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Tammie Jo Shults is a retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. On April 17, 2018, as captain of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, Shults safely landed a Boeing 737-700, saving 148 passengers, after the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure with debris causing rapid decompression of the aircraft. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020.
Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
Keynote Topics: Author, Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Diversity, Faith
Travels From: Boerne, Texas
Most widely recognized for her service on September 11, Heather “Lucky” Penney was part of the first wave of women who went directly into fighters from pilot training. The first and only woman in the 121st Fighter Squadron, Heather deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom for initial combat operations as a night-time SCUD Hunter in the western deserts of Iraq, also supporting Special Operations Forces. She flew the F-16 for ten years before having to make the difficult decision to leave fighter aviation as a single mother. She then flew the special airlift mission and retired out of the Pentagon. For over ten years, Heather was a Director of various Air Force programs for Lockheed Martin, specializing in capture management, government relations, and strategic business development. She now is a Senior Resident Fellow for the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies at the Air Force Association, where she is an expert on defense policy issues related to airpower and the Air Force.
Former USAF Lieutenant, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Defense Policy Expert
Keynote Topics: Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Motivational
Travels From: Alexandria, Virginia
Stuart Milk is an international human rights activist, LGBT rights speaker, government relations consultant, and youth advocate. He is the co founder and Board President of the all volunteer Harvey Milk Foundation. As the nephew of Harvey Milk, the iconic civil rights leader, Stuart has taken his uncle message of authenticity, example of courage and the power of collaboration onto the global stage supporting local, regional and national human rights struggles and emerging LGBT communities on five continents.
Global Human Rights Activist, President of Harvey Milk Foundation, US President Obama’s LGBTQ surrogate and advisor
Keynote Topics: Equality, LGBTQ+/Pride, Leadership, Politics
Travels From: Florida
A natural storyteller, Colin shares his personal insight with humor and humility regarding what it takes to stay resilient, empowered, and motivated in pursuit of the things that matter most in life. For Colin, this has meant going on over 2,000 auditions in his career (failing 98% of the time), surviving first-hand the events of the World Trade Center incident that left him homeless, and overcoming two bouts of life-threatening cancer while working on one of the longest-running and most-watched television shows in history. Colin reveals the tools that actors, film directors and producers use to leverage the power of human connection to inspire the multiple departments and personalities to work together towards a common vision. This highly motivating and inspiring keynote will equip your organization with simple actionable tools that they can apply the very same day to improve execution and drive better results as individuals and as a team.
Actor, Author, Stem Cell Ambassador
Keynote Topics: Celebrity Motivational Speaker, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Audition Tools
Travels From: Arizona
David Paterson was the 55th Governor of the State of New York. His best selling book “Black, Blind, and In Charge'' held top of the charts for many months. While in office, David reduced New York’s fiscal deficit by nearly $40 billion and has been an advocate for protecting the rights of the disabled, LGBTQ+ communities, and relentlessly fights against hate crimes and all racial inequality.
55th Governor of New York and Author of “Black, Blind, and In Charge”
Keynote Topics: Political, Diversity & Disability, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational, LGTBQ+ & Allies
Travels From: New York, NY
André Thornton is a motivational and faith-based speaker, a twenty-one year veteran of the MLB and recipient of the coveted Roberto Clemente Award, acclaimed author of Triumph Born of Tragedy, and the CEO of ASW Global Inc. Drawing on his faith and life experiences, Mr. Thornton educates and inspires audiences about Executive Leadership, Organizational Change, Overcoming Adversity, and Diversity. Mr. Thornton is a remarkable speaker, having honed his craft over the course of more than one thousand professional engagements.
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
Keynote Topics: Team Building, Leadership, Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, Faith
Travels From: Mogadore, Ohio
In his 42nd year of representing the world’s most famous personalities, CMG Worldwide Founder and Chairman, Mark Roesler, has successfully positioned his marketing and management company as the dominant force in the evolving intellectual property arena. “Before we started working in this area, deceased celebrities or their estates had limited rights to their name or images,” Roesler said.
