March 24 7:30 pm
Duane Kyles is an internationally known motivational speaker, award-winning content creator, and youth mental-health advocate. Through his platform Uanesworld, his content has reached over 30 million views across 50+ countries, leading to collaborations with Nike, ESPN, and professional athletes like Ja Morant and A’ja Wilson. Duane’s mission is deeply personal — shaped by bullying in his youth and by suicide ideations impacting both his mother (before he was born) and later his wife. Today, he delivers interactive school assemblies and workshops that equip students with confidence, resilience, and unshakable self-worth. [Read More]
This event is presented by The Doherty and Kelley families in honor of their father, Douglas Doherty, whose legacy reflects compassion, community service, and care for others. The program is made possible through partnerships with local sponsors and NAMI NorthCentral Pennsylvania.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) NorthCentral PA is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, advocacy, support, and public awareness. Guided by values of hope, inclusion, empowerment, and compassion, NAMI works to reduce stigma, strengthen community understanding of mental health, and ensure access to critical resources and support services across the region
In addition to the keynote presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local mental health organizations and resources, reinforcing the message that help is available and that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
For more information about mental health resources or NAMI NorthCentral PA, visit namincpa.org.
BAG POLICY Small clutch purses & wallets (6.5″ x 4.5” x 1”), clear totes, or (1) one-gallon, zip-close style plastic bag may be carried into the venue. Patrons with non-approved bags or other prohibited items will be refused entry to the venue. For more details please visit our FAQs page.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Unless a performance is canceled or rescheduled by the Journey Bank Community Arts Center or the performer, there are no refunds or exchanges. In case of inclement weather, should the performance occur, there are no refunds or exchanges. Ticket orders may be canceled if, at our sole discretion, it is suspected that tickets are being purchased by resellers. For guaranteed lowest prices, always purchase with confidence directly from caclive.com or the Journey Bank Community Arts Center Box Office.
Duane Kyles has accomplished many things, but nothing matters more to him than being a devoted husband and father to his two children. Family is his foundation, his “why,” and the fuel behind his life’s mission.
Duane Kyles is an internationally known content creator, award winning motivational speaker, Top 10 Under 40 of Sumter, South Carolina recipient, and youth mental health advocate. Through his platform Uanesworld, Duane has generated more than 30 million views across the globe, with audiences spanning 50+ countries. His dynamic storytelling and creative media work have led to collaborations with professional athletes such as Ja Morant and A’ja Wilson, and brands including Nike and ESPN.
But behind the platforms and partnerships, Duane’s purpose is deeply personal.
Growing up, Duane battled insecurity, bullying, and an internal war with self worth. Before he was even born, his mother endured suicidal ideations, a reality he learned about later in life. Years later, his wife would also face suicidal ideations. Those two experiences, alongside his own journey, transformed his perspective and turned pain into purpose, igniting his mission to eradicate self doubt and low self esteem in youth and young adults.
Today, Duane travels nationwide delivering interactive, research aligned mental health assemblies, school keynotes, workshops, and community experiences. His charismatic speaking style, transparency, humor, and testimony allow him to connect powerfully with teens, young adults, educators, and parents alike. Through his signature Greatness Framework, Duane teaches students how to build unshakable self worth, resilience, hope, and belief, equipping them not just to feel inspired, but to take action toward their purpose and future. At the core of his work is a simple but powerful conviction. Duane believes every single person is born with greatness assigned to their life, and his mission is to help them live it out.
From school gymnasiums to college arenas, from youth conferences to professional development for faculty and staff, Duane’s message is changing lives. His work has already impacted tens of thousands of students, sparked initiatives in districts across the United States, and built a growing movement that continues to spread from city to city.
Whether through the camera lens or the microphone, Duane is committed to one mission. Help a generation understand that their life has value, their voice matters, and they were born for greatness.
BAG POLICY Small clutch purses & wallets (6.5″ x 4.5” x 1”), clear totes, or (1) one-gallon, zip-close style plastic bag may be carried into the venue. Patrons with non-approved bags or other prohibited items will be refused entry to the venue. For more details please visit our FAQs page.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Unless a performance is canceled or rescheduled by the Journey Bank Community Arts Center or the performer, there are no refunds or exchanges. In case of inclement weather, should the performance occur, there are no refunds or exchanges. Ticket orders may be canceled if, at our sole discretion, it is suspected that tickets are being purchased by resellers. For guaranteed lowest prices, always purchase with confidence directly from caclive.com or the Journey Bank Community Arts Center Box Office.