Pure Motivation with Reggie D.

Peak Performance Speaker • Author • Humanitarian

Mission

At Reggie & Reba Speaks, our mission is to inspire hope, ignite change, and empower the next generation…

Vision

We envision a future where every at-risk youth and young man in the inner city is equipped with the tools, confidence, and support to rise above adversity…

See the Impact in Action

From global stages to local communities, Reggie D. delivers messages that inspire hope, shift perspectives, and spark action.

Real Stories.
Real Transformation.

Earl’s story is one of many. After 14 years of sobriety, he credits Reggie’s influence for helping him rebuild his life, his family, and his future.

Speaking that Transforms

Overcoming Adversity

Strategies and stories that equip audiences to rise above life’s toughest challenges.

Breaking Cycles

Empowering youth and communities to break generational cycles of violence and poverty.

Faith & Leadership

Drawing on faith and purpose to inspire bold, authentic leadership that changes lives.

Philanthropy & Humanitarian Efforts

Our work in Kenya extended across several villages over the course of two weeks, making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities.

Addiction Recovery Support – Resources, counseling, and encouragement were provided to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
Youth Empowerment – School visits brought lessons of faith, love, and encouragement, planting seeds of hope while sharing culture and customs.
Community Impact – Shoes were purchased and delivered for an entire village, meeting tangible needs while affirming dignity and worth.
Orphan Care – Monetary donations helped provide food, clothing, and medical support for local orphanages.

These efforts went beyond giving—they were about connecting hearts, uplifting communities, and building hope across cultures.

Cell Block To Ceo The Rise Of A Fallen King

by Reggie D Smith

In the gritty heart of 1970s East St. Louis, Reggie Smith grew up in a middle-class cocoon woven by his determined mother and entrepreneurial grandmother. But the siren call of the streets pulled him into a dangerous double life—plunging from suburban freedom into the brutal world of Chicago’s Vice Lords gang. As a 5-Star Elite, Reggie navigated violence, prison, and addiction, only to emerge transformed, channeling his street smarts into a legacy of hope.

This unflinching gang redemption memoir traces Reggie’s harrowing journey: from gang life and incarceration to sobriety, education in alcohol and drug counseling, and building thriving businesses like Pure Heat Gourmet Sauce, Pure Living Recovery Center, and Hell on Wheels Mobile Hibachi. Through grief, grit, and unbreakable faith, Reggie defies statistics, turning pain into purpose and uplifting his community with transitional housing and youth programs.

Perfect for fans of “Monster” by Sanyika Shakur and “Blue Rage, Black Redemption” by Stanley Tookie Williams, this inspirational urban biography reveals how one man overcame gang violence, prison, and loss to forge a path from the streets to success. Discover the power of second chances—grab your copy and be inspired to rewrite your own story.

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