| Abbey Curran As former Miss America, Shirley Barret has taught me, "accomplishment begins with two words: 'I'll try'." Thanks to those two words, I had the strength and courage to try. Previously, I competed in the 2008 Miss Iowa USA Pageant. I was told that "I couldn't" and that "I shouldn't", but I said, "I'll try". I was not only the first contestant to enter the Miss Iowa USA pageant with a challenge; I was also the first contestant with a challenge to even win the Miss Iowa USA pageant. I made history t .....more» Abbey's Website |
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| Amy J. Buckley In November of 2006, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For a year, I struggled to accept and live with my illness. Then on Christmas Day of 2007, "The Bucket List" was released in movie theaters. The film changed my life and my outlook on living. MS is the greatest gift I have been blessed with. Life can change in a second, therefore my message to you, "Is to dream it, adventure it, and fulfill your bucket list." Thank you Mr. Rob Reiner for directing a film that began my emotional heali .....more» Dream Adventures |
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| Art Ayris Art Ayris is executive pastor at First Baptist Leesburg in Florida, widely known for its outreach to the needy, helping over 15,000 people annually. Art led in the acquisition of a local motel, subsequently renamed The Samaritan Inn, which now houses homeless families in Central Florida. He was the founding executive director of the Community Medical Care Center, a free clinic for the medically indigent now staffed by eight dentists, 50 doctors and numerous volunteer health professionals. The in .....more» Kingstone Media Website |
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| Bobby Hosea Bobby began his football career in the 9th grade as a 135 pound offensive guard. He parlayed those humble beginnings into becoming a 2-year starting corner back at UCLA in 1977-78. He was named Most Inspirational Player his senior year. He went on to play 5 years of professional football: first with the Montreal Alouettes / Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for 3 years, 1979-82; later with the Los Angeles Express / Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Footbal .....more» Coach Bobby Hosea's Train Em Up Academy |
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| Brian Fleming Brian Fleming is a veteran and non-profit advocate. He served as a Team Leader in a Scout/Sniper Platoon with the US Army's elite 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan. A platoon consisting of two scout and two sniper squads, he served as a Team Leader over one of the platoon's scout squads (11B- Infantry). Fleming has inspired and influenced millions across the globe through live presentations, radio and internet, as well as national and international television broadcasts and appearances shari .....more» Brian's Website |
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| Brock Huard Brock Huard joined ESPN in August 2008. He works as a college football analyst for ESPN and ABC’s Saturday games and is also a studio analyst for the networks. Since 2009, he has been the co-host on a sports talk show with Danny O’Neil on ESPN 710 AM in Seattle, the Brock and Danny Show. Huard was also a radio and television analyst for FSN and the Seahawks. Huard was a member of the Seattle Seahawks from 1999-2001 and of the Indianapolis Colts in 2002-03. In 2004, he signed back with the Seahaw .....more» The Brock and Danny Show |
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| Bryan Rees Bryan Rees is the founding and lead pastor of New Grace Church in Bellevue Washington. Bryan is a gifted communicator and teacher and enjoys making biblical truths come to life in practical ways. God has given him a passion and vision to see the people in his community; city and region meet Jesus personally and become fully devoted followers of Christ! Bryan & his wife Thuy (pronounced Twee) live in Renton Washington and enjoy spending time with each other and their church. a href="ht .....more» New Grace Church |
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| Charles Schmitz Dr. Charles D. Schmitz is a highly successful faculty member and administrator in higher education. He is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, where he has focused on counseling psychology and leadership. During his distinguished career, Charles has received more than 40 local, state, and national awards; published 400 articles, manuscripts, books, and scholarly papers; delivered 600 speeches and professional presentatio .....more» The Schmitz on Facebook |
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| Chris Canales On November 2, 2001, Chris Canales, a senior defensive back playing for San Marcos Baptist Academy, sustained a spinal cord injury during the fourth quarter of his final regular season game. Chris lay motionless on the field for 19 minutes. The next three weeks, Chris fought for his life. The following months he battled through rehabilitation trying to gain movement and learning how to function as a quadriplegic. Chris’ injury and the lack of any organized support system for families prompted .....more» Gridiron Heroes |
