We had a great time on our interview session with Lasada Pippen talking about THE CLIMB: MOVING BEYOND BARRIERS AND ELEVATING YOUR IMPACT.

Lasada Pippen is a former computer engineer turned motivational powerhouse. As a first-generation college graduate, first-generationcorporate professional, and bilingual STEM expert, Lasada's journey is a real-world story of resilience, grit, and reinvention.

Growing up in an underserved community, he navigated his way into the tech industry, spent over a decade in corporate leadership, and ultimately made a bold pivot into keynote speaking, business coaching, and empowerment training.

Today, he helps individuals and organizations transform obstacles into opportunities through a mix of personal storytelling, practical frameworks, and deeply relatable insights.

Lasada shared a wealth of information about:

✨how purpose, potential, and perseverance shaped his journey from engineer to empowerment leader;

✨what made him pivot into speaking and coaching;

✨what the biggest challenge was transitioning from tech into this new calling;

✨what The Climb framework means, and how event professionals can apply it to their own leadership and growth;

✨how to successfully transition into a new career path; and

✨so much more!

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Connect with Lasada Pippen:

Website: https://www.lasadapippen.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen

X: https://x.com/LasadaPippen

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LasadaPippen

Connect with Annette Naif:

Website: https://www.naifproductions.com/​

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettenaif/

Event Planners Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eventplannerssociety

Cheers!

Annette