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In today's "I'm suing" society we have to start asking the question of who is responsible for what when it comes to Coaches and Speakers. How protected are you as an event organizer or as a client? After hearing about how Tiffany Haddish's publisher and ghostwriter were being sued along with her the question came up.........Should Coaches and Speakers be sued? Sued for what?Not showing upUnder delivering Falsifying past accomplishmentsThe list can go on and on. Scroll through Facebook and you will see post after post from disgruntled clients that feel they were duped. Check out today's episode where we talk about some Coaches that have been sued and what the people are saying when it comes to this heated discussion. Altovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. She also hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, your #1 Podcast for unscripted and unbiased perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Author or Speaker. At her core, she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/worldvoiceleague www.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast www.facebook.com/speakeasypodcast1www.linkedin.com/in/worldvoiceleague

My name is Ashley Little I am a Serial Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Speaker, WomanSpeakCircle Leader and Founder of Sweetheart Scholars.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Facebook: Ashley LittleInstagram: msglamorousash

There are always "powers that be" changing the rules for visibility. From algorithms to new options, we have to stay up on the ways we can be seen. Recent updates have added to the growing of list of why you need to include some key things when it comes to networking and engaging online. Power Networking Be flexible Be honest Learn it or pay for itJoin a Community Book Suggestion: Plug In: 25 Power Networking Tips for Introverts, Startups and the Success Obsessedbit.ly/pluginmyvoiceAltovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. She also hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, your #1 Podcast for unscripted and unbiased perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Author or Speaker. At her core, she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/findyourvoicenow www.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast www.facebook.com/speakeasypodcast1www.linkedin.com/in/findyourvoicenow

There are three key things that you are missing from your vision board that can help you increase revenue and exposure. How do I know they are missing off your vision board? Well, I had them missing off of mines for years and I still don't see it being shared. Eagerness to Learn Consistency PlanAltovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. She also hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, your #1 Podcast for unscripted and unbiased perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Author or Speaker. At her core, she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/findyourvoicenow www.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast www.facebook.com/speakeasypodcast1www.linkedin.com/in/findyourvoicenow

Vanessa A. Fleeton is a Founder/Author/Speaker at VAF Inspires. Her passion is to inspire other's to pursue their dreams & pursue their purpose. She has published two books, Pushing Through The Pain To Pursue Your Purpose & Preparing Today For The Life You Want Tomorrow : 8 Steps To Pursue Your Dreams.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)L-@vanessafleetonF-@vanessa.fleeton.7I-@vanessafleetonT-@ vanessafleetonWebsite: vanessafleeton.com

Simone Vincenzi, known as The Italian Stallion of the speaking industry, is the co-founder of GTeX Community.Simone is the Lead Facilitator of Explode Your Coaching Business, and has been featured on Forbes, The Huffington Post, TEDx, recognised as one of the most influential Migrant Entrepreneurs in the Uk and awarded Speaker Of The Year 2016 by the ACPTC.Fed up with the dirt of the personal development industry that no one talks about, he believes in changing the industry through the creation of a supportive and genuine community of coaches and speakers, helping them creating seminars that converts while delivering incredible value to the audience.Successful from a young age (he was one of the youngest Micheline Star restaurant managers in Europe), he transitioned from working in the catering industry to building a 6 figure coaching practice, and shares tools with his clients to allow them to grow from 0 to £100,000.Over the last 12 months, he has spoken in front of 5000 individuals, which included sharing the stage with Les Brown, John C. Maxwell, Simon Sinek, Trent Shelton, Jamie Smart and many more.He has also organised over 170 events, including Gary Vee speaking from York Hall boxing ring, and he is currently speaking in more than 200 stages every year, including a very controversial TEDx talk entitled Sleeping With Your ClientsHe now works with speakers, leaders and business owners helping them creating effective presentations, events, and seminars that will add 5 to 6 figures to their bottom line, without compromising their integrity and developing a unique bond with their clients.Following his passion for making an impact in the younger generation, he also partners with the largest youth organisations in UK, helping them delivering more effective courses and training.Simone cannot live without 3 things: Speaking, basketball and playing his didgeridoo.gtex.org.uk/sellingfromstagechecklistwww.facebook.com/simone.vincenzi.9www.linkedin.com/in/simone-vincenzi/

