About me
About me
CEO of Better U Institute
Certified Life Coach | Independent Consultant
Life Purpose Institute Alumnus
Doctor of Theology
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Neuro Change Master Practitioner
Neuro Change Institute Alumnus
Integrative NLP Graduate
Ordained Elder | Minister
Board Certified Community Chaplain
Director & Dean of Instruction at A.I.D.E.
Director of Youth Life Skills, YBC at B.D.B.S.
Franklin Covey Leadership Journeyman
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Program Success Magazine | Jul-Dec 2020
Graduate of Wrens High School, Wrens, Georgia
Inspirational Speaker
Published Author
NH-03 DAF, EPASS FM Branch Chief
Certified Level-II Acquisition Professional
Business Owner | Entrepreneur
Former D-III Women's NCAA Basketball HC
2015 Great South Athletic Conf. Champions
Former JUCO Women's Basketball AC
National Montford Point Marine Assoc. Mbr.
Former Active Duty Marine | GySgt/E-7
Former USMC Drill Instructor | Parris Island, SC
Former Depot Level Inspector, USMC
Former Regimental Equal Opportunity Rep.
Former Director of Corporals Leadership Course
Former Mentor in Violence Prevention T-t-T
2-Time Combat Veteran
Former Inspector-Instructor Staff, Ft. Devens
Former Detachment Honor Guard, Ft. Devens
Former Massachusetts Army National Guard
Personal Awards & Medals Include
Navy/MC Achievement Medal (5th Award)
Navy Unit Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (5th Award)
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Sea Service Deployment (2nd Award)
Overseas Service (3rd Award)
Wife: Priscilla Akins (USMC/USAR)
Father of Five Children & Two Daughters-in-Law
Son: Christopher T. Akins (US ARMY)
Daughter-in-Law: Merissa N. Akins
Son: Joecicario N. Akins (USAR)
Daughter-in-Law: Brionna N. Akins (USAR)
Granddaughter: Amyrah M. Akins
Son: Jelocka S. Akins (US ARMY)
Daughter: Tatiana A. Akins
Son: Devante J. Akins
Parents
Father: James J. Akins (Deceased)
Mother: Mary E. (Neal) Purdis
Sibling & Nieces
Sister: Ivy S. Akins
Niece: BrayDestiny K. Carr
Great-Niece: Angel L. West
Niece: DeNya NB Hughes
Mrs. Priscilla Akins
Marriage is a precious gift. I am extremely thankful to my amazing wife and partner, Priscilla Akins of Laredo, Texas. Her undying love and support gets better and better each year. She keeps me grounded and adds the fun to every aspect of life. Success is never easy but she makes the grind worth it. Understanding and operating in my gift is a tremendous blessing, but it’s so refreshing that in her own way, she is helping me do it. I love her with my whole heart!
My Children
Christopher, Joecicario, Jelocka, Tatiana, and Devante Akins.
Nothing means more to me than being a father. It is the greatest responsibility I have and cannot be relinquished. I appreciate the value they add to my life. They are my world.
Some Cool Facts (in Years)
Numbers Speak For Themselves
0
Coaching Experience
0
Military Service
0
Civil Service