Let’s Build Something Real Together
Whether it’s a keynote, workshop, or strategy session, I bring lived experience, truth, and proven tools to help people and organizations grow.
My Services
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I don’t just speak — I tell stories that move people. My talks are raw, vulnerable, and designed to shift perspectives. From recovery and stigma to resilience, identity, and leadership, I bring the kind of truth that stays with audiences long after the event ends.
Who it’s for: Conferences, universities, organizations, and community events.
Book me when you need:A powerful story that inspires action.
A message about resilience, healing, and self-discovery.
A voice that speaks to recovery, cultural identity, and leadership.
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Workshops are where the work gets real. I create interactive, high-energy spaces where people can dig into tough topics and leave with tools they can actually use.
Focus Areas:
Stigma reduction & recovery-informed practices
Leadership & resilience building
Cultural competence for organizations
Storytelling for impact
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Sometimes you need more than inspiration — you need strategy. I help nonprofits, schools, and community orgs design programs that are not only effective, but also culturally specific and sustainable.
Consulting Includes:
Program development & scaling
Recovery & youth program strategy
Community engagement & cultural responsiveness
Nonprofit leadership & organizational growth
Why Work With Me
I don’t show up to give another speech people forget the next day. I show up to shift perspectives, spark the conversations most avoid, and give people tools they can actually use.
My work is rooted in lived experience — growing up Somali, Black, and Muslim in America, navigating addiction and recovery, and building a movement from the ground up. It’s also shaped by years of leadership and strategy, helping organizations, schools, and communities create spaces that are both effective and culturally responsive.
What sets me apart is the balance of raw honesty and practical strategy. Whether it’s executives, students, or young people in the community, I don’t water it down — I meet people where they are and show them what’s possible beyond fear, stigma, and circumstance.
What People Are Saying
“Abdirahman’s talk left our audience in tears — and motivated to act.”
— Conference Organizer
“He doesn’t just teach recovery, he embodies it. The way he connects is unmatched.”
— Nonprofit Leader
“I walked away not just inspired, but with practical steps to move forward.”
— University Student
Ready to Work Together?
You don’t need another speaker who plays it safe. You need someone who brings honesty, conviction, and heart — and leaves people changed for the better.
Contact Me
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