Lasada Pippen

Creator of Say It Better • Helping Students & Educators Communicate With Clarity

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4.95

121 bookings

Educators & Staff

01:55

Students

04:28

Audiences Include:
Adult, College & Higher Ed Speakers, Educators & Staff Speakers, GEAR UP & TRIO Speakers, Grade 6-8 Students, Grade 9-12 Students, Student, Student Leadership Speakers, Support Staff Speakers

Topics Include:
AI in Education, Career Readiness, Conference Keynote Speakers, Inspirational Speakers, School Assembly Speakers, Workshop Facilitators

Typical Fee: $6K

  • High-Energy Speaker for Students & Educators
  • Former Engineer and First-Generation STEM Graduate
  • Keynotes on Resilience, Leadership, Communication, and Career Readiness

Lasada “LP” Pippen is a former computer engineer turned nationally acclaimed motivational speaker.

As a first-generation college graduate who overcame academic setbacks and went from a 1.9 GPA to a successful STEM career, LP brings a powerful and relatable message for both young people and the adults who support them.

Through high-energy keynotes and practical workshops, LP equips students to make better decisions, build stronger identity, and prepare for the future, while helping educators and school teams communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, protect their energy, and create stronger cultures of support.

Today, LP is one of the top-rated keynote speakers on student leadership and overcoming adversity, trusted by schools, colleges, and organizations that want to leave their audience fired up and focused on what’s possible.

 

Speaking Topics

Lasada will customize any presentation to align with your event goals.

Students Who Win is an engaging, high-energy student message designed to help students take ownership of who they are becoming. Through powerful storytelling, humor, audience interaction, and practical student-centered lessons, LP challenges students to understand that winning is not reserved for the classroom, the field, the stage, or the future; winning starts with the choices they make every day.

Built around the memorable signature framework, Decisions, Identity, and Execution, this message helps students recognize the power of their daily choices, develop a stronger sense of identity, and take action even when life feels difficult. Students will learn how to Win the Choice, Win From Within, and Win the Next Move by making better decisions, believing beyond their current circumstances, and building momentum through small daily wins.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how daily decisions shape future outcomes and recognize that every choice carries positive or negative consequences.
  • Identify the connection between identity and behavior by learning how self-belief influences decision-making, confidence, and consistency.
  • Evaluate the difference between “reel life” and real life by reflecting on the importance of building a real life that is stronger than a “reel life.”
  • Recognize the value of small wins and understand how responsibility in small areas prepares them for bigger opportunities.
  • Develop a stronger mindset of perseverance by learning to keep moving forward through setbacks and become a more focused, confident, and resilient student.
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I’ve had many speakers over the years, and I have to say Lasada Pippen was the best.

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Lyon County School District • Students

Educators and school staff carry more than lesson plans, schedules, and responsibilities. They carry expectations, emotional weight, student needs, parent concerns, and the daily pressure to keep showing up for everyone else.

In this energizing and refreshingly honest keynote, Lasada “LP” Pippen helps educators move from burnout to breakthrough by reconnecting with purpose, protecting their energy, and building practical rhythms of resilience.

Blending heartfelt stories, humor, research-informed strategies, and real-world application, LP gives educators the permission and tools to reset, refocus, and keep making a difference without losing themselves in the process.

Educators and staff will leave recharged, reconnected, and reminded that taking care of themselves is not separate from serving students well; it is part of the work.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Energy: Discover one science-backed micro-shift that boosts energy and daily productivity.
  • Motivation: Reconnect to the purpose and passion behind the work.
  • Self-Care: Apply LP’s “P.O.P.” strategy – Personal Over Professional – to protect wellness.
  • Balance: Recalibrate “T.L.B.” to create a healthier, sustainable work-life rhythm.
  • Resilience: Learn practical tools to reset after stress, pressure, and emotional fatigue.
  • Culture: Build habits that help adults and students thrive together.
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Lasada Pippen did a fantastic job. We asked him to focus on a few of our primary issues that we want to do great on this year, and he delivered a message right on point. We definitely recommend him for any type of speaking events for education.

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Greene County School System • Educators & Staff

In schools, communication directly impacts culture, trust, teamwork, parent engagement, staff morale, and student support. When communication is unclear, confusion grows.

When communication is clear, teams align faster, collaborate better, and lead with greater confidence.

In this practical and energizing keynote or workshop, Lasada “LP” Pippen helps school leaders and youth-serving professionals strengthen the way they communicate, collaborate, and lead. Participants will learn simple tools to reduce friction, clarify expectations, improve teamwork, and create a more connected school culture.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Communicate expectations, responsibilities, and next steps with greater clarity.
  • Reduce confusion, frustration, and unnecessary conflict caused by unclear communication.
  • Lead with more confidence, consistency, and credibility.
  • Strengthen collaboration between leaders, educators, counselors, staff, students, and families.
  • Build a culture of clarity where adults are better equipped to support student success.
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Lasada Pippen did a fantastic job. We asked him to focus on a few of our primary issues that we want to do great on this year, and he delivered a message right on point. We definitely recommend him for any type of speaking events for education.

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Greene County School System •

From a 1.9 GPA to a successful career in STEM and cloud technology, Lasada “LP” Pippen’s story proves that exposure can change a student’s future.

In this dynamic and practical keynote, LP helps students see STEM and AI as more than subjects, buzzwords, or future trends. He shows them how technology connects to confidence, creativity, problem-solving, career options, and real-world impact.

This message is especially powerful for students who may not see themselves as “STEM students” yet. LP makes STEM and AI feel accessible, relevant, and possible, while helping educators and program leaders spark curiosity, confidence, and future readiness.

Learning Outcomes:

  • STEM Confidence: Help students believe they belong in STEM, technology, and future-focused spaces.
  • AI Awareness: Build a clear and approachable understanding of AI and emerging technology.
  • Career Readiness: Connect STEM skills to real careers, opportunities, and economic mobility.
  • Exposure: Show how access, curiosity, and opportunity can expand a student’s vision.
  • Problem-Solving: Encourage creativity, adaptability, critical thinking, and innovation.
  • Future Mindset: Equip students to prepare for a world that is changing quickly.
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Lasada Pippen did a great job providing practical and motivating information. His message connected to the district message perfectly.

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Marshfield R-I School District • STEM & AI

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What other clients say about booking Lasada.

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Lasada Pippen was hands down, without question, the best keynote that we've had in a long time. These kids have seen and heard everybody. And all the feedback was positive.

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Texas Association of Student Councils — District 17 • Student Leaders

We were fired up and tremendously blessed by LP and what he said about finding your why. It added value to our district, kicked our school year off right, and we're just excited to see the fruits of the truth that he gave us this year.

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Dalton Public Schools • Faculty

The thing that set Lasada apart from other speakers that we've brought in would be his ability to connect with the students and connect with them in a real way that was relevant to them. So, it was great to see our students engaged. We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our students, and that drives everything that we do, from the classroom to special events like this.

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Rabun County High School • Students

Awesome. Everyone was engaged from the first second to the last minute, so excellent engagement. He hit all demographics, which is important in today's time. It was just a great atmosphere. Got everybody engaged, and then all of a sudden, Lasada came out and everybody was really focused on the message, so it was very, very pleasing.

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Commerce High School • Students

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