Agent to the Stars, CEO & Chairman
Keynote Topics: Business, Entertainment
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Travis Cloyd is an accomplished futurist, innovator, producer, professor, CEO, and entertainment executive with a focus on creating, managing and financing immersive state-of-the-art technology companies. He is an award-winning producer, XR visionary and Metaverse educator that operates a portfolio of cutting-edge businesses with a focus on trending innovation. Most recently, recognized by Forbes on the 2021 top ‘Next Entrepreneur’ list.
Futurist, Innovator, Producer, Professor, CEO, and Entertainment Executive
Keynote Topics: Technology, Blockchain
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Ilyasah Shabazz is an educator and motivational speaker focusing on the preservation and growth of the legacy of her late father, Malcolm X. Ms. Shabazz is the acclaimed author of Growing Up X: A Coming-of-Age Memoir, serves as President of The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, and leads a youth empowerment movement, The WAKE-UP Tour™ . Drawing on her remarkable upbringing and diverse life experiences, Ms. Shabazz speaks on Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, and her journey to preserve and promote her family’s legacy.
Daughter and Spokeswoman for the Legacy of Malcolm X
Keynote Topics: Overcoming Adversity, Diversity, Linked to Legends
Travels From: New Rochelle, NY
Nick Swisher is a MLB World Series Champion and All-Star. He was an outfielder and first baseman known for switch hitting. He is currently a baseball analyst for CBS & Peacock and a special advisor to Brian Cashman for the New York Yankees, where he is still heavily involved in Spring training and developing the next generation of All Stars.
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster, and his favorite job yet, being a devoted husband and father
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Sports, Entertainment
Travels From: Tampa, Florida
Roberto Clemente, Jr. is a universally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player. Roberto’s father, Roberto Clemente Sr. was the first Latin American player to compile 3,000 hits in MLB history and the first Latino to enter into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Roberto Sr. used his platform and immense athletic gift to serve others and devote his short life to helping make the world a better place, something Roberto Jr. has duplicated and taken very seriously. Roberto Jr. utilizes his experiences not only as an Afro-Latino but beyond to leverage his platform to help thousands of others on an intensely diverse array of subjects and today’s challenges.
Philanthropist, CEO, Former Broadcaster & Professional Baseball Player
Keynote Topics: Diversity, Motivational, Business, Leadership, Sports Travels From: Pennsylvania Request Info | Full ProfileDarren Ellisor is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and First Officer for Southwest Airlines. Ellisor was the First Officer on the April 17, 2018, Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 which made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after a piece of the engine smashed a window. He safely landed the plane with 149 passengers onboard.
U.S. Air Force Veteran & Co-Pilot for Southwest Flight 1380
Keynote Topics: Military, Aviation, Motivational, Leadership
Travels From: League City, TX
J’Marie Moore is the first daughter of a famous boxer to fight professionally. J’Marie is a woman of faith and the daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore. Archie was the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion. J’Marie, better known in the ring as THE LADY MONGOOSE went 2-0 as a pro between 1997 and 2000
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Keynote Topics: Inspirational Women, Faith, Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational
Travels From: Baja California, Mexico
Beal has conducted readings of the Gilbert Baker memoir Rainbow Warrior in cities across America including New York City, San Francisco, Provincetown Mass. and Rochester NY. He has also made presentations about Baker and the Rainbow Flag to various organizations including Citibank, New York University Stern Business School, Spectrum Retirement Group, Johnson & Johnson, The Philadelphia Art Museum and the New York City Council.
Social Activist and President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation
Keynote Topics: LGBTQ+ rights and history, Rainbow Flag history, Global impact
Travels From: New York
Jennifer Bricker is an American acrobat, aerialist, and was born without legs. She was a featured performer on Britney Spears' Circus Tour which traveled internationally and as the headliner at the prestigious Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Lincoln Center, and the Shangri La Hotel in Dubai. She was the first disabled high school tumbling champion in the state of Illinois.
American Acrobat, Aerialist, and Author
Keynote Topics: Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Author
Travels From:
John Frederick Dryer is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player. John, best known as Fred, was a defensive end in the NFL for 13 years. He recorded 103 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. Participating in 176 games starting in 1969 until his retirement in 1981. Following his retirement from football, Dryer had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter.
