Appearances on stages around the world
Featured on nationally-recognized podcasts/ radio shows
Winner of several major competitions
Featured speaker for major universities and national organizations
Speech coach and consultant
What People Are Saying About Ray
“He brings intelligence and sensitivity to his personal stories and invites the listener to experience life with him...We willingly and joyfully join in.”
-Becky Stone
“He is a profound, prolific, jaw dropping storyteller.”
-Satori Shakoor
“If you have a chance to hear Raymond tell any story anytime, you should take advantage but you definitely should check out his podcast.”
-Ted Olds
“...everybody needs to listen [to What’s Ray Saying] cause the more you know about black American history, the less of a douchebag you become.”
-J.C. Cassis
“This is what I love about Ray’s stories. They are real.”
-Sarah Beth Nelson
“I was blown away, not just by Ray’s realness but by his depth. His heart and soul are in that storytelling… Ray has a poet’s spirit and he’s lived one hell of a fascinating life.”
-Kevin Allison