Recently Youtube, IG & Facebook have ALL had glitches making it a scramble for people to get to their content online. Add in the child pornography trouble that Tumblr is having and you have to ask yourself the question.............Is my content safe? In this episode Altovise breaks down why it is so important to have your content backed up. Altovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. She also hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, your #1 Podcast for unscripted and unbiased perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Author or Speaker. At her core, she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/findyourvoicenow www.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast www.facebook.com/speakeasypodcast1www.linkedin.com/in/findyourvoicenow

Lori is a motivator, teacher, pastor, entrepreneur, and coach who excels in Business, Relationship, and Life Coaching. As a Pastor to teens, youth, and families, an Event Planner, is a Master Coach and Master Relationship Coach, certified and specializing in Business, Recovery, Teen, Christian, and Church Coaching through IICC & FWI. Lori also holds an Ordination of Ministry through the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee. Lori is the wife to Chris and mother to their daughter London. In 2005, together they planted a thriving church called Epic, in Baltimore City, Maryland.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)www.facebook.com/lori.ramsundarlockemy

Logan:These are two questions that Logan Taylor CONSTANTLY asks you to ensure that you are maximizing your full potential. Logan has spoken to thousands upon thousands of people worldwide. Logan’s ability to motivate audiences allows him to uplift, provide increase to and empower even the “toughest” audiences. With his engaging and enriching personality, Logan connects with you immediately and delivers content that can be incorporated in your everyday life as soon as you leave the building.Logan is a co-founder of a non-profit organization known as Y.B.Normal? Logan also has a heart for people who have a difficult time overcoming poverty. He himself is a product of a low-income lifestyle and welfare; he battled through these conditions for most of his early childhood. He was raised by his grandmother most of his life, his father was absent, and his mother was in and out too. People often ask what keeps Logan focused and driven. That is the love, support, and motivation he receives from his loving wife, children, extended family, and local community.Logan has had the privilege of leading several community outreach events. One that he is particularly proud to consistently be a part of is an event entitled “Cut the Hate, Share the Love”. This is an annual outreach event geared toward impacting the homeless and less fortunate in the community. During this event, local barbers provide haircuts, individuals have access to new or gently used clothing and they are given a hot meal on top of that. In 2017, on New Year’s Day Logan personally with his fiancée (now wife), children, and friends walked the city delivering over 70 pairs of shoes to those in need.Logan lives his life by the mantra of Y.B.Normal?, when you can be extraordinary. He has done his best to live this mantra in all parts of his life. Some of these ways, in addition to the ones listed above, include Hurricane Harvey outreach where he and a friend drove two trucks full of needed goods to Texas, writing his own book, speaking at youth and adult correctional facilities, mentoring and co-hosting several additional community events.Dontay:Dontay Hampton is a Chattanooga native and a 2008 graduate of CSAS. He followed up by walking on at UTC before earning a basketball scholarship his sophomore year. Dontay finished up with two degrees in Entrepreneurship & Marketing. Dontay’s enthusiasm for the community and youth began simply by taking care of his brother at a very early age & overcoming poverty with an absent father in his life. He is one of the many success stories to battle adversity & show you can be effective in Chattanooga.“Control your destiny” “Trust the Process” are two phrases you often hear when Dontay is speaking to audiences & peers around the world. His aspirations are to help people find their purpose and be successful at their interests. Dontay is the president of a nonprofit organization; YBNormal?! as well as the head assistant basketball coach of Tyner HS. Dontay’s organization has hosted many events through the city with Cut the Hate Share the Love. This annual event provides clothing, food, general care to the Chattanooga homeless and poverty population. Dontay has helped countless youth and been involved throughout the community.Dontay dedicates his focus & determination to his mentors, family, friends, & life experiences. In his spare time, Dontay enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and simply creating new memories.Dontay lives his life by holding yourself accountable and controlling your destiny.Ladies and Gentleman I present Dontay HamptonSocial Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Facebook: Y.B. Normal?Twitter: @YBNormal2016Website: www.ybnormal.coInstagram: y.b.normal2016Email: info@ybnormal.co

Altovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Podcaster, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. At her core she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise’s decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Altovise hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out that both her girls were molested. Connect with Altovise Schedule a call: bit.ly/talktoaltoviseBooks: bit.ly/pressseries Accountability Community: bit.ly/getreactivated Facebook: www.facebook.com/findyourvoicenow Instagram: www.instagram.com/findyourvoicenow Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast

Belkis Clarke-Mitcham is a motivational Teacher and Transformational life coach who helps women over 25 who have lived through trauma to identify their prisons, break free, and unleash their unique light. A survivor of sexual abuse, Belkis has risen from a place of attempted suicide to success. For more than a decade, she has been captivating, inspiring, motivating and teaching audiences across the globe, including survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, how to uncover their truth, identify their innate value and map their purpose as they journey to legendary transformation.Belkis holds a bachelor's in English and a minor in Communication and an M. A. in Human Communication. Belkis worked as a journalist for over twelve years and has taught at every level from pre-school to university. Covering mostly human interest stories and spending one-quarter of class time motivating students, Belkis recognized what her life’s calling was--coaching. She made the switch to her life’s purpose doing what she was most passionate about.Belkis has spent more than a decade coaching suicidal and depressed teens and adults, has co-authored “Tying the Knot Between Ministry and the Market Place, Volume 2) and is an ambassador for Mission 22.Her writing has been featured on the international Red Cross website, local media in the Dutch Antilles, Thrive global and has been on several podcasts such as She's Making an Impact, The Pitchtank, and The Authentic Courage series, among others. She is co-author of the anthology Tying the Knot Between Ministry and the Marketplace Volume 2. The ultimate Caribbean girl, you can contact her via her website www.belkisclarke.comSocial Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/BelkisClarke/https://www.instagram.comhttps://mobile.twitter.com/BCPhenROhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/belkis-clarke-mitcham-a0093159/

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Steven Sashen is a serial entrepreneur who has never had a job, former professional stand up comic and award-winning screenwriter, and a competitive sprinter -- one of the fastest men over 55 in the country. He and his wife, Lena Phoenix, co-founded the footwear company Xero Shoes, and appeared on Shark Tank, where they turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin O'Leary.Social Media Linkswww.XeroShoes.comwww.facebook.com/xeroshoeswww.twitter.com/xeroshoeswww.instagram.com/xeroshoeswww.youtube.com/user/xeroshoes

As someone who lived with Chronic Depression & Anxiety Disorder from a tender age, Oredolapo Ade Roberts understands the stigma surrounding people managing Mental Health challenges. Her desire to raise awareness for the possibility of recovery and combat Mental Health Stigma encouraged her to start "Always Part of The Solution." The stagnated start of her blog, "Amicable Solutions," caused Ms. Roberts to revamp her approach as she “inspires and reassure there is hope for recovery from Mental Illness by empowering yourself with the knowledge of what works for you.” This new approach manifestedin the desire to reach others via Inspirational Speaking, a podcast"Inappropriate Affect," to air in November 2018 and her new book, "No Longer Crying Alone"Ms. Roberts is a Certified Peer Specialist in the State of New York and certified to administer Mental Health First Aid. She is currently attending State University of New York-Empire, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with the final goal of becoming a Licensed Master Social Worker.She holds a special interest for homelessness, children and women issues and underserved individuals.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)IG: amicable_solutionsFB: amicable_solutions

Matt Rogers makes $50,000 a month with pay per page thrillers and he is only 20 years old. Let's debunk some myths about being a successful Author full time. Altovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Podcaster, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the virtual Reactivate Me Accountability Community. At her core she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise’s decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Altovise hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out that both her girls were molested. Connect with Altovise:www.facebook.com/findyourvoicenow www.instagram.com/findyourvoicenowwww.linkedin.com/in/findyourvoicenow