Who I Am
Hi, I am Ray Popham, a speaker, teacher, writer, and coach. My mission is inspiring and empowering people to live, achieve and influence. My passion is helping people. My gift is inspiring people. I help people that want to "Own Life" by living more intentionally, achieving more consistently, and influencing more deliberately.. As far back as I can remember I have always wanted to help and encourage people. Not only is it part of my divine design, I suppose it was also instilled in me by my parents. I grew up the son of a carpenter in a family of 8 that continuously struggled to make ends meet, often in what would be labeled as "poverty". Yet, my parents were always helping people. Even when we were living in a 20 ft by 20 ft house, we were still giving people a place to stay and food to eat. As the oldest child, I spent my time helping my brothers and sister. In school, I was helping others to achieve and excel. During my 10 years in the military, I was a leader helping others. I entered the field of nursing to help others. I entered the ministry to help others. The businesses I created are to help others. I love helping people. But what I love the most is helping people to live intentionally, achieve consistently, and influence deliberately. I enjoy helping people to live differently and to make a difference. So, that is what I have devoted my life to doing- coming alongside people and organizations with inspiration and empowerment through speaking, teaching, writing and coaching in ways that enable them to Discern, Design, Direct and Develop a more intentional path toward a purposeful, fulfilling, balanced, enjoyable, influential life. Basically, I help people Own Life! |
How I Help PeopleIndividuals- I help people by inspiring and empowering them to live intentionally, achieve consistently, and influence deliberately.
Leaders- I help leaders make a difference by inspiring and empowering them to live more intentionally, lead more effectively and influence more deliberately. Organizations- I help organizations impact the world by inspiring and empowering them to create true mission, develop dynamic leadership, and nurture intentional growth.
Churches & Non Profits- I help churches and nonprofits fulfill their mission by inspiring and empowering them to create true mission, make lasting disciples, develop servant leaders, and nurture intentional growth.
What People are Saying:
"Makes me want to be a better person" "Left me wanting so much more" "Immediate application" "So inspired me!" "Strong message that resonates" "Real life example" "My favorite speaker" "Excellent! Great visual message." "Such a blessing to our country" "A very motivational speaker" "Helped us more than you will ever know" "Teaches in a way I can understand" "So rich & personal" "Light, fun & enjoyable." "Totally attention grabbing. Loved it!" "Powerful. Great message" |
Just Me
My life mission is to "help people live better, brighter, more blessed lives."
I live life outside the box. I am a multifaceted creation of my Heavenly Father. I am a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, a speaker, a writer, a shepherd, a business man, a leadership developer, a community leader, a coach, confidant, and creator. I find my passion in helping people, plain and simple. It is the way I serve God and fulfill my destiny.
I am committed to being a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather. I am committed to helping people live full lives. To live full and die finished. That is what I am doing and what I want to help others do. I want to help people build strong, whole, balanced, integrated lives. I want to help people live well. I want to help people have financial freedom. I want to help people build solid family businesses and produce generational wealth. I want to help the organizations be more excellent, efficient, and effective - the kingdom enhanced and advanced. I want to have fun and be part of people having fun. I want to be and help people be ready for now and eternity. I want to help build strong families, homes, and communities. I want to be an example and voice to my nation and the nations. Life: I own it! And, when I am 90 years old, I still plan to have something significant to say. - Ray Popham
I live life outside the box. I am a multifaceted creation of my Heavenly Father. I am a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, a speaker, a writer, a shepherd, a business man, a leadership developer, a community leader, a coach, confidant, and creator. I find my passion in helping people, plain and simple. It is the way I serve God and fulfill my destiny.
I am committed to being a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather. I am committed to helping people live full lives. To live full and die finished. That is what I am doing and what I want to help others do. I want to help people build strong, whole, balanced, integrated lives. I want to help people live well. I want to help people have financial freedom. I want to help people build solid family businesses and produce generational wealth. I want to help the organizations be more excellent, efficient, and effective - the kingdom enhanced and advanced. I want to have fun and be part of people having fun. I want to be and help people be ready for now and eternity. I want to help build strong families, homes, and communities. I want to be an example and voice to my nation and the nations. Life: I own it! And, when I am 90 years old, I still plan to have something significant to say. - Ray Popham
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Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I and Teresa, my wife of over 30 years, now make our home in Aiken, South Carolina. My greatest joy in life comes as a father to my two children, Bethany Nicole and Scott, a son-in-law, Joel Leopard, Daughter-in-Law ,Danielle, and as "Pawpa" to five granddaughters, Ella, Reagan, Kendall, Ellianna and Selah.
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I and Teresa, my wife of over 30 years, now make our home in Aiken, South Carolina. My greatest joy in life comes as a father to my two children, Bethany Nicole and Scott, a son-in-law, Joel Leopard, Daughter-in-Law ,Danielle, and as "Pawpa" to five granddaughters, Ella, Reagan, Kendall, Ellianna and Selah.
What I Do
I spend my time speaking to audiences of people all around the world and connecting to people through media, social forums, and my blogs/vlogs as well as teaching and coaching. I speak, teach, and write on living, achieving, and influencing. My goal is to create insightful and inspiring content that you can put to action in your personal and professional life. If you consider yourself a person that wants to "Own Life" then my content is for you because it includes topics on personal development, faith, family, finances, leadership, productivity and impact- and sometimes on stuff out of that box! You can connect to the inspiration and empowerment I offer at www.raypopham.com. .I also have a weekly Periscope video cast and podcast called "Owning Life".. We cover similar topics to those I speak and write about.. You can watch it on video or listen to it on audio.
My Bio
I am the visionary behind MoreMentum, the PRO4 Life System, The Achievers Academy and various Non Profit Organizations, I am a member of The John Maxwell Team. My passion is to help people. My gift is to inspire people. I am an inspirational speaker, strategist, shepherd, mentor, teacher, writer and coach. I am blessed to have traveled to 27 nations and have spoken to military, non profit, church, and business groups with audiences ranging from a few dozen to over 100.000. I proudly served ten years in the United States Army as a leader, nurse, and educator. I left the military to enter the non-profit and business realms. Having served as speaker & teacher, a pastor, CEO of several non profit organizations and owner of multiple businesses, I bring a plethora of skills and insight into the Life Strategies, Coaching, human development and organizational development world. I am a Certified Speaker, Coach and Trainer with The John Maxwell Team, and Certified in Behavioral Analysis and the DISC-based profile analysis . I have earned degrees in Nursing and Biblical Studies, a Master of Arts in Leadership & Organization, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). and am currently completing a PHD in Leadership and Management.
My radio broadcasts and television appearances and programs has been seen and heard in over 87 nations around the world, including on NBC, CW, various regional television stations, the Voice of Hope Radio, NPR, Pan American Broadcasting, World Harvest Radio (KWHR), and the Sky Angel Network..
My radio broadcasts and television appearances and programs has been seen and heard in over 87 nations around the world, including on NBC, CW, various regional television stations, the Voice of Hope Radio, NPR, Pan American Broadcasting, World Harvest Radio (KWHR), and the Sky Angel Network..