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Youth Motivational Speaker Eddie Cortés in MA
“Absolutely loved having Eddie. It was amazing!”
Resilience in Red Sox Nation with Top Youth Speaker Eddie Cortés
You know you’re in Red Sox Nation when the second you walk into a gym wearing Yankees gear, the heckling begins. I mean, hardcore fans. We’re talking booing, jeering, a few well-placed jabs about the pinstripes—and that was just from the teachers. 😂
But what started as a room full of hecklers quickly turned into something way better: a room full of resilient dream chasers.
This stop on my I’m Possible school assembly program tour brought me to Fowler Middle School in Massachusetts. Yep, Red Sox territory. And yes, I’m a proud Yankees fan. But we found common ground through laughter, storytelling, and a message that landed exactly where it needed to: in their hearts.
By the end of the assembly, I wasn’t getting heckled—I was getting hugs, fist bumps, and autograph requests. Students AND teachers. Red Sox fans may talk a lot of smack, but one thing’s for sure: they’ve got big hearts.
Dreams Bigger Than Rivalries
As students lined up to talk to me after the assembly, I heard the real magic:
- “I want to go to college one day.”
- “I want to be a lawyer and help people.”
- “I want to play professional soccer.”
They weren’t just inspired. They were dreaming out loud. And THAT is what this work is all about.
One of the biggest takeaways we focused on at Fowler was this: You can do hard things.
The Power of Doing Hard Things
I tell students all the time: life isn’t easy. In fact, it’s often unfair, complicated, and just plain hard. But those hard things? That’s where resilience is born.
When we:
- Push through the tough subjects
- Show up for the team even after a loss
- Keep trying when others say we can’t
We’re building grit. We’re building belief. We’re building unstoppable momentum.
That’s the I’m Possible Mindset: not letting what you can’t do get in the way of what you can do. It’s believing your potential is greater than your limitations—greater than anyone’s opinion of you.
Big Thanks to the Fowler Family
The culture at Fowler was something special. Every staff member I met radiated energy and commitment, but one teacher in particular deserves a huge shoutout: Maria Soler. She did the heavy lifting behind the scenes, applying for a grant to help bring me in so students could experience this message of resilience firsthand.
And Principal Keith Kinney? His words after the assembly meant the world:
“Absolutely loved having you. It was amazing!”
From the leadership to the staff to every high-fiving student—thank you for making this stop unforgettable.
Wrapping It Up
So yeah, I may have walked in a Yankees fan, but I walked out a fan of Fowler Middle School. Red Sox Nation, you were incredible.
To every student chasing a big dream, remember:
- Hard things build strong people.
- Your potential is greater than any obstacle.
- You are worthy of your dreams.
Keep doing the hard things. Keep chasing the I’m Possible.
Until next time my friends, dream BIG.
— Eddie Cortés
Invite Youth Motivational Speaker Eddie Cortés
To invite Eddie to be a guest speaker at your next elementary or middle school assembly program call (800) 799-1460 between 8 AM-5 PM CT from Monday-Friday.
Look for Top Youth Speaker Eddie Cortés in MA
In his a fun, interactive school assembly program, top youth speaker Eddie Cortés empowers elementary and middle school students to build resilience, a positive self-worth, and chase their “I’m Possible” dreams.
