“A recipe is a set of instructions that describes how to turn a dream into reality." - Frank Kitchen  Do you have a recipe to turn your dreams into reality in 2016?   Read more

When I travel, it amazes me to see how much people pay attention to what I do or say. When I eat with groups before, during or after an event; many ask the question..."Are you a vegetarian?" Read more

A dream is a vision or an idea. In order to live your dreams, there are sacrifices you must make to turn your vision or idea into a reality you get to live. Never be embarrassed to admit that you are not perfect. Read more

Last week, I had the honor of speaking at the 2015 Fall National Conference on Student Leadership (NCSL). College student leaders from the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Singapore and Italy attended the workshops I was invited to present. One of my favorite workshops is "Trick or Treat - The 4R's to a Sweet Organization."  Read more

When I first started my adventure as a "professional speaker" I was schooled in the art of speaking. That was good, but what I really needed to know was the business of speaking. A friend shared an article with my by TJ Sullivan. I didn't understand that article back then, but I do now. Read more

I recently released the first edition of my e-newletter "Stay FRESH." Each edition I will find a person to interview who is truly living their dream. I will also share that interview on my blog. Today's interview...Ryan Florio, President and TeaEO of Inca Tea. Read more

My speaking allows me to have a flexible but confusing schedule that can be difficult to manage and enjoyable at the same time. Recently I got to experience the positives and negatives that come with my unique career. Read more

The other day I was looking for something to watch online to keep me entertained. I stumbled across one of my favorite movies "Hitch." It stars Will Smith and Kevin James. Smith plays Alex Hitchens, the infamous Date Doctor.  The first time I watched the movie I was inspired. Read more

Over the last several weeks, I've had the honor to work with educators and teachers. They know they have an important job, but many of them aren't treated that way. Read more

Every night, my wife and I read books to our son. She always picks out a variety of books for our nightly tradition. Our son will pick out a few of his favorites too. The other night she was reading poems written by Shel Silverstein and this poem inspired me... Read more