Oakland, California native Kevin Eastman thrives on simplicity and logic. An accomplished author, skilled speaker, business consultant, mentor, and community activist with a “tell it like it is” mentality, he shoots straight from the hip when discussing personal and professional development. His mission (and passion) is assisting people with overcoming the obstacles they face in business, and in life. One of his favorite philosophies is, "Obstacles, barriers, and challenges are only as large as you make them in your head." A graduate of Castlemont High School in Oakland, Kevin served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, in multiple capacities at locations around the world. He has interacted with thousands of people, first as a military training instructor (commonly known as a drill instructor) for a few years, then as a recruiter at the high school, college, and post-graduate levels for over a decade, and by presenting formal and informal information to military and civilian organizations after departing from active duty. Kevin has earned undergraduate degrees from the Community College of the Air Force and Columbia Southern University, respectively, as well as a graduate degree from Azusa Pacific University. He also holds certifications in Marketing, Professional Selling Skills, Sales Coaching, and Life Coaching. Married and residing in Southern California, Kevin enjoys being involved with community development and improvement efforts as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., watching and playing sports, traveling, watching movies, listening to music, writing, cooking, meeting people, and spending time with family and friends. [source](https://kevineeastman.com/bio)