Keyyaun Batchman

Meet Keyyaun Batchman

Keyyaun Batchman is a former college athlete, public speaker, life coach, and mental health advocate. Growing up without my father and losing him at a young age shaped my identity and the way I viewed life. Basketball became my escape, my identity, and a way to prove my worth while battling struggles behind the scenes that few people could see.

Through my journey of healing and self-discovery, I learned that our greatest challenges can become our greatest purpose. Today, I share my story to inspire others, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and help students, athletes, and organizations build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of identity.

The mission is simple: to change perspectives, break cycles, and help people realize that their past does not define their future.

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Keyyaun is a ex. collegiate athlete, entrepreneur resilience speaker, certified life coach, mental performance coach and film producer, Keyyaun has one of the most impactful, powerful and ressilent stories ever. Keyyaun speaks about the connection between identity, mental health, resilience, perspective, leadership, teamwork, and purpose. His speeches combine his personal story of growing up without his father, experiencing loss, and navigating emotional struggles with lessons that help others understand themselves beyond their circumstances and achievements.

Keyyaun Batchman’s journey is about turning pain into purpose. A St. Louis native and former college basketball player at Missouri Baptist University, Keyyaun understands the challenges of grief, identity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and the pressure to perform. His experiences have shaped his passion for helping others recognize their worth beyond their circumstances.

Keyyaun has shared his message with over 1,000+ people thus far, including an audience of 300+ at the NAMI St. Louis Root of Resilience Gala. He has participated in NAMI St. Louis’ Pathways to Hope for two consecutive years and spoken to several schools throughout the St. Louis area, including Lift for Life Academy. He has also spoken with the Maryville University men's basketball team, connecting with student-athletes about the importance of identity, mindset, and personal growth beyond the game.

His mission is to help individuals, teams, companies, and organizations understand that their identity is not defined by their circumstances, past mistakes, or achievements. Through speaking, coaching, and storytelling, he helps people build resilience, strengthen their mindset, shift their perspective, and unlock their full potential.

Beyond speaking, Keyyaun is the founder of The Funk Apparel, an eyewear brand built around individuality, self-expression, and seeing life from a different perspective. Sunglasses became a source of comfort during some of his darkest and most difficult times with dealing with the struggles of mental health. That personal connection inspired a brand with a deeper message: our experiences may shape us, but they do not have to define us.

Through his work, Keyyaun strives to change perspectives, break cycles, and remind people that there is more to their story than what they have been through.

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