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First American to Win the Gold Medal in Men's Skeleton
On February 20, 2002, Jim (Jimmy) Shea, Jr. became the first American to win the gold medal in Men's Skeleton; and the Sheas became the first family ever with three…
Winner of Five Olympic Medals! Athletes Olympics
Despite a late start into the sport of swimming, Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man to win 3 Gold Medals at the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games.…
Rescued 3,228 Jews from Syria
Over a 28 year period, Judy Feld Carr secretly brought to freedom 3,228 Jews prohibited from emigrating from Syria. Working with smugglers, bribing government officials, she removed most of that…
Eldercare, Alzheimer’s, Author of “Elder Rage”, Radio Host
I barely survived caring for my (once adoring) challenging father and sweet ailing mother, both with Alzheimer's undiagnosed for over a year. But after fighting through the medical system and…
Executive Director for the American Center for Law and Justice, Pro-Life & Human Rights Defender
Jordan Sekulow is the Executive Director for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). He is the host of the Jordan Sekulow Show, a syndicated radio program that provides cutting…
Pioneer in Integrative Medicine and Human Potential
With the publication of her New York Times bestseller Minding the Body, Mending the Mind in 1987 (updated with a forward by Dr. Andrew Weil in 2007), Joan Borysenko established…
Chief Forecaster at WeatherBELL Analytics
Joe Bastardi is the Chief Forecaster at WeatherBELL Analytics and is an institution in the science of weather prediction. Prior to joining WeatherBELL, Bastardi was the chief forecaster for Accuweather…
Success, Leadership and Communication
John Robitaille, a former candidate for governor of Rhode Island, is an effective and entertaining motivational speaker and communications professional with over thirty years of success in multiple roles as…
Television Celebrity Chef and Food and Wine Expert
Bay Area food TV celebrity chef Joey Altman makes cooking look fun. Whether it's his natural cooking flair, his easy-going, entertaining teaching style or his good looks, watching Altman cook…
Former CIA Chief of Disguise, Author, Speaker
Jonna Mendez is a retired CIA intelligence officer with 27 years of service. During her career she lived overseas on multiple undercover assignments, serving tours of duty in Europe, South…
Explorer, Filmmaker, Medical Doctor
How does it feel to be among the first to descend more than two miles under the Atlantic Ocean and position your mini-sub on the rusting deck of RMS Titanic?…
2008 Olympic Gold Swimming Medalist
Jason grew up in Irvine, California as a well-rounded athlete. He began swimming at the age of five, played on the high school basketball team and become an All-American in…
Investigative Journalist and Filmmaker
James O'Keefe is an award-winning journalist and writer. He is the founder and President of Project Veritas and Project Veritas Action The two non-profits are dedicated to investigating corruption, dishonesty,…
The Hilarious Host of Las Vegas / America's Favorite Comedy-Magician
Jeff Hobson is one of the most in-demand comedy magicians working today. His refreshing and clever mix of comedy and magic has brought him back for repeat performances all over…
Nationally Recognized Health Expert and Medical Economist
Dr. Bauer is an internationally recognized health futurist and medical economist. As an independent industry thought leader, he forecasts the evolution of health care and develops practical approaches to improving…
From the hit ABC drama 'Nashville'
Jonathan Jackson and Enation are an anthemic American rock band with a Euro/Rock flare which CDBaby calls 'One of indie's premier rock bands'. Since their first album release in 2004…
New Approach to Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Diversity Network Expert Forum and Keynote Speaker
Joe Gerstandt is a speaker, author and advisor bringing greater clarity, action, and impact to organizational diversity and inclusion efforts. Joe has worked with Fortune 100 corporations, small non-profits, and…
Author of The Mother Daughter Dance & Tending The Fire
Jeannie DuBose is an award-winning author and illustrator of two memoirs: The Mother Daughter Dance and Tending the Fire: The Story of a Marriage. Her compelling presentation style is marked…
Expert in Performance Improvement through Disciplined Risk-Taking & Creating a Culture of Innovation
Jim McCormick has earned five skydiving World Records and skydived to the North Pole as a member of an international expedition. He is a former Chief Operating Officer and holder…
Olympica Champion and President/Founder of Team Darfur
Joey Cheek is co-founder and president of Team Darfur, an international coalition of athletes committed to raising awareness about and bringing an end to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Joey…
skeleton racer and television host.the gold medal in the men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter
Jon Montgomery's life has been a whirlwind since his Olympic win in skeleton, his big-time podium moment to get the gold medal, and his now-famous victory walk through Whistler Village.…
The Message of You, TED Speaker
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and stress reduction expert. You might recognize Judy as she hits the stage as she's been featured on over 100 TV shows, nominated…
One of the Best Female Swimmers in US History
Janet Evans is considered the greatest female distance swimmer of all time, and much to the world's delight, she's back in the water. Celebrating her 40th birthday and her comeback…
Bestselling Author and Leadership Expert
Best selling author and leadership expert Jeremy Kingsley is one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the world. Since 1996 he has spoken to over 500,000 people at live…
“The Celebrity Teen Coach” and Star of Emmy nominated sitcom: "This Just In"
Growing up as an undersized and over-matched basketball player on a remote Alaskan island with no roads or stores, Jesse LeBeau was overlooked and underestimated, constantly feeling like he had…
Founder of Positive Results Training Company
Dr. Jada Daves is the founder and president of Positive Results, a motivational speaking, training and program development firm. She earned her doctorate from Vanderbilt University in Human Resource Development…
Las Vegas Headliner, Host Personality, Philanthropist
Jeff Civillico recently celebrated a 10-year run on the Las Vegas Strip as a Headliner with Caesars Entertainment at the iconic hotel properties The LINQ, The Flamingo, and The Paris.…
The World's Funniest, Most Inspiring Comedian
Jeff Allen combines clean, hilarious humor like no other comedian working today. Besides performing at corporate functions and fundraisers, he regularly appears on television, radio and casinos across the country.…
Joe Calhoon works with leaders to develop higher performing organizations.
