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Issue 16
Derrick Hayes @encouragement4u
at TSU What did the students have to say? “Students were really empowered by the message of Derrick Hayes. Mr. Hayes not only did he bring a lot of real world experience to the students, but he made it relatable so they could achieve their dreams, hopes and aspirations as college students and learn about the networking opportunities available to them as students on and off campus.” Jer’Mykeal McCoy – Mass Communication Student at TSU What did the 5th Floor have to say? After 25 years from the start of their First Year Experience at TSU students that started on the 5th Floor of Watson Hall are still in touch. Willie Armstrong who is now a Computer Technician in Nashville came out to support along with Terrence Ross. “Derrick your growth over the years has been absolutely incredible. I am so thankful to the Creator for allowing me to see you grow into the awesome man that you have become over the years. When I first met you in 1988 I knew there was something special, I just didn’t exactly know for what destiny or course, but you are a positive vessel for change. I pray that the best is yet to come. God bless you” T. Ross – Nashville Metropolitan Airport Authority Derrick Hayes used his many years of networking to invite and bring many people together who live in and outside of Nashville to be part of the solution to help
students in their pursuit of “Building Relationships in College and Out.” L.J. Holloway is a great woman who traveled all the way from Jacksonville, Florida to support her friend Derrick Hayes as he spoke at his alma mater in Nashville, TN. “Derrick Hayes was right and relevant. I wish I could reverse the clock and would have had him to speak to me in college. The true test was I saw no texting. The only time I saw a phone out was when Students were asked to download the Motivation to your mobile app.” L.J. Holloway – All About HealthCare Advocates Andre Lee in college was Derrick Hayes business partner who helped bring the Wall of Excellence to TSU is now the Regional Director with INROADS an organization that brings positive opportunities to minority youth. Lee came out to support his long time friend. “Derrick Hayes has been the one since our college days and is still doing his thing. Still an overachiever and can still make the crowds move.” The Wilkins brothers who grew up with Derrick Hayes in a Middle School in Illinois came to fellowship with their friend that they used to bag groceries with as teenagers. The number fan of Derrick Hayes is his Dad. He wanted to support his son so bad that he caught a Greyhound from Illinois and rode all night for 9 hours.
“I’m glad I had the chance to come down. I was surprised that students stuck around for the whole seminar. The ones I talked to said the reason why they stayed is that they were really motivated and would definitely come back to hear you again.” James Henry Hayes, Jr. – Retire USAF, Retired Teacher, 3 Term Alderman, Beekeeper and one of the best dancers in the world over 80 years old In college Derrick Hayes learned how to build relationships through selling food and giving back with scholarship opportunities and once he graduated he realized how to help experts, entrepreneurs and celebrities by providing them with publicity opportunities through his blog Today’s Honoree and his world famous DERRICK Interviews. When Derrick is not speaking or blogging, he is writing original quotes for his Android and iPhone application Motivation To Your Mobile that gives subscribers all over the world a new positive word of encouragement right to their phone at the start of each day. One of the first questions that Derrick Hayes asked students is how many of you are in a relationship? Not many raised their hands. Every day many students walk on campuses and overlook and under estimate the ones that they are truly meant to build relationships with. Ask yourself are you “Building Relationships in College and Out?” 37
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