Ty Gray-EL's Page

I am a:

Speaker

I speak about:

African American History/Culture, African History/Culture, Arts/Culture/Music/Dance/Theatre, Attitude, Communication, Empowerment, Entertainment, Image/Self Esteem, Inspirational, Spirituality, Stress, Success

My Bio:

Author-Poet-Activist-Inpirational Keynote Speaker-Storyteller-Certified Stress Management Therapist


The Power of the Spoken Word is evident in the lives impacted by Ty’s work, he captures your imagination by weaving poetry, historical events and present-day facts into a bright celestial cloth that enlivens your spirit and soul. He has appeared on numerous speaking platforms including the Michael Baisden Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, BET News, Mark Thompson’s Sirius Radio Show and several Universities.

Ty’s motto is: “Health flows like rivers and wealth like mighty streams when we are grateful to the Giver and faithful to our dreams.” His experience includes Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Alliance of Concerned Men, Roving Leader with DC Dept. Parks & Recreation, Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and co-founder of R.E.A.C.H., a non-profit organization supporting youth and ex-offenders. He currently serves as the Chief Communications Officer for the Empowerment-Center, a DC based 501 c (3) organization and Founder of Stress Away-Write Away/Creative Expression Experience – a program that relieves stress using communication techniques, the written and spoken wordthrough poetry.
As an author, poet, columnist, educator and minister, Ty has more than 25 years of workshop and seminar facilitation experience. His skill in character-building, change management, human resource development and team-building effectiveness has earned him the respect of his colleagues. He is a Certified Stress Management Therapist through the National Association of Drug and Alcohol Interventionist. He is also certified through the American Seminar Leaders Association. For the past 20 years Ty has designed and delivered courses on self-esteem, interpersonal and group communication skills, as well as diversity and sensitivity workshops. Critics are claiming that he has written the Black Woman’s Anthem for the 21st Century in his epic poem “A Black Woman’s Smile” which has prompted more than a million and a half views on Youtube.

What I do best:

Inspiring and motivating groups is what I do best.
Storytelling is what I love.
Keynote addresses.
Stress management, anger management and conflict resolution utilizing the critically acclaimed...
StressAway-WriteAway/Creative Expression Experience

I charge a fee of:

$1500-$5K

Some notes on how I charge for my services:

My fees are negotiable depending on media exposure and the ability to negotiate product placement and sales.