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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Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book Shabnam Mogharabi for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.

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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.

To hire Shabnam Mogharabi for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Shabnam Mogharabi is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Shabnam Mogharabi’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Shabnam Mogharabi for your program.

The cost to book Shabnam Mogharabi depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Shabnam Mogharabi’s speaking fee starts at $23,000, while virtual programs typically start at $10,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Shabnam Mogharabi booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

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.