Bio

A near-death experience as an unhealthy, 250 lb. high school freshman, scared me fit.  A midnight epiphany in my ICU bed clarified my Purpose, inspiring me to lose 80 lbs. in six months, transforming my miserable existence into a life of happiness and Emmy award-winning success in TV, films, cartoons and IRL.

 

I've been happy ever since.

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My Professional Training & Development workshops share the insights on creativity, Wellness and Purpose I learned as the host of my Travel Channel TV series. I was on the road nine months a year, interacting with C-Suite execs, chefs and entrepreneurs, some good some awful, in 400+ cities all across America. I analyzed each diverse enterprise and was amazed to realize, that regardless of the job, the obstacles were mostly the same: unproductive, burnt-out and unmotivated teams. 

 

The differing motivations of an executive/entrepreneur and their employee, can be bridged by ensuring everyone feels heard and truly valued. I've dedicated my speaking career to achieving that transformation, benefitting the enterprise AND THE INDIVIDUAL.

 

The tools, methods and strategies I share in my workshops inspire creativity, maximize productivity & propel innovation by giving team members the keys to achieve personal Wellness and Happiness while contributing new and dynamic ideas and energy to their enterprise.

 

I performed in dozens of films and TV shows, improvised on stage for thousands and studied hundreds of businesses, large and small, to learn how to optimize team communication and productivity.  I share these American success stories in my best-selling book "A Fork on the Road," and use them as the bespoke playbook for my speaking and workshops.

 

Now, my "Lessons from the Road" - the collected morsels of real-world, American wisdom and innovation I share, inspire lives of Wellness and Happiness. 

 

Because being happy... is all that matters.