KENNETH GODBOLT III
CEO
Yogi Inspires LLC
Occupation: Kenneth Godbolt III, a consultant, motivational speaker and author, is CEO of Yogi Inspires LLC. His work focuses on young people, trauma and mental health. He leads workshops and seminars nationwide for young people, youth workers and community organizations. He has also written a self-help book, “Pain, Trauma and Suicide: How I Overcame.”
Community Involvement: Mr. Godbolt, a board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, mentors young people throughout Peoria formally and informally. He also volunteers for Peoria Public Schools.
Education: Bachelor of arts, leadership development, Southeastern University; certification, child and adolescent psychology, The Chicago School of Psychology; currently working on master’s degree in clinical psychology
Three things he’s passionate about: “Raising awareness about the mental health crisis in the urban community. Empowering urban youth to overcome poverty, educational challenges and gang violence. Being a father to my twin daughters.”
Three favorite hobbies: “Training and working out. Exploring new restaurants. Fishing and anything water-related.”
Career influence or inspiration: Mr. Godbolt’s experiences, including previous jobs at Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center and Peoria Community Against Violence, motivate him to motivate others. “Being raised in poverty, struggling educationally and the trauma I faced in my youth influenced me to serve in the urban context. I do what I do because I want others to have the same opportunities I’ve had.”
Inspirational quote: “What is success if you are the only one who accomplishes it?”
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