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If
you've seen Josh live, tell us what you thought. Email
us at reviews@joshshipp.com
"In 15 years
of being in education, you have got to be the best speaker that I
have ever seen when speaking to a group of adults and students. My
stomach still hurts from laughing so much. Thank you for your
message."
Karla Reisner
Teacher, KS
"Josh Shipp
is one of the most motivational, entertaining and amazing speakers I
have ever seen. I have been to many FCCLA national, cluster and
state leadership meetings, and Josh is by far one of the best
speakers they have had. Never before has a speaker shared such a
motivational story. He came from a baby that nobody wanted to an
amazing motivator that everyone should see. If his story and message
don't change the way you look at life, I don't know what will!"
Former Nebraska FCCLA State Officer
"Josh's
performance at our school was amazing. He inspired us with his
humor, and funny stories of his failures and successes in life. He
is so real to the students, they feel he is one of them. By relating
to them in their language, he captures them as listeners. Our
students listened with their hearts. Josh gave such good advice
about striving to live your dreams and living in the 1%. He is
inspiring to people of all ages. His energy is limitless and
contagious!"
Sharon Walker
Youth Advisor, IL
"I had the
pleasure of listening to Josh Shipp at the National FCCLA Cluster
Meeting in Nashville, TN. I had heard that FCCLA had great speakers,
but I was not expecting Josh Shipp! He was entertaining, hilarious,
informing, motivational. He had all 7,000 of us laughing at his
wonderful stories to crying at hearing about his rough childhood.
BRAVO JOSH SHIPP!!!"
Student--Hillsborough, NC
"Awesome,
that is about the only word that there is to describe Josh. He
wasn't like most motivational speakers that have your attention for
oh...about 10 minutes before you are totally lost! I was always
ready to see what he had to say next. He was extremely funny but at
the same time he was teaching us through all the stories he told. He
really knows how to keep a crowds attention."
Casey- Oklahoma Student Council
"You were
amazing! The youth absolutely loved you and you were a
pleasure to work with both before and during the meetings...I hope
every state association books you for their state meeting!"
Sandy Spavone,
National FCCLA Meeting Planner
"I have been
to 3 National leadership meetings and have been involved in FCCLA
for 6 years and have never seen such a wonderful speaker. You had me
in laughter, you had me smiling, you had me crying, and you had me
believing."
South Dakota FCCLA member
"You were absolutely spectacular. Everybody in the crowd was
laughing non-stop. You weren't just funny though, you also had a
great message."
Minnesota FCCLA member
"Josh Shipp
is one of the greatest speakers I've ever seen. He does an extremely
good job relating to youth crowds, even of 1,500 at our State
Convention. Josh at times said things that would make the entire
audience clench their sides from so much laughter and the next
minute silence the entire room with his sometimes shocking and
saddening childhood tales. Josh does an amazing job taking the crowd
from laughing to crying to reflecting."
Indiana Association of Student Councils
"Josh Shipp
brought the most boring word -assembly- and created it into
something to become completely excited for. I remembering laughing
until I teared up, and listening until my eyes, once more, flooded
with tears. Everyone in the whole audience participated and felt
every emotion with his words. And I watched how from laughter he
brought the audience to silence. His story touched us all and I feel
so inspired by him."
Student- Alberta, Canada
"Josh
Shipp was another one of our great speakers. He taught us to
“Seize the Opportunity”. He told us stories about his childhood,
and growing up in many different environments. Some of the stories
were heartfelt, bringing tears to some peoples’ eyes. Other
stories resulted in sore stomachs from all of the laughing. His
stories taught us to, indeed, “Seize the Opportunity”."
American Quarter Horse Association
Saying "Thank you" really doesn't convey our appreciation
for
your contribution to the success of our 60th Annual State DECA
Career Development Conference. Your keynote held our students
spellbound. You have a unique ability to magnetize your
audience, which is a good thing because they are listening and
recording the information in their brains. On Monday, students
were overheard saying, "opportunity, opportunity...."
