The Movement
Living In Purpose is a nonprofit corporation committed to helping people overcome their challenges and maximize their potential!
Living In Purpose is a non-profit corporation, led by Yannik McKie, who is committed to helping families in our communities turn their tragedies into triumphs.
The Man
Overcoming adversity and turning obstacles into stepping stones is the expertise of author, speaker, and purpose coach, Yannik McKie.
At age 11 Yannik suffered the heartbreak of his parents’ divorce and learned that both Mom and Dad were HIV positive. By the age of 15 Yannik lost both of his parents to the deadly AIDS disease. Overcoming such adversity has helped Yannik earn his reputation as an expert on how to overcome life’s toughest challenges. Yannik’s amazing life story has been featured on numerous media outlets including ESPN, The Huffington Post, The New York Daily News, Good Day Atlanta, and many more.
The Message
Executive Director and Author Yannik McKie will have your audience’s FULL attention as he eloquently explains the unique challenges and pressures he faced growing up losing both of his parents to AIDS in the early 80’s. Yannik will weave powerful leadership principles into his captivating story, ensuring that everyone present, is not only entertained and inspired but also educated on how the problems they face can be transformed into purpose.
Learning Outcomes for At-risk Youth:
- Identify & eliminate the causes of mental distractions
- Learn to increase leadership impact with techniques that increase passion & optimize performance
- Develop specific ways that “My Difference” can positively impact the community
- Discuss the importance of using personal stories of pain to ignite hope & trust in those we lead