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Motivational Speaking Through the Power of Determination
Engaging audiences as a thought-provoking speaker with a humorous side, Ray uses his personal story of triumph — from corporate success to downfall and back to success — to inspire corporate leaders and employees through the power of determination. Ray Houston, author of There Is Life After Drugs — How Bad Do You Want It?, has been called “The Escapee from Hell.”
After starting a painting business, Ray walked to his first job with $2.00 in his pocket, carrying his ladder on his back. Within a few years, he was a successful business owner who had generated his first million dollars. Then came the unexpected: a loss of self-control, a spiraling drug addiction, and the reality of becoming a single parent to a one-year-old daughter, followed by homelessness. Ray's strength, knowledge, and joy were birthed in turmoil.
After a commitment to faith and determination, Ray regained his power. He became an independent government contractor and, unexpectedly, a once-drug-addicted man found himself painting federal buildings like the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the FBI, and even the office of then-Senator Barack Obama. Through overcoming hard obstacles, Ray was able to put his daughter through college and see her become a successful, healthy adult who completed a master's degree program.
Ray's mission as a speaker is to inspire audiences to create amazing results in their business and personal lives by harnessing the power of their determination. Audiences are captivated by his custom-tailored programs — inspiring, interactive, and entertaining — with strategies that catapult personal and professional lives to the next level.
- The Power of a Made Up Mind
- Overcoming What's Overcome You
- The Territory Taker
Testimonials for Pastor Ray
“Ray is very organized, timely, and passionate about whatever he sets out to do. He connected so well with the Club that when his sessions were over the boys requested that he be rescheduled.”
“Ray addressed members of our class on Making Moral Decisions. People in the class were very interested in his presentation and showed that interest by the quality and length of the question time afterwards. I invite you to hear him.”
“Ray spoke to Lisbon's Head Start where the parents and staff found him to be both informative and enlightening. I would recommend Ray as a speaker/presenter.”