Avish Parashar
Interesting tidbits about Avish (That have nothing to do with professional speaking)
Avish:
Appeared on TLC's "A Dating Story" as a participant (no, he did not end up with the girl)
Appeared on Fox's "NFL Under The Helmet" and performed improv comedy with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Charles Johnson
Directed 4 short films as part of the 48 Hour Film Project. In 2004 his team's film, "Rolodex Girl," was selected as one of the top ten of Philadelphia
Holds a 3rd degree black belt in Ryu-Kyu Kempo and a 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. In 1997 he appeared on "Good Day Philadelphia" performing a demonstration in which he fought off three attackers!
Wrote a feature length screenplay for the screenwriting competition, "Set In Philadelphia" which he describes as "God awful." Still, he's pretty happy that he set the deadline and completed and submitted the screenplay. (No, you won't get to read that one...)
Believes that the first season of "24" is, in his words, "the best thing ever made for TV, ever."
Loves the Canadian rock band Rush, and has seen them 6 times in concert (Yes, they still tour)
Is on the 2007-2008 Board of the National Speakers Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter as Programming Chair and President Elect
Was the 2006 President ot the Network of Indian Professionals Philadelphia Chapter
Was the 2005-2006 President of Panorama Toastmasters
Absolutely loves dogs, but has never owned one.