BIO

Who is Kazim Abbot?

Kazim Abbot is a dynamic motivational & keynote speaker who captivates and engages his audience with vivid, powerful, and thought-provoking stories. Originally from the beautiful island of St. Lucia, Mr. Abbot uses his gifts of leadership, oratory, and intellect to drive change, to help solve some of society’s greatest challenges; such as thriving during change, the student debt crisis, STEM labor shortages, and the wealth gap.

The self-proclaimed "Warren Buffet of People" drives individual change - investing in the best resource on this planet - Our People. Whether through speaking engagements or mentoring students through The Academic Consulting Agency - His company provides superior math coaching and college prep services to help students thrive and graduate with the right offer on the table. Kazim's Degree Philosophy is "As Debt-Free as Possible. " Kazim inspires all to become the best versions of themselves!

When the promised full ride scholarship at Grambling State University did not materialize, Kazim found himself turning tragedy into triumph. Seeking ways to fund his studies - Kazim became proficient at finding opportunities such as scholarships, internships to minimize debt in the pursuit of three degrees.

Mr. Abbot is a strong advocate for STEM and helps students secure employment before graduation. His dynamic message of hope & inspiration encourages to us invest in ourselves and build teams to meet our dreams

Kazim is happily married to Nicole Abbot, an Internal Medicine & Psychiatry Graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The Abbot’s recently relocated to the Greater Cincinnati area in advancement of their careers and are passionate about youth development. "She saves lives, he changes them, together they put people in position to live their best lives. "

Speaking Topics

Kazim speaks on a range of topics including motivation, STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics), Diversity, preparing for college, thriving in college and leveraging internships to jump start careers. His message of hope and inspiration often include undertones of personal development, financial intelligence, leadership and character. Kazim is able to provide both keynotes, workshops and virtual webinars to cater to audiences of multiple sizes. More details on available topics are provided below. .

Increasing Diversity in STEM

Practical steps to increase representation, retention and graduation rates for minority and underrepresented students in STEM.

Unlock the power of Internships

How to use internships as a launching pad to a successful professional career or post graduate opportunity.

A Career in STEM

Preparing today’s youth for tomorrow's opportunities by building awareness and competency for the in demand skills of the future

High School to College

How to successfully transition from high school to college: making the best of your first year experience

Academic Success to Career Success

Five steps to turn success in the classroom to opportunities in workplace

Effectively Planning for College

A practical guide to addressing the financial, academic and social requirements related to the pursuit of a college while minimizing debt or avoiding it altogether.

Highlights of Kazim in Action

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Past Speaking Engagements

Kazim’s past speaking engagements include the non profit, corporate and education sectors. Here are some organizations where he has spoken before.

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Recent Features

Here are few publications where Kazim has been featured. Click on the image for the full article.

The Grow Thru it Podcast

Kazim was featured on the “Grow Thru It Podcast” to share how his journey and pursuit of the american dream actually led him to the american debt. The podcast is hosted by Casandra Austin-McDonald.

The University of Illinois

Campus 1871 - one of the largest Startup incubators in the world hosts an annual startup competition. Kazim represented the University of Illinois at Springfield and was part of the team that brought home the first place prize.

CoStarters

Co Starters equips individuals and communities to thrive through entrepreneurship. This feature discusses a snip of the origin story of The Academic Consulting Agency and founder Kazim Abbot

Contact Kazim Abbot

For speaking inquiries, please fill out the form below for the quickest response. You can also reach Kazim via phone, email or LinkedIn

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Kazimabbot@gmail.com

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