TV Personality, Actor, Former NFL Defensive End & Radio Host
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Sports Motivation, Mental Health
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Charlie Daniels, Jr. had the unique opportunity to grow up as the only child of entertainer phenomenon and legend, Charlie Daniels. He runs the Charlie Daniels Brand, CDB Music, as well as maintains his father’s social media accounts and Podcast. He’s working on a book about his life experiences growing up as his father’s only child and an in depth history of Volunteer Jam similar to a music festival headlined by the Charlie Daniels Band with a wide variety of big time musical artists.
Son and spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc and CDB Music, LLC, Host of The Charlie Daniels Podcast: From Long Haired Country Boy to Simple Man, The Best There’s Ever Been!
Keynote Topics: Current Events, Veterans, Faith, Politics, Music Business, Grief
Travels From: Middle Tennessee
Olivia de Berardinis has been working as an artist since the mid-70s. She is best known for her erotica and pinup illustrations. Since 1985 Olivia has been a contributor to Playboy Magazine, where her art was often accompanied with captions written by Hugh Hefner.
Lothar is a World Cup Champion. As captain of West Germany, he led them to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The only German to ever win the FIFA World Player of the Year. Matthäus held the record of having played in five FIFA World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998); more than any other outfield player in men's football, until the 2018 World Cup, in which Mexico's Rafael Márquez equalled his record.
Former Footballer, World Cup Champion, and FIFA World Player of the Year
Keynote Topics:
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Dave Dugan is an award-winning writer. He will customize his performance to best fit each audience, group or corporation, and has started his performance as an imposter to lighten the mood right off the bat
Award-Winning Voice Actor, Comedian, Motivational Speaker
Keynote Topics: Comedian, Entertainment, Wellness, Stress
Travels From: Carmel, IN
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Tammie Jo Shults is a retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. On April 17, 2018, as captain of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, Shults safely landed a Boeing 737-700, saving 148 passengers, after the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure with debris causing rapid decompression of the aircraft. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020.
Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
Keynote Topics: Author, Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Diversity, Faith
Travels From: Boerne, Texas
Most widely recognized for her service on September 11, Heather “Lucky” Penney was part of the first wave of women who went directly into fighters from pilot training. The first and only woman in the 121st Fighter Squadron, Heather deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom for initial combat operations as a night-time SCUD Hunter in the western deserts of Iraq, also supporting Special Operations Forces. She flew the F-16 for ten years before having to make the difficult decision to leave fighter aviation as a single mother. She then flew the special airlift mission and retired out of the Pentagon. For over ten years, Heather was a Director of various Air Force programs for Lockheed Martin, specializing in capture management, government relations, and strategic business development. She now is a Senior Resident Fellow for the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies at the Air Force Association, where she is an expert on defense policy issues related to airpower and the Air Force.
Former USAF Lieutenant, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Defense Policy Expert
Keynote Topics: Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Motivational
Travels From: Alexandria, Virginia
Stuart Milk is an international human rights activist, LGBT rights speaker, government relations consultant, and youth advocate. He is the co founder and Board President of the all volunteer Harvey Milk Foundation. As the nephew of Harvey Milk, the iconic civil rights leader, Stuart has taken his uncle message of authenticity, example of courage and the power of collaboration onto the global stage supporting local, regional and national human rights struggles and emerging LGBT communities on five continents.
Global Human Rights Activist, President of Harvey Milk Foundation, US President Obama’s LGBTQ surrogate and advisor
Keynote Topics: Equality, LGBTQ+/Pride, Leadership, Politics
Travels From: Florida
Colin Egglesfield is an actor, author and entrepreneur. Best known for his roles on hit television shows such as All My Children, Melrose Place, and The Client List. He has also starred opposite some of the entertainment industry's top talent in film including Kate Hudson, Gary Oldman and Sylvester Stallone. In his book, Agile Artist: Life Lessons from Hollywood and Beyond, Colin shares incredible insight and the strategies he had to adopt not only to overcome the odds in pursuit of his acting career but also to survive two bouts of cancer. Colinʼs inspiring message of resilience encourages others that they too can overcome their personal challenges and adversity in pursuit of what matters most in life.