"Joe has consistently demonstrated a willingness and ability to improve the quality of people's lives. He has developed a reputation for delivering high content programs that inspire as well as…
Miss America 1963 and Stroke Survivor
Jackie Mayer's life story and philosophy are compelling and offers hope and encouragement to men and women of all ages especially patients, family members, and medical staffs. Dateline 1962: "Pretty,…
One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
When James Worthy retired before the 1994-95 season, it was fitting that Magic Johnson was there to describe Worthy's career. Johnson, after all, he had made the passes on the…
Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing
Energetic and accessible, acclaimed standup John Heffron shares an array of relatable experiences from childhood through life as a married father. He's learned a thing or two about relationships with…
CEO, Consultant and Entrepreuer Creates Breakthroughs in Performance
Joe's life and work have been featured in the Wall Street Journal. His career as a banker, entrepreneur, and CEO or general manager of three companies provides a valuable and…
Former Blog of The Year Winner and Lawyer
John Hinderaker is a trial lawyer with a nationwide litigation practice. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. Fourteen years ago, he started writing newspaper and…
Olympic Gold Medalist, Author of "Awaken the Olympian Within" and "Eureka"
At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, John Naber captured four Gold Medals, one Silver and broke four World Records in swimming. His World marks in the 100 and 200…
One of NASCAR's All-Time Great Crew Chiefs, FoxSports & FX Broadcaster
Jeff Hammond joined Fox Sports at the end of the 2000 Winston Cup season. He and partner Chris Myers host the weekly pre-race show from the famed "Hollywood Hotel" usually…
THE Authority on World-Class Customer Service
John DiJulius is the Authority on Customer Service, Best Selling Author, International Keynote Speaker and Consultant, and TEDx Speaker..
No Excuses. Just Perfermance!
Jim "Mr. Energy" Smith Jr. JIMPACT President & CEO Jim is an author, empowerment/motivational speaker, trainer and coach who has transformed the lives of thousands of people across the world,…
Sales & Motivation Expert, Game Plan for Personal and Family Success
John Avianantos has gained popularity in the speaking business (over 2,000 presentations) because of his inspirational, entertaining, and compelling programs. His unique guarantee allows audience evaluation of the program to…
Visionary Healthcare Futurist
Update: All Hands On Deck! "Because healthcare is on fire," Flower tells us, "with the biggest national conversation ever about how to fix it, but with little of real information about…
When you need to know how global issues will impact your business
Described as a polymath by The Economist and as "brilliant and fresh" by the Mark Twain Institute for his cutting edge approach to strategy development, Joe DiVanna is a thought…
Host of "The Big Story Weekend," and Emmy Award Winning Newscaster
Julie Banderas serves as the host of "The Big Story Weekend" for FOX News Channel (FNC), providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the day's biggest stories. She joined FNC in…
sports,motivation,leadership
Fun. Uplifting. Humorous. That's how audiences describe John Cassis. A rare blend of humor, entertainment and content. As one of the most requested speakers in America, John knows firsthand how…
Nationally Distinguished Principal - Dream Big, Live Colorfully, Lead Boldly
Jessica Cabeen is the principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin, MN. She was the 2017 Minnesota Nationally Distinguished Principal and a Future Ready Principal Advisor. She is a Middle…