FRESH - to do something new, exciting, great, wanted or needed to create a positive experience or environment. Read more

In 2014 I was looking for a fun item to give away for a speech. Something people could and would use. I also wanted it to be healthy. Read more

Our ability to communicate in an understandable way is the determining factor to positive or negative life experiences. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings. Misunderstandings lead to communication breakdowns. Lack of communication limits our growth. Read more

“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