Donte Jennings is the 16-year-old motivational speaker for Remember You Matter Coaching, Consulting, & Mentoring and an active mentee, advocate, and speaker for Boys Matter 2 Men a 501c3 nonprofit for boys ages 8-18.Donte is the co-author for “Don’t Quit, This is Not the End” and the co-illustrator for “Buster, the Test Anxiety Crusher”  Donte co-authored “Don’t Quit”to share his story of overcoming his own mental health crisis to increase awareness and encourage youth, parents, family, friends, and others going through similar situations with people they love.

Donte’s story is one of hope and inspiration of the power of a mother’s love and a son’s determination to come back from the brink of mental illness and breakdown to embrace the power of mental resilience. Donte and his mother believe that in life, many people experience tests and trials. However, it is in finding the courage to share your voice and experiences with others that you can tap into the strength to turn your test into your testimony and your mess into your message.