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Shayla Rivera

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NASA Engineer turned Motivational Speaker, Comedian & Professor

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Shayla Rivera – Keynote Speaker

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Diversity is a hot button in America right now. I focus on giving the correct perspective on the ‘issue’ of diversity. We often approach this subject with fear because we don’t realize that our differences are the very thing that make us the same . Once we understand this we can begin to welcome what makes us different from one another and this will change…everything.

Like everything else, Leadership begins with the individual. A leader is not defined by a title or a position of leadership but by their ability to inspire others to work towards a common goal. Traits of leadership such as having a vision, setting goals, charisma, communication skills, character, intelligence, and many more, can be found within every person. I focus on helping individuals recognize and strengthen these traits, first within themselves then give tools that will help them do the same for others.

Shayla Rivera believes, indeed ‘knows’, that anyone can accomplish anything they would like to. Her belief springs out of her own life experiences. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, her family moved to Texas where at the age of seventeen and fresh out of high school, Shayla attended Texas A&M University where she earned her degree in Aerospace Engineering. She not only had to learn ‘engineering stuff’ she also had to learn the English Language at the same time, and as she puts it, “learning to speak Texan is not easy”. Shayla then went on to work for NASA in the Space Shuttle and Space station Programs, from there it was Technical Sales of environmental products for the Oil and Gas and Chemical industries, then onto Stress Management Corporate trainings and motivational speaking, finally onto Stand-up Comedy, all while teaching aerobics, and being a single parent bringing up two magnificent children. Her life is a reflection of what can be achieved if you are willing to open up to the possibilities and to listen to your own spirit. “Everything I have done, and have been, has brought me to the person I am today and I like that person. Nothing has been wasted and nothing is regretted”.

There is only one wonderful requirement for living unlimited possibilities and that is, know what you believe. “As strange as this sounds the one thing I have learned is that our conditioning, spanning from cultural background, environment we grew up in, our peers and families will determine and influence our lives and our achievements. All we have to do is realize that we are on auto pilot about what we continually choose to do and believe. Once we become aware that we are in control we can then begin to change our direction and make choices that aim at the desired results for our lives”. Shayla uses her training as an engineer, a motivational speaker, a comedian, a mother and as an aerobics instructor to help her audiences laugh their way to inspiration.

Reviews

“Shayla was very entertaining, connecting and engaging with the audience quickly and effectively. People left inspired and motivated.”

— Lewisville Independent School District

“Shayla is an exceptional speaker who shares a wonderful message
through her own life story with humor and wit. She kept us constantly
laughing and eager to hear more of the places she’s journeyed
through because of her determination and bravery to try something
new. She is exciting, hilarious, and relatable.”

— Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

“Speak to Shayla about your population and the focus of your event and she can tailor her discussion with things applicable to your group. Her ABC (Awareness Begins Change) was amazing for our “at promise” female community college students and they are still talking about her support, encouragement and motivation. Shayla is friendly and amenable!”

— Lone Star College-North Harris

“Shalya keeps the audience engaged. She is vulnerable, funny, and heart felt.”

— Braskem America
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