Cordan James LLC
Vision
TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO CREATE THEIR OWN DESTINY IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGES AND TRAGEDY, TO INSPIRE ADULTS TO BECOME THE VERSION THEIR CHILDHOODS IMAGINED.
Mission
Empowering individuals and families to discover their inner strength, overcome adversity, and create a positive impact on their families and communities through powerful storytelling, mentorship and community.
- TEDX Speaker 2024
- Holistic Family and Youth Mentor- The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator
- US Army Veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom
- A Father, Veteran, The Comeback Kid
Life is HARD
Healing: Comeback Kids are willing to do what it takes to Heal themselves. Self-help is the path forward.
Advocacy: They are so knowledgeable of themselves that they Advocate on their behalf, when ready, on behalf of those without a voice or way.
Resilience: Comeback Kids acknowledge the part of them that is Resilient. Your story is unique to you, and you own it.
Discipline: Finally, Comeback Kids have acknowledged they have the Discipline it takes to be great, know greatness, and do great things. They have grown into people who would have protected them as children.
The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program offers personalized, evidence-based mentorship and intervention
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The Story Of a Comeback Kid
Imagine one of the most raw, honest, and inspiring stories of an unwanted infant born to a drug-addicted mother, waiting in the Foster Care System to be adopted. When love, support, and acceptance come in the form of a white family to a black boy, there are challenges he doesn’t suspect. The life-deteriorating combination of rejection and the lack of culture, nurture, and self-identity is enough to dismantle the future of anyone but Cordan James; he is a survivor turned servant, and he serves through the power of his voice.
Cordan, a loving and connected father of three, shares touching stories of Reunification after a MySpace Search. A decorated combat veteran, serial entrepreneur, long time fighter AND Lover, Cordan is leading from the front with The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program. Cordan states, “This is where comeback kids come back stronger.”
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Public SpeakingTopics on Resilience, Recovery, Family Dynamics, Military Leadership, ,Mental Health.
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Youth MentorshipSchool-Based Mentorship: Programs designed for schools to support at-risk students, aligned with MTSSB tiers for different levels of intervention . Community-Based Mentorship: Group and one-on-one mentorship sessions in community settings, focusing on skills like resilience, goal-setting, and decision-making . Comeback Kid Program: Structured mentorship using an evidence-based curriculum that improves students’ grades, relationships, and life skills.
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Youth Mentorship TrainingTrain-the-Trainer Programs: Workshops and certification programs for educators, probation officers, and community leaders on effective mentorship techniques. School and Community Interventions: Training on facilitating listening sessions, group mentorship, and implementing MTSSB in school settings. Behavioral Intervention Techniques: Courses on PBIS, social-emotional learning, and other behavioral supports for use in educational and community programs.
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Resources for Families and CommunitiesParent & Caregiver Workshops: Educational sessions that guide parents on supporting youth through life challenges and building resilience at home. Community Forums and Listening Sessions: Providing a safe space for community members to discuss needs, challenges, and resources related to youth mentorship and support.
Book Cordan for your Keynote Speaker
When Cordan James speaks, he doesn’t just address children’s issues; he reaches into the depths of our childhoods, inspiring us to see the beauty in our scars, and empowering us to believe that we are not defined by our parents’ choices. Cordan’s message is a beacon of hope, reminding us that we are not the residue of past mistakes, but rather, the journey to self-discovery is a path paved with challenges to overcome. Triumph, he teaches, is not about never being defeated; it’s about finding the strength to stand tall in the face of adversity.
With a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, he has gone onto to pursue his Masters in Organizational Leadership. Cordan’s diverse and impactful background has positioned him firmly as an effective Motivational Speaker. He speaks with love and compassion. His passion for promoting self-love, personal authenticity and individual growth are some of the most powerful topics he brings to the stage. Cordan James’ hope is to touch as many lives as possible, to provide them with the same motivation, inspiration and determination that brought him to this point in his journey.
Speaker Topics
- The Power of Resilience: How to Build Strength from Adversity
- From Abandonment to Acceptance: Finding Purpose and Identity
- Turning Pain into Purpose: Using Adversity to Help Others
- Redefining Success: Lessons from the Streets, Military, and Business
- Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Addiction and Its Generational Impact
- Entrepreneurship After Adversity: Building a Business with Purpose
- Life Lessons from the Army: Discipline, Respect, and Resilience
- From Foster Care to Fatherhood: Building Family Bonds
- Mental Health, Addiction, and the Importance of Asking for Help
- Understanding and Managing Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
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