Our Mission Is To Help Speakers Make a Life Changing Impact
Youth Speaker University® is a training program for speakers who want to make an impact (and income) speaking to students, educators, parents, and other caring adults. We offer comprehensive training for aspiring and established speakers ages 18-88. 👍
Josh Shipp
Founder
Statistically, Josh Shipp should be dead, in jail, or homeless.
His heartwarming story of growing up in foster care is living proof of the impact of one caring adult.
Josh went on to be listed on Inc. Magazine’s list of successful entrepreneurs and attend Harvard University as a postgraduate student. He spent the first part of his career as a successful speaker and author. Now his focus is on helping other speakers and authors make a greater impact.
Clint Pardoe
Lead Coach
Clint Pardoe has taught public speaking at the university level, coached high-earning entrepreneurs, and has been a keynote speaker at various universities and events.
For over a decade, Clint Pardoe was a speech communication professor. This, combined with being a highly-trained business coach, led him to write The 4 Secrets to College Life Success: How to thrive in your life during and after college. Based upon his book, Clint has spoken at local, regional, and national college events to support college students in living more successful academic, personal, and professional lives.
Megan Bate
Customer Service
Megan Bate is a customer service enthusiast and little old lady at heart.
She loves to travel with her husband Adam, financial math, writing, and all things crafting.