Dr. Jorge L. Valdes

Dr. Jorge L. Valdes

Keynote Speaker: Mindset Coach, Ex-Narco, Ex-Con, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker & Author, Featured on Netflix's "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami"

Dr. Jorge L. Valdes Biography

As a young man in his twenties with an insatiable thirst for money and power, Jorge Valdes was a founding member of a group that became known as Colombia's Medellin drug cartel at the age of twenty-one, making over a million dollars a month. His key position as head of all U.S. operations brought him into direct contact with presidents, generals, Hollywood celebrities, and hired killers. This Cuban immigrant, raised in poverty, was living the high life in more ways than one. His deeds took him from the lap of luxury to the depths of prison and back again. Then an incredible thing happened: Jorge Valdes encountered a person much more powerful than the strongest drug lord, someone who offered something more satisfying than women, drugs, money, prestige, or power.

Told he would never be anything but a twice-convicted drug dealer, Dr. Jorge Valdes, who holds a Master's degree from Wheaton College and A Ph.D. in Early Christianity and Ethics from the Loyola University of Chicago is a renowned national and international speaker who brings an inspirational message of hope, forgiveness, and the power to change.

His new Narco Mindset Podcast and YouTube Channel contain RAW storytelling and intellectually honest talk about life challenges, miracles, recovery, and opportunities. It illuminates a new generation on the power and the impact of a positive mindset, a Narco Mindset. He uses his Blog to share his insight on what he has learned from not only his hardships but his triumphs in academia and business.

Dr. Valdes has published several books in English and Spanish, and his book "Cerebro Narco" and "Cuentas Claras" were best sellers.

Dr. Valdes has been featured in numerous magazine cover stories and has appeared in many national and international radio and television programs. Including being featured on Netflix's docuseries Cocaine Cowboys, Kings of Miami. Dr. Valdes has addressed the U.S. House of Representatives, the Flagg Officers at the U.S. Pentagon, and delivered a keynote address with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as well as the Memorial for Columbine. Dr. Valdes has raised millions of dollars as a keynote speaker for causes dear to his heart.

Dr. Valdes has created an eco-system where people from all spheres of life, race, religion, and cultures can benefit from all the diverse platforms where he shares his Mindset, that inspires audiences to overcome any obstacle they encounter. For Dr. Valdes a person's life choices become part of their story, yet the story does not need to end how it begins; there is hope, faith , forgiveness and most important a person can reinvent themselves.

A Major ten episodes Limited Series about Dr. Valdes' life is presently in production for release late 2023 early 2024.

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Dr. Jorge L. Valdes Speaking Topics

How to Reinvent Oneself

The Narco Mindset

Christian Topics, Forgiveness, Faith, Redemption

Dr. Jorge L. Valdes Videos

Jorge Valdes, Ph.D - The Ulimate Narco Mindset
The King of Miami Dr. Jorge Valdes Tells All
Jorge Valdes on Being the Biggest Drug Dealer in America During

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Dr. Jorge L. Valdes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Author, Storytelling, Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Mindset, Immigration, Government and Overcoming Adversity.

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Dr. Jorge L. Valdes generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dr. Jorge L. Valdes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Jorge L. Valdes generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Damon West, Doc Hendley and Inky Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 31/07/2025.

Dr. Jorge L. Valdes Speaking Topics

  • How to Reinvent Oneself

  • The Narco Mindset

  • Christian Topics, Forgiveness, Faith, Redemption

Dr. Jorge L. Valdes Videos

Jorge Valdes, Ph.D - The Ulimate Narco Mindset
The King of Miami Dr. Jorge Valdes Tells All
Jorge Valdes on Being the Biggest Drug Dealer in America During
Jorge Valdes: "An Encounter with Pablo Escobar"
  • How do I book Dr. Jorge L. Valdes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Jorge L. Valdes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Jorge L. Valdes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Jorge L. Valdes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Jorge L. Valdes are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Jorge L. Valdes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Jorge L. Valdes speak about?

    Dr. Jorge L. Valdes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Author, Storytelling, Business, Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Mindset, Immigration, Government and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does Dr. Jorge L. Valdes travel from?

    Dr. Jorge L. Valdes generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Jorge L. Valdes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Jorge L. Valdes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Jorge L. Valdes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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