Black Fire: The Unfinished Story of a Port City NC Black Film Festival A new Young Mogul Inspirational Lesson went live in March. My new song a docu-video, “Black Fire:
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Since 2000, Corpening Personal Development (CPD) is actively involved and plays a significant role to develop and empower the youth within the greater Wilmington, NC area and nationally. CPD is well-known and praised for excellence in children’s educational training, motivational speaking, and student and educator workshops.
As an author, speaker, coach, and consultant Travis Corpening has spent more than 20 years in the trenches working for the personal development and educational improvement of students in schools, colleges, and universities.
Corpening Personal Development challenges you to LIVE everyday knowing you were CHOSEN for a greater purpose.
—— OUR MISSION
“To improve outcomes and help people reach personal, professional, or academic goals through speaking, training, and creating educational resources for personal development”.
We believe that all kids can have ideas that are important and affect their world in cool and exciting ways. Millions have been inspired by our message and watching Travis’s YouTube training videos.
We love connecting with schools and are actively advocating for the improvement of the education of our kids in North Carolina Schools.
Why do I need a Coach?
—— Everyone needs a mentor or coach, no matter the age.
Coaching is helping you plan and maneuver barriers to accomplish your personal goals. Period. Today many of us are subjected to negative influences, toxic environments, and a lack of healthy opportunities to grow.
—— THE CPD CAMPUS
The Corpening Personal Development (CPD) campus encompasses all our professional and personal development offerings. Whether it be our Kids Club Online Training Courses, Educator Training Workshops, Personal Development Workshops, or Motivational Speaking, our message remains clear:
We offer the following workshops
EDUCATOR TRAINING
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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Inspiring and Motivating Speaking Engagements
Travis Corpening is a leading and gifted motivational speaker in the personal development and educational arenas. As a motivational speaker, Travis Corpening has inspired young people to become the best version of themselves, overcome their challenges and harness their potential.
Inspiring and Motivating Speaking Engagements
Travis Corpening is a leading and gifted motivational speaker in the personal development and educational arenas. As a motivational speaker, Travis Corpening has inspired young people to become the best version of themselves, overcome their challenges and harness their potential.
ALYCI (All Your Cool Ideas) Kids Club
—— THE COOL CLUB WHERE KIDS CAN LEARN AND GROW
The ALYCI Kids Club concentrates on the personal development of children by helping them develop an overall sense of identity, build self-esteem, discover their unique strengths, improve personal skills, and gain knowledge. It allows kids, parents, and teachers to have fun, engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through stories and characters.
The ALYCI Kids Club has developed educational courses for kids ages 5 to 8 years old that are available online or can be ordered as a hard copy. From the world of Lucas and Alyci (Lucas’ robotic friend), these courses offer students the opportunity to join in their adventures while learning science, mathematics, and technology.
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In the News
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ShaperSpeaks:
The Travis Corpening Show
This is a lifestyle and community change podcast focused on living and being the best version of yourself through chasing dreams and goals!!
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Featured Articles
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Ci Kids where’s the Train! What a blast!! March 19th we launched a new Adventures of Lucas and Alyci Youtube Episode and an event for kids and families teaching them
It is no secret that I have spent some of my most valuable time working to help young men build better lives. I have seen kids go from aimless, unsure
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What does the Community say?
—— TESTIMONIALS
What does the Community say?
Mr. Ballard
“I came up to Mr. Corpening struggling and I didn’t know what to do. I was having a hard time with school and my personal life. And he sat down and took time to talk to me and we figured things out.”
Cape Fear Community College
Student
Mrs. Latanya Ellerby
“So very proud of my son on his accomplishments in college! Big shout out to Travis!”
Mentee’s mother
Sarah Ho
“...brought such a fantastic perspective to our topic, and I know the students found your session very insightful and thought-provoking.”
NC State University
Asst. Director Park Scholarships
Jenny Perkins
“Thank you Travis Corpening for sharing with us here. You speak on Uncomfortable Truth that requires some serious gut check in personal, professional, and public spheres.”
School staff
Lashauna Parker
“Mr. Corpening is a strong advocate for youth…”
Cape Fear Workforce Development
Middle School Student
“I will now think twice about my decisions. (I promise)”
UNCW Camp Bones
Kimberely Shaw-Brown
“Travis Corpening has made a tremendous impact on the students… Topics covered fit into the class character education program.”
North Brunswick High School
Asst. Principal
Ms. Valerie & Ms. Robinson
“Special thanks to Travis Corpening for your Shadow Shapers Program."
Alderman Elementary School
Middle School Student
"It may help me make better decisions because it’ll always be in the back of my head.”
UNCW Camp Bones
Student
"I didn't just like it, I loved it!"
Belville Elementary Kindergarten
Brian Hamilton
“I loved your book today. I hope you will keep in touch as I am inspired by your work.”
Brian Hamilton Foundation
Founder
Book Review
“An Excellent guide for Teachers and Educators. Hip to the Game … a street savvy guide for teachers and educators … reach at-risk youth. Travis … voice of experience sharing inside knowledge.”