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| Dean Smith When Dean was twelve his mother was murdered by his step dad, Bob. He became a Christian but knew that he was not receiving all that God wanted to bless him with because of the anger and resentment he harbored towards his step dad. He tried to escape with drugs and alcohol for many years until he discovered that there was no way around God for the relief he needed. In 1999, Dean handed over his unforgiveness and resentment to God and his heart was transformed. Surrendering his bitterness to Go .....more» Live to Forgive Website |
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| Donald C. Mann Donald C. Mann has been a guest on more than 45 radio shows. A scientist, author and business expert, he worked on the guns for the A10 Warthog Aircraft, the Abrams Tank, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and many others. In addition, he has served in senior management positions in the banking and chemical industries and is currently president and CEO of RiteMann Consulting. Mann has a BA in chemistry and an MA in science education-biochemistry from East Carolina University. His book is called OK, GO .....more» Donald's Website |
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| Dwayne Burnell Dwayne Burnell, MBA, CCPS works with individuals, families and business owners in developing and implementing a customized financial strategy. His approach is to educate his clients and empower them – designing a lifelong financial strategy which builds wealth while maintaining financial control. In 2011 Dwayne was voted “Best Insurance Agent” and “Best Financial Advisor” within his community of 35,000 people. Dwayne and his wife, Suzanne, have a daughter who is a freshman in High School. Dwayne .....more» Dwayne's Website - The Financial Ballgame |
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| Elizabeth Schmitz Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz is a full-time author and lecturer. She has served as an award-winning administrator and educator for 36 years. She received her Doctorate from the University of Missouri–Columbia and has lectured at numerous colleges in the areas of counseling and leadership. As the former chief operating officer of a large organization, she also specializes in human relations issues. Elizabeth has received 25 local, state, and national awards; published over 250 articles, manuscripts, .....more» |
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| Elysse Baumbach Elysse Baumbach, Project Manager, former crisis pregnancy center administrator. She was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. Prior to her position as executive assistant at Samaritan Ministries, she was an event manager for American Vision and Stanton Healthcare. Elysse joined Samaritan Ministries the parent company of the Morning Center because she believes in the private health care model. Elysse is also studying to become a midwife, and her greatest joy is serving the Lord with her husband, Luc .....more» The Morning Center |
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| Ezechiel Bambolo, Jr. Ezechiel “Zeke” Bambolo, Jr. was born in Liberia, West Africa and came to the United States in 1991. Regardless of social and emotional trials, he became a very successful collegiate athlete and student. Ezechiel is a firstborn son who accepted the challenge of his father and embraced God's core values for this strategic role. He restored his family from utter chaos, destruction, and loss of a civil war after being forced to leave them in the danger of the war. Now married for over 12 years, he .....more» Zeke's Website |
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| Garrick Pang Garrick Pang has extensive experience in the non-profit world and a heart passion for strengthening marriages & families. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Garrick has worked in higher education, real estate, non-profit management, served as a pastor in small, medium and mega church settings and worked overseas as a soccer playing missionary in 25 countries. .....more» Stronger Families Website |
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| Harold Elmore HAROLD ELMORE IS AN AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR, Business Trainer and former Pilot. As a successful Business Owner, his greatest passion is condensing his vast experience into powerful strategies and systems to allow individuals to achieve success in business while achieving fulfillment in life. In this book, Harold condenses his experience, struggles and achievements to enhance the journey of those who are ready to explode beyond the nine-to-five box. He and his beautiful wife, Donna, can be see .....more» Harold's Website |
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| Jerry Price Jerry is a professional counselor and consultant with an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary. His forty-three year career path also includes being a pastor, teacher, coach, consultant and author. In 1991, he developed an effective treatment module for Sheboygan County Social Services, in Sheboygan, WI to advance responsible living on the part of its criminal population. With a desire to mainstream those concepts to encourage responsible thinking, he then dev .....more» Jerry's Website |
