Meet Nathan

On July 17th, 2009, Nathan while driving impaired, resulting in a tragic accident which took the life of his passenger that forever altered the lives of both families, as well as his own. Nathan shares his story as a powerful reminder that alcohol and drug use impairs decision- making, and that choices made, especially behind the wheel can have irreversible consequences, affecting not only our lives but the lives of others.

At the age of 23, Nathan was sentenced to 15 years in prison as a result of his decisions. While serving his sentence, he recognized that his life would go nowhere if he continued down the same path. This realization became the turning point that transformed his life from the inside-out, with the support of mentors and programs, and through his commitment to personal accountability, perseverance, and hard work. Nathan was released 11 1/2 years early in 2012.

Today, Nathan’s mission is to encourage others to understand that choices matter, change is possible and the decisions we make today shape the direction of our lives.  He has became an international speaker and the founder of Your Life Speaks. He has been drug and alcohol free for 16 years, transforming his own struggles with family challenges, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, substance abuse, bulimia, and time in jail into a powerful message of hope.

His mission is to help individuals recognize their potential and understand that they are so much more than their difficult past, inspiring life-changing transformation along the way. Since 2017, Nathan has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations across the country on mental health, substance abuse, the power of choices, and personal growth. He speaks to audiences of all ages in schools, colleges, universities, conferences, retreats, and leadership events, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes.

Nathan is married to his wife Alexis and is blessed with three children, and you can follow his work on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Spotify.