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I need you to find your purpose the way you search for your phone—with urgency and determination.
— Seneca Wilson

 Seneca’s Mission

Speaker | Author | Poet | Educator

Turn On Your Light: Empowering People to Overcome Barriers and Unlock Their Potential

Seneca Wilson is a dynamic speaker who blends Sports, Hip Hop, Inspiration, and Poetry (S.H.I.P.) to create powerful, engaging presentations that challenge and inspire audiences. With over two decades of experience in mentorship and youth development, he has helped students, professionals, and educators break through self-doubt, develop confidence, and step into their purpose.

Whether he’s addressing a packed auditorium of students, leading a corporate workshop on leadership and resilience, or performing spoken-word poetry that moves audiences to action, Seneca’s message is clear—your light is meant to shine.

Topics & Keynotes:

Turn On Your Light: A motivational talk on overcoming adversity and stepping into confidence.

S.H.I.P. to Success: Using Sports, Hip Hop, Inspiration, and Poetry to break barriers and reach goals.

Lead the Way: A workshop for educators, mentors, and youth leaders on guiding the next generation.

Poetry & Purpose: How self-expression can build confidence and fuel success.

Why Seneca?

• Engaging and interactive presentations tailored to any audience.

• A unique blend of motivation, entertainment, and real-world strategies.

• Proven impact—students and professionals leave inspired and ready to take action.

New Book Coming Soon… PAUSE

PAUSE is more than a book—it’s an invitation. In the rush of daily life, we often forget to stop, to breathe, to appreciate the moment. This collection of poetry and reflections encourages you to embrace the power of the pause—to reflect, to reset, and to find meaning in stillness.

Through themes of appreciation, play, creativity, and renewal, PAUSE offers a space for introspection and inspiration. Whether you need a moment to gather your thoughts or a reminder to be present, this book is your companion for slowing down and rediscovering what truly matters.

Take a moment. Take a breath. PAUSE.

 Testimonials

We were so happy to have Seneca speak to our student staff. His message was inspiring and his engaging delivery motivated all of us to find our passion and reflect on our personal values. We would welcome him back at any time.
— JESSICA WARD, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS/DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS RECREATION, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Seneca’s message is so uplifting and empowering – no matter if you are a student, faculty or staff member on a college campus, you will find Seneca’s spirit hit you in an amazing way. ‘Turn On Your Light’ truly is a timely message for all.
— SCOTT BLAIR,ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, DESALES UNIVERSITY
Seneca was captivating and inspiring to our children and administration. Seneca’s dedication to impacting those around him is awesome and admirable. Seneca’s definitely left us feeling invigorated and motivated to reach for the stars!
— CHRISSY HUFFMAN, TEACHER, PORTLOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHESAPEAKE, VA
We were looking for a speaker for our young male retreat and Seneca more than delivered. He was able to keep the students engaged in the Zoom service with his great energy and poetry. He took the time to understand who our students were, and we look forward in working with him in the future. Highly recommend.
— Aaron Bunton University of Georgia Upward Bound

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