BIO
Josh Shipp
AS SEEN ON MTV - "The Dr. Phil for Teens"
FaceBook. Podcasts. Webisodes. Blogs.
For most adults, these contemporary communication vehicles elicit little more than a puzzled scratch of the head. But, ask the average young person between the ages of 12 and 24 and they totally get it. Just like they totally get Josh Shipp.
This modern, self-help guru can be found dispensing his own brand of wit and wisdom in cyberspace, in books, on television and radio, at conferences, and to packed audiences of students in high school auditoriums across the country. Josh has been featured on MTV, CNN, FOX, NBC & in the LA Times. He's the host of his own reality TV show "Jump Shipp" and the author of "The Teen's Guide To World Domination.
Josh offers up a healthy dose of what he calls “advice with an attitude.” He counsels teenagers on everything they care about and it’s all done in a youth-friendly, humorous tone that is more hilarious survival guide than preachy sermon.
Josh certainly knows a thing or two about survival. Abandoned and abused as a child, he was able to triumph over the tragedy. He attributes his personal growth to the support of a great foster family, dynamic teachers and enriching school programs that opened his eyes to his true potential. After serving as State DECA President and on the School-to-Work student advisory committee, Josh decided to commit his life to helping others achieve their goals.
“I’ve found that sometimes the very thing that has hurt you the most, is the very thing you can use to help others. You can’t change the past -- so why not focus on building an incredible future?”
- Josh Shipp
For the past eight years, this California resident has toured the world as a successful motivational speaker sharing his inspirational words with more than one million people. Rest assured that most of them left the room with a broad smile on their face and hope in their heart.
PRESENTATIONS
Don't be AVERAGE!
Imagine...capturing an audience with laughter, drawing them in, getting comfortable, building trust. When you least expect it, real life comes into view. The true story of a boy left at the hospital, in and out of homes, abused. This sad tale does not end in sadness. It rises above the situations to show how a mess can turn into a message.
Every performance by Josh Shipp is an emotional journey. Your students will laugh at stories of exploding microwaves, and they will play games they haven't thought about since kindergarden. Then, in the next moment, they will experience spine shivers as Josh talks about the barriers that sometimes aim to block our best intentions. It's a lesson in the awesome power of life, and the awesome power of the heart and spirit.
Josh's one-man show style message will stick with your students years from now. Josh understands the struggles that many young people have as they form their identity, define their values, and discover their life purpose. His story of triumph encourages all people to make "a message from the mess.
COST
Contact Chris Fisher (above) for pricing.
