In 2012, Say Something launched.
No one noticed.
Say Something didn’t mind.
The following year, in New Orleans, right before the Super Bowl, Say Something tried again.
Guess what happened?
In 7 school days they hosted 57 events, in 41 schools, reaching 38,000 students!!!
And that is what happens when you don’t give up.
Today, Say Something has traveled to almost 500 schools throughout the United States, reaching over 400,000 students with powerful messages, engaging speakers, music and an entertaining presentation that touches student’s hearts and inspires them to SAY SOMETHING GREAT, DO SOMETHING GREAT and BE SOMETHING GREAT!
“The difference in winning and losing is most often…not quitting.” Walt Disney
Our Mission
Our Mission
Say Something believes that every student should know how to recognize and respond to issues that threaten their futures.
Our Director
Our Director
Jody Dyess
Jody began working with students on a volunteer basis in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi over 20 years ago. His drive is to see students grow up to be successful and productive members of society.
Traveling throughout the U.S., Jody has presented to thousands of high school and middle school students, challenging and motivating them to speak up and say something against bullying and exploitation. He has done this through innovative and powerful school assemblies designed to equip students to stand up and say something about the issues that threaten their futures.
Jody has been in the fight against human trafficking for many years. He works with FREE International, an organization that fights human trafficking in the U.S., and has trained over a thousand law enforcement and first responders on how to recognize and respond to the signs of labor and sex trafficking. In 2017, he was appointed to the Mississippi Human Trafficking Task Force and has been the keynote speaker for various government and advocacy groups on the issue of trafficking.
Jody communicates out of his own experiences and life lessons, some of them not so glamorous. It is his real-life approach that makes him a sought-after communicator to both students and adults.
Contact info
Email- jody@saysomethingassembly.com
Phone- (601) 479-2909
Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson has spent his career at the intersection of service, leadership, and personal transformation. With years of experience in law enforcement and direct work with students across Mississippi and Louisiana, he has seen firsthand the challenges young people face today.
Michael is also a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who has invested in gyms and community health, helping people live with discipline and purpose. His book, Reclaiming the Temple, bridges physical health with personal responsibility and lasting renewal.
As a gifted communicator, Michael speaks in schools, gyms, and community settings throughout Mississippi and Louisiana. His authentic, real-life approach—built on his own experiences and life lessons—resonates with students and families alike.
Michael and his wife, Brandi, live in Summit, Mississippi with their three children, Anna Claire, Paxton, and Kenny.
Email Michael michael@saysomethingassembly.com
Brandi Wilson
Brandi Wilson is known for her bright, approachable personality that makes her relatable to students and adults alike. She has worked with Walkin Labs and spent years investing in students and families through leadership and outreach efforts that strengthen communities.
Alongside her career, Brandi loves and cares deeply for her family. She and her daughter, Anna Claire, co-own Chapter Chicks, a TikTok Shop where they share their love of reading and creativity.
With her husband, Michael, and sons Paxton and Kenny, Brandi brings warmth, energy, and balance to both her home and her community.
Email Brandi brandi@saysomethingassembly.com
Our Mission
Our Mission
Say Something believes that every student should know how to recognize and respond to issues that threaten their futures.
Our Director
Our Director
Jody Dyess
Jody began working with students on a volunteer basis in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi over 20 years ago. His drive is to see students grow up to be successful and productive members of society.
Traveling throughout the U.S., Jody has presented to thousands of high school and middle school students, challenging and motivating them to speak up and say something against bullying and exploitation. He has done this through innovative and powerful school assemblies designed to equip students to stand up and say something about the issues that threaten their futures.
Jody has been in the fight against human trafficking for many years. He works with FREE International, an organization that fights human trafficking in the U.S., and has trained over a thousand law enforcement and first responders on how to recognize and respond to the signs of labor and sex trafficking. In 2017, he was appointed to the Mississippi Human Trafficking Task Force and has been the keynote speaker for various government and advocacy groups on the issue of trafficking.
Jody communicates out of his own experiences and life lessons, some of them not so glamorous. It is his real-life approach that makes him a sought-after communicator to both students and adults.
Contact info
Email- jody@saysomethingassembly.com
Phone- (601) 479-2909