Motivational Speaker • Content Creator

MEET DERRICK MOORE

Derrick Moore is the founder of Hardaway Learning and one of Alaska's leading motivational speakers, inspiring audiences through real stories of sobriety, resilience, and personal transformation.

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380K+

Followers

500+

Events

50+

Partners

What I Speak About

Speaking Topics

Real stories. Real lessons. Delivered with the kind of energy that sticks with your audience long after the event ends.

Sobriety & Recovery

Sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about overcoming addiction and finding purpose in the process of recovery.

Resilience & Growth

How to turn setbacks into setups, rebuild from rock bottom, and cultivate a mindset that refuses to quit.

Purpose & Identity

Discovering who you truly are beyond your circumstances and aligning your daily actions with your deepest values.

Youth Empowerment

Meeting young people where they are with real talk about discipline, self-worth, and building a future worth fighting for.

His Mission

A Voice for Change

What began as sharing his recovery journey online has grown into a community of over 380,000 followers and a national speaking career. Derrick's mission is to empower individuals to find their purpose through the same principles that saved his life.

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Programs

Pushing Purpose

Structured programs designed to help individuals and organizations unlock their potential and build lasting change.

Pushing Purpose Workbook

Your 30-Day "Lock-In" Guide to becoming the best version of you.

Purpose Discovery

Discover who you are, what matters most, and how to build a clear path toward your future.

Personal Values

30-day practice designed to help you build character and strengthen self-awareness.

Planning + Progress

Create a structured plan, take consistent action, and track your progress toward your goals.

7 Steps from Addiction to Sobriety by Derrick Moore - Book Cover

The Book

7 Steps from Addiction to Sobriety: A Path to Purpose

by Derrick Moore

In '7 Steps from Addiction to Sobriety,' Derrick Moore shares his raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful journey from the depths of addiction to a life of purpose and impact. This book is more than a memoir; it's a practical guide, offering a clear, actionable framework for anyone seeking to break free from destructive cycles and reclaim their life. Drawing on his own experiences and the principles that founded Hardaway Learning, Derrick provides a roadmap for transformation, emphasizing self-discovery, resilience, and the power of community.

What You'll Learn:

Identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms
Build a strong support system
Cultivate a mindset of resilience and self-worth
Discover your unique purpose and passion
Implement practical steps for long-term sobriety and personal growth

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Testimonials

Words That Move People

Hear what organizations and audiences have to say about Derrick's impact.

Derrick's message hit home for our students. They were engaged from the first minute to the last. His authenticity is what makes the difference — the kids know he's real.

School Administrator

Anchorage School District

We brought Derrick in for our youth summit and the feedback was overwhelming. He doesn't just speak — he connects. Our attendees are still talking about his session weeks later.

Youth Program Director

Alaska Youth Organization

Hardaway Learning's Pushing Purpose workbook gave our team a framework for personal development that actually sticks. Derrick brings something special that you can't find anywhere else.

Community Outreach Leader

Non-Profit Organization

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Whether it's a school assembly, corporate event, community summit, or youth conference — Derrick brings the energy, the message, and the results.

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