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Shabnam Mogharabi

Shabnam Mogharabi

Media Executive. Entrepreneur. Storyteller. Bestselling Author. Purveyor of Joy.

In-Person Fee Range:
$20,001 - $30,000
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Shabnam Mogharabi

Media Executive. Entrepreneur. Storyteller. Bestselling Author. Purveyor of Joy.

In-Person Fee Range:
$20,001 - $30,000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
Inquire for Fee
Traveling from:
California

Why Book

  • Shabnam Mogharabi is an entertainment entrepreneur, author, and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in media and storytelling.
  • She is a lifelong student of positive psychology and an expert on how to create socially impactful and entertaining content.
  • As the co-Founder and former CEO of Soul Pancake, an entertainment studio that creates content about human connection and hope, Shabnam Mogharabi discusses the transformative power of joy in helping to live a life of purpose.  

Biography

Shabnam Mogharabi is an accomplished entertainment executive and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience leading media companies in strategy, growth, culture, and content. She is also a lifelong student of positive psychology.

With actor Rainn Wilson, Shabnam co-founded the inspiring, mission-driven studio SoulPancake, which she ran as CEO for nearly a decade before a successful exit to film studio Participant. Under her leadership, SoulPancake amassed 1B+ video views, claimed 12M+ social media fans, and produced 50+ hours of award-winning television.

It was in espousing the values of SoulPancake – the importance of joy, hope, purpose, and gratitude – that Shabnam found a calling as a public speaker. Today, while she professionally advises early-stage media and entertainment companies on their strategy, she finds personal fulfillment by sharing her uplifting, vulnerable message on how to harness the power of joy at dozens of conferences and events a year.

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Programs

How to Harness the Power of Joy

We are more distracted, lonelier, and anxious than ever in history. And the past few years has only exacerbated this mental health crisis. In today’s world, embracing the power of joy is an act of rebellion.

In this insightful, interactive session, entertainment entrepreneur and storyteller Shabnam Mogharabi will share practical tips and easy-to-implement learnings from her work creating uplifting and inspiring video content about what it takes to truly bring more joy into your life both personally and professionally. Shabnam believes that joy is more than an emotion; it’s a propelling and powerful force for good.

In this keynote, she will show attendees how to harness the power of positive psychology to shift their perspective away from toxic positivity to a meaningful mindset change. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand why joy is a state of mind, not an emotion 
  • Discover a matrix of tools to help you create a more psychologically positive response to events in your life 
  • Learn methods for practicing gratitude and vulnerability in your day-to-day interactions and relationships 
  • Gain specific insights and inspiration to overcome the hardwired “anxious” voice in our brains 
Storytelling That Sticks

A society is influenced by and reflected in its stories. As individuals, and as marketers, understanding the art and science of storytelling can be a powerful personal and professional tool. Storytelling can play an important role in your company, meetings, and cultures, as well as in helping your business spread ideas and engender brand loyalty.

In this keynote presentation, entertainment entrepreneur and producer Shabnam Mogharabi will offer insights into how and where to leverage storytelling as a marketing tool, what powerful moments lead to the strongest stories, and how to find opportunities for storytelling to impact your internal teams. Leveraging real-world examples, case studies, videos, and interactive exercises, she will give attendees the tools they need to tell memorable, impactful, and effective stories.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover tips and tricks for becoming a better storyteller
  • Understand the 4 EPIC moments that lead to the most memorable stories
  • Learn when and how to leverage storytelling as a marketing loyalty tool
  • Gain insights into the power of story for building stronger team cultures
Know Your Why, Know Yourself

Every day we are bombarded with messages that a life without purpose is a life without direction and meaning. Companies are being urged to stand for something in order to survive. The pressure is on – personally and professionally. It seems that knowing your purpose unlocks your superpower. But what if you don’t know what that purpose is… or how best to find it?

In this personal development session, entrepreneur Shabnam Mogharabi pulls back the curtain on the purpose myth to reframe what it means to know yourself. By pulling lessons from her own experience and her time leading a purpose-driven entertainment studio, SoulPancake, Shabnam will help audience members figure out their personal “why” and develop a personal plan to fulfillment by investing in our basic human need to be of use. 

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Discover how the world’s best leaders think about their personal purpose 
  • Learn how to unlink your “why” from the “what” that you do every day 
  • Understand and engage in a helpful framework for defining your own personal purpose 
  • Engage in a strategy around being more “useful” as a path to fulfilling your purpose 

Shabnam Mogharabi Reviews

“Shabnam Mogharabi was an absolute pleasure to work with, and her commitment to creating a high-quality keynote made our first-ever virtual conference a true standout. She did her homework on ASQ’s membership to ensure her remark offered relevant, valuable food for thought. Shabnam’s personal, down-to-earth delivery immediately connected the audience to her message—they can’t stop raving about her! She has my highest endorsement for anyone seeking an unforgettable, engaging, impactful speaker.”

— American Society for Quality

“You were fantastic. Our attendees LOVED your session, and many of our executives were saying that you were one of the best keynotes we have ever had.”

— Rakuten Americas & Rakuten Advertising

“This morning’s meeting was GREAT! We’re getting THE BEST feedback! Honestly, everyone is stopping me in the halls to tell me how much they loved her presentation! I believe her ripple will last long after today.”

— BNG

“On behalf of the NRF, I would like to thank you for your time, effort, and expertise. Your presentation was such a ‘joy’ for our audience. And you made me cry.”  

— National Retail Federation

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