporting TRIO and leadership programs, my sessions are designed to help students rise academically, personally, and socially.
Here’s how we get started (as easy as 1, 2, 3):
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Schedule a call to discuss your student group’s goals
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Choose your format—keynote, workshop, or student coaching
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Empower your students with Everyday Resilience they can use for life
Let’s help them rise with purpose—every single day.
I’d love to collaborate with your campus or program. Let’s connect!
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Bounce Back Blueprint
Life will knock you down. This will show you how to rise.
The Bounce Back Blueprint is your free step-by-step guide to rebuilding mental strength, clarity, and momentum—no matter what you’re facing.
Packed with practical tools from the EDR Framework, this isn’t fluff. It’s your map to resilience, purpose, and power.
