“The version of you that you are right now is keeping you from being everything you should be. Who you are right now is responsible for why you're not where you supposed to be…. who you are is keeping you from being who you should be and your dreams though, are the only thing that's telling you “Come on. Let's go!” Your dreams are the only thing that's telling “You can do more. You can have more. You can be more! Come on, come on, come on! Don’t be comfortable. Don’t sit. DON’T SETTLE!”

Eric Thomas, aka E.T. The Hip Hop Preacher kicks off our first episode of the 2019 Trailblazers.FM Entrepreneurs series.

Dr. Eric Thomas, aka ET the Hip-Hop Preacher, is a motivational speaker, author, and minister known for his high-energy speaking engagements. He is CEO of his own consulting firm, and has worked with both Fortune 500 companies and professional sports organizations. 

Born in Chicago in 1970, Thomas grew up in Detroit, where he dropped out of high school and spent several years living on the streets. During this period, he met a minister who successfully convinced him to return to school. Thomas eventually earned his bachelor's degree from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, where he also began preaching and working with at-risk youth. 

In 2003, he moved back to Michigan and began working on his master's degree at Michigan State University. Ultimately, Thomas graduated from MSU with both a master's degree in K-12 administration and a Ph.D. in education administration. 

While at MSU, he continued to preach and authored several books, including 2012's The Secret to Success and 2014's Greatness Is Upon You. Thomas has also released several albums setting his motivational talks to hip-hop music.

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