Cordan James joined the United States Army at the age of nineteen and served as a Cavalry Scout with a combat deployment in Iraq. During his time in Iraq, he recorded a hip-hop demo for Broadjam.com music competition. Cordan won Semi-Finalist Songwriter in both 2010 & 2011. He was named Universal Records “Hottest Artist” in 2011. Why would this be relevant to motivational speaking? Here is a man serving his country under fire, who still finds the artistry within himself to write songs. Cordan James’ life has been about pressure, survival, and change, he uses his life to encourage others through the power of spoken word.
Imagine one of the most raw, honest, and inspiring stories of an unwanted infant born to a drug addicted mother, waiting in the Foster Care System to be adopted. When love, support, and acceptance comes in the form of a white family, to a black boy there are challenges he didn’t suspect. The life deteriorating combination of rejection and the lack of self-identity is enough to dismantle the future of anyone but, Cordan James availed; he is a survivor turned servant and he serves through the power of his voice.
When speaking Cordan James addresses children’s issues, tugging at audiences’ childhoods, inspiring them to look at the beauty of their damage, and encouraging them to believe they are not the consequences of their parents. Cordan reminds anyone willing to listen that they are not the residue of bad choices and wrong paths but, the journey to self-discovery is paved with challenges to overcome. Triumph doesn’t mean never being defeated; it means standing in all that you are, having the strength to stand.
With a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018, he has gone onto to pursue his Masters in Organizational Leadership. Cordan’s diverse and impactful background has positioned him firmly as an effective Motivational Speaker. He speaks with love and compassion. His passion for promoting self-love, personal authenticity and individual growth are some of the most powerful topics he brings to the stage. Cordan James’ hope is to touch as many lives as possible, to provide them with the same motivation, inspiration and determination that brought him to this point in his journey.
