Love Your Life author wins national book award

For Book Expo, May 28th, 2008:  At BookExpo, Los Angeles author, keynote speaker and personal coach Sourena Vasseghi accepts the award for Best Business Book of 2008 from the National Indie Excellence Awards for his book Love Your Life and It Will Love You Back.

Anyone who knows his remarkable story understands his challenges.  Yet his adaptive skills and his infectious spirit led him to write this self-help book—the basis for his truly inspiring keynote speeches. Known as “the guy in the wheelchair,” Vasseghi applied to many public relations firms and entertainment industry companies after graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in business and marketing. Despite numerous networking events and career fairs, Vasseghi was unable to secure employment.

“It was difficult for anyone to see how I would fit in, and I don’t blame them”, Vasseghi said.  Confined to a wheelchair and saddled with a marked speech impediment, Sourena remarks “I saw a speech I gave with my interpreter on> You Tube last week, and thought to myself ‘Am I really THAT handicapped?’  So, I understand how daunting it might seem to hire someone like me in the
corporate world.”

Now his disappointment has become an extreme milestone, as he accepts an award (Best Business Book of 2008) for an industry that he didn’t fit into.  He also received the Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention from the 2008 National Indie Excellence Awards.

Despite his challenges, Vasseghi has thrived where others have not.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from the University of Southern California, started his own firm, provides business and marketing services, and is an acclaimed, invited-back keynote speaker and personal life coach.

The foundations of his success are the unique tools he’s pioneered, based on his innovative adaptive skills and his passion for life. With the help of an interpreter, Vasseghi empowers his audiences with the skills necessary to create a passionate, successful life and winning career paths. The book was a natural adjunct to his speaking success.

Through his seminars and personal coaching, plus his award-winning book, Vasseghi has successfully shared his wisdom with multitudes of people from all walks of life on how to take charge of their destinies, achieve their goals, and to live their lives with passion.

 MEDIA OPPORTUNITY:  Vasseghi is attending Book Expo and will be available for interviews with his interpreter. Ideal feature story on overcoming disability, personal growth, and a most unusual business success story. Contact Lisa Pelto to arrange: (402) 301-4767.