Speaker · Author · Workshop Facilitator

Helping kids feel and do
better since 2012

Speaker, author, and digital content creator working with schools, conferences, and communities to support young people and the adults who guide them

DONOVAN HALL

Kids Who Feel Better Do Better by Donovan Taylor Hall and Margot Hall

A book for those working with young people who want to better support how they think, feel, and grow.
This book challenges adults to step into the role of a champion—shaping their own approach while gaining tools they can directly share with the young people they serve.

Who I Serve

Inspiring Every Audience

From school assemblies to corporate conferences, I bring energy, authenticity, and actionable strategies.

School programs

Student Assemblies

 High-energy presentations designed for grade-level or full-school audiences that spark meaningful conversations around proactive mental health, youth empowerment, and the challenges young people face today.

Smaller, interactive sessions that allow students to go deeper into topics, ask questions, and build practical skills they can apply in their daily lives.

 

  Designed for schools looking to go beyond a single event, these programs create a layered experience across students, staff, and families—allowing for deeper engagement and stronger community impact.

Conferences

Conferences
Keynote Presentations High-impact talks designed to engage and inspire large audiences, tailored to the specific needs of your event and audience.

High-impact talks designed to engage and inspire large audiences, tailored to the specific needs of your event and audience.

More interactive sessions that allow for deeper engagement, discussion, and practical takeaways for attendees.

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sessions designed for the adults who support young people, focused on strengthening how they connect with, guide, and respond to the needs of today’s youth.

Professional development for teachers and school staff focused on supporting student mental health, building stronger relationships, and creating emotionally safe learning environments.

Workshops that help parents better understand and support their children through challenges related to mental health, identity, and personal growth.

Training designed for youth development specialists and those working directly with young people focused on the theory of positive youth development,  leadership development, communication, and creating meaningful impact in the lives of the young people they serve

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

15 years old

This was the best speech I have heard out of all the speeches I have heard in my life.

Joey S.

Donofriend has left a huge impact on my life and I will definitley use what he taught me.

Lexi R.

The students have never been more engaged. We loved having him here.

Mrs. S 2024

About Me

More Than a Speaker

Discover the platforms, programs, and community Donovan is building.

Feel Better Do Better

Conversations and content for young people focused on taking care of themselves mentally and emotionally.

Twitch

Better Movement Academy

A free community initiative focused on helping young people grow, lead, and live better.

Twitch

Twitch Community

Live streaming focused on building connection, conversation, and community in real time.