Today we’d like to introduce you to Virginia Prodan.
Hi Virginia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Virginia Prodan is an International Human Rights Attorney, an Allied Attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, Best Selling Author of memoir – Saving My Assassin – Published by Tyndale House Publishers, an International sought-after KeyNote Speaker, and the Host of Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan Podcast.
Virginia is serving as an Ambassador on President Council at National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), on the Advisory Board of the American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI), and other organizations.
As a young attorney in Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu’s brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land. For this “act of treason”, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself.
Virginia Prodan’s compelling story of courage in the face of intimidation and even death on behalf of others is a testament to her unwavering faith in a God who delivers. Virginia’s memoir – Saving My Assassin – Published by Tyndale House Publishers – describes in detail her fight for freedom in Romania and in America.
Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia frequently shares her story as a KeyNote speaker in large national and international public forums–including public and private schools, universities, clubs, political groups, annual events or special events —and has been featured prominently in media reports.
She has been the focus of a full-length documentaries and interviews on Fox News, Family Research Council, American Cornerstone Institute with Dr. Ben Carson, The Daily Signal, The Epoch Times News TV, Focus on the Family, Turning Point USA Faith (TPUSA Faith) program, Heritage Foundation, The Victory Channell TV, Flash Point, NRB TV, Americano Media, Eric Metaxas TV, TBN, DayStar TV, Joni and Friends, Eric Stakelbeck Tonight TV, Israel Face to Face TV; Out of Zion TV, BBC Radio, CBN, LifeWay – Chat with Priscilla, The NITE line, The Daily Signal, Inspired Podcast UK, WFAA-TV Channel 8, Dallas Morning News, Point of View, Heritage Action for America, Glenn Beck show, KCBI 90.9, Point of View, Family Life – Dr. Jim Dobson, Focus on the Family, etc.
Virginia is a sought-after international KeyNote speaker. She has been speaking for many years to large audiences and on special events at Family Research Council, Heritage Foundation, Christian Legal Fellowship, Vancouver, Canada; U.S. Air Force Academy; Dallas Baptist University, S.M. U Law School, Summit Ministries, Georgetown University, Museum of the Bible, Tyndale House Publishers, Hobby Lobby, Wilberforce – Colson Center, several clubs or groups in Australia, New Zealand, or on national and international podcasts, etc.
Virginia also published articles in Christian Post; Christianity Today; the Christian Science Monitor; The Epoch Times – American Essence Magazine, The Blaze, Focus on the Family – Citizen Magazine; The Daily Signal; American Thinker, Watermark Church, etc.
She was elected to the TX State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) for her district, was appointed by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott to serve on the Holocaust Commission Committee, and for other political positions.
Serving as an ambassadors for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) on the President Council, Virginia advances the interests of Christian broadcasters, addresses threats to free speech, defends the rights of religious nonprofits, and advocates for First Amendment freedoms through the work of NRB’s Office of Public Policy; and on the Advisory Board of the American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI), etc.
Virginia inspires!
Virginia currently resides in Dallas, TX. She enjoys practicing law, writing, attending the opera and the symphony, speaking around the world or traveling for pleasure. She has two daughters, Anca and Andreea, and a son, Emanuel.
Virginia shares – on her numerous speaking engagements in America and around the world – God’s story in her life.
She encourages many to join the fight by inspiring, training and impacting lives with her incredible true-life story.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
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– In Communist Romania – As a young attorney in Romania under Nicolae Ceausescu’s brutal communist regime, Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land. For this “act of treason”, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself.
– In America – Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia arrived with no money, friends or knowing English. She knew five languages but not English. After she learned English she was accepted to Dedman Law School. And in 3 years she graduated from S.M. U. Law School with 2 degrees – a Juris Doctor (JD) and an International LLM degree (LLM). She is an Allied Attorney wit alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).
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Virginia frequently shares her story as a KeyNote speaker in large national and international public forums–including public and private schools, universities, clubs, political groups—and has been featured prominently in media reports.
She was elected to the TX State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) for her district, was appointed by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott to serve on the Holocaust Commission Committee, and for other political positions.
Serving as an ambassadors for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) on the President Council,
Virginia advances the interests of Christian broadcasters, addresses threats to free speech, defends the rights of religious nonprofits, and advocates for First Amendment freedoms through the work of NRB’s Office of Public Policy; and on the Advisory Board of the American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI), etc.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Virginia Prodan, LLC – www.virginiaprodanbooks.com
– inspires people to live a life of success and significance.
– helps them to discover their hidden potential;
– to create clarity around their purpose in life;
– and to accomplish their biggest goals;
– and to achieve what matter the most;
What sets apart Virginia Prodan is
– not only her courageous life as an attorney defending christians and human rights cases against the communist government of Ceausescu in Romania;
– But also her resilience to rebuild her life in America – learning English, going twice – once in Romania and once in America – to law school;
– Fighting for freedom here in America – as an attorney and Allied Attorney with alliance Defending Freedom (ADF);
– Raising 3 kids as a single mother – first daughter graduated from SMU like her; her second daughter from Harvard Law School; and her son graduated from United States Air Force Academy..
– Virginia encourages, inspires and trains many to follow their dream.
– Virginia provokes people’s mind and soul – to love the lfe thy were created for. And to face any challenge with courage.
Services:
– Virginia is an Author – of Best Selling memoir – Saving My Assassin – published by Tyndale House Publishers – https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/product/book;
– Virginia is a Key Note speaker – https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/invite -virginia
– Virginia is a Victory coach – trains people to live a life a significance and success: https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/freedom -coaching
– Virginia is the Host of Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan Podcast – https://virginiaprodan.podbean.com/
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
What do you like best about our city?
– Dallas is a vibrant cultural scene with a diverse culinary landscape, world- class museums and performing arts venues; and with a robust job market.
– The inventor of the frozen margarita is from Dallas!
– Dallas Cowboys:
– Dallas also has a major international airport – DFW.
– Dallas has a lower cost of living, though it is increasing.
What do you like least about our city?
– Trafic and congestion;
– Brutal summers;
– Risky weather – Tornado ;
– Lock of outdoor recreation.
Pricing:
- All are on my website – ww.virginiaprodanbooks.com
- All are on my website – ww.virginiaprodanbooks.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaprodan/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virginia.prodan.1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedIn.com/in/virginia-prodan
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@VirginiaProdan
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPSRIhzNks8
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kHPeoAgbkAHCg2C6RApEZ
Image Credits
Author – Virginia Prodan pictures by:
– Barry Morgenstein
and
– Harry Harjabrata
Book photography by
– Mathew Wylie