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| Jose Rijo Berger José Rijo-Berger is president of Rijo Athletics in Woodinville, Washing- ton, a former professional baseball player with the New York Mets, and a current scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1999 he pursued his dream to start a baseball and softball training facility which today serves thou- sands of students annually and produces more collegiate and professional ballplayers than any other program in the region. At Rijo Athletics, José is blessed to work with the best staff in America. Their p .....more» Rijo Athletics Website |
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| JT DeBolt JT DeBolt is a former US Navy pilot and naval officer. He spent over 12 years on active duty—working his way up from enlisted aircraft mechanic with Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 to combat-decorated Naval Aviator with Patrol Squadron 1 and Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California. JT completed his service in 2008 and began an entrepreneurial career with his wife, Mia. He is the CEO of Mach I Strategies and Consulting. While flying was a lifelong dream, JT found the most .....more» JT on Facebook |
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| Karl Payne Dr. Payne is a pastor, teacher, speaker, author and chaplain. He is currently on staff at Antioch Bible Church of Redmond, WA. Where his primary role is serving as the Pastor of Leadership Development and Discipleship Training. He has continued to serve as the chaplain for the Seattle Seahawks football team since 1994. Karl’s reputation as an apologist and discipleship trainer is well known among professional athletes throughout the NFL, churches across the country, and home schooling advocates .....more» TCT Ministries |
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| Kathleen Baty Hi my name is Kathleen Baty and I am the CEO of SafetyChick Enterprises. Caring about your personal safety translates into every aspect of your life. Learning to live with strength, courage, and common sense is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. With this motto, SafetyChick Enterprises was born. As an author, journalist, and motivational speaker, I was the victim of a kidnap attempt at knife-point by an obsessive stalker. After fifteen years of living like a hunted animal, I came to .....more» Safety Chick Enterprises |
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| Kay Wyma Kay Wills Wyma has five kids, ages four to fourteen, and one SUV with a lot of carpool miles. She holds a bachelor's from Baylor University and an MIM from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Before transitioning to stay-at-home mom, she held positions at the White House, the Staubach Company, and Bank of America. She and her husband, Jon, live with their family in the Dallas area. Kay on Fa .....more» Kay's Blog |
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| Keith Zafren Keith Zafren helps transform fathers into great dads. He is a fathering expert and coach who has learned first hand how to father. He’s an engaging speaker and writer. Keith has been inspiring fathers for 30 years from all walks of life, from executives to inmates, to become the dad their children need and want. Through his work as founder of The River Church Community, a founding board member and fatherhood trainer for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Defy Ventures, and now as founder of .....more» The Great Dads Project |
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| Kim Fletcher KIM FLETCHER IS A MASTER LIFE COACH, Author and Professional Speaker. Her extensive background as a Physical Therapist, College Instructor, Disability Advocate and Entrepreneur have equipped Kim with skills in the areas of facilitating freedom, unleashing potential and creating lasting results for clients. The Tension Point concepts emerged from more than a decade of coaching clients to break through invisible walls separating them from reaching their ultimate potential personally and profession .....more» Kim's Website |
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| Lance Easley Lance Easley lives on the beautiful Central Coast of California and is deeply involved in serving his community and in his church. Lance’s life as a sports official is in pause mode while his life has returned to the arena of the arts. Besides working as a banker, Lance is a sought-after inspirational speaker. He also produces documentary films. .....more» Lance's Website |
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| Lynette M. Smith Lynette M. Smith is a professional freelance copyeditor with over 30 years’ experience. Five years ago, at her son Byron’s wedding-rehearsal dinner, he presented Lynette and her husband with a framed, heartfelt letter of appreciation; it was so much better and more long lasting than any purchased gift would have been. Inspired by his original gesture, last year Lynette wrote and published the award-winning comprehensive reference book, How to Write Heartfelt Letters to Treasure: For Special Occa .....more» Lynette's Website |
