About
Shenole Latimer
Motivational Speaker | Author
My life has been a vibrant melody of music, education, technology, and now, motivational speaking. For over 20 years, I lived my dream as a professional musician, touring the country with jazz concerts and my educational program, “What’s All That Jazz About?”. I enjoyed sharing my love of music everywhere I went. In 2013, I became the Education Director for the East End Arts Council on Long Island, and dove deeper into arts advocacy.
But, in 2015 after moving to Florida, I began noticing some physical challenges. I decided to embrace a new quest: learning to code. I taught myself web and software development, proving that adaptability is key to navigating life’s twists and turns. This journey into the tech world was exciting, but in 2022, I received a life-altering diagnosis: Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
While MS has changed my physical landscape, it hasn’t dimmed my inner light. I thrive by using my optimism, drive, and uncommon adaptability to navigate the unpredictable nature of my symptoms. I see life as a grand quest, and I’m determined to ignite that quest with every ounce of my being.
Now, I share my experiences as a motivational speaker, inspiring others to thrive, no matter the challenges they face. If my story can help someone else find their own inner strength and chase their dreams, then my journey has even greater purpose. I believe everyone has a unique quest waiting to be ignited, and I’m here to help them find their spark.
Presentations
Ignite Your Quest!
– Adults (18 and older)
– 45min + Open Q&A Segment
We all have challenges we must face. We all have had times when we may feel overwhelmed by those challenges.
What’s needed is a spark…something to light the way along one’s quest to rise above our challenges.
Join Shenole Latimer as he introduces his audience to the “Ignite Mindset” that unleashes a hungry beast called “Unstoppable Determination”. This beast feeds on challenges and leaves behind met goals. Those met goals, in turn, jumpstarts that hungry beast again.
Shenole’s “Ignite Mindset” empowers him to thrive despite the daily challenges of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
Ain't no Thang!
– Kids (Ages 5 – 9)
– 30min + Brief Q&A Segment
Through a clever mix of comedy and interactive examples, Shenole Latimer turns a phrase, often associated with an urban misuse of proper English, into an empowering montra that helps young people discover how to use critical thinking.
The young audience will learn the 3 steps to solving a problem.
Step 1 – Identify the problem.
Step 2 – Break the problem down into its pieces
Step 3 – Work each piece to completion
By the end of the presentation, the young people will have not only learned how to take on challenges, but will have also learned how to channel their energy and sense of accomplishment to their self-esteem.
MS & Me
– Adult Version (18 and older)
– 45 + Open Q&A Segment
To say that Multiple Sclerosis is a life-changing disease is an understatement.
People with MS endure daily challenges in the form of an array of symptoms, that come and go with an unsettling randomness.
As a person with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Shenole Latimer faces these daily challenges and thrives through them! Join Shenole as he shares how MS has not only affected him, but also how his diagnosis has affected those closest to him.
Audience members will walk away inspired to meet and thrive through their own challenges. Also, ADA audience members will gain insights into how they can turn their disability into an ability.
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From 9 years old to present, a life on stage
