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Kyle Carpenter : Medal of Honor Recipient & Author

Kyle Carpenter : Medal of Honor Recipient & Author Speaker Nov. 8, 2023 – While serving as a Marine rifleman in Afghanistan at age 20, on the morning of November 21st, 2010, Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter’s squad was attacked by Taliban forces. During the attack, a live grenade landed between Kyle and a fellow Marine.…

Stephanie Land – NY Time Best Selling Author

Stephanie Land – NY Time Best Selling Author Speaker – March 3, 2023: Land’s instant New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, the basis for the hit Netflix series of the same name, recounts her harrowing saga as a single mom navigating the bureaucratic nightmare of living…

Emmitt Smith Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back Businessman and Entrepreneur

SPEAKER – October 14, 2021 – Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including the most career rushing yards and the most career rushing touchdowns. Smith’s impressive resume…

Brett Culp Acclaimed Filmmaker and Social Entrepreneur

SPEAKER – JULY 16, 2020: Brett Culp is an acclaimed filmmaker and social entrepreneur whose work has inspired audiences around the world. He is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, beloved authors, hall of fame athletes, and royal families. His films are featured on Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. With his uplifting…

Urban Meyer – Football Studio Analyst, Former Ohio State & Univ of Florida Head Coach

SPEAKER – TUESDAY – OCT. 13, 2020 – An Ohio boy, born and raised, Urban Meyer began his coaching career following his playing days at the University of Cincinnati. After making his start with a high school team in Cincinnati, Meyer joined the Ohio State coaching staff as a positional coach. He moved around to…

Taya Kyle – Author American Wife , Widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle – American Sniper

SPEAKER – Nov. 5, 2021 – Since the tragic loss of her Navy SEAL husband, Chris Kyle, Taya has continued to forge Chris’ legacy through the formation of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. The Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is based on the Kyle’s values of God, Country and Family. The Foundation supports military and 1st…

Tony Gonzalez – Pro Football Hall of Famer, Actor, and Entrepreneur

Tony Gonzalez – Pro Football Hall of Famer, Actor, and Entrepreneur SPEAKER – January 12, 2022 – Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons All-Pro tight end, Tony Gonzalez, is a unique athlete, and the greatest tight end in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. In…

Mark Shulman Rock Drummer & Motivational Speaker

Mark Schulman – Rock Drummer & Motivational Speaker SPEAKER April 8, 2022 – MARK SCHULMAN has enjoyed an unprecedented career over the last 30 years as a first call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He was voted ‘Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers’ in the Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll in 2014 and was the featured…

Col. Mark Tilman Pilot and Commander of Air Force One on 9/11

Col. Mark Tilman Pilot and Commander of Air Force One on 9/11 SPEAKER – November 9, 2022 – Chosen as the nation’s 12th Presidential pilot, Colonel (ret) Mark W. Tillman served as pilot and commander of Air Force One from 2001-2009. Col. Tillman was at the controls of Air Force One through numerous national events.…

COMMANDER MARK NUTSCH GREEN BERET COMMANDER PORTRAYED IN THE MOVIE “12 STRONG”

Commander Mark Nutsch – Green Beret Commander Portrayed in the Movie “12 Strong” & New York Times Best-Seller, “Horse Soldiers”. As portrayed by actor Chris Hemsworth in the major motion picture, “12 Strong,” Mark Nutsch (aka Mitch Nelson in the film) shares lessons learned in the now-declassified saga of a U.S. Special Forces team that overcame…

TARANA BURKE – FOUNDER OF THE ‘ME TOO.’ MOVEMENT

Tarana Burke shares the story behind the genesis of the viral 2017 TIME Person Of The Year-winning ‘me too.’ Movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced sexual trauma or harassment. The simple yet courageous ‘me too.’ hashtag campaign has emerged as a rallying cry for people everywhere who have survived sexual…

JASON YOUNG EXPERT IN WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

Jason Young has been called a “rare breed” when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. During his 10 years at Southwest Airlines, the airline consistently rated No. 1 in customer service and employee satisfaction, and the former senior executive was a key driver in creating and developing the company’s innovative training programs, successful…