2024-2025 SCHOOL ASSEMBLY TOUR DATES
- Aug 29 – Mansfield, CT
- Aug 29 – Willington, CT
- Sept 9 – Grand Prairie, TX
- Sept 12 – Fresno, CA
- Sept 16 – Danbury, CT
- Sept 17 – Waterbury, CT
- Sept 17 – Waterbury, CT
- Sept 18 – Phillipsburg, NJ
- Sept 19 – Waterbury, CT
- Sept 20 – Woonsocket, RI
- Sept 23 – Elk Grove, CA
- Sept 24 – Elk Grove, CA
- Sept 26 – Somerville, NJ
- Oct 2 – Rancho Cordova, CA
- Oct 4 – Rochester, NY
- Oct 8 – Rancho Cordova, CA
- Oct 9 – Idyllwild, CA
- Oct. 29 – Norfolk, VA
- Oct 30 – Medford, MA
- Oct 31 – Hoover, AL
- Nov 4 – Lewistown, IL
- Nov 4 – Cuba, IL
- Nov 15 – Kissimmee, FL
- Nov. 25 – Rutherford, NJ
- Jan 6 – Tinley Park, IL
- Jan 7 – Houston, TX
- Jan 9 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Jan 10 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Jan 11 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Jan 12 – Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Jan 13 – Waukegan, IL
- Jan 13 – Waukegan, IL
- Jan 14 – Waukegan, IL
- Jan 15 – Waukegan, IL
- Jan 16 – Waukegan, IL
- Jan 24 – Escondido, CA
- Jan 28 – Racine, WI
- Jan 29 – Cypress, TX
- Feb 20 – Bedford, NH
- Feb 24 – Berlin, MD
- Feb 25 – Mount Laurel, NJ
- Feb 28 – Parkville, MO
- Mar 5 – Hilton Head Island, SC
- Mar 6 – Burns, OR
- Mar 10 – Lovelock, NV
- Mar 13 – Falls Church, VA
- Mar 18 – Tabor, IA
- Mar 20 – Panorama City, CA
- Mar 24 – El Monte, CA
- Mar 27 – Elsa, TX
- Mar 31 – San Antonio, TX
- Apr 2 – Newark, NJ
- Apr 2 – Newark, NJ
- Apr 7 – Georgetown, TX
- Apr 14 – Washington, NJ
- Apr 22 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 22 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 22 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 23 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 23 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 23 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 24 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 24 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 25 – Centreville, MD
- Apr 25 – Centreville, MD
- May 9 – Clarksburg, MD
- May 15 – Hamilton Square, NJ
- May 19 – Barbourville, KY
- May 21 – Maynard, MA
- May 22 – New York City, NY
- May 23 – Briarcliff Manor, NY
- Jun 2 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 2 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 3 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 3 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 5 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 5 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 6 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 6 – Newark, NJ
- Jun 11 – New Port Richey, FL
- Jun 17 – Kingsburg, CA
- Jul 14 – Charleston, IL
- Jul 15 – Charleston, IL
- Jul 16 – Middlesboro, KY
- Jul 17 – Middlesboro, KY
- Jul 28 – Virtual – EB Academics
- Aug 25 – Sylvania, OH
- Sept. 2 – Le Roy, NY
- Sept. 4 – Luray, VA
- Sept. 4 – Luray, VA
- Sept. 4 – Rileyville, VA
- Sept. 4 – Shenandoah, VA
- Sept. 4 – Stanley, VA
- Dec. 5 – Adelanto, CA
Invite Eddie Cortés to be a guest speaker at your elementary or middle school in Massachusetts. Click here or email info@eddiecortes.com to schedule a conversation to learn more about his school assembly program.
ABOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
In his fun and interactive presentation titled “I’M POSSIBLE,” youth motivational speaker Eddie Cortés will help students realize that they are not defined by their limitations but by their potential. He uses humor, thought-provoking stories, and object lessons to teach elementary and middle school students to build resilience. Eddie empowers them to do hard things and chase their dreams.
Click here or call Top Youth Speakers at (800) 799-1460 between 8 AM-5 PM CT from Monday-Friday to invite Eddie Cortés to be a guest speaker at your next school assembly.
EDDIE CORTÉS
Youth Motivational Speaker in MA
ABOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER EDDIE CORTÉS
With over 20 years of experience, Eddie Cortés is regarded as one of the most engaging elementary and middle school speakers in the youth market. His mission is to empower students to build resilience and a positive self-worth.
This mission is personal. As a middle schooler, Eddie stopped believing in himself. In fact, his negative self-view impacted his grades, relationships, choices, and ultimately his dreams.
This experience is what fuels Eddie’s mission. He wants every elementary and middle school student to know that they are worthy of their dreams and have the tools to chase them.
To learn more about Top Youth Speaker Eddie Cortés click here.
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