Meet Brian Bolden- Author, Motivational Speaker, Mentor

Brian Bolden is a difference maker.  Unlike many of the leaders in the Black community today, Brian Bolden is helping young people master the steps to success on a daily basis.  He is constantly visiting schools, mentoring youth or hosting motivational seminars designed to improve their lives.  Brian Bolden’s book: “I Am A Man Who Happens To Be Black” and motivational workshops, “Don’t Give Up! Success is an Option!” are inspiring youth, especially those who happen to be Black, to immediately make positive choices that guarantee their future success.

Brian works tirelessly to redefine the futures of young people who desperately need to be viewed in a more positive light and live in society as productive citizens.  Brian Bolden lives his life as an equal, successful, positive contributor to society, who just happens to be Black.    He believes his character, hard work and education, in addition to mirroring the positive qualities of mainstream America, has facilitated his success.  Brian inspires youth, particularly those who happen to be Black,   to embrace the positive attributes of mainstream society, such as, proper speech, appropriate dress and mannerisms.   He openly speaks out against the “ghettoization” of Black people and examines the detriment that ghetto mentality has on their future.  Brian  believes  that the rejection of positive mainstream values, such as proper speech, behavior and dress, have derailed the efforts of Black youth to acquire and maintain the economic, educational, personal and social strides other cultures gain through acceptance of mainstream values.  He teaches youth to embrace the positive qualities of their heritage, culture and/or race, and learn how to embrace other cultures without feeling like “sell-outs”. 

Born and raised in Killeen, Texas, Brian Bolden currently lives in Houston, Texas. Brian received his college degree from Lamar University.   His former position as a Juvenile Probation Officer and his successful career as a motivational speaker, author and life coach provide the tools and resources necessary to make a difference in the lives of many youth.  In his spare time, Brian loves riding motorcycles and relaxing at his lakefront home.  He has one son and is committed to living by Christian principles that enable him to make a difference in the lives of disenfranchised youth.