Exciting. Passionate. Real.

“Mike is the youth speaker your kids want to hear from.”

“Passionate” and “real” are just a couple words to describe Mike Smith’s speaking presentations. Mike has the ability to captivate audiences of all ages and walks of life. His humor and spontaneous style leaves audiences on the edge of their seats and wanting more. Mike’s passion to push himself to the limit has given him a platform to engage today’s culture. He uses his past mistakes and life experiences as examples to capture the heart of the audience.

“Jocks, geeks, skaters, preps, overachievers…Mike has a message that will reach them all.”

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Mike Smith
  • Founder/Executive Director of
    Bay 198 Skate Park (non-profit organization)
  • Advocate for Homeless & Runaway Teens
  • Teen Mentor & Life Coach
  • Founder of Skate for Change
  • Founder of Skate the State
  • Speaking at schools and universities across the country for over 4 years

Topics

  • Bullying
  • Substance Abuse
  • Chasing hard after your dream
  • Customize your assembly
  • Breakout sessions
  • Q&A with students or faculty
Featured in Red Bull Magazine
Me As Self Video Skate for Change Video
People Are Talking

Imagine your rebellious high school student that’s smoking weed on a consistent basis, along with your straight-A, varsity cheerleading captain and throw in the awkward and unpopular student who’s confused about their sexuality. Interesting group to say the least, but even more interesting is they’re each huddled around Mike Smith...read more

Amelia Holder
Youth Director