"One of the most inspiring speakers in the country."
"Frederick Shegog is truly an exceptional keynote speaker and policy advocate whose authenticity and passion make him a standout speaker, especially for community and technical colleges. He tailored his presentations to the demographic that fit each of our campuses. His story reiterated that people can overcome challenges through resilience and hope. He connected with participants to offer both inspiration and practical advice.
Frederick was easy and efficient to coordinate with exactly the kind of professional you want representing your institution."
"In all honesty, he doesn't show up just to speak — he shows up to serve. Freddy is SUCH a compelling, engaging, passionate public speaker. He brings not only his personal journey of recovery and resilience, but a deep understanding of the systemic issues that hold people back — like hunger, housing insecurity, addiction, and access to mental health care. Hire Freddy. Do it. I dare you. And I promise you won’t regret it."
"Freddy gave a riveting talk that led to an enthusiastic standing ovation and created buzz for weeks afterward throughout the nation. Our HCCC family was honored to invite Freddy to speak to over 400 new students at HCCC's Convocation. He connected with our students, who share many of his experiences and life challenges. Freddy Shegog is a gifted speaker and an inspirational human being!"
"What struck me most was Freddy's account of an advisor at a community college who truly 'saw' him. She went beyond her job description to build a meaningful relationship with Freddy. Her influence changed the trajectory of his life — a vivid testament to the transformative power of education. Freddy's message is compelling, impactful, and absolutely necessary in today’s educational landscape."
"The day after our Convocation, the campus is still buzzing about Freddy and his incredible, uplifting message. I have sat through many informative and motivating speeches, but none were like what Freddy brought to our campus and staff."
"Freddy was an incredible speaker! He kicked off our grand rounds series for the season and left the audience with pearl after pearl. For those of us who work in healthcare, he highlighted the importance of bringing our full and authentic self to everything we do. I highly recommend booking him for your organization."
"Upon learning of Freddy's life story, we immediately wanted to work with him to speak at CMI Media Group and Compas for Mental Health Awareness Month events on behalf of two employee resource groups. Working with Freddy to prepare for the event was easy, and the day of the event was so impactful. I so recommend Freddy for any speaking opportunity — you will walk away more inspired!"
"Freddy delivers a real-life-based message of hope, inspiration, and recovery. His presentation pushes back powerfully against the hopelessness and despair that mark the disease of drug and alcohol addiction. Every word from his mouth is filled with passion, compassion, and commitment to protecting his fellow brothers and sisters from this deadly disease."
"Frederick is a motivating and inspiring speaker that we were fortunate enough to have as a keynote speaker at our 2,000+ national conference. Frederick's story and message resonate with everyone seeking purpose and making a mark on their legacy. I highly recommend Frederick for any event."
"He came to speak to my school of 'at-risk' teens; those students hung on every word he said. He connected with the students because they, too, have troubles, and they appreciated having someone they could relate to share his honest story. Afterward, the students did not clear out but shook his hand and stayed behind to speak to him one-on-one! He is real. He is honest. He is inspirational."