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Izzy Speaks

Youth Empowerment Speaker/Educator

Isaiah “Izzy” Carrington is on a mission to help students discover what it really means to grow up — by living their Unapologetic Passions. From a shy high schooler to an inspiring speaker and coach, Izzy blends humor, heartfelt stories, and practical takeaways to empower middle and high school students to pursue their passions boldly. As a teen, Izzy was the kind of student who needed a program like Operation Snowball — a youth leadership initiative at his high school. It was there that he saw a motivational speaker for the first time and made a bold promise to himself: One day, I’m going to do that. There was just one problem: he had one friend, zero confidence, and couldn’t even talk to his crush. He had no idea how he’d get there — but he knew it would require growth. And grow he did. How? Now, that's the tea that Izzy is dying to spill. Today, Izzy holds a master’s degree in communication studies from Southern Illinois University, teaches public speaking at Harper College, and is a nationally ranked powerlifter. Now, he's back onstage pursuing his dream — speaking to students and telling them what he once needed to hear when he was in their seat.

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My Powerlifting Story

At 20 years old and weighing a mere 130 pounds, he started his lifting journey as a bodybuilder. Five years—and 50 pounds—later, he signed up for a powerlifting meet just for funsies… and immediately fell in love. In the five years (and another 40 pounds) since then, he’s thrown himself into the sport, learning as much as he can and chasing progress with full force.

Today, Izzy competes at a national level and is ready to take his passion to the next level by coaching athletes who are starting their own powerlifting journeys. What you can expect from Izzy as a coach: someone who’s always learning and growing, someone who holds high expectations but gives just as much grace, and—most importantly—someone who wants your success as much as you do.

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Izzy’s message centers around one key idea-living your passions is how you live your happiest healthiest life. Each time he speaks, he inspires students to: Find their passion (reflect on values) Grow their passion (develop a growth mindset) Live their passions (do passion as a form of self care)

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Right now, Izzy offers 1 keynote: GROW UP: Find, Grow and Live Your Unapologetic Passion (UP), and 1 interactive workshop titled: A Day in the Life of Your Future Self that gives students an opportunity to apply these concepts in their own lives.

Keynote Presentation (45-60 minutes): What does it really mean to "grow up"? Isaiah Izzy Carrington challenges students to rethink the journey by inspiring them to live out their Unapologetic Passions (UP) with confidence and purpose. With a master’s degree in communication and years of experience as a youth leader, Izzy brings a message students need now more than ever: live unapologetically by pursuing your passions. Blending relatable storytelling, playful energy, and practical takeaways, Izzy shares how he “grew up” into his healthiest, happiest self—and how students can too. Izzy’s talks take audiences on an emotional yet uplifting journey, exploring how he found, grew, and now lives through his passions—even while navigating depression, toxic relationships, and self-doubt. His message is raw, real, and deeply hopeful: with intentional action, the life of your dreams is within reach. Izzy has spoken to thousands of middle and high school students across the country—students who are now shifting their mindset, practicing, and stepping boldly into their passions. His message resonates with teens searching for direction, reminding them they have the power to rewrite their story and chart a new course with purpose. If you’re ready to help your students rise up, step up, and grow up, book Izzy’s transformative keynote, Grow UP!: Find, Grow and Live Your Unapologetic Passions (UP)!

Workshop (30-60 minutes): Imagine your ideal self 10 years from now. What does their typical day look like? In this workshop students will be guided through detailing out what a single day of their best self would look like. By the end of this workshop, students will be equipped to start developing the habits required to make steps toward their "best life", starting today.

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Note: This workshop is meant as a follow up to the Keynote presentation. However, it is a fully effective standalone presentation as well. 

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