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| Marcin Kleczynski Marcin Kleczynski is the founder and CEO of Malwarebytes. He created Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to address the alarming amounts of malicious threats that were slipping by most major security vendors undetected. The company incorporated in 2008 and holds strong to Marcin’s original belief that all users have the right to a malware-free existence. Today, he leads the strategic expansion of the business as well as overseeing the long term vision for the research and development teams. Marcin att .....more» Malwarebytes |
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| Mark Sabo Mark Sabo holds an MBA from Seattle Pacific University and he has been an adjunct professor of accounting at Northwest University, and lecturer at the University of Washington Business School, Highline Community College and Central Washington University. After 30 years as a finance and operations executive, Mark Sabo, is well positioned to help lead an organization’s future growth. .....more» Mark's Website: Financial Horizons |
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| Mark Strong Dr. Mark strong has served as the lead Pastor at Life Change Christian Center in Portland since 1988. Dr. Strong's passion is to strengthen and equip people to accomplish God's purposes. The topic of fatherlessness is very close to his heart. He is the author of Church for the Fatherless: A Ministry Model for Society's Most Pressing Problem. .....more» Life Change Center |
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| Michael C. Gray Michael C. Gray founded his CPA firm, Michael Gray, CPA October 1, 1996. He has continuously worked in public accounting since June, 1974. Mike was a co-founder and partner in charge of tax services of Hubler, Gray and Associates from June, 1986 through September, 1996 and a tax manager at KMG Main Hurdman, subsequently acquired by KPMG Peat Marwick, from February, 1978 to June, 1986. The areas of practice that Mike has focused on include tax planning for individuals, estate and trust planning .....more» Micahel's Website |
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| Michael F. Brandenburg Michael F. Brandenburg is a Former United States Marine. He earned his B. S. in Exercise Science and Certification through the Dr. Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research. Michael has 25 years experience and knowledge to motivate, encourage and help clients see how sharp their iron is. Michael has trained thousands of people from ages 6 to senior citizens, including athletes at the Pro, Semi-Pro, College, High School, Select, Junior High, Club and Grade School levels. Sports include .....more» Trinity Training |
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| Noel Meador Noel Meador serves as Executive Director for Stronger Families in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he is dedicated to strengthening families and marriages and ultimately, affecting the community at large. He has been a part of marriage outreach, pastoral counseling, and marriage education since 2001. Noel is the lead author of the Oxygen for Your Relationship seminar, which provides couples with tools and resources that help them promote authenticity and renewed vitality in their relationship. .....more» Oxygen for Your Relationships |
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| Randy Roberts Randy Roberts is Distinguished Professor of History at Purdue University. His primary research areas are sports and popular culture within the larger context of recent American history. He is an award-winning biographer and is highly visible in the field of post-1945 American history. Among his more important books are Heavy Justice: The State of Indiana v. Michael G. Tyson (1994); Jack Dempsey: The Manassa Mauler (1979); Papa Jack: Jack Johnson and the Era of White Hopes (1983); “But They Can’t .....more» More About Randy |
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| Richard Thomas I was born in 1972. Lived in Cali moved to Kent, WA Graduated from Sequoia Jr. High, Kentwood High School and the UW! I hope my dawgs come back to life real soon!! Played for the Baltimore Ravens now have my dream job and have the best family ever! Empowering People To Overcome Obstacles and Reach Their Full Potential. There is greatness in you! Richard on Facebook more» Richard's Website |
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| Rico Racosky Just 2 Choices has its roots in both aviation and art—two of Rico’s favorite subjects as a kid. Fast-forward in life, as a pilot first for the US Air Force and now for a US major airline, Rico has applied aviation’s step-by-step processes, analytical skills and logic, as well as applied art’s visual layouts to the Just 2 Choices materials, to make learning key information faster so people can say “I get it!” and quickly and immediately apply it to improving the quality of their lives—beginning r .....more» Just 2 Choices Website |
