For the next generation of communicators.

Sessions that help students build confidence through communication, storytelling, media literacy, leadership, and digital citizenship.

Trusted by schools, sport organizations, and community partners.

Learning Themes

Communication & Confidence

  • Speaking with confidence

  • Finding their voice

  • Presenting ideas clearly

  • Building confidence through self-expression

  • Networking, interviews, and public speaking

Media Literacy & Techniques

  • Understanding social media and algorithms

  • Navigating AI and misinformation

  • Creating content responsibly

  • Practicing digital citizenship

  • Creating video essays, vlogs, and films through storytelling

Leadership & Future Readiness

  • Storytelling and collaboration

  • Critical thinking

  • Leadership through communication

  • Preparing for school, sport, and careers

Content Creation

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Social Media Storytelling

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Parent Teacher Advisory

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Team Building

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Content Creation 〰️ Social Media Storytelling 〰️ Parent Teacher Advisory 〰️ Team Building 〰️

Signature Topics

Our most requested topics are designed to spark conversation, build practical skills, and create lasting impact. Every engagement can be tailored to your audience, objectives, and learning goals.

Team Building

Drawing from two decades alongside elite athletes, coaches, and executives, Akil shares lessons from high-performance sport to help teams strengthen communication, leadership, and collaboration in today's evolving workplace.

Storytelling

For more than 20 years, Akil has helped leading brands, athletes, and organizations tell stories that connect, inspire, and create lasting impact. Participants learn practical techniques to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

Communication is Currency

Discover how confident communication shapes opportunity, strengthens relationships, and drives performance in today's world.

Parent & Educator Advisory

Designed for parents and educators, this workshop provides practical insight into social media, influencer culture, and digital well-being. Participants leave with actionable strategies to support young people in building healthier, more responsible online habits.

Cyberbullying & Digital Well-Being

This workshop equips students, parents, and educators with practical strategies to navigate cyberbullying, online harassment, and social media pressures. Participants gain the tools to foster healthier digital habits, resilience, and more supportive online communities.

Social Media

Explore how social media shapes communication, identity, and culture while introducing the fundamentals of digital marketing, audience engagement, and brand storytelling. Participants leave with practical strategies to navigate and create with confidence.

Programs Available

Workshop

A focused, interactive session that introduces practical communication and media literacy skills through engaging, real-world learning.

Series

A multi-session learning experience that builds confidence, reinforces key concepts, and creates lasting growth over time.

Academy & Partnership

Customized multi-week, semester, or year-long programming designed to create meaningful, long-term impact for youth and organizations.

Trusted by educators who see the impact.

TESTIMONIALS

"Akil's presentation was engaging and, more importantly, meaningful. I wouldn't be surprised if students remember his presentation 10 years from now."

Karen Samuels
ACHEV Skills Trades Connection Program Facilitator

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a workshop, series, or school partnership? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often. If you don't see yours, we'd love to chat.

  • MediaLit works with youth organizations, sports programs, and community groups supporting young people.

  • Yes. Every program is tailored to your audience, goals, and learning outcomes.

  • Communication, storytelling, media literacy, digital citizenship, AI literacy, leadership, and personal branding.

  • Programs range from single workshops to multi-session series and long-term partnerships. Single workshops can be offered in 45min, 60min or 90min formats.

  • Yes. We deliver both in-person and virtual experiences worldwide.

  • Book a discovery call and we'll recommend the right program for your audience.

Help the next generation find their voice.

Give young people the confidence and communication skills to lead in school, sport, and everyday life.

Contact Media Lit