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Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by...

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Media Advisor who helps clients leverage their media exposure, find fame, and make impact. Vinnie is the Editor-in-chief of I Have A Podcast® and is responsible for discovering and amplifying the voice of independent podcasters worldwide. As a network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk’d, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild 'N Out, & The Challenge. Since then, he and his team at VPE.tv have continued to be well-trusted connectors who develop and distribute original content across all media platforms. Especially podcasts! You can listen to Vinnie dissect the creative process with some of the stars and creatives who helped launch his career such as Mandy Moore, Danielle Fishel, TJ Lavin and Ananda Lewis (to name a few) on the award-winning “I Have A Podcast” audio experience which is available everywhere you watch and listen to podcasts.

Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle...

Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. To learn more about Dai, please visit his website. https://www.daimanuel.com/ Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to take action to be your best self are guaranteed when you connect with Dai!

Cathy is on a mission to put worms in every living space to promote indoor composting with worms. But, I'm sure you can imagine that not everyone wants to have worms in the house. Cathy started her worm empire (Cathy's Crawly Composters) in 2002. She believes that worms are going to play an ever increasing role in waste management, soil production and therefore food security and it is essential that we learn how. Her ever-evolving, working title is Cathy Crawly Laughing Bean...

Cathy is on a mission to put worms in every living space to promote indoor composting with worms. But, I'm sure you can imagine that not everyone wants to have worms in the house. Cathy started her worm empire (Cathy's Crawly Composters) in 2002. She believes that worms are going to play an ever increasing role in waste management, soil production and therefore food security and it is essential that we learn how. Her ever-evolving, working title is Cathy Crawly Laughing Bean Queen! Cathy wants to provide simple solutions for some of today's biggest challenges. Worms for amending the soil, sprouts for eating and laughter for overall health and wellness. Laughter Yoga is also a passion of Cathy's that came to her at a time when she was struggling with all the negative energy folks were sending her way about this important mission. Daily laughter is now a huge part of Cathy's health plan. Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily D.O.S.E. (dopamin, oxytocin, seratonin, endorphins)? These are the love drugs. Laughter is a wonderful form of self love. Cathy offers 30 minutes free laughter yoga every Tuesday 9:30 am ET online - Details can be found on her laughter page. http://www.cathysclub.com/

Matthew Neill Davis is an attorney and entrepreneur that led his solely owned firm, Davis Business Law, through over 1000% percent growth over six years, making it one of very rare law firms ever to make the Inc 5000 list. The firm currently has seven offices from Dallas to Kansas City. Martindale Hubble recognized Davis with its prestigious AV rating as one of the Preeminent Attorneys in America for demonstrating the highest levels of skill and integrity. With over twenty-five years of...

Matthew Neill Davis is an attorney and entrepreneur that led his solely owned firm, Davis Business Law, through over 1000% percent growth over six years, making it one of very rare law firms ever to make the Inc 5000 list. The firm currently has seven offices from Dallas to Kansas City. Martindale Hubble recognized Davis with its prestigious AV rating as one of the Preeminent Attorneys in America for demonstrating the highest levels of skill and integrity. With over twenty-five years of experience helping businesses leaders with their legal and entrepreneurial matters, Davis now teaches them how to deal with their vulnerabilities so they can capitalize on their opportunities through his firm’s proprietary Strong Protected Business System TM. He has presented his programs to prestigious business groups, such as, the Inc 5000 Master’s Class and the Young Presidents’ Organization Global Forum. He is also regularly appears on podcasts and in the media. Inc Magazine published his first book “The Art of Preventing Stupid,” in 2019 and the follow up, “The Strong Protected Business” is slated for publication in 2023. He also shares his extensive knowledge as host through his podcasts “The Strong Protected Business” and “The Art of Preventing Stupid. Davis is a graduate of Cornell College, the University of Oklahoma and Cornell University. Davis has extensive litigation and business representation experience. He has served as lead or co-counsel in litigation cases with recoveries in excess of $50 million dollars. He is a member of the Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas bar associations. Matthew and his wife, Allison, have five children – three biological, one adopted from Russia and the youngest adopted from Ethiopia. When not working at one of the firm’s offices, they live in their hometown, Enid, Oklahoma, because as Davis says, “I love my three-minute commute.” He is also an accomplished guitarist currently leading the heavy metal band, Geriatric Steel, performing original hard rock songs for middle age and beyond with titles like “Get Off My Lawn” and “Teenaged Daughter.”! For more from Matt, please visit: https://davisbusinesslaw.com/ We teach business leaders how to deal with their vulnerabilities so they can capitalize on their opportunities.

