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Athletes:
Former NBA Player / Addiction Recovery Advocate
A hometown basketball legend, Chris Herren realized his dream of playing for the Celtics only to lose it all to addiction. He shares his story in Basketball Junkie & the ESPN documentary Unguarded.
Pro BMX Competitor & Recovering Addict
Elite pro BMX competitor Tony Hoffman is the founder and CEO of the Freewheel Project, a non-profit BMX racing organization devoted to educating youth on the importance of leading drug-free lives.
Powerful Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Hall of Famer
Chamique Holdsclaw was the #1 Pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Aside from her outstanding athletic career, Chamique has dedicated her life’s work to mental health and wellness activism.
NBA Hall of Famer, Champion & Eight-Time All-Star
Dwight Howard is an NBA Hall of Famer, global basketball icon, and multifaceted entertainer whose career spans nearly two decades across sports, media, and pop culture.
NFL Veteran & Businessman
The resilient quarterback that led the 1981 Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl, Ron Jaworski is now a highly successful businessman, bringing together the sports and business world with passion.
American Gymnast & Entrepreneur
There’s no doubt about it. Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson East is a champion. But it’s about so much more than excelling at her chosen sport of gymnastics.
Olympic Hurdler & Bobsledder
Lolo Jones is a three-time summer and winter Olympian who competes in both track and field and bobsled.
Track Superstar
One of the greatest athletes of all time, Jackie Joyner-Kersee was the first woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the heptathlon, as well as the first woman to score 7,000 points in this event.
LSU’s Current Head Coach & Notre Dame’s Former Head Coach
Notre Dame’s former head coach for 11-years and LSU’s current head coach, Brian Kelly has been praised by Scott Woodward, LSU athletic director, as “the epitome of a winner.”
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly exemplifies what toughness is all about. From a young boy in the small town of East Brady, PA to his days as a star quarterback in the National Football League, Jim has shown courage to overcome every obstacle he has faced.
Former NFL Quarterback & VP at FamilyLife
Former NFL Quarterback Jeff Kemp is a Dartmouth graduate from a political family. His life stories, transparency and genuine wisdom inspire people to embrace change, serve others and turn problems into positives.
Most-Recognized Player of Both the WNBA & Team USA
When the "face" of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you're off to a good start. Lisa Leslie is undoubtedly the most-recognized player of both the WNBA and Team USA, who brought considerably more than a stunning visage to the court.
NFL Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur & Activist
NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is widely considered to be one of the most dominant defensive players in the history of the NFL. Lewis brings his unique brand of inspiration and motivation to the world’s biggest companies and organizations.
General Manager, San Francisco 49ers
John Lynch is in his eighth season as the San Francisco 49ers General Manager following a 15-year playing career and more than eight seasons as an NFL analyst.
Entrepreneur, Experienced CEO, Investor, Advisor, Philanthropist & Athlete
Anne Mahlum is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, experienced CEO, investor, advisor, philanthropist and athlete. She is extremely passionate about empowering people how to live life on their own terms.
Former Top NFL Draftee & Star, Addiction & Recovery Advocate
Tony Mandarich was featured on Sports Illustrated in 1989 as "The Incredible Bulk, the best offensive line NFL draft Prospect ever". Four years later, he was again featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as "The NFL's Incredible Bust."
Former NFL Linebacker & Peak-Performance Strategist
Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most-read columnists for Entrepreneur where he shares insights to help leaders and teams thrive and increase performance levels regardless of the challenges.
Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Extreme Athlete
Kyle Maynard is an entrepreneur, best selling author, award-winning extreme athlete & the 1st man to bearcrawl to the top of the highest mountain in Africa and the summit of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
Poet, Mental Health Advocate, Lawyer, WNBA Player
Imani McGee-Stafford is a WNBA player, lawyer, abuse survivor, mental health advocate and poet who encourages everyone to follow their passions while living their truth.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Cancer Survivor
An unmatched athlete, celebrated health advocate, cancer survivor, and mother, Shannon Miller is an extraordinary individual who intimately understands the day-to-day plights of women experience.
Entrepreneurial Businessman, Philanthropist & Music Mogul
Percy Miller aka Master P is an entrepreneurial businessman, philanthropist, music mogul, producer and entertainer. He is the founder of P. Miller Enterprises and No Limit Records selling over 100 million units worldwide independently.
Former Olympian & Motivator
A former Olympian and world record holder in the 100-meter sprint, Montgomery was stripped of his 2002 records after being found guilty of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Athlete, Runway Model, Actress & Double Amputee
A bilateral below-the-knee amputee, Mullins is a champion track star, writer, actress and highly successful runway model. Advisory Board Member and Journalist on the Oxygen Network, she is an inspiring speaker.
Award Winning Sportswriter & Author of Seven Books
Gary Myers is the former NFL Columnist for the Dallas Morning News and New York Daily News. He is the author of seven books.
Boston Bruins Legend
Cam Neely played 13 years in the NHL, the final 10 with the Boston Bruins. His career came to an end in 1996 when he was diagnosed with a career-ending hip injury. He is now the president of the Neely Foundation.
Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings
At just 37 years old, Kevin O’Connell has played in the NFL, dabbled in broadcasting, and transitioned to head season as a head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Carly Patterson became the first American gymnast in 20 years to win the All-Around Olympic Gold medal and the first American to win the All-Around in a non-boycotted Olympic Games.
The Real-Life Spencer From Netflix’s All American
Former NLF player Paysinger is the inspiration behind CW’s hit drama, All American. Passionate about helping underserved communities, he serves on the board of KIPP Public Schools Black and LatinX Leadership committee.
(fka Ron Artest) NBA Champion & All-Star, Coach
We have long admired athletes for coming back from injuries, addiction or other hardships, but until NBA champion Ron Artest (nka Metta World Peace), none had so publicly triumphed over mental illness to reach the highpoint of their career.
Champion Snowboarder & Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Pearce went from being a gold medal hopeful to suffering a brain injury that nearly took his life. Known for his contagious optimism, he delivers a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders
Antonio Pierce was named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on January 19, 2024, after serving as the team’s interim head coach for the last nine games of the 2023 season.