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Mandy Gibbons: THE RESILIENCE AND ANTIFRAGILE COACH FOR MEN Successfully Moving Decisive Strong Men and Leaders Through Challenging Times… Including Burn-Out, Burn-Out Prevention And Mentally And Emotionally Demanding Situations In Life...With Resilience, Conviction, Fortitude, Purpose, Vitality, Adventure, Honour, Humility and Compassion. With over 20 years in Coaching… Mandy brings a unique style of resilience coaching to men fast tracking their results… via her 1:1 Coaching and “FIREPIT” Resilience Mastery For Men. Utilizing techniques from coaching and supporting men, and her own life experience of recovering from brain and nervous system trauma, rewiring her mind and body to walk and talk properly again. And via her powerful conversations with men on resilience via the Mandy Gibbons Podcast Show.

Mike’s work ignites passion helping industry leaders make their cosmic ripple. This impact extends through generations. Healing our past traumas and reforming our subconscious patterns allows us to realize our UNLimited WORTH. When we do, we enjoy happiness, success and love. Mike Skrypnek is an international bestseller of nine books, a keynote speaker, men’s mental health advocate, podcast host, and sought-after business strategist who has shared his insights and wisdom with thousands of passionate purpose-driven industry leaders. Mike is the CEO of Grow GET Give Coaching, Founder of the UNLimited WORTH Project & Executive Director of the UNLimited WORTH Society. Mike lives, loves, and adventures with his wife, Sherri, and their two young adult children, Madison, and Coen, in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia, Canada. You can find them skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding and more in the mountains and on the rivers and ocean just minutes from home, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Edwin Thompson is an American baseball coach and former outfielder, who is the current head baseball coach of the Georgetown Hoyas. He played college baseball at Howard, Maryland and Webber International. He then served as the head coach of the Bates Bobcats (2009–2010) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2016–2020).

Today's entrepreneur is Ehsan Vaghefi, co-founder and CEO of Toku Eyes, a company that uses AI to detect eye health, as well as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.Toku Eyes achieves this through its two products: the first one, called THEIA, is an AI platform that can look at the images of the eye, without the need of a clinician, and quickly tell if they need to go and see a clinician. The second product is called ORAiCLE, and it uses AI to recognize minute changes in the blood vessels to capillaries to determine a person’s risk of having a cardiovascular event, such as a stroke or heart attack.

Billy is the co-host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast with his co-host Brian, they are a couple of average dudes who will serve as your armchair life coaches as we share our life experiences, both the good and the bad, in an effort to help us all better understand how we can enjoy and make the most of the life we have left to live in a more meaningful way. Take a deep breath, embrace the present, and journey with us through the Mindful Midlife Crisis…. To check out their podcast, click the link https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com

Orville Ingram is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker who is motivated to build leaders for the 21st century capable of implementing strategies effective in creating, sustaining, and growing organizational goals. He is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of professional experience in education and specializes in helping school administrators, and districts build their leadership capacity and implement widespread organizational change. He advocates for advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, enhancing educational equality, designing curricula for large bodies of diverse students, and pursuing equitable practices in delivering instruction. He is the founder and CEO of Ingram Educational Consulting, LLC consulting firm that provides leadership training, coaching, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) services for those in education, the healthcare industry, private equity firms, and the public sector. To find out more about Orville, click the link https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/45961

Michael Anthony Muñoz (born August 19, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League(NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans. Muñoz is widely considered to be one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.[1][2] He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

