We are Avery and Brian Baker. As dynamic motivational speakers with a passion for building positive relationships, helping others build and cultivate those relationships is an essential part of our journey. As a father and son who are also business partners, we believe in prosperity in business and success in life. Both of those goals are directly affected by how people manage their relationships.
The Avery and Brian Experience was created in 2018 as a way to help families focus on developing healthy relationships. What started as a conversation over dinner about helping our local community has led us to speak in front of more than 100,000 people and counting.
Our journey as motivational speakers has led us to present keynote addresses at all types of events, such as:
In addition to our work as motivational speakers, we are the authors of the book Love Wins: 5 Keys to Strengthen Your Relationships – A Parent and Child Perspective.
Before we started helping people have conversations that matter, we had our own obstacles to overcome as father and son. Our story is an example that no matter what happens in your relationship, it can be improved. If you’re willing to examine yourself, be adaptable to change, and maintain a positive outlook, things can always, always get better!
Avery is a master at the art of relationship building and has used that mastery to forge meaningful friendships with people all around the world. He is a 2018 Sacramento State University graduate, receiving a BA in economics and a minor in communications. He studied in Sydney, Australia, and interned at the Washington, DC, PR firm kglobal. Avery also has extensive work experience in collegiate athletics and community activism, working on numerous local campaigns and starting a community garden to provide fresh produce for food shelters..
In 2023, he obtained a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certification through Cornell University. With that certification, Avery has facilitated workshops around the United States on the power of social and emotional intelligence and DEI in the workplace.
An avid traveler, he has visited 12 countries on 4 continents in his adult life. A native of Sacramento, CA, Avery now lives in Chicago, IL with his partner Olivia and their two cats, Theo and Nori.
Brian spent over 25 years in Executive Sales Leadership positions with AT&T and the Bank of America. He oversaw regional sales organizations, statewide affinity marketing channels, and new emerging market programs during that time. While in leadership, he carefully crafted collaborative team environments designed to be mentally healthy workspaces that helped employees succeed in their personal and professional journeys.
In 2018, he retired from corporate America to found Respectology LLC. He is a certified social and emotional intelligence coach, a train-the-trainer facilitator, and a TEDx presenter. Brian attended San Francisco State University.
Brian and his wife of 34 years, Lynette, were empty nesters but now have an 85lb baby (Rottweiler) named Drake.
As father and son, Brian and Avery know firsthand the importance of maintaining strong, healthy relationships. But in a world driven by constant disruption and distraction, relationships can be severely challenged. Together, they deliver insightful and engaging presentations that inspire, empower and guide teams, leaders, and school communities to achieve long–lasting professional and personal relationships. As dynamic motivational speakers, the Avery and Brian Experience is truly a unique approach to relationship empowerment.
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