


REBrAND yourself
Empowered. Confident. Captivating.

Signature Story Coach.
CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTED OFFICES &
LEADERS ON THE RISE-
Facts don’t move people. Compelling stories do.
If you want to win trust, inspire action, and lead with
presence, you must take your audience on a journey they feel.
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I help you craft a Signature Story that transforms your life,
your mission, and your vision into your greatest asset.
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Backed by 20 years of storytelling mastery, leadership insight,
and a life forged through extraordinary adversity, I know how to
shape a story that makes you resoundingly unforgettable.
TheRisesyStem
STAND OUT with
Confidence
Creativity
Courage
Clarity
Become the leader who walks into any room with presence, poise, and the power to influence by owning your unique signature story.
I empower leaders and candidates running for office to lead with clarity, inspire with authenticity, and influence with integrity.
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Are you visionary, driven, and full of potential- but struggling to express your strongest assets with confidence? Does self-doubt creep in when you try to share your ideas in ways that truly connect? Do you believe deeply in your mission, yet feel stuck when it comes to communicating it in a way that builds trust and moves people?
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My mission is to help rising leaders and candidates craft powerful personal narratives and build a presence that reflects the strength of their character and vision.
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Leveraging my background as a filmmaker, professor, and someone who’s rebuilt his life after profound adversity, I help clients transform hidden potential into undeniable presence so they can lead movements, win hearts, and inspire lasting change.
RISE to where YOU BELONG.


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I rewrote the story of who I was. I dug into my adversity and uncovered hidden assets. I nurtured the seeds of my potential. I discovered a version of my I was surprised by. I crafted my presence, reclaimed my voice, and stepped into the influence I was meant to carry. I rose up.
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Now, I use the arsenal of my rise to help leaders and candidates do the same— to shape presence, ignite confidence, and leave a mark the world won’t forget. Because what inspires and moves people to action isn’t your credentials. It’s not your beliefs. It’s the story of what shaped you. That’s what I help you discover, harness, and sculpt so you rise above and stand apart.
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With nearly two decades as a filmmaker and professor, I’ve taught people how to own their voice, communicate with clarity, and lead with heart.
Whether you’re trying to win an elected office, launching a bold idea, or stepping into a role that demands courage— I’ll help you lead with presence and purpose that can’t be ignored.
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Let’s turn the embers of your mission into a blaze. Let's discuss where you want to rise to.

The rise System
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Transform your story. Ignite your confidence. Influence with purpose.
Personalized coaching to help you lead with presence, connect deeply, and inspire action.
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•High-impact modules of mindset shifts, storytelling strategies, tactical tools, and real-world action steps.
•Live video coaching in both 1:1 and group formats to deepen learning and accelerate your transformation.
•Interactive elements including role-playing, story ideation, and filmmaking-inspired feedback to sharpen your delivery, elevate your presence, and boost trust and impact.
•Hands-on collaboration to craft unique, story-driven content that reflects your voice and positions you as a compelling, authentic leader—ready for voters, audiences, or any stage.
The RISE SYSTEM transformations
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Build unshakable confidence by transforming your personal story into a powerful asset.
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Craft and communicate your Signature Story to captivate, connect, and inspire lasting trust.
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Shape your public persona with strategic, story-driven content that builds trust and excitement.
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Connect across audiences through empathy, sharp humor, and a compelling vision.
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Rise from setbacks with resilience—and use creativity to lead, influence, and inspire change.
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Lead with presence, poise, and persuasive conviction that moves people.
RISE • Reframe. Ignite. Strengthen. Elevate.

What they said.
Joseph E, executive chef / co-founder
"If your looking for guidance and motivation in your career path and life, Raj is the guy. From our first interaction I was inspired and focused on what my goals were. And just a really good person!"
Andrea
"There are no words to describe how this gentleman made me feel. There's no judgment and he gives you his all. You can see it in his eyes and his demeanor that he cares with compassion and genuinely wants to help you. I'm in awe right now. Thank you."
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Jeremy E.
"First and foremost, Raj is an absolutely fantastic human being! He is a wonderful listener, he asks well thought out questions and gives very insightful feedback. ...I’ve already had some phenomenal perspective shifts. I’m looking forward to continuing our one-on-one together!"
ShaToya H.
"Raj was very professional and caring. He listens and understands the right words to say to get to the right solution….He is down to earth and easy to talk to he make you feel comfortable talking to him even when the situation is hard to talk about….thank you for all your help."
Amy M.
"Raj is extremely caring and patient with his clients. I love all the support, kind words and encouragement. He is in line with his professional skills and abilities to help with any issues!"
Samantha E.
"Raj is phenomenal! He is understanding and makes it a point to be of great support in finding resolutions. I would greatly recommend him if you’re looking to seek help in bettering yourself.. It is truly a blessing to have him as a part of your support in your journey."
Danielle B.
"There’s so much I can say about my experience with Raj, he has been absolutely amazing and such an asset to my current situation/relationship. I’m so glad I found him. He’s truly a blessing! Thank you so much for everything you’ve done Raj, I’m so happy to work with you."
Bobbi N.
"He is an amazingly kind and thoughtful individual who is always there to lend a hand. During my time in college, he not only inspired me, but was always there for his students. I count myself very lucky to have met him and developed a friendship with him over the last decade."
Matthew K.
"Working with Rajeev was great. I felt very comfortable opening up to him and allowing him to assist me when I felt unable to push further in my endeavors. Rajeev is great at identifying strengths and then motivating you within those strengths to help you reach your potential. I believe he helped me reach my best potential and surpass my personal goals in the instances when I called upon him to assist and coach me up. I would recommend him to anyone seeking guidance."
Christian G
"I loved every minute talking to Raj. He’s an amazing listener, gives great insight and feedback. Would recommend for sure!!"
