Jeff Hodges Keynote Speaker from Macon, GA

Jeff Hodges' passions have always been media and broadcasting. He began pursuing a career in multi-media after realizing he wanted to bring his dream into fruition. He's hosted successful radio shows with one being translated into five languages. His determination was fueled by a compelling need to change the path of youth in his community. Jeff volunteers with youth, and has spoken to motivate them to change their lives, as he once did himself. Jeff has visited detention centers to spread his understanding of what it takes to change a life through the enlightenment he gained in his own struggles. Because of this, he's created a series of positive media projects to break the cycle of violence and poverty in communities. It is through multi-media, and speaking engagements that he wishes to convey a message of hope that will encourage future generations to change. His motto is one that follows an old adage that says, “you know you're on the right road when the right and necessary people begin to cross your path”. It is this mindset that propelled him towards achieving his vision of having a positive effect on others. It brought in his path many passionate activists and individuals who also wanted to encourage his mission. He began a magazine, started a poetry collection, Perspective Poetry Magazine, and moved on to create his own television series called On Location. He wishes to convey a message of hope that will encourage future generations to “change your thinking, change your life,” a creed that he's dedicated his work and purpose to. He is now the CEO of YMPmedia1Nework, LLC, and founder. His magazine Young Men's Perspective has a following of over 5000 people through social media outlets. A published poet himself, he has now published writers from all over the world. HIs dedication to changing the world around him has been described as, “a single minded devotion,” to his community and the world. A life transformed from prison to success, with his story to follow in an autobiography. Jeff Hodges is the dream come true.