Lettie Dilbeck
State DECA Advisor
Your message was amazing, the way that you presented it really
reached out to the youth. I have heard a lot of motivational
speakers at events like ILC and out of all of them you really stick
out in my mind. Most people jump on stage and say here is my story
and then just go on and you really reach out to everyone and
entertain and make us laugh while getting your message across.
Throughout the rest of convention I heard nothing except positive
feedback from both your workshop and your message at the opening
ceremony.
2003 Illinois 4-H
Leadership Convention Planning Committee
"Josh
was incredibly funny and motivating. He made us all laugh so much
and yet he mixed it so well with his seriousness. His story was so
touching, and it really made us want to take the 'opportunity' to
live life to its fullest. I have never seen a speaker quite like
him. He makes you think with his great humor and touching story. He
is a blast to see."
Jacey
Thornton, CO
"You're the best speaker I've ever heard, not to mention the
funniest one. You also relate to students so well I'd think you were
one of my own friends. You were so funny that I was almost rolling
on the ground trying to catch my breath. Also the way that you say
things keeps me and the whole audience listening to every word that
leaves your mouth."
Kristin Bruhjell
Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School
Lake Arrowhead, CA
"To
be honest, I think you are the best speaker I have ever had the
pleasure of listening to. You made me laugh so hard and you also
made me cry. What I've heard from my fellow students so far is that
they all loved your presentation. I hope my school would have you
come back next year for my last year in high school."
Student
Wausau, WI
"You
were amazing! I usually get bored with motivational speakers, but I
was laughing hysterically and on the edge of my seat wanting to know
what you were going to say next."
Erica Helton
Tennessee HOSA- Executive Council
"I had never
been so interested in a speaker than I was in you. I loved when we
played Simon Says and everyone was out within the first instruction.
When you told us about your childhood I just wanted to cry me eyes
out. I will never forget your speech."
Jessie Dexter
Missouri Student Council
"It is
extremely rare that we have a motivational assembly that actually
motivates us. This is second time in my three years of high school
where my classmates have laughed WITH our speaker rather than AT
him. Bravo!"
Student
Saginaw, MI
"I would just
like to take this time to say what an impact you have made in my
life and the lives of other teens as well. Your inspiring words and
words of encouragement have been the guiding factor to my success as
a student, on and off campus. I find the time to sit and read your
newsletters because I know that I am hearing something from someone
who I can relate to. Thank you for being such a positive influence
to the younger generation. The mark and legacy you leave here will
touch each and every person and guide them in the right direction
for the rest of their lives."
Aram Allen Nadjarian
Student- California
"When Josh
came to speak at my school I was like OH NO another boring assembly,
but after a while when I couldn't even breathe because I was
laughing so hard I was totally into it. I know the students at my
school had a good time and learned a lot of things too!!
Thanks!"
Student
Central High School - Springfield, MO
"Josh was so
funny but during all the fun he gave a message about opportunities.
I loved it! Then when I heard Josh's life story I almost cried. That
is when I realized that even with all my problems, I have a great
life and I am not alone in any of my problems. Thanks Josh, I hope
you are at convention next year!"
Student
Pride Youth Programs
World Drug Free Conference
"I have to say I've heard a lot of speakers in the last 2
years but you surpass them all. You are on our level, You don't
stand up in front of us and preach to us like you are better than
us. You stand in front of us as one of us. And you don't forget the
problems that each and everyone of us face. You make us laugh, but
you also know when its time to be serious. You really captivate an
audience like no one I've ever seen or heard. You have given me a
new hope!"
Becky Williams
Clymer, New York
"AWESOME!
That's how I would sum up your speaking. You started out making me
laugh so hard it hurt, to me having tears in my eyes as you told
your storry. Thanks again for the motivation, and laughs!"
Student
Mt.Pleasant, MI
"I just wanted to tell you that I loved your presentation at
the Student council conference! I was laughing just about the whole
time there! You were great!"
Student
National Student Council Conference
I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at
the FCCLA Region 12 meeting. I was laughing until I was crying. When
you were telling your story about your childhood I almost started
crying."
Student
FCCLA
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