Inspiring Elementary—High School students to practice self-awareness and live more organized lives—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Tyrone Brunson combines lived-experience storytelling, humor, object lessons, and practical systems to deliver talks that don’t just inspire—but transform.

Tyrone envisions youth, families, schools, and communities growing stronger—academically, socially, emotionally, and economically. Through storytelling based on lived experiences, poetry, and music, Tyrone empowers elementary-high schoolers to take action and build their lives on a firm foundation.

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Meet Tyrone Brunson!

Tyrone is locked in on inspiring youth to take ownership of their academic, emotional, and social development by building self-awareness, resilience, and systems for success—one choice, one step, and one story at a time.

As the Operations & Finance Director for a youth-centered nonprofit since 2023, Tyrone combines his leadership experience with a strong foundation in financial literacy, honed since his summa cum laude graduation from SC State University.

Decision makers trust Tyrone because he doesn’t strive “to be” inspiring—he already is: bold, peculiar, earnest, and serious in mission, yet refreshingly witty and creative in delivery. He leaves audiences more self-aware, confident, and ready to lead.

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Keynote Topics

Courage in the Chaos: How to Stay Focused When Life Gets Loud

Tyrone shares practical strategies for managing emotions, maintaining self-discipline, and staying goal-focused despite personal or external challenges.

Poetry in Motion: Lessons from Pain, Power, & Purpose

Through original poetry and storytelling, Tyrone models emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-expression for students navigating their own battles.

Building Systems for Success: Master Your Habits, Master Your Life

Tyrone teaches students how to create daily structures that support academic achievement, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

Own Your Story: Turning Trials into Triumph

Tyrone empowers students to move beyond their circumstances and use their stories as fuel for leadership, resilience, and success.

Creativity 101:

Tyrone teaches tools & strategies students can use to retain information, overcome challenges, and express themselves in a unique way.

Additional Services

School Assembly Speaker

Energetic and relatable assemblies that challenge students to own their narratives and step boldly into growth.

Workshop Facilitation

Choose from four interactive, action-driven workshops for students to build, self-awareness, success systems, and emotional resilience.

Original and Custom Songs/Poems

Music and/or spoken word compositions for clients, and mission-aligned audiences.

Interview/Podcast Appearances

Tyrone Brunson shares his story, business insights, and personal growth tips while highlighting his work supporting youth in thriving—sparking engaging, relatable conversations for diverse audiences.

Tyrone Brunson | #PoeticQuotes

“While self-awareness holds you accountable to your vision, systems support your pursuit of it with precision.”

Two of TBI’s Long-Term Objectives

  • TBI Intern Program

    By June 2027, TBI will launch its paid youth internship program, selecting six students each year for an intensive 8-week summer experience. Interns will engage in hands-on market research, media, and performance support while developing self-reflection, career exploration, and leadership skills through assessments, goal-setting, and direct mentorship.

    Hear Tyrone’s Heart:

    “This program matters to me because I once faced repeated rejections from internships, which shook my self-esteem and grit. When I finally secured my first opportunity, it transformed my mindset—showing me the power of hands-on experience, vulnerability, and staying true to myself. I want to create that same breakthrough for the next generation.”

  • TBI Resilience Scholarship Fund

    By January 2035, launch the TBI Resilience Scholarship Fund. It will support students from foster care, adoptive families, group homes, and orphan backgrounds, as well as cancer survivors and their relatives. We’ll award at least 10 scholarships annually and host an annual banquet celebration to honor recipients, share their stories, and build community. Success will be measured by funds raised, number of scholarships awarded, and student impact tracked through follow-up surveys and mentorship connections.

    Hear Tyrone’s Heart:

    “This mission is deeply personal—I experienced both foster care and cancer, and those challenges shaped how I learned, built relationships, and navigated school. By giving back, I aim to provide students facing similar obstacles with the resources and encouragement to thrive.”

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