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Meet
Lasada Pippen
Motivational Speaker and Business Coach
A Speaker Who Connects and Inspires Real Transformation
As a former engineer turned motivational speaker and coach, I help professionals, students, and educators transform challenges into powerful opportunities. My journey—marked by challenge, reinvention, and grit—resonates with those seeking purpose and resilience in work, school, and life. Whether I’m addressing a room of corporate executives or inspiring a school assembly, I bring people together with energy, empathy, and real-world strategies. My goal is simple: to empower audiences to think bigger, lead with confidence, and keep climbing higher. If you’re looking for a speaker who truly connects and delivers actionable strategies that create real transformation—I’m glad you’ve found your way here.
Get to Know
LASADA'S STORY
From Engineering to Empowerment
Lasada Pippen’s journey from the tech world to the keynote stage equips him with a unique and powerful perspective as a motivational speaker. A bilingual STEM professional, he spent over a decade thriving in the engineering field before realizing that his greatest impact wouldn’t be made behind a screen—but in front of an audience.
Raised in an underserved community as a young African American, Lasada defied the odds to build a successful career in engineering and become a first-generation college graduate. His journey reflects the resilience and determination that now fuel his mission as an inspirational speaker.
Lasada’s signature keynote series, “The Climb: How to Move Beyond Barriers and Elevate Your Impact,” draws directly from that path—empowering corporate professionals, educators, and youth to overcome obstacles and pursue meaningful growth. With a message rooted in grit, reinvention, and purpose, he equips audiences with practical strategies to lead with intention, rise stronger, and climb higher.
His sessions leave attendees with not only motivational insights but also actionable tools to navigate their careers more effectively and achieve lasting results.
“Lasada Pippen doesn’t just inspire—he connects. His powerful presence and ability to engage diverse audiences make him a go-to speaker for corporate leaders looking to fuel purpose, drive performance, and create real transformation.”
About The Coach
For Educators & Staff
Lasada “LP” Pippen, a former computer engineer turned motivational powerhouse, is renowned for his dynamic approach to corporate audiences. A 1st-gen college graduate, 1st-gen corporate worker, and bilingual STEM expert, Lasada spent over a decade in the tech industry before pivoting to keynote & motivational speaking & communications coach. His keynote series, "The Climb: How to move beyond barriers and elevate your impact," leverages his rich background to inspire corporate audiences.
