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Derek W. Clark

Member Since: 08/2023

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Motivational speaker Derek Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child he suffered unthinkable child abuse and emotional distress before being abandoned at an emergency psychiatric facility at age five. His thirteen years in the foster care system reflected an early life of aggression, emotional distress, overwhelming anxiety and being wrongfully labeled.


With amazing help from his loving foster parents and a great social worker, he has defied the artificial limitations imposed upon him. Derek knows firsthand how to cope with adversity and overcoming hardship. His past has never held him back from having a family and owning a successful company.


Derek is an inspiring motivational speaker and foster care / child welfare trainer. He has been featured on Headline News, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Ricki Lake Show and other shows around the world. He has recently become a viral video sensation with his “Rapping Dad” videos which have had millions of views and have been featured on Best of Instagram and Vine. He is the author of seven books including “Never Limit Your Life”, “Hidden Histories of Derek Clark”,“Disable The Label” and the “I Will Never Give Up” book series.


As a speaker, author and singer/songwriter, Derek has spoken and performed his music from Australia to Canada including a President of the United States. His true-life trials and personal triumphs have inspired organizations with his message of hope and unwavering perseverance.


His maxim is to make no excuses. He has turned his situation from a victim to a victor, equipping him with the wisdom and the will to never give up. To find out more about Derek Clark and his inspiring programs, visit www.IWillNeverGiveUp.com