Joel has been one of the top influencers in the marketing and technology space for almost 25-years. He is an entrepreneur and free-thinker who understands culture, technology, and people. With an extensive career in building brands across media, entertainment and technology, he has used his degree in anthropology to understand culture and societal trends. Joel was previously the Vice President of Global Brand Strategy at Twitter, responsible for Twitter’s brand and marketing, revenue strategy, and partnerships across entertainment, brands, and media. He was there pre-revenue to post IPO, leading a Global Strategy team spanning 30-countries. Joel was responsible for growing the business from zero to $2.4B in revenue in just a handful of years. Prior to Twitter, Joel was the CEO of Moxie, recognized as a top ten digital agency, and acquired by Publicis, the world’s largest holding company. Joel has led engagements with world-class brands such as Verizon Wireless, L’Oreal, Twentieth Century Fox,Coca-Cola, HP, and many others. As a recognition of his career achievements and impact on the industry, Joel was inducted into the AAF’s Advertising Hall of Achievement in 2015. He’s won almost every award in the advertising industry, including a Grand Prix Cannes Lion. Joel also cares deeply about giving back to society. In 2014 he co-founded a nonprofit – The Guardian Project http://www.guardiangym.org, a global program providing free jui-jitsu to at-risk youth, The Guardian Project buildscommunity and self-esteem through martial arts. Joel also served on the board of Hire Heroes USA a nonprofit that helps veterans and their spouses find jobs and transition from military to civilian life. Today, Joel is an advisor, investor and philanthropist, as well as entering a new chapter of his life–, following his passion for music as a recording artist. To find out more info about our brands, click one of the two links below…. www.guadiangym.org www.andbreathe.io

Tony Adeniran pitched his resistance training invention, The Aqua Boxing Glove, on @Sharktank Season 13. In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic Tony Adeniran was forced to close his boxing gym, retire from professional boxing and struggled to break into manufacturing for the Aqua Boxing Glove. Although the Sharks liked the idea, they didn’t bite because they felt that the investment would be premature. Now @Tony Adeniran will step in ring with @marcusogden Dec 27th on his Authentic Podcast to discuss Shark Tank & how he overcame through these challenges. For more information and to reserve your pair of Aqua Boxing Gloves visit https://aquaboxingglove.com/

Flobo Boyce is a DJ based in Los Angeles, California. DJ Flobito boasts over a decade of experience, keeping wedding guests on the dance floor and the tunes coming. His mission is to ensure his clients have a personalized music experience that reflects their interests and personalities.

Neville Boston is Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Reviver, creator of the Rplate™, the world’s first digital license plate. Established in 2009, Reviver was founded with a mission to establish a universal connected car platform by modernizing the 125-year-old metal license plate into a fully interactive, digital screen. The Rplate is on the road in California and Arizona and is approved, but pending release in Michigan, Illinois, Georgia. It is approved in Texas for use in commercial fleets, and in Florida for government fleets. As CSO, Neville is responsible for the strategic direction of the company from a legislative and sales standpoint. He has worked closely with governments and state legislative bodies to gain approvals for the Rplate. In addition to legislative activities, Neville also oversees business development, sales, and customer service for the company. Neville is also co-inventor of US Patent No: 9,007,193 B2, the method and system for rendering content on the exterior of a vehicle. Reviver has 37 more patents for the Rplate currently pending. He is also a member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and on the Board of the California Technology Council and BottleVin, Inc. Neville has a B.A. in Political Science with a marketing focus from the University of California, Berkeley.

We interviewed NFL great Shawne Merriman and he discussed with us his new brand MMA “Lights Out!” This is an episode you don’t want to miss!!!

Rashad “Suga” Evans is a decorated UFC Hall Of Famer, and is regarded as one of the greatest UFC fighters of his day! In present day, he serves on the UFC broadcasting team as a desk analyst, while also advocating for the health benefits of functional mushrooms through his company Umbo, co-founded alongside former NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer…

Chris Jackson is a serial entrepreneur who is well diverse when it comes to his background. Chris first started his journey during the 9-11 attacks on this country while sitting in his highschool history class. He had just enlisted into the Army that year. It wasn't long after graduation Chris was sent to Iraq during the Operation Iraqi Freedom Era. Once coming home, Chris experienced what many face. Self worth dilemas, depression, confusion, and all of the things many of us have faced at one time or another. Chris went from being involved in the trucking industry, to getting into law enforcement to help drive the internal emotions of feeling like he was doing something honorable again. Serving with his local county sheriff's office, to being a major crimes and narcotics special agent for the State of Ohio, Chris eventually left the career to pursue more financial goals. Chris had created a Hedge Fund devoted to helping build the block-chain and the digital asset industry with a team of other combat veterans. With that, he hopes to help many understand the power of the digital asset class that we call crypto currency and to better utilize the blockchain.

