Sharmain Harris

I help family service organizations engage, equip and empower fathers and justice impacted people

Travels from Kenosha WI, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Inclusion

Formats:

Training

Keynote

Workshop


Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 985 audience feedback

Sharmain captivates audiences with his powerful storytelling that transforms perspectives on adversity and second chances. He weaves personal experiences into "inspiring" and "relatable" narratives that leave listeners feeling "moved," "grateful," and filled with renewed purpose. His authentic message resonates deeply with community organizations and human service professionals, demonstrating how belief in someone can spark life-changing ripples through families and communities. Clients book Sharmain to illuminate the challenges faced by fathers and marginalized communities, creating pathways to understanding and action. His talks forge emotional connections that inspire attendees to become agents of change, reminding them that "when we help fathers, we help the children and mothers." Through his "uplifting" presentations, participants discover their power to transform lives, leaving with the conviction that "changing one life can lead to changing hundreds, maybe thousands more."
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt inspired and motivated to make a difference in their communities.

  • Attendees gained a new perspective on the challenges faced by fathers and individuals overcoming adversity.

  • Listeners felt empowered to support and uplift others, regardless of their past.

  • Participants felt a renewed sense of purpose in their work and a deeper understanding of the impact they can have on people's lives.

Generated by Talkadot based on 985 audience feedback

Sharmain's Bio

Sharmain Harris is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and transformation expert who has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations overcome adversity, unlock human potential, and disrupt the cycles of mass incarceration. Once entangled in the criminal legal system himself, Sharmain went from prison to receiving a full gubernatorial pardon and earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business. His journey from the streets to the stage is not just inspiring—it's instructional. Through captivating storytelling, lived experience, and strategic insight, Sharmain equips audiences to shift mindsets, build bridges between systems and individuals, and spark real change. He is proof that your past doesn't disqualify your purpose—it prepares you to walk in it.

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Sharmain Offers the Following Talks

InclusionCommunication

Empowering Fathers and Families: Transforming Family Support Services for a Brighter Future

  • A deep understanding A deeper understanding of the challenges, concerns, and aspirations of fathers

  • Increased engagement of fathers and formerly incarcerated clients

  • Strategies to enhance communication and build positive relationships with fathers, even in complex and sensitive situations.

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