Book Calvin Swan – Speaker, Advocate, and Voice for the Voiceless
From foster care to the stage, Calvin’s story of redemption inspires real change. Book him now to ignite purpose in your audience. challenging backgrounds.
Welcome to Calvin Swan’s Official Booking Site
Calvin Swan isn’t just a speaker—he’s a survivor, a mentor, and a voice of hope. Raised in the Chicago projects, abandoned by his parents, and caught in the foster care and prison systems, Calvin rose above it all through faith and resilience.
He shares his story to uplift others, challenge perspectives, and empower the next generation. If you want to move hearts and minds, Calvin delivers more than inspiration—he delivers impact.
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Featured: Rise Above Academy
A nonprofit founded by Calvin, Rise Above Academy supports youth from under-resourced communities through mentorship, education, and empowerment programs.
Your booking helps fuel this mission.
Mentoring
Goal Setting and Skill Development
Mentors work closely with students to set clear, achievable goals, ranging from improving academic performance to exploring career interests. Regular goal-setting sessions help students stay focused and make necessary adjustments
Sports Activities
Promoting Physical Health and Teamwork
At Rise Above Academy, our diverse sports activities are designed to promote physical health and foster teamwork among students. Our comprehensive programs encourage active participation, helping students develop their athletic skills.
Help Sexual Abuse
Compassionate Counseling and Advocacy
At Rise Above Academy, we offer compassionate support to survivors of sexual abuse through our confidential services. Our professional counselors provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and begin the healing process.
Meet Calvin Swan
A Story of Struggle, Redemption, and Purpose
Calvin Swan’s early life was marked by abandonment, foster care, and incarceration. But instead of letting those circumstances define him, he chose a different path.
Through faith and grit, Calvin rebuilt his life—and today, he uses his story to help others rewrite theirs. As a speaker, he’s raw, real, and deeply relatable. As the founder of Rise Above Academy, he’s working on the frontlines to change young lives.
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