Since 2009, I’ve given a whole bunch of talks, interviews, and workshops for alternative schools, parent groups, teen groups, podcasts, and conferences.

Some of my cherished topics include:

• adventure, travel, calculated risk-taking, and helping young people expand their comfort zones
• motivation, commitment, self-directed learning, and what it takes to be autodidact these days
• the evolution of parenting culture + how to become more trusting, free-range, and autonomy-supportive
• practical guidance for connecting with peers (through conversation and body language) and strangers (with well-worded emails)
• thinking about preparing for college—and possibly not going to college—as an unconventionally educated young person
• …and most recently, the principles and philosophy behind Dirtbag Rich

If you’re interested in arranging a date to book me online or IRL, please get in touch.

Blake Boles’ energy is infectious. What a role model! Enthusiastic, empowering, and filled with entrepreneurial spirit.

—Krystal McDonald, Chairman, VaHomeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair

I was surprised with your keynote presentation. I knew you would be good, but not THAT good! You got the only standing ovation.

—Jerry Mintz, Founder, Alternative Education Resource Organization

(read more praise for my speaking and workshops)

First photo: Keynote @ VaHomeschoolers Conference, 2015

Second photo: Teen workshop at Urban Homeschoolers, 2018

Third photo: Keynote @ AERO Conference, 2019