As a former student-athlete, Shep was blessed to participate on every level of competition. He experienced massive success on the football field, but maintains that his proudest accomplishment was earned in the classroom by being the first in his family to graduate from college. Upon graduation, he was then blessed to train in the National Football League. It was after completing his football career that Shep was propelled into his life’s work of delivering hope through his speaking to audiences around the world.
Today as an Author, Keynote Speaker, and Transformation Coach… his passion, dedication, and commitment to growth has led him to achieving remarkable heights. His devotion to seeing lives changed is undeniable as he connects deeply with people from all walks of life.
In 2010 he founded Keep The Change Inc, his non-profit organization devoted to empowering pro and college athletes through chaplaincy and mentoring; and quickly became the highest sought after communicator in sports ministry. As CEO of Shep Inspires LLC, Shep has taken his expertise from working with the top athletes and teams on the planet and developed game changing presentations that have taken the corporate, education, association, and government markets by storm. Moreover, Shep has been unmatched in his ability to deliver real, relevant, and relatable content from the platform for almost 16 years now.
At 14 years old Shep was writing a suicide note, but God tore it up and wrote a survival story. After nearly two decades of taking light and love to the world through speaking events and mentoring, Shep is now changing the game again with his collection of inspirational, challenging, and hope-filled reflections shared in his new book: Get Out of That Bed, released in February 2021.
His presentations are as relevant as they are timeless. His influence is global. He is one of the leading authorities today on Hope and Transformation. His philosophy is simple: Tough times do not last, Tough people do! He was born in the hood, but he is now reaching the world… He is Mr. C.L. “Shep” Shepherd.