Hi, I'm Caliph.
I’m a motivational speaker whose mission is to #inspire people to reach for the life of their dreams, and then live it.
From Kindergarten to Corporate, I have a passion for speaking and helping people reach their true potential. And even more, helping them understand that they can surmount any challenge if they have a strong enough vision, are endowed with purpose, and are committed to being their absolute best.
I know this is possible because this is my story. I have the privilege of having achieved great success despite having to overcome some unfavorable circumstances. Despite having served as the Associated Students President at UC Davis, attending and graduating from UCLA Law School and becoming an attorney and opening my own firm shortly after law school, I struggled with unaddressed pain and trauma from my youth and my past. I realized that no amount of material success meant anything if I wasn't truly happy, healthy and healed. I decided to do the work and become the person I was meant to be. I stopped chasing success and drugs as a distraction and went to work on myself. I realized that I was in complete control of everything from my happiness to my income. And I began to shape the life that I discovered I wanted, after doing a ton of work to figure out who I really was. Now I truly know and truly love myself, and that's the biggest victory.
Throughout the difficult times, however, I was focused on one thing: SERVICE. Regardless of whose expectations I was trying to meet, I always knew deep down that my role in life was to help others reach their potential. My purpose is to help you be the best that you can be! I used to do this as a lawyer by passing laws to help people have a better first- and second-chance at success in life by lobbying for education reform, criminal justice reform, and supporting policies that helped small businesses thrive. However, once I went through my transformation, I realized the best way to help people was to help them understand what they are capable of and that no matter what challenges they face, they can be successful. In the process, I found my love for speaking and personal development and that's what brought me, and you, here today. It would be my pleasure to serve your organization.
Though I'm no longer focused on my awards and honors, I'm glad to have been recognized again and again for my service--I was doing something right! But now I take pride in standing on stage and watching lives change before my very eyes. That's real service. Learn more about my story below! And explore this site to see how I'm making an impact!
I know this is possible because this is my story. I have the privilege of having achieved great success despite having to overcome some unfavorable circumstances. Despite having served as the Associated Students President at UC Davis, attending and graduating from UCLA Law School and becoming an attorney and opening my own firm shortly after law school, I struggled with unaddressed pain and trauma from my youth and my past. I realized that no amount of material success meant anything if I wasn't truly happy, healthy and healed. I decided to do the work and become the person I was meant to be. I stopped chasing success and drugs as a distraction and went to work on myself. I realized that I was in complete control of everything from my happiness to my income. And I began to shape the life that I discovered I wanted, after doing a ton of work to figure out who I really was. Now I truly know and truly love myself, and that's the biggest victory.
Throughout the difficult times, however, I was focused on one thing: SERVICE. Regardless of whose expectations I was trying to meet, I always knew deep down that my role in life was to help others reach their potential. My purpose is to help you be the best that you can be! I used to do this as a lawyer by passing laws to help people have a better first- and second-chance at success in life by lobbying for education reform, criminal justice reform, and supporting policies that helped small businesses thrive. However, once I went through my transformation, I realized the best way to help people was to help them understand what they are capable of and that no matter what challenges they face, they can be successful. In the process, I found my love for speaking and personal development and that's what brought me, and you, here today. It would be my pleasure to serve your organization.
Though I'm no longer focused on my awards and honors, I'm glad to have been recognized again and again for my service--I was doing something right! But now I take pride in standing on stage and watching lives change before my very eyes. That's real service. Learn more about my story below! And explore this site to see how I'm making an impact!
Watch Caliph In Action!
One of Caliph's primary messages is no matter who you are or what you are doing, you must have a vision for the life you truly desire and know that achieving that life will require you to serve the world in a big way!
K-12: Choosing CharacterHelp your students understand what's possible for their lives, the power of their choices, and that they can overcome any obstacle. Caliph shares his story of the outside and internal circumstances that he had to overcome to succeed. Click the button below to see videos of K-3rd, 4th-6th, Jr. High & High School presentations.
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Events: Time For A New Dream Whether you need motivation for your employees or sales team, or need someone to ignite a fire amongst entrepreneurs - Caliph will bring the inspiration they need to succeed!
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College: Take This Seriously Help your students become better leaders, better students, and better people. And make sure they know that they can live their dreams! Let Caliph show them how!
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