Andre Young – Mastering the Art of Modern Leadership

November 4, 2025

SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, host GT Freeman welcomes Andre Young, the dynamic Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. Andre shares insights from his journey from mental health professional to leadership coach, author, and speaker.

Listeners will hear Andre discuss:

  • The inspiration behind his five leadership books, including 7 Ways to Lead and the newly released The Complete Leader.
  • The creation and purpose of his new AI tool, Ask Andre
  • The importance of emotional intelligence and communication in leadership
  • How leaders can “protect their people” and build meaningful one-on-one connections
  • Why work-life harmony is less about balance and more about intentionality

Andre’s practical wisdom and contagious energy will leave you rethinking how you lead, live, and evolve.

GUEST BIO:

Andre Young is a sought-after speaker, author, leadership trainer, and the Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC, a company dedicated to enhancing leadership and work-life harmony for organizations and individuals. Drawing from his diverse background as a former athlete, mental health professional, and entrepreneur, Andre has spent over two decades helping teams, leaders, and employees evolve personally and professionally.

He’s the author of five books, including 7 Ways to Lead and The Leader’s Toolbox, and recently launched Ask Andre, an AI-powered leadership tool built from his own teachings to provide real-time guidance and communication scripts for leaders everywhere.

HELPFUL LINKS:

You Evolving Now, LLC: https://youevolvingnow.com/

Andre Young on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youevolvingnow/

Books by Andre Young:https://youevolvingnow.com/evolve-the-book/ Ask Andre – Leadership AI Tool:

https://training.youevolvingnow.com/askandre

SPONSORS:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia Area and operating in multiple states. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing K-12 education, behavioral health care, outpatient therapy, wellness coaching, professional development, and grant management services.