THE ONE GUY ON THE INTERNET YOU WANT YOUR TEEN TO MEET…

 the guy they trust with their biggest problems.

His name is Josh Shipp and he's sweeping the country dishing out advice with an attitude on his popular video podcast at www.HeyJosh.tv. Now he’s coming to a high school in your area.

Josh Shipp to speak at San Luis High School in Yuma, AZ Saturday February 3^rd at 10AM!   At the Arizona State Student Council Conference to over 1,400 teens.

This modern, self-help guru can be found dispensing his own brand of wit and wisdom in cyberspace, in books, at conferences, and to packed audiences of appreciative students in high school auditoriums across the country. Listen to him for just a few minutes and you will get it, too. 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. Simply put teens totally get Josh Shipp.

Each year Josh Shipp travels the country speaking to over 100,000 teens sending a message that boosts the self esteem and promotes a positive outlook on life.  Using modern day communication vehicles such as MySpace, podcasts, ebooks, websites and blogs Josh continues to engage his audience, even after he’s left the building.  His newest venture, the “Hey Josh” video podcast is exploding onto the scene and tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide are tuning in each week.

WHAT is HEY JOSH?
"Hey Josh" with Josh Shipp is a three-minute advice video podcast for teenagers.  It's a place to get real advice about anything from dating or drugs, to career choices or peer pressure from a young adult that is on your side.   The best part… it is completely and totally FREE!

WHO is JOSH SHIPP?
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. Josh is someone who has 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

Although Josh is still in his early 20s, you wouldn’t know it from his résumé. He’s written books, shared the stage with Bill Cosby, and hosted a reality TV show. For the past seven years, this San Francisco Bay area 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.

Josh Shipp’s speaking career began in Edmond, Oklahoma at age 17 when he began serving as a member of DECA, a national student leadership organization. He joined the group, by his own admission, because he heard it was an easy class, he could get out of school an hour early, and they served cookies. Shipp later became the DECA state president and he quickly adapted to the spotlight by speaking at pep rallies, workshops and local conferences. He gained a reputation for making audiences both laugh and think, and he continues to build on that with nationwide appearances.

For more information on Shipp, visit his website at www.joshshipp.com.  Shipp now makes his home in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

All media are welcome to attend the event and can interview Shipp before or after the event.