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Keisha Bishop
Mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles, Certified Life Coach & President of The Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation
Keisha Bishop
Mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles, Certified Life Coach & President of The Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation
Biography
More than 30 million! That is the amount of people who watched the Paris 2024 Olympics on television. Keisha Caine Bishop was arguably the "Mom of the Olympic Games." Her smile and heart were cemented in the hearts of many in The Netflix Series Sprint, which is a gripping and inspiring docuseries spotlighting the journeys of professional track and field athletes, including her son, Noah Lyles. The series amassed 2.4 million views in its first week of release and went on to become the sixth most-watched Netflix show worldwide and is in the top 10 in TV in 32 countries.
In addition to the docuseries, Keisha has been featured on NBC’s Today Show heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she was frequently seen in the stands with Snoop Dogg as they cheered on Noah, who won gold in the men’s 100m and bronze in the 200m. Her son Josephus is a world-class sprinter, too. Keisha is the wife of Mark Bishop and they have a blended family of seven children.
Keisha is president and co-founder of The Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation (LBSF). She and her sons have chosen to enhance their communities by creating LBSF. LBSF’s mission is to empower youth through the advancement of mental and physical health and wellness. LBSF’s vehicle for reaching the youth is community outreach in the form of sports camps, meet and greets with professional athletes and workshops. The foundation brings awareness to mental health, nutrition, performance anxiety, learning disabilities and college preparation.
During her own track career at Seton Hall University, Keisha became a 10x NCAA All-American in track and field and a 9x Big East Conference Champion. She was inducted into Seton Hall's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.
Throughout her life, Keisha has used her Bounce Back Ability (BBA) mentality to continually overcome obstacles, including rape, violence, mental health issues, divorce and poverty, to name a few. Her BBA has taken her from being on food stamps to dining with The Prince of Monaco in his palace.
Her passion is to empower you to become the best version of yourself, just as she has done with her children. She is highly motivated to help you move outside of your comfort zone so you can grow into all you were created to be. You will be motivated to take control of your life and realize you are more powerful than you ever believed you could be!
Speaker Videos
Sprinter Noah Lyles’ mom talks supporting him to Paris Olympics
Noah Lyles' mom shares her Olympic journey as her son makes history
Who is Noah Lyles Mom? Meet Keisha Caine Bishop
Mental Wellness and the Young Athlete - Keisha Caine Bishop's Advice Youth Athletes
Mental Wellness and the Young Athlete - Keisha Caine Bishop on "F.A.I.L."
Speech Topics
Raising Champions: The Power of Resilience
Keisha Bishop is more than just the mother of world champion sprinters Noah and Josephus Lyles. She is a force of resilience, dedication and unwavering love. In this talk, Keisha shares her story of raising her two sons and Noah’s challenges—asthma, anxiety, depression and ADHD, all of which could have held him back. Instead, Noah learned from his mom to see these obstacles as part of his journey rather than as limitations. And it can be the same for you. Keisha will show you how to apply the same principles of resilience and perseverance in your own life, teaching you how to go for gold, embrace your own struggles and pursue your dreams.
Lifting as You Climb
A must-attend for women seeking to unleash their full potential and make a lasting impact, Keisha Bishop provides practical strategies for navigating systemic biases, building strong support networks and amplifying your voice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event will equip you with the tools and inspiration to thrive and recognize the power of sisterhood and the importance of lifting each other up.
Mental Health in Marginalized Communities
As a former social worker, a mom to a blended family and someone who has struggled with clinical depression along with her three kids who are dealing with the same issue, Keisha Bishop is no stranger to the importance of mental health and wellness. But for those in marginalized communities, it’s not always possible to receive good, quality mental health care. For many, lack of access, the cost of treatment or simply the stigma of experiencing mental health issues have all proven to be barriers to receiving treatment. In this talk, Keisha shares her story of struggling to get treatment, explores the systemic barriers that prevent individuals from seeking care and why it is so important for everyone to get the help they need. Keisha customizes her content for specific audiences, including:
- Business: Create a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes mental health—leading to a more engaged, productive and resilient workforce.
- Educators: Explore the systemic issues that contribute to the mental health crisis among marginalized students.
- Parents: Help your children grow into all they were created to be.
- Students: Discover how to prioritize your mental health and build a strong foundation for the future.
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