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Gary Marlon Suson

By | 01/2012 | Courage, Creativity, Historians, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Journalists, MISCELLANEOUS, Miscellaneous, Motivation, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Photographers, Society & Culture, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Terrorism, The Arts, Vision | Comments Off
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Gary Marlon Suson lives in New York City. On September 11, 2001, his life, just as all American’s lives, was turned upside down by the attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Initially, after photographing the Towers’ collapse from his rooftop, Suson returned to his studio, deciding he wasn’t going to shoot anything else having to do with this tragedy. He didn’t want the stress of being in the midst of the chaos taking pictures, and especially didn’t wish to be wrongly viewed as someone trying to exploit a situation in which people had perished. Read more…

Greg Gadson

By | 10/2011 | BUSINESS, Disability Issues, Great Achievers, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Military Leaders, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Patriotism, Personal Development, Success | Comments Off
Greg Gadson

Decorated Army Commander and New York Giants Honorary Captain

Lieutenant Colonel Greg Gadson has survived the very worst of war, but this highly decorated American soldier has not been defeated by unfortunate circumstance; instead, his life is a portrait of courage in the face of great adversity. Gadson understands that hard work and determination are key factors in overcoming life-altering setbacks. His biggest challenge happened in Iraq when an IED attack led to both of his legs being amputated above the knees. Read more…

Mellanie True Hills

By | 06/2011 | Aging, Authors, Baby Boomers, BUSINESS, Disability Issues, Entrepreneurs, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Healthcare, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off
Mellanie True Hills

Mellanie offers electrifying programs that energize attendees and provide them with tools and techniques for creating permanent changes. We look forward to providing you with a program that attendees will never forget and that will make a permanent change in their lives.

As you get ready for your event, what messages do you want attendees to take away with them? That our hurried and hyperbusy lifestyles can put us at risk, but that they have the power to make changes that will protect them? That they need to put themselves first so that they will be there for others? Read more…

Edna Campbell

By | 03/2011 | Basketball, BUSINESS, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Personal Development, SPORTS | Comments Off
Edna Campbell

Edna Campbell, the 5′ 8″ guard and star player for the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs, is best known for continuing her basketball career despite suffering breast cancer. The 10th overall draft pick, selected by the Phoenix Mercury during the 1999 Draft, she was left unprotected in the expansion draft the following year, and was chosen by the Seattle Storm. She became the new franchise’s go-to option, but when the team finished with a 6-26 record, she was traded to the Sacramento Monarchs. Read more…

Ben Glenn

By | 03/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Disability Issues, Humor, Influence, Innovation, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Juvenile Issues, Miscellaneous, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, The Arts | Comments Off
Ben Glen

Ben Glenn, The Chalkguy, is the president of Chalkguy Media International, a company dedicated to sharing a positive, life-changing message of hope with groups all over the world. Ben’s story about growing up Learning Disabled is one that he has shared with thousands inspiring people to have a greater appreciation for their unique talents and abilities. His humorous speeches are filled with personal stories and encouragement for people to live a life based on self-knowledge, personal responsibility and a positive attitude. Read more…

Jessica Cox

By | 03/2011 | Astronauts / Aviators, BUSINESS, Courage, Disability Issues, Great Achievers, HEALTH / WELLNESS, HUMAN RESOURCES, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation - Non Sports, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Spouse Programs | Comments Off
Jessica Cox

Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as other use their hands. She holds the title of the first person without arms in the American Taekwondo Association to get a black belt and the Guinness World Record for being the first armless person in aviation history to earn a pilot’s certificate. Convinced that the way we think has a greater impact on our lives than our physical constraints, she chose to pursue a degree in psychology while in college at the University of Arizona. Read more…

Matt Roloff

By | 02/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Communication, Communication Skills - personal, Creativity, Customer Service, Diversity, Ethics / Values, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Leadership, Motivation, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Personal Development, Relationships, Sales, Success, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off
Matt Roloff

Matt Roloff is best known for starring in the hit TLC reality show ‘Little People, Big World.’ In over 225 episodes, tens of millions of people around the world have followed the lives and challenges of Matt and his family at their home in Oregon, but there is more to Matt Roloff’s story than the TV show and being a devoted husband and father of four children. Matt operates a successful family farm, has authored two books, was a top salesman for Fortune 500 companies, and currently owns a manufacturing company specializing in mobility equipment designed for little people. Read more…

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