Hi! I'm Ben.

First things first, I'm a dad to an awesome kid named, Charlie. 

I grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and now live in Easton, Pennsylvania. I've also lived in Missouri, North Carolina, and briefly in Colorado and Florida.

Some know me as Ben Bailie Emokid.

If you know what that means, excellent. If you don’t, don’t read too much into it. (Or better yet, ask.)

What matters is what I can do for you…and what I can do is this:

I’m a speaker, and emotional intelligence coach. 

I’m also street performer, and substitute teacher.

You've heard of "jack of all trades, master of none." 

I prefer: Jack of all trades, master of SOME.

I have a lot of interests, and I love learning, but some areas I excel in more than others.

In my life, I have had many titles and hats, but ultimately, my life has really been about one thing: Life Enhancement.

I've spent the last 23 years working with professionals, youth and children in some capacity. When I was 15 (1999), I got started in youth leadership and ministry, and spent the better part of the next 18 years working in various churches, campus ministries, summer programs, and other organizations. Much of this was also done simultaneously, or intermittently, while also traveling the USA playing acoustic-based, indie/powerpop music for people. (These two items were not particularly related.)

My youth ministry days abruptly ended in 2017, and it was time to move on from church work. I was an Uber driver, switched to playing more private events and continued street performing (which started in 2009), and I became a substitute teacher. These 3 jobs allowed me to make a comfortable living, while doing work that I really enjoyed, that I'm really good at, with a more flexible schedule. Plus, all 3 avenues have allowed me to interact with humanity in a way that is truly unique.

In 2021, I decided to take a leap from the music world into the realm of motivational speaking through "keynote concerts" - combining speaking and storytelling and live music to create a really fun and meaningful experience for everyone. I provide edu-tainment. :)

Also in 2021, I started helping professionals and leaders on their emotions. Think of me as a personal trainer, but for one's emotions. Often combining Emotional Intelligence techniques, honest one-on-one conversation, and occasional emo and pop-punk songs as a part of the curriculum, we can set our emotions and thoughts on a path to True Joy (often, in as little as 30 days).

Need a speaker for an event?

Having trouble feeling truly content or joyful?

Struggling with your emotions?

Or just want to play basketball or grab coffee or a beer?

Send a message. :)

Ben@FunWithBen.com