Biography

Frank Simmons, Jr. is a nationally known speaker, trainer, coach, mentor, author, and motivator.  He is a native of Savannah, Georgia and has been married to his wife, Angela for 28 years.  They have 4 children and 2 Grandchildren.  Frank has traveled extensively throughout the United States speaking to audiences of all ages and backgrounds and leaving a trail of people motivated and inspired to achieve their goals in school, business, and life.  

Frank is a United States Navy Veteran with 8 years of military training and experience.  He also attended Morehouse College and Savannah State University.  Over the years, he has had the opportunity to with and in various ministries across the country in many different capacities.  Frank served as the Executive Director of The Old Savannah city Mission providing assistance and counseling to men recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.  Most recently he worked for Monster Worldwide as a speaker and trainer for Monster's Making it Count Programs providing national speaker training and coaching and speaking to high school and college students, parents and staff as well as speaking for organizations such as Bank of America and the Equal Employment Opportunity Council and others.  During that time of 9 years, Frank spoke to nearly 1/2 million participants in 46 states.

Frank is the Chief Inspirational Officer for Frankly Speaking Seminars where he works with his wife to provide workshops, seminars, coaching, training, and keynotes for individuals and organizations.  He and his wife are also singers and songwriters with 2 CD's.  They have hosted their own television show and radio show and performed for several organizations.  Frank is the author and co-author of 4 books - The Man of Destiny, Unleash the Greatness Within You, and Pursue IT with All You've Got, and My Vision, My Plan, My Now.

“Frank Simmons is one of the premier speakers of the 21st century. Frank's delivers a relevant, high-impact message blended with levity and humor provoking thought and inspiring action in his audiences.” - Brooks Harper, President at Brooks Harper Speaks