As a Financial Coach, I help people understand WHY they do, WHAT they do with their money, which is key to changing their relationship and behavior with money. I talk about understanding your own money story and money personality and how these impact your behavior. Then I share the specific tactics I used that allowed me to go from confused to confident with my money! I share how to pay off debt faster, how to create and stick to a budget that respects how you want to live and how to build a...

As a Financial Coach, I help people understand WHY they do, WHAT they do with their money, which is key to changing their relationship and behavior with money. I talk about understanding your own money story and money personality and how these impact your behavior. Then I share the specific tactics I used that allowed me to go from confused to confident with my money! I share how to pay off debt faster, how to create and stick to a budget that respects how you want to live and how to build a strong financial foundation. Alissa went from being a divorced and broke single mom in her 30s to being financially able to retire in her early 50s! Her financial transformation happened because she mastered both her mindset and behavior with money. She’s now part of the Financial Coaching team of Money Mentor Group, which helps people understand their money mindset, pay off debt, create a budget that respects how they want to live, and become financially confident. In addition to being a certified Money Coach, Alissa is a certified Financial Literacy Educator. She is a sought after speaker on podcasts, for conferences and workshops.

Chris was a ski racer at Middlebury College when he fell in a ski accident, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Chris was back skiing within a year, and went on to become one of the most decorated mono-skiers of all time. When Chris retired as a professional athlete, he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro on a hand cycle, in an effort to turn perception of disability upside down. He is the first paraplegic to summit Mt Kilimanjaro, nearly unassisted, on a hand cycle. Chris’ journey lives on through the documentary 1Revolution. Chris’ genuine, personal and considerate delivery aims to connect and instruct, something he sought even as a competitor. As he became the fastest monoskier in the world, he and his female counterpart started a monoski instructional camp to help others unlock their potential without enduring the pain and frustration that they had. Members of those camps went on to win National, World Championship and Paralympic medals. When he attempted to become the first unassisted paraplegic to summit Mt Kilimanjaro, he stood on the shoulders of his heroes to turn the impossible into reality and give others the courage to confront their fears to live and perform most fully. The climb wasn’t without incident. His team had to carry him up a boulder field, but that “failure” allowed him to separate from the obligation to be a superhero—to be honest, vulnerable and to find his real power. In 2015, he published his first book Things I Want to Remember Not to Forget, inspired by his Middlebury College Commencement Address. The following year, he taught himself to draw and wrote and illustrated his first children’s book, Is It Lonely to be a Four-Leaf Clover? He has appeared on Dateline, Oprah, and 20/20 as well as providing color commentary for the Paralympics on NBC and being one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” Chris just did a second run of his "Things I Want to Remember Not to Forget" book and just last month, he returned to NBC's coverage of the Paralympics, handling Opening, Closing and Skiing analysis as well as some host responsibilities. A popular keynote speaker, Chris helps audiences become champions of their businesses, their worlds and themselves. He has spoken to nearly every industry and kind of audience—from Fortune 500 Companies to non-profits, from sales groups to venture capitalists and engineers. He inspires audiences to consider how seemingly ordinary people can achieve the impossible. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Web: https://one-revolution.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/onerevolution/ Instagram: @onerevolutionfoundation Twitter: @One_Revolution

