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ABOUT SAUL
The Complete Package:
Personal Experience +
Subject Matter Expertise
Saul Malek’s work is trusted by K-12 schools, universities, behavioral health organizations, prevention councils, faith based organizations, popular news media, and more. Saul is uniquely sought after for his ability to translate the
Real lived experience
Recovery-centered message
Practical prevention tools
Hope for families and communities
TESTIMONIALS
Don’t trust a gambler’s word?
WHO SAUL WORKS WITH
BUILT FOR THE AUDIENCES
FACING TODAY’S RISKS
Saul Malek’s work is trusted by K-12 schools, universities, behavioral health organizations, prevention councils, faith based organizations, popular news media, and more. Saul is uniquely sought after for his ability to translate the
WHY RISK YOUR LIFE? LIVE IT!
Ideal for: K-12 schools, Colleges and Universities
Walk down any school hallway and you're more likely to hear conversations about sportsbooks than textbooks. Gambling is not going away- in fact, this risky behavior is starting younger and younger.
Saul Malek understands first hand what it’s like to become addicted to gambling at a young age. A seemingly harmless $10 baseball bet as a college sophomore opened up the floodgates- with access to an online account, Saul’s drug of poison was available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Now in long term recovery, Saul shares lessons with the next generation to help them make healthy, informed choices and avoid the same pitfalls that he experienced.
Saul is not the stereotypical boring school assembly- he combines engaging personal anecdotes, relevant science and statistics, audience participation, and clear, actionable takeaways for audiences to implement immediately. Through his timely message, Saul carries along the message to the next generation- "why RISK your life? LIVE IT!"
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
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Understand the negative consequences of betting and the realities of gambling addiction.
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Recognize warning signs of potential addiction and identify ways to seek help.
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Feel empowered to make healthy, self-motivated decisions.
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A Young Person's Guide to Guiding Young People: Engaging and Effective Youth Gambling Prevention
Ideal for: Prevention Professionals, School Professional Development
Engaging Youth Through Prevention Storytelling
Prevention programs are essential, but keeping students engaged can be challenging. Speakers often compete with cell phones, side conversations, and general boredom, making it difficult for important messages to truly connect.
This presentation is designed to move beyond the traditional, uninspiring prevention talk. In this session, seasoned youth prevention speaker Saul Malek shares practical strategies for capturing young audiences and keeping them engaged while still delivering the critical prevention messages they need to hear.
Audience members will learn effective storytelling and communication techniques, including Saul’s CATL Theory — Communicate at Their Level. Drawing from his experience speaking to diverse audiences, Saul demonstrates how to craft messages that are culturally appropriate, easy to understand, and meaningful to students.
The session also emphasizes a holistic approach to prevention by helping students build emotional coping skills, rather than simply warning them against harmful behaviors such as gambling.
Participants will also have the opportunity to practice what they learn. Through a hands-on group activity, audience members will create their own prevention message and apply the communication strategies discussed during the presentation.
Objectives
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Understand how to engage youth audiences from different backgrounds in meaningful and effective ways.
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Recognize the importance of addressing related mental health and life-skill topics in gambling prevention, including emotional coping skills, financial literacy, and decision-making.
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Appreciate the role of storytelling as a powerful tool in prevention education and youth engagement.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Each presentation is tailored to your audience and delivered with honesty, clarity, and impact.
THE REALITY OF GAMBLING ADDICTION
Understanding how it begins, escalates, and impacts individuals and families.
MY STORY: LOSS, RECOVERY & PURPOSE
A powerful journey from rock bottom to purpose—designed to connect and inspire.
BREAKING THE STIGMA
Creating space for honest conversations and supporting those who are struggling.
RECOVERY & PREVENTION TOOLS
Practical strategies, mindset shifts, and tools that create lasting change.
PROTECTING THE NEXT GENERATION
Helping young people navigate risk and make better decisions in today’s world.
AS SEEN IN
National Media. Trusted Voices. Real Conversations.
Saul Malek’s work has been featured in national media and recognized by schools, universities, prevention organizations, and communities working to better understand gambling harm, recovery, and youth prevention.Through interviews, speaking engagements, and prevention-focused education, Saul helps bring honest conversations about gambling addiction, sports betting, mental health, and recovery into the spaces where they are needed most.
WHY IT MATTERS
When gambling is easier to access than ever before, credible voices matter. Saul’s lived experience, professional insight, and national media presence help audiences understand the real impact of gambling harm and the importance of early prevention
WATCH SAUL IN ACTION
Everything in life requires PROOF! Saul’s real, documented impact
Real stories. Real conversations. Real change.
Watch Saul’s demo reel to see how his message connects with audiences and inspires action.
