About

A Human Development Company

Aspire is a human development company. We help leaders and organizations build the best versions of themselves.

At Aspire, we believe deeply in the power of human potential. We help leaders and organizations create a purpose-driven vision, culture, and habits that empower individuals and teams for lasting impact and success.

Using the power of storytelling and design, we inspire, provoke, and compel individuals and teams to reach their full potential and achieve their desired outcomes. We work closely with our clients to clarify vision, align values and goals, and implement strategies that drive meaningful change.

Aspire utilizes research-based goal-setting methodologies while incorporating the life experiences of entertainment and business leaders to provide effective insights and solutions through the focus on professionalism, vision creation, and team strengthening.

We have worked with a wide range of sectors, from health and education to business, to help them define their purpose, envision a new future, and then build the capacity to make it happen. We are passionate about enabling people to unlock their potential and realize their dreams.

Dreams Come True Everyday.™

Built by educators, coaches, creatives, and human development leaders.

Meet the Team Behind Aspire

Dream BLDRS is powered by a multidisciplinary team with deep experience across education, social-emotional learning, brand strategy, athletics, mental health, research, reentry, and student development. Together, our team brings real-world expertise into the classroom, helping students connect who they are today with who they are becoming.

Patrick Walker-Reese

Founder, Chief Dream Builder

Patrick Walker-Reese, MPA is the Founder and Chief Dream BLDR of Aspire, an author, celebrated speaker, educator, and Tennessee State University graduate whose work has helped shape Dream BLDRS™ into a powerful college, career, and life-readiness platform that helps students and organizations turn vision into action.

“Your dream is not just what you want; it is who you are willing to become.”

Channing Bailey

Chief Brand & Marketing Officer

Channing Bailey is Aspire’s Chief Brand & Creative Officer, a New York-based brand strategist and creative executive whose work has helped influence $300M+ in enterprise revenue and build brand systems for Nike, Adidas, American Express, Shopify, National Urban League, Coffee Uplifts People by Angela Yee, MrBeast’s Feastables, and other leading cultural and business institutions.

“Vision gives the dream direction, creativity gives it form, and leadership gives it the power to move people.”

Christina “Coach Chris” Raiford

Chief Mind BLDR, Athletic Mindset & Wellness Coach

Christina “Coach Chris” Raiford is Aspire’s Chief Mind BLDR, an international mindset expert, former Division I and USA Team Handball athlete, and nearly 15-year coach who helps students, athletes, and professionals strengthen mental discipline, wellness, confidence, and high-performance habits.

"The strongest Dreamers are built from the inside out, with discipline, wellness, confidence, and a mind trained for the moment."

Malik Yant

Research & Student-Athlete Development

Malik Yant is Aspire’s Lead Facilitator for Research & Data, an author, educator, and basketball coach whose work across collegiate, professional, high school, and middle school basketball gives Dream BLDRS™ a powerful bridge between student development, athletic leadership, team culture, and real-world performance

“The lessons that shape leaders are learned in the classroom, on the court, and in the choices students make every day.”

Daniel L. Westbrooks

Vice President of Community Relations and Youth Engagement, Mental Health, Reentry & Recidivism Specialist

Daniel L. Westbrooks is an author, entrepreneur, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, mental health professional, and incarceration and recidivism expert who transforms lived experience into powerful reentry, resilience, recovery, and purpose-driven development for students and justice-impacted communities.