BERT OLIVA IS A LEADERSHIP EXPERT. A renowned bilingual public speaker, author and corporate trainer, Bert has received national recognition for delivering “how to” techniques with a high-energy message; showing people how to communicate more positively and powerfully. His unique gift is to speak to an audience and communicate to the heart of each person as if they were alone together. Bert speaks regularly and conducts team-building and management communication seminars for companies and organizations interested in better employee relations, sales, morale, and productivity. For more than 21 years, Bert Oliva has been helping thousands of people transform self-limiting beliefs into self-fulfilling breakthroughs to achieve their dreams. No one can captivate audiences like Bert with his compelling stories and experiences. This is a man who can motivate anyone to triumph over fear, self-doubt or phobias and touch their hearts at the same time. Bert specializes in bringing real solutions to the communication challenges that cost businesses and employee’s time and money every day. His exceptional gifts as a strategist allow him to connect life lessons to business insights in presentations that are unforgettable and delightful. He entices audiences to open their minds and grasp practical techniques they can use immediately through entertaining examples and hands on exercises. He has an exceptional support staff, some of which have been working with him for over two decades. His team understands his methods for teaching and focuses on support for all participants in his events. The BOWA Team is always ready to assist in any event or training. Bert has a team that consists of additional trainers, speakers and project coordinators. Bert has a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand. His programs are dynamic and compelling to help both motivate and produce more in people’s lives. CONNECT WITH BERT Web: BertOliva.com Instagram: @bertoliva Twitter: @bertoliva LinkedIn: in/bertoliva/

Natalie Dawson is an expert in developing people and building scalable teams. She has interviewed, hired, trained, and led thousands of employees over the course of her career, most recently as Executive Vice President and Partner of Cardone Ventures, a management consulting, joint ventures, and private equity firm that helps business owners achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the growth of their business. Her specialty lies in aligning employees with business objectives—for measurable returns on investment. Having attended the London School of Economics, Natalie uses her unique blend of operational and financial skill sets to oversee eight-figure operating budgets by inspiring and aligning the people who drive them. CONNECT WITH NATALIE LinkedIn: /in/thenataliedawson/ Instagram: @natalieworkman Facebook: @natalieworkman Twitter: @natalieworkman

Jeff Lambert founded Lambert & Co. in his basement at age 26 (then Lambert Edwards & Associates) and has led the firm through 21 straight years of growth to become Michigan’s largest PR firm, a top-50 PR firm in the U.S., and a top-10 firm nationally in investor relations and financial communications. Jeff also founded TiiCKER, a fintech software start-up that is inventing a new marketing demographic – consumer shareholders – giving publicly traded companies the ability to connect directly with their individual investors. Launched in June 2020, TiiCKER engages, verifies and rewards shareholders via stock perks, free trading and affinity content, attracting new investors and brand consumers and tapping into the $10.2 trillion dollar online investing market. On a side note, Jeff also holds an unofficial world record for the longest played single game of Asteroids on the original Atari 2600 console. CONNECT WITH JEFF Web: https://tiicker.com/ LinkedIn: in/jeff-lambert-2233285/ Twitter: @JefeLambert Instagram: @lambert_jeffrey

Helping successful people find true fulfillment and joy by integrating their business and personal lives. Steve is an engaging, experienced, and multi-talented guest. He has been a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and nonprofits for over 40 years. He’s had a business ranked by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the US, and was nominated by Inc Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year. A year later he broke a new record - he had one of the fastest shrinking companies! Steve learned through these experiences that the most important things in life are the things money cannot buy. He is transparent, authentic and his stories easily connect with his audience. Steve’s books, talks, and programs have inspired and influenced thousands of people around the country. He has been equipping entrepreneurs since 1995 to integrate their personal and professional life by focusing on the Six F model: Faith + Family + Friends + Finance + Fitness = Fulfillment. He will share stories and wisdom, all geared towards helping everyone to be their best and achieve their best, at home, at work and in the community. Steve resides in Atlanta, Georgia with Indy, his wife of 41 years. They have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. CONNECT WITH STEVE Email: steve@thecesaricompanies.com Web: stevecesari.com LinkedIn: in/stevencesariclarity

