Emeka Nnaka ignites his audiences with motivating messages on overcoming challenges, handling diversity issues, and inspiring hope even in hopeless situations. In a moment, Emeka's life dramatically shifted from being 6'5” star athlete to being confined to wheelchair as a quadriplegic. What he overcame and how he overcame is truly remarkable and worth hearing! As a result, he is an in demand school assembly speaker, diversity speaker, and quadriplegic motivational speaker. Expect your audience to be deeply moved to hope, dream and take action to improve their lives and productivity!
Emeka is uniquely qualified to present on life's challenges and opportunities from the perspective of someone who found strength through tremendous adversity.
He earned his bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services from Langston University and is currently studying to receive his masters degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. As a speaker, coach, and advocate, Emeka inspires others to remain hopeful through life's circumstances, contribute to their community, and pursue their best possible future.
Testimonials
"I would highly recommend Emeka. His attitude and life experience make him uniquely qualified to both challenge and motivate students. He is a very inspiring person and speaker. He is very easy to work with and willing to shape his presentation to fit the needs of your program. He had our student's attention for the entirety of his presentation. We will be sure and have him back again."
-Steve Denton, Director of New Student Programs and Services [The University of Tulsa]
"We all really enjoyed having Emeka at our school and I'm certain our students left that assembly with a higher appreciation for life. His story of determination and hope inspired our students to look past their current circumstances and challenged them to refocus their attention on the important things of life. A positive mental outlook and a willingness to develop relationships will help our students to be successful. I know that Emeka's story can help and inspire others!"
-Lawrence Seachris, Assistant Principal [Bristow Middle School]
"He opens the eyes of people that are listening. He has so much personality so it makes it more fun to just listen to him. He brings a unique perspective and I feel like I've learned so much just hearing him talk. He's engaging and has fun and makes sure the audience does too."
-Lauren Bartlett [Cancer Treatment Centers of America]
"Inspirational and motivating! He's so personable and relatable."
-Candice Elrod, Instructor [Connor State College]
"What stands out is his ability to connect and use his personal life experience and make it applicable to the audience. He has a unique way of drawing the audience to what he is saying. He's a wonderful speaker and a wonderful person."
-Debbie Bartel, Director for Adult Health Careers [Indian Capital Technology Center]