Corporations & Associations
Great Stories
Great Stories:
Member of *NSYNC
Lance Bass is the quintessential illustration of a highly successful and driven jack-of-all-trades: singer, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cosmonaut.
11-Time IRONMAN Champion
Lisa Bentley raced for 20 years as a professional triathlete. She won 11 Ironman and 16 Ironman 70.3 races. She should not have won any of them. She has cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic lung disease.
Former Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocky Bleier overcame severe combat wounds to play for the Steelers. His story is a tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battlefields of Vietnam.
Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.
The Highest Ranking & Only Diplomat to Resign from the Russian Foreign Ministry
Boris Bondarev is a career diplomat who has worked for the foreign ministry since 2002.
Change Strategist & Best-Selling Author
Jessica shares with audiences her experience in learning first-hand that the human spirit is impenetrable. No matter what obstacles or challenges lie in our path if we dig deep to find the strength and fortitude, there is help for any situation.
Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur
Scott brings the concepts of Vision, Mindset and Grit to life using his life-changing story. Three powerful words, when put into action, will help you Stand Up to Any Challenge.
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe
Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan discovered his passion at a very young age -- flight. Aviation would be the dominant fixture in the young Australian’s life, providing some amazing but also traumatic, life-altering experiences.
12th U.S. Secretary of Education
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona is an American leader and educator. He served as the 12th United States Secretary of Education, a position he was nominated for by President Joe Biden.
World Adventurer, Sportsman & Explorer
Lebanon’s foremost sportsman and adventurer, Maxime Chaya was the first person from his country to hoist its flag atop Everest (2006).
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur & Performance Coach
Business IS an adventure — and mountain-climber Jamie Clarke walks you through how to strategize and succeed in your own ventures. Jamie challenges his audience to reach their unique Everest and guides them towards leading teams to success.
CEO, Maggie’s All-Natural Fresh Salsas and Dips
Magie, whose birth name is Magdalena de la Cruz cook Garcia, is a Latino businesswoman who was born in an orphanage in Mexico. In 2004, she entered a Fresh Salsa competition for the state of West Virginia and won unanimously.
TED Speaker & Space Exploration Engineer
As a child, Nagin Cox had a dream of exploring space. And through incredible determination, a fighting spirit and a never-quit attitude, she has done just that. Cox has been a spacecraft operations engineer at NASA’s JPL for over 2 decades.
CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc.
Caroline D’Amore is the founder and CEO of her own organic Italian foods and kitchen electronics company called Pizza Girl. She’ll also be opening her first Pizza Girl pizza shop later this year.
Award-Winning Conflict Navigator
With a TEDx talk at over 10 million views, Davis examines the truths about conflict, hate, intolerance, and communication. His extraordinary journey is chronicled in his first book, Klan-Destine Relationships.
Decorated Clandestine Officer
Intelligence poacher-turned-gamekeeper, Shawnee Delaney is a decorated Intelligence Officer, licensed Private Investigator, and an Insider Threat Expert and Founder of Vaillance Group.
Elite Navy SEAL & Author
Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots.
Extreme Athlete-Kayaker & 2x World Record Holder
91 days alone on the ocean on a kayak: Kayaking solo, unsupported and non-stop across an ocean takes a distinctive character, one with grit, determination, and resilience. In his inspirational talks, Cyril relates his incredible journey.
World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
Award-Winning Author & International Consultant
Karen Eber is a captivating force in the world of storytelling and leadership. As an award-winning author, international consultant, and TED Speaker, she has educated and inspired over three million people globally.
2x All-American Sprinter & Change Agent
During the pandemic, music executive, founder and philanthropist Michelle Edgar discovered a whole new self as she unleashed the inner athlete through a newfound passion in running and track & field.
NASA Principal Investigator, Planetary Scientist and Educator & Expert in Teamwork and Leadership
Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a world-renowned planetary scientist, educator, and member of the National Academy of Sciences. She is the Principal Investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission and co-founder of the education company Beagle Learning.
Thought-Provoking Transgender Speaker
Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker. His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors.
Captain of the 1980 Olympic US Hockey Team
Mike Eruzione led the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics. His decisive winning goal allowed the underdog US team to beat the Soviets and stun the world.
Co-Founder and President of Every Cure
David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is Co-Founder and President of Every Cure and a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania where he is one of the youngest faculty members to receive tenure at Penn Medicine.
Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author.
3x Olympian, 2x World Champion & the 1st American to Win Olympic BMX Gold
Connor Fields is a three-time Olympian, two-time World Champion, and the first American to win Olympic BMX Gold. He is also the only Olympic athlete who has both won the Olympics….and nearly died while competing at the Olympics.
Best-Selling Author & Screenwriter
Antwone Fisher is the screenwriter and real-life subject of the Hollywood hit Antwone Fisher, directed by Denzel Washington. The film tells the story of his childhood at the hands of the foster care system.
Sales/Finance Leader at Red Hat/IBM
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition.
Award-winning Keynote Speaker, Two-Time TEDx Presenter & Bestselling Author
With a background spanning three decades as an actuary, executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder, Steve brings a rare blend of analytical insight and heartfelt storytelling to every stage.
Decorated Army Commander & Star in Battleship
Serving in the US Army for 26 years, Colonel Gregory Gadson’s greatest challenge came when an attack cost him both legs and use of his arm. Yet, he remained on active duty and inspires many with his perseverance.
Entrepreneur, Author & Philanthropist
Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur whose autobiography, the Pursuit of Happyness, became a best seller and the inspiration for the movie of the same name. His talks aim to help others achieve their full potential.