Raj Talks

Phoenix, AZ

$500 - 3000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I empower individuals to reframe adversity and break free of self-sabotaging personal stories so that they can
discover transformative perspectives and reach their dreams.

Hey there, I'm Raj! I'm screwed! Literally. I have screws in my neck! Having overcome years of medical challenges and a disability, I use my personal strategies and insights swirled with my experience as a professor and filmmaker, to deliver inspirational talks sprinkled with humor.
I want to help your audience unleash hidden potential, resilience, and empowerment- Confidence and creativity became my superpowers and I want to help your audience find their capes! •Please visit (link hidden)•


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Tara G.

June 24, 2023

Captivating. Inspiring. Original.

Captivating. Inspiring. Original. When Raj talks, people listen. His ability to weave his inspirational story, drawn from his life of formidable physical challenges, peppered with his humor, delivers a profoundly motivational and entertaining experience.

Hired as: Motivational Speaker

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Booking information

Price range: $500 - 3000

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

What to expect

I deliver an inspirational and heartfelt presentation peppered with humor.
I share stories from my experience as a filmmaker and a professor, along with the dramatic tales of spinal surgeries, medical anomalies, and physical glitches-- and the strategic ways I was able to turn my adversities into assets!

I teach audiences how to reframe adversity of any kind and how to turn it into a catalyst for creative growth and self-empowerment! We all have neglected seeds of potential! I want to help cultivate those seeds!

About

Hey there, I'm Raj, and I'm not your typical inspiration speaker. In fact, I'm screwed—literally! You see, I have screws in my neck, a reminder of the incredible challenges I've overcome in my life. But instead of letting them hold me back, I've transformed them into a source of strength and motivation.

I grew up with a sense of brokenness and felt like a robot running low on batteries. But it wasn't my disability that disabled me. What truly disabled me and robbed me of my potential and happiness was the story that I had crafted about myself. A story of not-enoughness.

​Then I reframed my adversity and harnessed an empowering story of who I was. I discovered the power of courage, compassion, creativity, and confidence. I saw a profound change in my life.
Now, I am driven to help others break free of what holds them back so that they too can find the strongest version of themselves.

My journey has been marked by years of medical challenges and living with a disability. Yet, through sheer determination and a resilient spirit, I've harnessed my personal strategies and insights to create a powerful blend of inspiration, strategy, and humor that I bring to the stage.

But that's not all—I've also got a unique background as a professor and filmmaker. Drawing from my experience in academia and the world of film, I weave together compelling narratives that captivate audiences. I believe that storytelling has the power to ignite transformation and awaken the dormant potential within each of us.

Confidence and creativity have become my superpowers, and I'm on a mission to help your audience discover their own capes. Through my talks, I'll guide them on a journey of self-discovery, showing them how to embrace their unique strengths and use them as catalysts for growth.

Laughter is a key ingredient in my presentations. I believe that humor has the ability to uplift spirits, break down barriers, and create an environment where transformation can flourish. So, expect a sprinkle of humor that will keep your audience engaged and entertained.

If you're looking for a speaker who can deliver an inspirational talk like no other—one that combines personal triumph, academic wisdom, and the magic of storytelling—then I'm your guy. Together, let's unleash the hidden potential, resilience, and empowerment within your audience. Let's help them find their capes and soar to new heights.

Additional booking notes

Due to my disability, I would prefer a location that doesn't have stairs without handrails. Also, it would be helpful if I had a podium or chair. Thank you!

Setup requirements

Just a mic and a chair.

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