ydrate nelson, m.ed
My name is Ydrate Lakeith Nelson and I am the owner and founder of Ydrate Nelson & Associates LLC.
I specialize in Motivational Speaking, Educational Consulting and Greatness Coaching.
I help my fellow educators and working professionals develop personal and professional leadership strategies to maximize their greatness.
Working together, I will move you in the desired direction to reach your Greatness.
Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to Greatness.
Ydrate Nelson, M. Ed
Ydrate Nelson, M. Ed, AKA Ydrate The Motivator, is an award winning humanitarian and speaker, poet, author, certified life coach and education consultant, who activates different techniques to engage, motivate, inspire, educate and empower audiences.
Ydrate’s Mission is to be global leader in the motivation, coaching and education industries, building relationships on a passion for serving, living a motivated lifestyle and striving for Greatness.
Ydrate has over 20 years of professional experience including; high school and adult educator, management/leadership roles, marketing associate and financial recovery specialist. He has worked in industries including education, professional services and depository institutions.
Ydrate lives in and travels from Phoenix, Arizona where he resides with his lovely wife Dr. Kendra Stewart Nelson and their 4 kids Eden, Noah, King & Zion.
Ydrate Nelson’s rap song instills hometown pride in Dublin/Laurens Co., Georgia.
Ydrate Nelson living in Phoenix, Ariz., but he's from Dublin, Georgia.
People often assume he's from Atlanta. When he tells them he's from Dublin, they always respond, "I've never heard of it."
That prompted him to share a rap song, "I'm from the DUB." He posted it on his Facebook fan page called Ydrate The Motivator.
It two days, the video got nearly 1,000 shares, almost 50,000 views, more than 800 likes and 239 comments and sparked pride in his hometown.
All Georgia Ev’rtythang
I was born and raised in Dublin, Georgia. I have about a 1000 blood relatives there and it will be for ever home. Now matter where I go or what I do it's always... All Georgia Ev'rythang!!! If you love GA like I do, this is for you. Written & Performed By Ydrate The Motivator Produced By ClaySticky Visuals By The Conglomerate
Notable Achievements
2021 Next Level Speakers Academy Perseverance Award
2020 Teacher of the Year "West Point High School"
2019 Difference Maker Award Winner
2018 Science Teacher of the Semester
2015 Published “Pocket Motivation 101”
2012-2013 Area Governor Navajo 3 Toastmasters International; Advanced Communicator and Leader Award.
2010-12 President/Mentor of the Toast the Talk Toastmasters Club (President’s Distinguished Club Award)
2011 Bank of America Local Hero Award Winner for Phoenix, Arizona
2011 Mitch Akin Mentor of the Year (New Pathways Program)
2011-2012 P.A.L.S. Mentor of the Year (Positive Adults Leading Society)
Name Meaning: Ydrate– Young and handsome, majestic like a diamond in the rough and always play to win. Aka Ydrate The Motivator.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Management, Master of Art in Adult Education and Corporate Training, Certified Teacher, Coach, Speaker and Trainer.
Age: Young enough to do it, Old enough to know better.
Hometown: Dublin, Georgia
Current Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Greatest Accomplishment: Being a husband and father.
Greatest Extravagance: Traveling. I love to travel.
Greatest Life Challenge: Saying no. I struggle with saying no.
Best Way to Unwind: Spending time with my family and creating. I love to write and create.
Favorite Vacation Spot: California. I Love Cali.
Life Motto: Good is not acceptable, if better is possible.
Personal Hero: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and My Grandparents.
Favorite Book: “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
Least Favorite Trait In Others: Negativity and pessimistic mentality… No Negative Nancey’s
Least Favorite Trait In Yourself: I could be a bit more patient and organized…working on that.
Traits You Admire In Others: Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Life Experience: I have a unique blend of street-smart experiences combined with formal education and professional training, giving me the ability and a burning desire to work with a wide range of people.
Professional Experience: Ydrate is an award winning humanitarian and speaker, poet, author, certified life coach and a creative consultant, who activates different techniques to engage, motivate, inspire, educate and empower audiences.
ydrate nelson, m. ed
Ydrate is on a Mission to Be a Global Leader in Motivation, Coaching and Education, Building Relationships on Serving Others, Cultivating A Motivated Mindset and Striving for Greatness.