Ron Klein is an ordinary man who accomplishes extraordinary things. He is a PROBLEM SOLVER. Every solution has resulted in monumental change, either in a new invention or a simple solution. His innovative ideas have literally changed the world. He is the inventor of the Magnetic Strip on the Credit Card, Credit Card Validity Checking System and the developer of computerized systems for Real Estate (MLS) Multiple Listing Services, Voice Response for the Banking Industry and BOND Quotation and Trade Information for the New York Stock Exchange. Ron‘s latest patent is for a device that enables a visually impaired person the ability to identify an item when in physical range of that item. It utilizes a smartphone and special coded adhesive labels. Married with two children and four grandchildren. He and his wife, Arlene, married 62 years, live in Sarasota, Florida. Ron and Arlene have a special love for animals and serve to create a better tomorrow for all animals. Ron is also a Senior Olympian bicyclist medal winner, and sailing enthusiast. CONNECT WITH RON https://thegrandfatherofpossibilities.com https://elitechnology.us https://4ronklein.com

Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. A gifted storyteller and incisive interviewer, Jeff has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health. Jeff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He has since expanded his reach to include teaching, book and playwriting, and theatrical producing. He is an adjunct professor at Parsons School for Design, teaching a course he developed called “Creativity: Making a Living with Your Ideas”. Every week Madoff has a conversation with a guest from a wide variety of fields, from artists and entrepreneurs to venture capitalists and business leaders. The book about his class, “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas”, was published by Hachette in 2019. The podcast launched in 2021. Jeff has recently been a guest on The Tim Ferriss Show and Entrepreneurs on Fire with John Lee Dumas. He has also been a featured speaker at Wharton School, NYU Steinhardt, North Carolina State, SXSW Brazil, Google Next and many others. He has written and is producing a play based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend, Lloyd Price. CONNECT WITH JEFF Email: Jeff@MadoffProductions.com Web: ACreativeCareer.com Web: MadoffProductions.com LinkedIn: /B-Jeffrey-Madoff-5baa8074 Instagram: @ACreativecareer

Scott helps remote teams and students connect through play. Scott Novis is the founder of Bravous, a company that is helping businesses increase retention by facilitating highly dynamic live and virtual video game events for their employees. Scott comes from an eclectic background of professional influences; he has two engineering degrees, spent decades as a video game executive, and worked as a Disney executive before leaving to found GameTruck, a nationwide franchise company that provides social gaming spaces for children at parties and special events. Today, Scott focuses on helping breakdown the barriers of isolation using video games by using them as a tool for connection. Whether a group of college students trying to make friends, or a team of remote workers who have been isolated by their new working conditions, Scott believes video games can help. Technology does not have to be isolating. Managed effectively, it can be a platform for transformation, change, and yes, even friendship. Along with the social video game events, Bravous aims to take the boredom out of traditional training with their revolutionary take on a team communication workshop, Culture Kitchen. Email: scott@bravous.com Web: https://bravous.com LinkedIn: in/scottnovis Twitter: @bravousesports Facebook: /bravousesports Instagram: @bravousesports YouTube: /Bravous Esports

A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, Maria Brito was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World, as well as being named one of ARTNEWS Magazine’s “Deciders”. She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas. Maria’s upcoming book How Creativity Rules The World (HarperCollins March 2022) promises to make the creative process of successful sevenfigure artists and billion-dollar entrepreneurs, as well as her own, accessible and actionable for anyone who wants to take the power of their ideas to the next level. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies, and in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art. Maria also wrote and hosted “The “C” Files with Maria Brito”, a TV and streaming series for PBS’s new station “ALL ARTS” CONNECT WITH MARIA Email: maria@mariabrito.com Web: mariabrito.com LinkedIn: in/mariabrito-ny Twitter: @MariaBrito_NY Facebook: /MariaBritoNY Instagram: @mariabrito_ny

Jon is a consultant, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of non-food franchising. Having served as the President of an Inc. 500 franchise system and now as a multi-brand franchisee, himself, Jon is uniquely positioned to educate others on franchising and franchise selection. In addition to serving as the CEO of FranBridge Consulting, Jon oversees FranBridge Capital where he and his partners own multiple service franchises. Jon is the author of ‘The Franchise Path’ and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations. CONNECT WITH JON Email: jon@franbridgeconsulting.com Web: franbridgeconsulting.com LinkedIn: in/jonostenson