Josh Shipp, (born January 20, 1982) is an American motivational speaker for teachers, best-selling author, and TV personality. He is most known for his

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talk entitled "Every Kid is One Caring Adult Away from Being a Success Story" and his television programs including Teen Trouble which aired on

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and A&E executive produced by Ellen Rakieten of

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. Josh was president of Oklahoma DECA in high school and began speaking professionally at the age of 17. He has since spoken at large events such as the National FFA convention and the

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National Convention. Josh has been a spokesperson for National Foster Care Month, wrote a teen advice column for

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!, and appeared as a teen advice correspondent on MTV‘s

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. His recent work focuses on the impact parents, teachers, and caring adults have in the life of a child. He is the founder of Top Youth Speakers, an education speakers bureau.

Television shows

Other television appearances

Josh has also appeared as a guest on ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Anderson Cooper Live'', ''

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'', and others to discuss issues related to teens, parents, and teachers.

Books

* ''The Teen's Guide to World Domination: Advice on Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Awesomeness'', St. Martins Press * ''Jump Ship: Ditch Your Dead-End Job and Turn Your Passion into a Profession'', St. Martins Press * ''The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans: How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, and Raise a Respectable Adult'', Harper Wave * ''No Matter What: A Foster Care Tale,'' Familius

References

External links

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Top Youth Speakers , Education Speakers Bureau
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