Odd?Rod covers a variety of topics that are affecting our youth and students today. With so much going on in their daily lives, he provides a positive, motivating, inspiring message that encourages them to stay the course despite the obstacles they may be facing. Reassuring them that someone cares by providing them a platform to freely discuss the things that are directly impacting their lives.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battle with a substance use disorder.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. Each year 44,965 Americans die by suicide. On average, there are 123 suicides per day.
www.StopBullying.org states, 1 in 3 U.S. students say they have been bullied at school. Most bullying happens in middle school. The most common types are verbal and social bullying.
Motivational Storyteller ~ Inspirational Speaker ~ Lecturer
Roderick “Odd?Rod” Borisade has been motivating people with his life story of perseverance and courage since 2011. His stories explore a range of topics that include dealing with a drug-addicted mother, suicide, losing loved ones, race relations, and how he made it to and through college. He has toured over 500 colleges and earned many awards including APCA Spokenword Artist Of the Year (2018, 2016 and 2014). He received a standing ovation for his performance at a TEDxJacksonville conference which led him to become a speaker at the TEDxTuscaloosa’s 2017 conference. A true artist, he uses a variety of mediums to convey his passion. Rod brings the audience into an engaging and inspiring movie-like setting with ease as he shows the story he tells. The sincerity and fearlessness in his pieces proves that his message is much bigger than his wordplay.
“My message is important because it’s finding hope in the next generation, giving strength to people who were ready to give up, and saving lives.” ~ Odd?Rod
Rhythm and rhyme is a great effective way to reach most audiences. Odd?Rod has merged the two with his reality to help as many people as possible. His authentic approach has been pivotal in high schools and colleges across the nation to increase retention and save lives.
A poetic show of honest expressive dialogue that results in motivated minds and attainable hope. The story isn’t all dark as it has many humorous parts and hilarious real life stories. The basis and overall theme of the talk is perseverance. The platform for the show is a dialogue where the audience is encouraged to ask questions throughout the stories and poems. This type of inclusion brings the audience closer into the story and takes the show on an inspiring journey.
Odd?Rod now facilitates creative workshops to assist with the writing process and avoid writer’s block. The workshop, entitled “Lost Poems,” is designed to have the attendees dig deep into themselves and release undocumented emotions needed to create their strongest works. It is the very path that freed Rod from his darkest places. He feels that for everything that is taboo to discuss, there is art to create.
It's no small feat to manage a show schedule, entertain audiences while making performers and students, alike, feel comfortable and relaxed enough to share their known or secret talents. Going all the way back to college years, starting and hosting his very own open mic show at University of North Florida. With a comedic sense of humor, poetic rhyming delivery, and charismatic ability to get the entire audience involved he's the "hottest host" to hire for your campus.
Contact us for booking availability. We offer isolated and block-booking for middle & high schools, colleges, and corporate needs.
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YEARS INSPIRING
533
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
29,142
PEOPLE IMPACTED
99%
SATISFACTION RATE
Over the past 8 years Odd?Rod has toured over 600 cities around the country speaking to middle, high, and college level students. His program is also effective for speaking at rehabilitation facilities, detention facilities, and corporate engagements.
Check out some of the students Odd?Rod has inspired with his message over the years.
Turning his poems into visuals has given Odd?Rod the opportunity to share his story worldwide for those yet to witness his message in person.
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