Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In honor of First-Generation College Student Week, Lasada Pippen joined us to celebrate what's possible when you turn obstacles into challenges. His story of perseverance is a real-world example of what happens when you show up and fight for your passion. He rose from humble beginnings surrounded by crime and chaos to a professional speaking career that has given him countless opportunities to ignite positive change in youth across the nation. Lasada layers calm confidence with a competitive drive that begs you to ask, "What's next?"
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Chapters:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:42 - Penn College Presentation
0:06:42 - The Path to Motivational Speaking
0:12:13 - Overcoming Criticism
0:15:50 - Chapter 4
0:15:51 - Audience Interaction & Honing Your Craft
0:21:19 - Chapter 6
0:21:20 - Ealy Life & Getting to College
0:25:57 - Chapter 8
0:25:58 - Mentors & Home
0:32:18 - The Future Self
0:37:39 - Chapter 11
0:37:40 - Wordplay
0:38:43 - Evolution & Legacy
0:45:45 - Closing
0:46:57 - Bonus: Kaysey Beury Interview