From gang chief to life coach and from foolish boy to wiser man, Burrel is as unique, compelling and colorful a character as his personal story would indicate. Born and raised on Chicago's notoriously tough west side, Burrel thrived in a world of hardscrabble street living until his late teens when he began the journey to respected businessman, life coach, author and motivator. Burrel's philosophy is based on the belief that we are all capable of personal transformation and success, that the high-value lessons learned in his streetwise university of life translate to the contemporary worlds of work, sports, entertainment and college and that we could all do with a shot of his 'life coaching without sugarcoating'! Today Burrel brings his high-energy Streetwise Success Strategies to sports stars and celebrities, businessmen and students. If you're looking for an authentic, dynamic and diverse speaker, with the ability to communicate across social, generational and ethnic divides, Burrel is one of a kind. "Serious about success? Then read this book, and book Burrel" Shaquille O'Neil: NBA Star "Burrel practices what he preaches. Great book!" Elton Brand: NBA Star "Burrel's a for-real player who knows what it takes to win." Zach Randolph: NBA Star "Clear, sensible, actionable and inspiring." Cade McKnown: NFL Star and Businessman The 'you gotta do it book from Burrel I've been waiting for!" Baron Davis: NBA Star Burrel offers keynotes, seminars (Streetwise 'Master's of Being Alive' Program, Success For Life), consulting and interviews.