Youth Motivational Speaker
DJ Reese challenges middle and high school students to take control of their future through action, resilience, and ownership. One opinion does not define your future. Your response does.
About DJ Reese
DJ Reese was told by his guidance counselor he would fail by 25. This is what he built instead.
Over the last 20 years, DJ Reese has built a career across radio, live events, voiceover, and entrepreneurship. He has worked with stations including Z100 New York, SiriusXM, and 98.7 Kiss FM New York, led live events and audience engagement for brands including Adidas, New York Red Bulls, LIDL US, and PUMA, and his voiceover work has been featured in campaigns for Taco Bell, Delaware Lottery, T-Mobile, Old Navy, and Wawa.
Through personal stories and real life lessons, DJ Reese shows students that one opinion does not define their future. Their response does. He brings that message to student keynotes, school assemblies, and youth leadership conferences across the country.
Speaking Topics
Every topic comes from the signature keynote "I Was Told I'd Fail by 25 and This Is What I Built Instead." These are not recycled motivational talking points. These are real lessons from a real career built in spite of real doubt.
Students learn how to process feedback, rejection, and doubt without letting other people's opinions write their story.
The hard truth about waiting for people to believe in you before you move. Students learn to move first and build support along the way.
Ownership is the foundation of everything. This session gives students the framework to stop blaming circumstances and start directing their path.
A direct, no-filter session that helps students identify the excuses holding them back and replace them with a bias for action.
Real confidence does not come from likes, validation, or waiting to feel ready. It comes from doing. Students walk away with a new definition of what confidence actually means.
How to keep going when your circle does not believe in your vision. The mindset and tools students need to move without permission.
Watch DJ Reese
Watch DJ Reese connect with student audiences at school assemblies, youth leadership conferences, and student keynote events.
I Was Told I'd Fail by 25
Keynote Highlight Reel
You Can't Control What People Say
School Assembly Full Talk
Take Control of Your Future
Youth Leadership Conference
What People Are Saying
DJ Reese's message was engaging, real, and something students can actually apply.
Wendi Yellin, Studio Owner, Perryville, MD
DJ Reese brought energy, control, and a message that truly landed.
Ian Mosley, Board Member, Community Planning and Advocacy
Book DJ Reese
DJ Reese is available for student keynotes, school assemblies, youth leadership conferences, and student athlete programs. Fill out the form below and we will be in touch within 48 hours. You can also reach us directly at [email protected] or call 856.538.2582.