LIONS DON’T ALWAYS ROAR—THEY LEAD.
Dr. Carlos Young
Empowering students to lead with emotional intelligence, purpose, and identity.
Meet Carlos Young
Carlos Young is a high-energy motivational speaker and educational leader who helps students turn emotional struggle into powerful leadership.
With a background as an assistant principal and creator of the CY Method, Carlos delivers real, relatable talks that drive transformation.
PhD in Educational Leadership
Assistant Principal
Father
Signature Talk
Lions Don’t Always Roar
This keynote tackles emotional regulation, purpose-driven choices, and identity development. Carlos empowers students to own their stories, lead through silence, and rise even when they feel unseen.
Emotional Tools
Emotional tools for real-world decisions
Action Over Apathy
Shift from Apathy to Empowered and Purposeful Action
Lead with Integrity
Reclaiming identity and leading with integrity
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Real Impact, Real Change
Voices from educators who witnessed the transformation firsthand.
Carlos brought our students to life. Every student walked out motivated.
He connected emotionally, especially with students who usually tune out.
His energy and message inspired even the quietest students to speak up
Carlos brought our students to life. Every student walked out motivated.
Carlos brought our students to life. Every student walked out motivated.
He connected emotionally, especially with students who usually tune out.
His energy and message inspired even the quietest students to speak up
Carlos brought our students to life. Every student walked out motivated.
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