About Raymond

Raymond Smith is an author, speaker, and empowerment coach with a passion for uplifting African American youth. His debut book, 'Bring It Out, It's In You,' was born from a deeply personal place — a desire to speak directly to the young men who are growing up without their fathers, just as he once did.

Raymond has dedicated his life to showing up for the next generation. Through his writing, speaking, and community work, he delivers powerful messages of resilience, identity, and purpose to boys, families, schools, churches, and communities across the country.

He believes that every young man carries greatness within him — and that sometimes, all it takes is one voice, one affirmation, one moment of truth to bring it out.