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helping students FEARLESS

BEGINNINGS!

Darryl uses the thousands of fears he's collected from first-year students to help them embrace their new normal.
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MORE THAN A "KEYNOTE SPEECH" IT'S A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE

For first-year students, new people, places, and experiences can be both exhilarating and daunting.

I empower students with practical ways to embrace discomfort and step out of their comfort zones to fully engage with all that college has to offer.


I fear being a first-generation college student will cause me to fail.

I fear that I won't be accepted for my true goals and aspirations and that I won't be able to use my voice because I'm scared of what others will think.

I fear that I won’t reach the level of success, I hope that i will - that will let myself down

I fear I’m not good enough compared to my peers

I fear that I will fail to meet the expectations of my mentors (Parents, Faculty) and myself

I fear I won't be able to stay here because I don't have the financial resources.

Real challenges shared by real students

ONLY WATCH THESE VIDEOS IF YOU WANT AN EXPERIENCE STUDENTS WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT!
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International Speaker, TedX, Author & Student Fear Researcher

PAST ORIENTATION COUNSELOR TURNED SPEAKER

Involved student turned fearful movement leader

Darryl Bellamy Jr.
As a former chanting Orientation Counselor and Resident Advisor for first-year students, I have a deep understanding of the struggles and fears that incoming students face.

Over the years, I have collected thousands of written fears from students, and have developed practical strategies to help students extend beyond their comfort zones and make the most of their new experiences.

I take pride in being highly engaging and practical, inspiring students while also motivating them to take action long after I've left their campus or event.

My passion is empowering your students to become their best selves, and I am eager to help your community achieve its goals, improve retention rates, and make a lasting impact!
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Why first year programs continue to choose darryl's programs...

First-Year, New Student, Orientation, Week of Welcome, First Generation Students, and more - Darryl has you covered!

VULNERABILITY

Darryl has been a speaker for our Welcome Week at Marian University for the last two years and we're looking forward to bringing him back for years to come.  Our students rave about this program and love how Darryl creates an environment where they can be vulnerable with their peers.
Tyler Paul
Assistant Director of First Year Experience,Marian University, Indianapolis
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EMPOWERING

Darryl Bellamy, knows how to reach into the hearts and minds of those he speaks with. His ability to give students confidence about who and what they are, is so powerfully uplifting and empowering. Looking forward to having more visits from Darryl. I highly recommend him for any discussion in self development and improvement.
Wayne Williamsliams
Assistant Director of Student ServicesUMass Dartmouth

WHISKED AWAY

Darryl was able to make the online webinar a "Wizard of Oz Experience", we definitely were whisked away for the entire presentation.
Jamilla Johnson
First-Year Experience CoordinatorMaryland Eastern Shore

ENGAGED

Darryl was upbeat and had the audience engaged from the minute he stepped on stage. He connected with the students and it was interesting watching how they responded to what he was saying. The "I fear" messages were powerful, so powerful that I am having them typed up to give to faculty to show them what our students are dealing with on an everyday basis.
Joy Brittain
Director of FYE and Student SupportMary Baldwin University
Darryl's experience spans a diverse range of colleges and universities, including public, private, traditional, community, and technical institutions of all sizes. Additionally, he has collaborated with multiple student-serving companies and organizations.

Real success stories from new students

Nervous New Student Takes FIRST Step!

Whenever i'm nervousI received a fearless bracelet after hearing you at the University of Redlands, and I’ve not taken mine off. Whenever I'm nervous, I run my finger along the words on the bracelet. Trying to live fearlessly has been amazing. I’ve finally taken the first step and am seeing a counselor. I've made many new friends, all because I'm living fearlessly.

Freshmen Gets Help with Mental Health

I wanted to let you know that I talked to someone, as fear was something I had always dealt with from about the age of 7. I told them about my fears of eating and gaining weight. I also told them I was battling an eating disorder and feared I might die if I struggle with it anymore.  The bracelet you give has helped me talk about my eating disorder and self-harm behavior for my own good. I just wanted to thank you for everything you do.

Orientation Counselor Inspires New College Student

A frog (Orientation Leader) has a first-year who is incredibly nervous. Apparently, her eyes well up with tears even when saying her name in front of everyone, and she’s very withdrawn. Yesterday he pulled her aside, and she got upset and said she’s so scared, and he GAVE HER HIS FEARLESS BRACELET TO WEAR. Now every time she speaks, she looks at the inside first!

Darryl the "Dating Coach"

I'm originally from Seattle Washington, so I felt like I didn't fit in here, but after your presentation, I saw that I wasn't alone in that. Because of your presentation, I went out of my comfort zone, did the 5-second rule, and asked to hang out with some people on my floor, and now I have a good friend group that I really enjoy being around. I also finally got the courage to go talk to this girl and ask her out and hang out with her. I just wanted to say thank you, it definitely made me feel more comfortable being here.

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