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Basil Mitchell: Grand Strategist & Speaker

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Basil Mitchell is a grand strategist, real estate developer, and founder of Braveheart Network CDC, where he leads a nationally emerging model for neighborhood revitalization rooted in executive function, cultural preservation, and economic equity.

A former NFL running back turned urban strategist, Basil brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, city planning, and youth development. His work merges deep systems thinking with lived experience, challenging traditional approaches to community development with bold, brain-based solutions.

He is the author of Mindsets Matter: Unlocking the Power of Executive Function to Transform Lives and Communities and a respected voice on trauma recovery, urban revitalization, and equity in education.

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Speaking Topics

- Neighborhood Revitalization Without Displacement
- Executive Function, Brain Health, and Community Building
- Cultural Legacy and Black Economic Development
- Real Estate Strategy and Demographic Transformation
- Youth Sports, Mental Fitness, and Equity in Education
- The Psychology of Consumer Behavior in Urban Planning

 

Featured Projects & Experience

- Braveheart Network CDC: Founder & Strategic Director
- Braveheart Revitalization Strategy (Dallas Pilot)
- NextGen Academy: Executive Function + Youth Sports Initiative
- Commercial Real Estate: Hillwood, RESOLUT RE, Weitzman Group
- Urban Land Institute Center for Leadership Graduate
- Author: Mindsets Matter: Unlocking the Power of Executive Function to Transform Lives and Communities

  • Individual Masterclass

    297$
    Per Session Learn how to think like a strategist—live and online. For educators, entrepreneurs, community builders, and emerging leaders.
     
    • 2.5-hour interactive online session
    • Includes replay access + Braveheart Strategy Workbook
    • Covers executive function, systems mapping, and real-world f
    • Group Q&A + follow-up strategy prompts

  • Team / Organizational Workshop

    3,500$
    Starting Price quoted Bring Braveheart strategy to your school, nonprofit, or department. For executive teams, leadership retreats, and internal PD days.
     
    • Half-day or full-day interactive workshop
    • Customized to your team’s strategic challenges
    • Includes discovery call, facilitation, & follow-up materials
    • Option to add strategic roadmap or staff training toolkit

  • 1:1 Executive Strategy Session

    750$
    Per session rate Private strategic advisory for leaders managing complex systems.
     
    • 90-minute private consultation with Basil Mitchell
    • Tailored to leadership, organizational, or policy challenge
    • Includes 1-page summary brief with next-step guidance
    • Ideal for superintendents, city leaders, nonprofit founders

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities to speak with leaders on a mission to make real change.

Let's connect.

basil@braveheartnetwork.com

903-946-7396

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