Chatting with Founder/CEO at The Message LLC- Frederick Shegog from Philadelphia, America- Freddy’s journey was marked by hardship, including dumpster diving, panhandling, and battling alcohol abuse during his time experiencing homelessness. However, today, Freddy Shegog stands as a shining example of triumph, having emerged as a successful college graduate and an inspiring public speaker dedicated to sharing his transformative journey to recovery. His story serves as a testament to resilience, determination, and the potential to overcome adversity.
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Freddy has captivated audiences nationwide, gracing the stages of educational conferences, colleges, and various venues with his powerful keynotes that resonate with people from all walks of life. Beyond the podium, he actively engages in community outreach initiatives, serving on multiple boards such as the Student’s Recovery Board and the Board of BHI, where he advocates for equity, justice, substance use disorders, and mental health conditions in teenagers.
Freddy’s commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset is evident through his consulting role at the Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy in Aurora, Colorado. Furthermore, his influence extends to legislative corridors, where he played a pivotal role in the passage of the Pennsylvania Hunger Free Campus Bill, participating in press conferences alongside Governor Tom Wolfe.
His remarkable life story was documented in the March 2022 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education, titled “The Redemption of Frederick Shegog,” which earned the prestigious Education Writers Award for a feature story. Freddy’s journey has also garnered media attention, with features on Fox29 and 6ABC. Recognized as a Philadelphia Region’s Black Men Icon of 2020, Freddy is a proud honors graduate of Delaware County Community College and a summa cum laude alumnus of West Chester University, where he also served as the commencement speaker.
Fresh from a 12-state speaking tour, Freddy remains deeply passionate about the future, particularly the impact on youth, expressing, “College should not only change my bank account but my soul as well!” His unwavering dedication to inspiring others and effecting positive change continues to make a profound impact on individuals and communities alike.
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Frederick Shegog said about his work and answered some of my questions, it was great chat.
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