Reaching Hearts. Changing Lives.

1,000,000+ People

Inspired over one million students and educators through powerful school assemblies and events.

1,000+ Schools

Delivered customized programs to over a thousand schools, addressing critical issues like bullying, diversity and mental health.

21+ States

Shared spoken word, hip-hop and motivational messages across many states, building positive change in communities.

10+ Topics

Covering essential topics like character empowerment, leadership, positivity, compassion, suicide prevention, etc.

Meet Mr. Peace

Kevin Szawala, known as Mr. Peace, is a nationally recognized youth motivational speaker from Metro Detroit. A University of Michigan and Wayne State MBA graduate, he left a corporate career in 2010 to focus on inspiring students. He now travels the country performing high-energy and heart-hitting K-12 presentations.

Founder of Mr. Peace, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, he promotes nonviolence and purpose-driven living and challenges everyone to treat others with empathy and recognize the value in each person. Mr. Peace knows that his life's mission is to leave a lasting impact on others by spreading a passionate message of kindness, love and understanding.

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Our Impact

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Assemblies & Programs

In addition to assemblies for students in grades K–12, Mr. Peace also offers enrichment programs for staff and parents to help reach your entire community. All presentations are dynamic, interactive, adaptable, age-appropriate and feature positive hip-hop performances and engaging multimedia. With a background in youth ministry, he also provides faith-based options.

These heart-centered initiatives support the emotional and mental well-being of our young people and educators, and are more essential than ever. Explore the full list of available topics below, and consider booking your next assembly, conference, keynote, retreat or workshop today.