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Feb. 26, 2024

012 Kwame Johnson: The Transformative Power of Storytelling and Mentorship

Get ready for an incredible episode with my amazing guest Kwame Johnson.

Kwame's journey from being incarcerated his senior year of high school to his current role as President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta is a testament of faith, resilience and the transformative power of mentorship.

Kwame is not just an impactful leader and social entrepreneur; he's also an award-winning author of 'The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career' and a sought-after public speaker and consultant for his expertise in fundraising, leadership, strategy, marketing, and program innovation.

He's also been honored with several prestigious awards for his service, including the Social Entrepreneur Program of the Year Award from the Manhattan Institute and the Most Admired CEO Award by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Business League Men of Influence Award and named among Atlanta’s Top 500 powerful leaders by Atlanta Magazine.

During our time together, Kwame shares:

  • His journey from incarceration to CEO
  • The powerful impact vulnerability and sharing our stories can have on ourselves and others
  • The critical role of mentorship in instilling hope and driving positive change
  • The importance of finding and following your passion
  • How to become your own superhero through self-empowerment
  • Strategies for achieving success in leadership and business

 

I hope Kwame’s insights help you believe in your ability to overcome life's challenges, share your unique story, and choose to serve as a mentor in helping others reach new heights in their lives.

Connect with Kwame:

Website: https://kwamejohnsonsr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwamejohnsonsr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamejohnson/

Purchase Kwame's Book: The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life & Career

Become a Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: https://www.bbbs.org/

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KWAME JOHNSON

Kwame Johnson was named the “Most Admired CEO” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kwame serves as the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA), overseeing the largest and most effective youth mentoring agency in the state of GA. Kwame has drastically transformed the organization's operations, programs, and fundraising increasing overall revenue by 80%. Kwame is also the award-winning author of The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career. Kwame is a highly sought-after public speaker and consultant in the areas of fundraising, leadership, strategy, marketing, and program innovation.

Kwame found his passion while incarcerated during his senior year of high school. During this challenging time, he decided to change his life and made history by becoming the first youth to ever take his SATs in jail. Kwame was accepted into Hampton University and decided to leave college at the age of 19 to become a social entrepreneur and has dedicated his life to service and helping our youth reach their full potential.

Kwame’s passion led him to Washington DC where he worked in youth development for over 12 years. Kwame served as the National Program Director for the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise. Kwame also served as the Director of Corporate Relations for the national office of Communities In Schools the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. Prior to joining, BBBSMA Kwame served as the Executive Director of the Greater Atlanta Region for PowerMyLearning, where he increased the organizatio… Read More