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| Russell Elkins Russell was born on Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C., in the fall of 1977. Along with his five siblings, he and his military family moved around a lot, living in eight different houses by the time he left for college at age 17. Although his family moved away from Fallon, Nevada, just a few months after he moved out, he still considers that little oasis in the desert to be his childhood hometown. Even after leaving home, Russell always stayed close to his family. He shared an apartme .....more» Russell's Website |
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| Sharon Lipinski Throughout my life, I have donated to help animals, the environment, the homeless, the poor, the Food Bank, the Red Cross and more. You name it, and I’ve probably sent them money. Like many others in today’s economy, the few dollars I had left at the end of the month for philanthropy weren’t making a significant difference for the causes I cared most about– until I discovered the power of giving circles. I'm dedicated to helping people make a big impact on the causes they care about most. .....more» Changegangs.com |
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| Stephen Kendrick Brothers, pastors, filmmakers and authors Alex and Stephen Kendrick co-wrote the international best-sellers The Love Dare and The Resolution for Men. They helped co-found Sherwood Pictures and worked together to write and produce the hit Christian films FLYWHEEL, FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF and COURAGEOUS. This year, Alex and Stephen founded Kendrick Brothers Productions to expand their movie productions with special resolve to equip and encourage the next generation of Christian filmmakers (ke .....more» The Kendrick Brothers Website |
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| Susan Aurelia Gitelson Susan Aurelia Gitelson, Ph.D., is a philanthropist and international businessperson, who has drawn upon her own extensive giving experiences with higher education, awards, and other areas over many years donating to Columbia University and elsewhere to offer guidance to others for meaningful giving. “Dr. Susan” was co-chair of the Dean’s Council for the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. She has had books and articles published on four continents and was awarded Columbia Univer .....more» Dr. Susan's Website |
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| Thomas Gagliano Thomas Gagliano is a highly motivated successful entrepreneur with a proven track record in small business ventures. While working in the garment industry for the past 25 years, he carved out a leadership position for Quick Bias Binding Inc., a service company in Brooklyn. During that time, Tom also has been a high profile leader in addiction and self-help therapy. He has helped develop unique methods and procedures which have helped numerous institutions and individuals in the greater New York .....more» Thomas' Website |
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| Tom Roy Tom Roy is the President and Founder of UPI. After a very brief time in the S.F. Giants organization, Tom went on to a career in radio, taking his first job in West Virginia. Shortly after that he felt the call of God to pursue a college degree and enrolled at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. Upon completion of that degree he took a head baseball-coaching job at a local high school for 3 years. He continued in that profession, coaching also at the college level for 9 years. In 1979 God put UPI .....more» Unlimited Potential Inc. |
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| Tom Payne Tom Payne is the President of Essential Growth Solutions, a management consultancy. He has been conducting interviewing workshops and coaching individuals in interviewing techniques for over ten years. He is a volunteer coach for the Career Transitions Center of Chicago and for the Elam Davies Social Services Center. He is the Author of “No Medal for Second Place: How to Finish First in Job Interviews.” .....more» Tom's Website |
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| Viliami Tuivai Viliami Tuivai “Coach V”, is quickly developing a reputation as one of the most exciting and practical motivational speakers in the country. His high-energy approach, clarity, and passion for success and life itself, is helping his audiences realize they can be successful in all of their life endeavors. Tuivai was born in Tonga before moving to Pomona, California where he was thrust into an entirely new culture and language. With hard work and a determination for success, he overcame those barri .....more» Coach V's Website |
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| Yvonne Roussea Yvonne Rousseau is a singer, songwriter and musician as well as the author of Beyond Myself: Reclaiming Your Life After Sexual Abuse, which includes a CD of music written by Yvonne during her own expedition through the recovery process. Yvonne Rousseau brings twenty years of experience analyzing and researching the worldwide impact of sexual abuse and violence. She has extensive experience as an advocate for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, assisting men, women, and children thr .....more» Beyond Myself Recovery |
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