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About Paolo Ben Salmi

AS HEARD ON RADIO & AS SEEN ON TV, NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES

Inspiring Self-Discovery and Exploration

Paolo Ben Salmi, a 14-year-old personal development coach and award-winning author, is on a mission to inspire 1 million young people to explore their internal and external worlds. Through self-discovery, exploration, and engineering,..

…Paolo plants seeds of curiosity and growth.

Key Highlights of Paolo’s Journey

  • Founder of The Big Question Brand
    Paolo interviews leaders from all walks of life, sparking meaningful conversations and big ideas.
  • Global Black Impact Summit Speaker
    Guest speaker at the Global Black Impact Summit, founded by Clarence Seedorf: View here.
  • Engineering Experience
    Completed work experience with Tisserin Engineering under Mr. Bola Ogunmefun: Tisserin Engineering.
  • United Nations Youth Contributor
    Proud contributor, alongside his siblings, at UN SOTF Youth Consultations.
  • Ambassador and Climate Activist
    Ambassador for iamtheCODE, invited to speak at the UNGA 2021 as a climate change activist.
  • Youth Presenter and Advocate
    • Youth presenter for World Afro Day 2022: Details here.
    • Contributed to events involving 192,000 children globally to promote positive inclusion for Afro hair.
  • Podcast Host and Moderator
    • Host of Life According to Paolo: Listen here.
    • Moderator for 10x Kids, hosted by Sabrina & Scarlett Cardone.
  • Award-Winning Author
    Paolo authored multiple books, including the Pint Size Adventurer series:
  • Brand Campaigns
    Partnered with renowned brands like Sainsbury’s, Legoland, Warner Bros, and Sony.

Accomplishments and Contributions

  • Environmental Advocate
    Planted 10,000 trees in Tanzania and created the “Tree Troops Forest” in Haiti: Learn more.
  • Education Innovator
    Collaborated with Brunel University London on masterclasses in engineering, computer science, and environmental studies.
  • Inspirational Speaker
    Delivered talks at prestigious venues, including Mercedes-Benz World, Chelsea FC, and Virgin Money.
  • Publishing Visionary
    Founded Adventurous Publishing and launched signature programs like The Abundant Adventure Creator.
  • UN Global Goals 2030 Speaker
    Invited by Lady Marieme Jamme, founder of iamtheCODE, to speak at the UN in 2021.

Media Recognition

  • Featured in the How Thoughts Become Things movie: View trailer.
  • Wrote an article on “Mindset” for Arabian Business: Read here.

Join Paolo’s Mission

Paolo’s work encourages young minds to explore and grow, fostering curiosity and resilience. His inspiring journey proves that age is no barrier to making a global impact.

Follow Paolo’s journey:

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