Mike Curry

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Mike Curry is the author of the 3 Pounds of Pressure book series, a youth mentor, and a leadership facilitator committed to helping individuals and communities make better decisions under pressure. As the creator of the 3 Pounds of Pressure Youth Mentorship Program, he works directly with young people to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills rooted in real-life experience.

Mike’s work is grounded in the belief that change happens when people are given both vision and structure. Drawing from lived experience, he connects authentically across generations and roles from youth and families to staff and organizational leaders. His approach emphasizes accountability, clarity, and purpose, helping communities recognize blind spots, navigate challenges, and move from survival toward stability, growth, and sustainability.