BRAD BUTLER II
Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Professional Speaker
Brad Butler II is a husband, father, multi-award winning international youth and school motivational speaker. Before reaching this level of success, Brad Butler struggled with poverty, family addiction, low self-esteem, and school. After moving from Jersey City, NJ to the suburbs of East Windsor, NJ, Brad spent 10 years in Special Ed classes. During that time, he was told he was not academically prepared for college. Today it is evident that Brad Butler II was misunderstood like most young adults dealing with challenging environments. Before we drag our school system, there were two instrumental teachers who saw Brad’s light. He continues to thank them as he pays it forward by encouraging others. Brad Butler II now holds a Masters degree in counseling. He is also the CEO and Founder of Brad Butler II & Associates LLC. Brad Butler II is a full-time motivational speaker traveling the country spreading his signature message: Hope Is My Super Power, empowering everyone he meets with a message of hope and living by his motto: Make Your Next Day Your Best Day.
Bathsheba Smithen is a lyricist, educator, recording artist, author and motivational speaker, spreading a victory message Let’s Get It Rockin her latest single. She is gifted, talented and smart. Bathsheba Smithen turned her struggles into strengths and found out who she is in the process. Most importantly, she’s on a mission to inspire, educate and empower those who tussle with their identity unaware of the greatness God has placed within them. Self identity is a war which stirs within, not nurtured it can leave many confused and frustrated. Bathsheba Smithen shared with us her own testimony of what it took to push past obstacles to reach victory.