MEET JORGE
Jorge Sierra is a motivational speaker and self-change advocate taking his audience by storm with his transparent and inspiring story of triumph and perseverance.
Due to his former affiliation with gangs, Jorge was gunned down leaving him paraplegic at the age of 17. Over the next 24 years, Jorge dedicated himself to changing his mindset and environment. He threw himself into his craft, becoming a Licensed Master Barber and Class I Cosmetologist. He is also an Instructor and Evaluator in multiple states.
As a member of the ETA Certified Speakers program, Jorge studies under the tutelage of World Renowned Motivational Speaker and Author, Dr. Eric Thomas, whom he credits for changing his life. The series of changes he made allowed him to no longer be confined to his mental wheelchair as well as his physical wheelchair. Jorge now uses his life experience to motivate and guide students to destroy their own mental wheelchairs. He's helping them see past their physical and mental challenges so they can walk in their purpose. Jorge shares his message with schools and organizations and has even spoken to the NFL's Carolina Panthers..
"Jorge now uses his life experience to motivate and guide students to destroy their own mental wheelchairs. He's helping them see past their physical and mental challenges so they can walk in their purpose."