Actor, Author, Stem Cell Ambassador
Keynote Topics: Celebrity Motivational Speaker, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Audition Tools
Travels From: Arizona
David Paterson was the 55th Governor of the State of New York. His best selling book “Black, Blind, and In Charge'' held top of the charts for many months. While in office, David reduced New York’s fiscal deficit by nearly $40 billion and has been an advocate for protecting the rights of the disabled, LGBTQ+ communities, and relentlessly fights against hate crimes and all racial inequality.
55th Governor of New York and Author of “Black, Blind, and In Charge”
Keynote Topics: Political, Diversity & Disability, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational, LGTBQ+ & Allies
Travels From: New York, NY
André Thornton is a motivational and faith-based speaker, a twenty-one year veteran of the MLB and recipient of the coveted Roberto Clemente Award, acclaimed author of Triumph Born of Tragedy, and the CEO of ASW Global Inc. Drawing on his faith and life experiences, Mr. Thornton educates and inspires audiences about Executive Leadership, Organizational Change, Overcoming Adversity, and Diversity. Mr. Thornton is a remarkable speaker, having honed his craft over the course of more than one thousand professional engagements.
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
Keynote Topics: Team Building, Leadership, Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, Faith
Travels From: Mogadore, Ohio
In his 42nd year of representing the world’s most famous personalities, CMG Worldwide Founder and Chairman, Mark Roesler, has successfully positioned his marketing and management company as the dominant force in the evolving intellectual property arena. “Before we started working in this area, deceased celebrities or their estates had limited rights to their name or images,” Roesler said.
Agent to the Stars, CEO & Chairman
Keynote Topics: Business, Entertainment
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Travis Cloyd is an accomplished futurist, innovator, producer, professor, CEO, and entertainment executive with a focus on creating, managing and financing immersive state-of-the-art technology companies. He is an award-winning producer, XR visionary and Metaverse educator that operates a portfolio of cutting-edge businesses with a focus on trending innovation. Most recently, recognized by Forbes on the 2021 top ‘Next Entrepreneur’ list.
Futurist, Innovator, Producer, Professor, CEO, and Entertainment Executive
Keynote Topics: Technology, Blockchain
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Ilyasah Shabazz is an educator and motivational speaker focusing on the preservation and growth of the legacy of her late father, Malcolm X. Ms. Shabazz is the acclaimed author of Growing Up X: A Coming-of-Age Memoir, serves as President of The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, and leads a youth empowerment movement, The WAKE-UP Tour™ . Drawing on her remarkable upbringing and diverse life experiences, Ms. Shabazz speaks on Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, and her journey to preserve and promote her family’s legacy.
Daughter and Spokeswoman for the Legacy of Malcolm X
Keynote Topics: Overcoming Adversity, Diversity, Linked to Legends
Travels From: New Rochelle, NY
Nick Swisher is a MLB World Series Champion and All-Star. He was an outfielder and first baseman known for switch hitting. He is currently a baseball analyst for CBS & Peacock and a special advisor to Brian Cashman for the New York Yankees, where he is still heavily involved in Spring training and developing the next generation of All Stars.
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster, and his favorite job yet, being a devoted husband and father
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Sports, Entertainment
Travels From: Tampa, Florida
Roberto Clemente, Jr. is a universally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player. Roberto’s father, Roberto Clemente Sr. was the first Latin American player to compile 3,000 hits in MLB history and the first Latino to enter into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Roberto Sr. used his platform and immense athletic gift to serve others and devote his short life to helping make the world a better place, something Roberto Jr. has duplicated and taken very seriously. Roberto Jr. utilizes his experiences not only as an Afro-Latino but beyond to leverage his platform to help thousands of others on an intensely diverse array of subjects and today’s challenges.
Philanthropist, CEO, Former Broadcaster & Professional Baseball Player
Keynote Topics: Diversity, Motivational, Business, Leadership, Sports
Travels From: Pennsylvania
Darren Ellisor is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and First Officer for Southwest Airlines. Ellisor was the First Officer on the April 17, 2018, Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 which made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after a piece of the engine smashed a window. He safely landed the plane with 149 passengers onboard.
