Corporate Keynote Speaker.
Ovi has trained winning teams from across industries.
Program Description
Problem
Lack of student motivation, direction, and belief in their own potential—especially among first-gen, underserved, or high-risk youth?
This program will be tailored to meet your needs/goals based on our comprenhensive pre-event assestment.
The outcomes will be measured.
This keynote empowers students to see their challenges not as limitations, but as leverage. Through his powerful personal journey from child farmworker and English learner to college graduate and Fortune 500 professional, Ovi Vasquez shares how grit, identity, and purpose can transform pain into progress.
This program meets students where they are emotionally, culturally, and socially. It offers real tools for confidence-building, motivation, and self-leadership—especially for youth facing adversity, uncertainty, or limited support systems. The message is practical and energizing, guiding students to move from survival mode into growth and leadership.
Designed for high school, college, and youth leadership audiences, this session builds belief while providing a roadmap for long-term personal and academic success.
Target Audience
High School and College Students
First-Generation and Migrant Youth
English Learners and Bilingual Students
Student Leaders and Peer Mentors
TRIO, GEAR UP, and Upward Bound Programs
Impact Made
Hear from past attendees.
We would love to bring this positive impact to your community.
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Jonas Kowalski
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Wyatt Coleman
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Alexander Kirichenko
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Mark Stellmaher
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Jonas Kowalski
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Wyatt Coleman
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Alexander Kirichenko
Adding customer stories and testimonials builds up a "Trust at a first glance" y providing a social proof to your business
Ten years developing youth's leadership helping them achieve success
Where do you travel from?
We are headquarted in California.
The direct travel to your event should happen from San Francisco.
Unless our speaker is in a different state the day prior to the event's date, then our speaker will fly directly to you from the state their in.
What makes you the logical choice to serve our people?
Ovi Vasquez brings a unique perspective to audiences that helps them consider things in a new light.
His background from an enpoverish village in Guatemala to working for global teach companies makes him an anomaly.
His remarkable origin story connects with a wide range of audiences, and what he learned from his business and career tie in the logical steps one needs to take to perform at their best.
Do you include books into the programs?
Yes! We have several pricing options that can be tailored to meet your needs. Including the books into each program is always an option we encourage based on past audiences positive experience.
The audience LOVES to get a tangible reminder of the experience they just lived.
How long are these programs?
Our Keynotes can range from just 10 minutes to 90 minutes, althoug we recommend 60 minutes tops.
Our breakout sessions can range from 60 mins to 90 minutes.
Our workshops range from 1 hour to a full-day.
Any other tailored program will always be considered for the benefit of the audience.
Do you accept block bookings?
Yes, we tailor our pricing for block booking based on days, number of sessions, and number of clients.
Other factors could impact our ability to accomodate block bookings due to potential schedule limitations.
Why should we choose you now?
If you need us now, we are happy to partner with you right away.
Ten years ago was the best time to plant a tree, the next best time is now.
If you believe your audience could benefit from ongoing development to better perform and meet their goals within your organizations, we are ready to help you make that happen, now.
Is your fee "All-Inclusive"?
In most cases; Yes.
Our fee structure is flexible in order to meet our clients' beaurcratic booking and payments processes and regulations when needed.
Can we meet before the event happens?
Yes. We make our best effort to tailor your experience from first contact.
Our speaker Ovi Vasquez will make himself availble to meet with you and clearly understand what you want to achieve by choosing us for your next conference.
Do you only speak with the leadership?
Our leadership programs are tailored to every audience; furute leaders, emergent leaders, new leaders, seasoned leaders, and those who serve these leaders.
Our passion lies in people development, we ignite a love for learning and development, and we equip every audience with all the available tools for them to lead and thrive.
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