In 2014 I decided to create a company where people could live their best lives. I wanted to create jobs that empowered people and created a diverse working community. I went on a mission to build a remotely run business so that I could travel the world, and provide that opportunity for my team. This was before remote working was mainstream. I founded and scaled a remotely run recruitment agency for 9 years and embarked on a mission to teach business owners how to create dream teams, wrote and published two books on the matter, and developed a results-proven hiring and retaining course called 'Hiring Method Simplified' which provides business owners with both the time and financial freedom that empowers them to live anywhere in the world with a thriving business that requires very little input from them. I am on a mission to empower global CEO with the knowledge of how to hire winning teams so that they can free their time and focus on what matters most!

Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Jenna Communications. She is an entrepreneur, public relations expert, and event planner extraordinaire Jennifer founded Jenna Communications in 2007 to guide companies in the Philadelphia area with strategic planning, media relations, social media consulting, event planning, crisis/issues management as well as advertising/media buying. Prior to starting her PR firm, Jennifer worked as a TV news reporter and anchor in Atlantic City, NJ, Harrisburg, PA, and Philadelphia, PA markets. Jen received her Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University in Communications. She has been featured in the 40 under 40 for Southern New Jersey business people, and her firm is consistently listed in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Book of Lists as a Top Philly PR Firm. She also recently launched a podcast called, Living Without A Net, one of her life mantras and beliefs where she interviews those who live fearlessly without regret and who have the ambition to create something. Jen is a fitness aficionado and has run the famed Broad Street Run for 17 years in a row. She loves dogs and cares for her feisty golden retriever Maverick, aptly named after her favorite movie Top Gun where the Tom Cruise character symbolizes a non-conformist, free spirit known for breaking rules, and “buzzing the tower.”

Known as “the Trajectory Changer”, Meiyoko Taylor is a Transformation Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Entrepreneur. For the past decade, he has helped high achievers & professionals on the verge of burnout escape the hustle & grind culture so they can create a life of purpose, freedom & fulfillment. Named one of the Top 23 Innovative Coaches for today’s leaders in BUSINESS INSIDER, he continues on a mission to spread mental health awareness for individuals and influential leaders by removing the social programming of hustle culture and the pursuit of happiness we have been taught in our generation. Meiyoko Taylor has authored and co-authored a total of six books, including Find Your AMAZING! 5 Steps To Transforming Your Life and Forever Truckin Mastering The Will To Win, both of which have become best sellers. He has received wide media coverage and acclaim, including features in SUCCESS, Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine, BUSINESS INSIDER, Entrepreneur, and dozens of other media outlets.

Bill is a former U.S. Army officer with over a decade of active duty service. He also is a human resource and talent management executive with over two decades of senior leadership experience in large, complex, global companies. His practical, thoughtful, results-focused approach has helped individuals and organizations in a variety of industries optimize their talent capability and achieve their objectives. Throughout his career he has coached and advised military veterans to successfully transition from their military career to the civilian, commercial work world. Having been that veteran who made the transition, I he is passionate about helping other veterans succeed. To find out more info on Bill, click the link below… https://www.kieffer-associates.com/

Daphney is the founder and CEO of Carefluent. Carefluent understands the impact of culture, lifestyle, and personal preference when it comes to health and well-being. Carefluent caregiving services don't just pair you with anyone. We emphasize relationship-building and communication. Carefluent's proprietary tool gathers the unique preferences and backgrounds of both our Careseekers and in-home Care Companions to connect people based on shared factors that help build great relationships for better adult care. Our in-home Care Companions then engage you in conversations to learn more about your personal expectations, needs, and preferences. Because less time spent searching for the right fit over and over again, means more free time to improve your quality of life. To find out more about Carefluent, click the link below… https://www.mycarefluent.com/

She is head of Human Resources At Holcim Building Envelope, a global company based out of Switzerland!