Meet Rashad Hayes
Who’s This Guy and Why
Is He Talking About Cake?
Meet Rashad Hayes
Who’s This Guy and Why
Is He Talking About Cake?
Our Mission:
Rashad’s mission isn’t just words—it’s a rally cry. He’s here to spark a culture of resilience that flips adversity into opportunity, empowering people to rise higher, live fuller, and reach their true potential. Through his inspiring message and proven strategies, Rashad equips individuals and organizations to face life’s toughest challenges head-on—transforming setbacks into comebacks and burnout into breakthroughs.
Our Vision:
Our vision is a world where individuals and organizations don’t just survive—they thrive. By preventing burnout, facing adversity head-on, and building deep resilience, we inspire people to tap into their inner strength, move through challenges with grace, and create sustainable habits that fuel lasting success both personally and professionally.
Rashad Hayes: Mixing Passion, Growth, and a Little Frosting
An inspirational leader with a knack for turning life’s heat into something sweet, Rashad knows firsthand what it means to rise under pressure. When he was diagnosed with cancer, life cranked the oven temperature way up. It could have easily flattened his dreams like a fallen soufflé—but instead, Rashad faced the challenge head-on with courage, grit, and an unshakable sense of humor. That season of hardship became the recipe for his life’s work.
From those experiences, Rashad whipped up his innovative C.A.K.E. Methodology—a flavorful blend of strategies designed to help people turn the heat of adversity into their own version of success. It’s not about pretending the oven isn’t hot—it’s about learning to manage the heat, protect your ingredients, and still pull out something you’re proud of.
With a degree in Community Health and Social Work from UAB, and a doctoral pursuit in Community Health, Rashad brings both lived wisdom and professional expertise to the table. A former collegiate athlete, he’s no stranger to discipline, perseverance, and bouncing back after a rough game—or a rough day.
Today, his mission is simple but powerful: help individuals and organizations build resilience, prevent burnout, and cultivate sustainable success—without ever burning out the people behind it. Whether he’s speaking on stage, coaching one-on-one, or leading workshops, Rashad brings the perfect mix of humor, heart, and hard-earned lessons to every room he enters.
Because life’s going to bring the heat… but with Rashad, you’ll learn how to keep your cake (and yourself) from getting scorched.
Questions? Please Feel Free To Reach Out!
Rashad Hayes is not your average speaker—he’s a full-on force of nature.
Before inspiring audiences nationwide, Rashad was on the frontlines of oncology social work, guiding patients and families through life-altering diagnoses. That work, combined with his own battle against cancer, revealed a hard truth: the strongest people often carry the heaviest loads—and you can’t pour from an empty cup. Oh, and here’s the thing: you definitely can’t bake a full, beautiful life if your soul is burned out.
That truth sparked his movement: Don’t Burn Your Cake®.
Through his signature CAKE Reset, Rashad equips high-achieving professionals to navigate the messy middle of burnout, healing, and transformation—without having to quit their jobs or abandon their dreams. His approach blends hard-earned wisdom, laugh-out-loud humor, and high-impact storytelling, making his presentations as memorable as they are transformative.
Whether he’s sharing his journey from the chemo chair to the main stage or teaching teams how to protect their energy while still crushing their goals, Rashad leaves audiences with practical tools they can use immediately—and a renewed belief that they can rise, no matter the heat.
He’s also the author of Stuck in the Pan, a guide to recognizing when life’s heat is draining you and how to step out, reset, and rise stronger. His message has ignited change in universities, school districts, nonprofits, and health organizations across the country.
When Rashad speaks, people don’t just listen—they reflect, reset, and rise.
