REAL - AUTHENTIC - UNFILTERED 

Who is Craig J Boykin? Craig Boykin has made a name for himself nationally with his unapologetically REAL approach to his presentations on systemic poverty and trauma. Craig doesn’t mind speaking the hard truth. Craig is a seven-time author and former decorated Army veteran. Craig’s self-made success comes from his hustle, his grit and his relentless desire to never give up. Raised by a single mother who was addicted to drugs. Craig grew up with no clear path to success. He repeated the 3rd & 5th grade and was diagnosed with a learning disability, and placed in SPED. Traumatized and confused, Craig become a very problematic student and was kicked out of school often. Craig ultimately dropped out of high school. 

Today, Craig electrifies audiences and delivers an incredibly inspiring and actionable presentation. Craig has coined the phrase GED to PhD. Craig is a master storyteller, people are drawn in immediately to Craig and the essence of his message. Craig has worked with a myriad of diverse companies including keynoting at Harvard University and the keynote for the 50th Anniversary of the civil rights in Washington D.C. during Barack Obama’s presidency. Craig is changing the narrative of high school dropouts in his family, He is the definition of a “True Underdog.”