In honor of International Youth Day, Melissa Lee sat down with Mehran Sorourian—a founder, communications coach, and passionate advocate for empowering the next generation through public speaking.
Through her craft, Mehran helps young people transform from hesitant to confident leaders, equipping them with the skills to be heard, respected, and represented. She creates safe, inclusive spaces where youth can explore their voice, challenge themselves, and see their potential in action. Her work plants seeds of leadership that grow into ripple effects across communities.
About Mehran Sorourian
Mehran Sorourian, M.Sc, is an ex-scientist turned entrepreneur, award-winning public speaker, and communications coach dedicated to helping people of all ages find their voice. She is the founder of Youth Speakers Lab, where she teaches students the art of public speaking, leadership, and personal branding—essential skills for success in school, college, and life.
With over nine years of coaching experience, Mehran has trained both adults and youth to speak clearly, lead fearlessly, and communicate across cultures. She has led diverse teams, authored eight peer-reviewed scientific papers, written over 30 solution-driven blogs and speeches, and hosted more than 50 podcast episodes. Her work reflects her passions for public speaking, cross-cultural communication, and sharing immigrant stories—empowering others to be heard, respected, and represented.
Learn more at https://www.youthspeakerslab.com.
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