An inspiring and passionate poet, speaker, motivator, coach and writer, Mike "FiveMikes" Andrews leaves an indelible mark on any audience he reaches. Through humor, hip hop, hope, love, and authenticity, Mike keeps audiences connected and transformed. They say you only need One mic. Imagine the power of Five Mikes.
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Five Mikes Episode 1
Five Mikes Episode 2
Five Mikes Episode 3
Five Mikes Poetry "I'm Tired (live)
FiveMikes' Bio
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Mike Andrews was born and raised in the Vandaveer Estate Projects in Brooklyn, NY in the late 70s and early 80s. From a very early age, Mike witnessed the dichotemy of the crime and culture thatBrooklyn had to offer. At the same time, the music and sounds of New York City also contributed to Mike's passion and enthusiasm towards hip hop and soulful music. Mike attributes his relative success to the constant emphasis on education by his mother and grandmother, the Saturday morning soul sessions inspired by the likes of Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, humble beginnings, and his travels around the world via his step-father's military career.
LAST TRAIN TO FRANKFURT...
Mike left the highrises, cornerstores, and block parties of Brooklyn, NY and moved with his family to the Bratwursts and castles of Aschaffenburg, Germany. Talk about change!
His new life as a military brat led to travels around Europe. As a young child, he never thought he'd climb the steps of the Eifel Tower or hear the bells of Big Ben!
COLLEGE DAYS SWIFTLY PASS...
Mike finished his high school years in Virginia, and went onward on his journey to college at James Madison University; the place where the foundation of FIVE MIKES" was developed!
Mike became heavily involved in various organizations on campus, notably becoming a member of the first and foremost African American Fraternity, Alph Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. His involvement on campus led to pursuing his Masters of Education, specializing in Counseling and Higher Education.
ONWARD & UPWARD TOWARDS THE LIGHT
Both on and off campus Mike continues to present to youth and adults alike on the challenges and rigors of accessing higher education.
His unique and engaging presentation style keeps audiences connected, laughing, and learning. Mike’s unique style “teaches people without them thinking they’re being taught.” Mike has been quoted as being "inspirational and energetic," while "engaging his audiences by not speaking down, but speaking to them in a way they can understand and appreciate." Mike continues to spread the message of the importance of higher education to youth; especially, the youth that are often neglected by the masses.
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