Rondregus “Mr.U” Underwood brings lived experience, professional insight, energy and authenticity to stages, conferences and conversations designed to move people from inspiration to action.
From entering foster care at seven years old and aging out at eighteen to becoming an entrepreneur, published author, advocate, event producer and professional speaker, Mr.U understands what it means to turn adversity into purpose.
Today, he uses that experience to challenge audiences to see beyond where they have been and recognize what is still possible.
SPEAKING WITH PURPOSE
STORIES CAN INSPIRE. STRATEGY HELPS PEOPLE MOVE.
Mr.U’s presentations combine personal storytelling with practical insight around resilience, identity, leadership, confidence, connection and purpose.
Every engagement is designed around the audience in the room.
Mr.U speaks to:
• Conferences and associations
• Nonprofit organizations
• Foster-care and child-welfare professionals
• CASA organizations and volunteers
• Schools and youth-serving organizations
• Workforce-development organizations
• Men’s organizations and initiatives
• Community organizations
• Faith-based organizations
• Leadership teams
• Corporate and employee audiences
• Fashion and creative-industry audiences
ADVOCACY THAT HEALS
Leading With Heart & Connection
What happens when advocacy moves beyond systems, policies and procedures and begins with human connection?
Drawing from his lived experience in foster care and his work in advocacy, Mr.U explores how trust, consistency, empathy and authentic relationships can transform the way we serve young people and communities.
Ideal for:
Child welfare • CASA • Foster-care organizations • Nonprofits • Social-service professionals • Community leaders
FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE
Turning What Happened To You Into What Moves You Forward
Our most difficult experiences don’t have to become the end of our story.
Mr.U shares how confronting trauma, reclaiming identity and choosing purpose can transform adversity into a platform for impact.
Ideal for:
Conferences • Youth and young adults • Community organizations • Leadership programs • Faith-based audiences
PURPOSE BEYOND SURVIVAL
You Were Built For More Than Making It Through
Survival teaches us how to endure.
Purpose challenges us to build.
This presentation explores the transition from simply surviving difficult seasons to intentionally creating a life rooted in identity, vision and purpose.
Ideal for:
Youth • Young adults • Men’s groups • Workforce programs • Leadership and empowerment events
THE CONFIDENCE TO BECOME
Identity. Presence. Purpose.
Confidence isn’t pretending you have everything figured out.
It’s learning to stand in who you are while continuing to become who you’re called to be.
Mr.U explores identity, self-worth, personal presence and the courage required to move into unfamiliar rooms without abandoning yourself.
Ideal for:
Youth • Professionals • Models and creatives • Entrepreneurs • Leadership programs
MEN WHO THRIVE
Heal. Lead. Build. Thrive.
Men are often taught how to perform, provide and persevere—but not always how to process.
This conversation creates space around men’s wellness, identity, leadership, purpose, vulnerability and the importance of building lives that are sustainable internally as well as externally.
Ideal for:
Men’s conferences • Community organizations • Faith communities • Employee groups • Leadership programs
FROM VISION TO IMPACT
Building Experiences, Platforms and Communities That Matter
Ideas alone don’t create impact.
Execution does.
Drawing from his experience across event production, fashion, advocacy, entrepreneurship and community engagement, Mr.U explores what it takes to move from vision to strategy and from strategy to meaningful execution.
Ideal for:
Entrepreneurs • Creatives • Event professionals • Community leaders • Emerging leaders
GO DEEPER THAN THE KEYNOTE.
For organizations seeking greater interaction and practical application, Mr.U offers facilitated workshops and training experiences.
Workshops can be developed around:
• Advocacy and human connection
• Confidence and professional presence
• Resilience and purpose
• Youth engagement
• Foster-youth transition
• Men’s empowerment
• Leadership and identity
• Personal branding
• Community impact
• Experience and event strategy
Formats may include:
60-Minute Workshop
90-Minute Workshop
Half-Day Experience
Customized Organizational Training
Mr.U presented “Advocacy That Heals: Leading With Heart & Connection” as a 90-minute Half-Institute at the statewide Texas CASA Conference.
The presentation explored advocacy, volunteer support, human connection and the role authentic relationships play in creating meaningful impact.
YOUR EVENT DESERVES MORE THAN SOMEONE HOLDING A MICROPHONE.
A great host doesn’t simply introduce what’s next.
A great host understands the room.
Mr.U combines professionalism, personality, audience engagement, improvisation and production awareness to help events maintain energy, connection and flow from beginning to end.
Available for:
• Conferences
• Award ceremonies
• Fashion shows
• Galas
• Community events
• Nonprofit events
• Corporate programs
• Panel conversations
• Networking experiences
• Festivals
• Special events
Hosting engagements may include:
• Pre-event production consultation
• Run-of-show review
• Speaker and talent introductions
• Audience engagement
• Sponsor recognition
• Panel moderation
• Program transitions
• On-stage improvisation
• Event-flow support
Because Mr.U is also an event producer and experience strategist, he approaches hosting differently.
He understands what is happening both on the stage and behind it.
That means he can anticipate transitions, protect the flow of the program, communicate with production teams and help maintain the overall experience when unexpected moments happen.
REQUEST MR.U AS YOUR HOST
Mr.U is also available for:
• Panel discussions
• Fireside chats
• Moderation
• Podcast interviews
• Television and digital-media appearances
• Expert commentary
• Community conversations
Topics may include foster care, resilience, men’s empowerment, fashion, entrepreneurship, event production, personal branding, community impact and purpose-driven leadership.
Professional speaking and hosting engagements are customized according to format, audience, location, preparation requirements, travel and scope.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Starting at $1,500
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
Starting at $1,000
PROFESSIONAL HOSTING / EMCEE
Starting at $1,000
Travel, lodging and additional production requirements may be quoted separately when applicable.
Customized proposals are provided for conferences, organizations and multi-service engagements.
BRING MR.U TO YOUR NEXT EXPERIENCE.
To request Mr.U for a keynote, workshop, panel, hosting engagement or media appearance, submit a Speaking & Hosting Inquiry.
Please be prepared to provide:
• Organization
• Event name
• Event date
• Location
• Audience
• Estimated attendance
• Requested service
• Event objectives
• Budget range
• Travel requirements
• Decision timeline
Qualified inquiries will receive next-step information regarding availability, scope and investment.
THE ROOM MAY FORGET WHAT WAS ON THE PROGRAM.
BUT THEY WILL REMEMBER HOW THE EXPERIENCE MADE THEM FEEL.
Bring a voice to your next experience that understands adversity, transformation, leadership, community—and the power of human connection.
RONDREGUS “MR.U” UNDERWOOD
SPEAKER • HOST • ADVOCATE • EXPERIENCE STRATEGIST