7 Stellar Speakers For A Head Start On Fall Events
July 06, 2016
Shruthi Lapp
Marketing Coordinator
Fall is quickly approaching as you’re gearing up for a crisp, new season that is as packed with events as it is with apple cider and candy corn. While we’d hate to put a damper on your summer festivities, this is a great time to get ahead and quickly get familiar with some ground-breaking speakers for your upcoming Fall events. Go ahead- lather on another layer of sunscreen and keep your pool floats inflated because we’ve got you covered:
- Actor/Activist
- Guest Speaker for the UN and Jane Goodall’s National Leadership Retreat
Chris has traveled the world from Tanzania to Thailand with the determination to create a more mindful and socially conscious approach to media. During his time studying abroad, he created a short film to give viewers a glimpse into the lives of the Tanzanian people. His documentary short series ‘Bridge the Gap’ was born out of this desire to tell stories of the good things happening in often negatively portrayed parts of the world. Chris’ well-traveled coupled with his passion for making the world a more positive and connected place make him an outstanding example to any audience who hears his story.
- Former Secret Service Agent
- Witness of JFK assassination
Clint was the Secret Service Agent who courageously lept onto the limousine to protect Jacqueline Kennedy during the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In the following years, he sank into a deep depression as a result of enormous guilt. He finally found healing after meeting award-winning journalist and news anchor, Lisa McCubbin who reached out to Clint while writing a book about the Kennedy administration’s Secret Service Agents. Through teaming up with Lisa McCubbin to publish his experiences, he found meaning to his life once again. Their ability to work together provides a fascinating glimpse into the seldom-heard inner workings of life in The White House and Secret Service.
- Founder of iconic label, FUBU
- Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Daymond went from humble living to a self-made multimillionaire after his iconic fashion label FUBU went global! He started the business from his home in Queens, New York and over the last 20 years, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood have both worn and voiced their enthusiasm for the brand. His persistence and willingness to jump full-force into making his dream a reality has earned him prestigious awards such as ‘New York Entrepreneur of the Year,’ ‘Marketer of the Year’ and the first ever Essence award given to a company. Daymond sparks students, small business owners, entry-level employees and CEOs alike with negotiation how-tos, business advice and productivity.
- One of the original Freedom Writers
- High School Drop Out to PHD Student
Manuel has inspired, educated and empowered almost a million people through conferences, conventions, banquets, Teacher In-Service days, school assemblies, Back to School kick offs and more! Despite dropping out of school at the age of fourteen (with grammar so poor that he was eligible for an ESL program) and heavily using drugs and alcohol, he obtained degrees from University of California, Berkeley and Trinity International University.
- Executive Director of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation
- Best-Selling Author of American Wife
Taya has changed countless military and first-responder families lives while preserving her late husband’s legacy through the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. She turned a tragedy into a triumph for herself and many others because of her courage to keep fighting through one of the hardest times in her life. Taya is a wonderful advocate for veterans, military spouses and the many families who have lost loved ones during active duty.
- Founder of Peaceful Hearts Foundation
- Child Sexual Abuse Survivor
The course of Matthew’s life was beyond de-railed when he was repeatedly a victim of child sexual abuse from the age of 8 to 17 by his own adopted father. Through the Peaceful Hearts Foundation, Matthew turns his trauma into a force of awareness and advocacy for the safety of children everywhere. He decided to break his silence further in order to empower children, teachers, parents and survivors through his memoir, Undaunted. Matthew’s story is an important part of the world-wide fight to create a safer world.
- Founder and President of Wine to Water
- CNN Hero
Through Wine to Water, Doc has helped provide clean water to tens of thousands of people. He started raising money to fight the water epidemic during his bar tending days by sharing his vision while he poured wine tastings. Wine to Water is working towards helping 1.1 billion people gain access to clean water by digging, repairing and sanitizing wells. It all started with wine tastings and a donation jar on the bar. Doc’s incredible achievements through Wine to Water shows that lasting change can come about in the most unexpected of ways.