Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders

Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, & Youth Mentor

Empowering students to believe in themselves, make powerful decisions, and rise above adversity.

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About me

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Hi, i’m Joshua,

Joshua Tate is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur on a mission to help 100,000 students realize they were made for more, make powerful decisions, and rise above adversity.

Through dynamic keynotes, real-life storytelling, and practical frameworks, Joshua connects with middle and high school students in a way that’s authentic, relatable, and life-shifting. Whether he’s speaking at school assemblies, youth conferences, or leadership events, Joshua empowers students to believe in themselves, take ownership of their choices, and unlock the potential within.

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Speaking topics

You Were Made For More

Inspiring students to break past limitations and believe in their potential using his three step framework: Believe, Action, Discipline. It’s a powerful message of hope, self-worth, and growth.

The Power of Your Decisions

Focused on personal responsibility and future-shaping choices, this talk uses the three step framework—Input, Influence, and Impact—to show students how every decision they make today builds the life they’ll live tomorrow.

R.I.S.E Above Adversity

Through the R.I.S.E. framework—Recognize, Internalize, Step, Embrace—this keynote helps students develop resilience, face challenges head-on, and turn pain into purpose, no matter their circumstances.

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