U.S. Air Force Veteran & Co-Pilot for Southwest Flight 1380
Keynote Topics: Military, Aviation, Motivational, Leadership
Travels From: League City, TX
J’Marie Moore is the first daughter of a famous boxer to fight professionally. J’Marie is a woman of faith and the daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore. Archie was the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion. J’Marie, better known in the ring as THE LADY MONGOOSE went 2-0 as a pro between 1997 and 2000
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Keynote Topics: Inspirational Women, Faith, Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational
Travels From: Baja California, Mexico
Beal has conducted readings of the Gilbert Baker memoir Rainbow Warrior in cities across America including New York City, San Francisco, Provincetown Mass. and Rochester NY. He has also made presentations about Baker and the Rainbow Flag to various organizations including Citibank, New York University Stern Business School, Spectrum Retirement Group, Johnson & Johnson, The Philadelphia Art Museum and the New York City Council.
Social Activist and President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation
Keynote Topics: LGBTQ+ rights and history, Rainbow Flag history, Global impact
Travels From: New York
Jennifer Bricker is an American acrobat, aerialist, and was born without legs. She was a featured performer on Britney Spears' Circus Tour which traveled internationally and as the headliner at the prestigious Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Lincoln Center, and the Shangri La Hotel in Dubai. She was the first disabled high school tumbling champion in the state of Illinois.
American Acrobat, Aerialist, and Author
Keynote Topics: Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Author
Travels From:
John Frederick Dryer is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player. John, best known as Fred, was a defensive end in the NFL for 13 years. He recorded 103 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. Participating in 176 games starting in 1969 until his retirement in 1981. Following his retirement from football, Dryer had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter.
TV Personality, Actor, Former NFL Defensive End & Radio Host
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Sports Motivation, Mental Health
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Charlie Daniels, Jr. had the unique opportunity to grow up as the only child of entertainer phenomenon and legend, Charlie Daniels. He runs the Charlie Daniels Brand, CDB Music, as well as maintains his father’s social media accounts and Podcast. He’s working on a book about his life experiences growing up as his father’s only child and an in depth history of Volunteer Jam similar to a music festival headlined by the Charlie Daniels Band with a wide variety of big time musical artists.
Son and spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc and CDB Music, LLC, Host of The Charlie Daniels Podcast: From Long Haired Country Boy to Simple Man, The Best There’s Ever Been!
Keynote Topics: Current Events, Veterans, Faith, Politics, Music Business, Grief
Travels From: Middle Tennessee
Olivia de Berardinis has been working as an artist since the mid-70s. She is best known for her erotica and pinup illustrations. Since 1985 Olivia has been a contributor to Playboy Magazine, where her art was often accompanied with captions written by Hugh Hefner.
Lothar is a World Cup Champion. As captain of West Germany, he led them to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The only German to ever win the FIFA World Player of the Year. Matthäus held the record of having played in five FIFA World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998); more than any other outfield player in men's football, until the 2018 World Cup, in which Mexico's Rafael Márquez equalled his record.
Former Footballer, World Cup Champion, and FIFA World Player of the Year
Keynote Topics:
Travels From:
Dave Dugan is an award-winning writer. He will customize his performance to best fit each audience, group or corporation, and has started his performance as an imposter to lighten the mood right off the bat
Award-Winning Voice Actor, Comedian, Motivational Speaker
Keynote Topics: Comedian, Entertainment, Wellness, Stress
Travels From: Carmel, IN
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Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
Former USAF Lieutenant, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Defense Policy Expert
Global Human Rights Activist, President of Harvey Milk Foundation, US President Obama’s LGBTQ surrogate and advisor
Actor, Author, Stem Cell Ambassador
55th Governor of New York and Author of “Black, Blind, and In Charge”
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
Agent to the Stars, CEO & Chairman
Futurist, Innovator, Producer, Professor, CEO, and Entertainment Executive
Daughter and Spokeswoman for the Legacy of Malcolm X
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster
Philanthropist, CEO, Former Broadcaster & Professional Baseball Player
U.S. Air Force Veteran & Co-Pilot for Southwest Flight 1380
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Social Activist and President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation
American Acrobat, Aerialist, and Author
TV Personality, Actor, Former NFL Defensive End & Radio Host
Son & Spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc & CDB Music, LLC, and Podcast Host
Artist
Former Footballer, World Cup Champion, and FIFA World Player of the Year
Award-Winning Voice Actor, Comedian, Motivational Speaker
