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Shabnam Mogharabi

Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment entrepreneur, author, and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in media and storytelling.

Meet Shabnam Mogharabi

Shabnam Mogharabi is a lifelong student of positive psychology, a freelance documentary film producer, and an expert on how to create socially impactful and entertaining content. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Shabnam believes embracing the power of joy is an act of rebellion, and in her insightful, interactive sessions, she shares practical tips about what it takes to truly bring more joy into your life both personally and professionally. Shabnam Mogharabi is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Shabnam Mogharabi’s fees. 

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Biography

Award-Winning Journalist

After receiving her B.A. in journalism and business administration from the University of Southern California and her Master’s in media from Northwestern University. Shabnam Mogharabi became an award-winning journalist and editor. In fact, she is one of the youngest winners of the Jesse H. Neal Award (the Pulitzer Prize for B2B journalism). She has worked as a contributing writer, editor, and stringer for several publications, including People, Pool & Spa News, Sunset, and HuffPost.

Shabnam is also a Henry Crown Fellow and member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is on the advisory board of Seed & Spark; an industry advisor for USC’s Digital Media program, and on the board of directors for the national nonprofit Tahirih Justice Center.

SoulPancake

Together with actor Rainn Wilson, Shabnam co-founded SoulPancake, the inspiring entertainment company behind beloved video series such as Kid President and My Last Days. Under her tenure, SoulPancake amassed 10M social media fans and nearly 1B video views on its daily positive videos about human connection. The company eventually had a successful exit with the social impact film studio Participant.

Additionally, Shabnam is the New York Times bestselling author of SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions.

Hire Shabnam Mogharabi

Espousing the importance of joy, hope, purpose, and gratitude during her time at SoulPancake led Shabnam to her calling as a public speaker. Today, she shares her uplifting, vulnerable message on how to harness the power of joy at dozens of conferences and events a year.

How to Hire Shabnam Mogharabi

Find out how to hire Shabnam Mogharabi to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Shabnam Mogharabi’s availability and cost. When booking Shabnam Mogharabi for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Shabnam Mogharabi is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Shabnam Mogharabi booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Shabnam Mogharabi Booking Price

How much to book Shabnam Mogharabi depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Shabnam Mogharabi for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Shabnam Mogharabi is available for conferences, festivals, private parties and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

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Upcoming Engagements

Our speakers are in high demand! View their upcoming events.

Sep 18 - 19 2024

SIDO Lyon – Keynote Speaker Keren Elazari – Paris, France

Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Sep 18 2024

Greatest Moments in Philadelphia Sports History – Keynote Speaker Ray Didinger – Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Ardmore Music Hall
Sep 19 - 21 2024

2024 International Window Film Conference & Tint-Off (WFCT) – Keynote Speaker Gary Vaynerchuk – Orlando, FL

Orange County Convention Center
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Key Audience Takeaways

Shabnam customizes her stories and deliverables based on his audience’s profile so if you would like to discuss tailoring her keynote further, schedule a Zoom call with Shabnam and the MPG team.

 

How to Harness the Power of Joy

We are more distracted, lonelier, and anxious than ever in history. And the past few years have only exacerbated this mental health crisis. In today’s world, embracing the power of joy is an act of rebellion.

In this insightful, interactive session, Shabnam Mogharabi will share practical tips and easy-to-implement learnings about what it takes to truly bring more joy into your life both personally and professionally. Shabnam believes that joy is more than an emotion; it’s a propelling and powerful force for good. In this keynote, she will show attendees how to harness the power of positive psychology to shift their perspective away from toxic positivity to a meaningful mindset change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand why joy is a state of mind, not an emotion.
  • Discover a matrix of tools to help you create a more psychologically positive response to events in your life.
  • Learn methods for practicing gratitude and vulnerability in your day-to-day interactions and relationships.
  • Gain specific insights and inspiration to overcome the hardwired “anxious” voice in our brains.

 

Storytelling That Sticks

A society is influenced by and reflected in its stories. As individuals, and as marketers, understanding the art and science of storytelling can be a powerful personal and professional tool. Storytelling can play an important role in your company, meetings, and cultures, as well as in helping your business spread ideas and engender brand loyalty.

In this keynote presentation, entertainment entrepreneur and producer Shabnam Mogharabi will offer insights into how and where to leverage storytelling as a marketing tool, what powerful moments lead to the strongest stories, and how to find opportunities for storytelling to impact your internal teams. Leveraging real-world examples, case studies, videos, and interactive exercises, she will give attendees the tools they need to tell memorable, impactful, and effective stories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover tips and tricks for becoming a better storyteller.
  • Understand the 4 EPIC moments that lead to the most memorable stories.
  • Learn when and how to leverage storytelling as a marketing loyalty tool.
  • Gain insights into the power storytelling has for building stronger team cultures.

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