Meet Corey

Corey Harris Poetic Pleasures and TreasuresCorey Harris is a very passionate empowerment speaker, mentor, and published author of the phenomenal book “Poetic Pleasures and Treasures.”

 Over the past four years, he has spoken to and uplifted others at schools, churches, and various youth functions.  He is the creator of The EMPOWER Our Youth Extravaganza, and Difference Maker Mentoring With Corey Harris. Here are some of the places where Corey has delivered his inspiring message: Terrebonne High School, Oaklawn Jr. High School, a Diggy Simmons Concert, New Rising Sun Baptist Church, Central Lafourche High School, Rock of Ages Baptist Church, Andrew Price Alternative School, East Street Alternative School, The 1st and 2nd Annual EMPOWER Our Youth Extravaganza, Acadian Elementary School, and The Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Detention Center. One of Corey’s signature original quotes is:

“You must give yourself permission to pursue your dreams, so you won’t continue to wait on someone else’s approval.”


Corey Harris InspiresCorey loves speaking about topics such as:  confidence, positivity, resiliency, and persistence.  Many people have voiced their appreciation for his significant content and his ability to get others to relate to his message.

“To get to the top, you must be willing to do the work that it takes to rise from the bottom”– Corey Harris.

Here are some of the venues where Corey has enjoyed empowering others as a guest speaker:  multiple classrooms, auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and churches.  He also has a radio show (The EMPOWER Hour) on KEPX Radio that airs on Saturday mornings from 11a-12p Central Time.

KEXP Radio LogoYou can tune-in to “The EMPOWER Hour” by dialing (605)562-4265.

Corey knows that his message is valuable and knows that his message needs to be heard.  Corey Harris has proven that he is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our youth, and making a difference is what he does!!!