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Creating a world where every individual rises above hardship with resilience and purpose.

From the Stage to the Soul — Speaking Hope into the World

I’ve been on stages for as long as I can remember. From my elementary school play to singing on church platforms, auditioning for Jive Records in Hollywood, and even spinning the wheel on Wheel of Fortune. What began as a love for performing and connecting with people became preparation for something far greater. A calling to use those same gifts to bring hope and transformation to others.

Today, when I step onto a stage, it’s not to perform but to transform. Whether speaking to executives, entrepreneurs, or students, my message remains the same: you can build a life and organization rooted in purpose, anchored in values, and unshaken by circumstance. The Unshaken message—Joy, Regardless—isn’t a tagline. It’s a lived truth.

One of my most meaningful moments came while speaking to a group of college students exploring entrepreneurship. They came searching for direction but left with something greater—belief. Through stories of perseverance, faith, and purpose, they saw that leadership isn’t about waiting for opportunity; it’s about creating it.
 
 
Michael Rodriguez’s presentation on minority entrepreneurship was inspiring. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic encouragement left a lasting impact on our students and faculty alike. Michael spoke with the authority of a thought leader and the heart of someone who truly cares about empowering others to rise above obstacles. His approachability and authenticity made it easy for everyone in the room to connect with his message. We are grateful for the wisdom, hope, and motivation he brought to our campus.

— Christina Piard, Former Director of Corporate Engagement, Central Carolina Community College

That moment, and countless others like it, fuel why my team and I continue this work. Together, we help individuals, leaders, and organizations rediscover clarity, courage, and conviction through Unshaken principles like Define Your Why and Fall. Rise. Repeat. Because every time we take the stage, our goal isn’t applause—it’s awakening.

Join the Tribe. Live Unshaken.

At Become Unshaken, our mission extends beyond the stage, the boardroom, or the classroom. It’s about helping people and organizations rediscover hope, anchor to purpose, and lead with joy, regardless of circumstance. We’ve had the privilege of walking alongside business leaders, teams, and individuals as they’ve built stronger cultures, deeper clarity, and unshakable confidence in who they are and why they do what they do. But our work doesn’t stop there. We’re growing a community—a Tribe—of people committed to living these same principles in their homes, workplaces, and daily lives.

Through our Become Unshaken Podcast, social platforms, and my upcoming book Become Unshaken. Joy, Regardless., we’re creating spaces for honest conversations, practical growth, and shared stories of perseverance and purpose. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, a family, or simply leading yourself, we invite you to join us. 

Together, we can build a world anchored in hope, grounded in purpose, and filled with unshakable joy that endures through every season.

 
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