Living the Nyce Life

TJ Tyus is a nationally recognized speaker, Behavioral Change Specialist, Mental Performance Coach, and Founder and CEO of Tyus Training Institute. He specializes in helping individuals, athletes, and organizations understand human behavior, overcome limiting patterns, and develop the discipline and systems necessary for lasting change.

TJ has worked with NFL organizations, including the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, along with collegiate athletic programs at Ohio State, Florida, Minnesota, Eastern Michigan, and other universities. His influence extends into corporate leadership, education, and military organizations, including the United States Air Force and Canadian Armed Forces.

Currently a PhD candidate completing his dissertation in the Doctor of Strategic Leadership program at Liberty University, TJ integrates behavioral science, emotional regulation, leadership development, and practical strategies to help people move beyond temporary motivation toward sustainable transformation.

Through his signature Alignment Code™, TJ equips individuals and organizations to strengthen identity, manage emotions, improve decision-making, establish effective systems, and build cultures of accountability and consistent execution.

TJ also serves as Assistant Pastor at A Place of Change Ministry, under the leadership of renowned speaker and pastor Dr. Eric Thomas, where he combines biblical principles with behavioral change strategies to develop people and strengthen communities.

TJ and his wife, Vylissa, are proud parents of four children. Their oldest son, Anthony “Tre” Tyus III, plays professional football with the Carolina Panthers; XaVior Tyus plays collegiate football at Eastern Michigan University; and Vaughnzell Tyus is a full-time student and day trader. In 2024, the family experienced the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Aries Tyus, to cancer—an experience that profoundly shaped TJ’s perspective on purpose, resilience, and living with intention.

Driven by both research and real-life experience, TJ’s mission is to help people close the gap between what they know, what they believe, and what they consistently do.

His philosophy is simple: Motivation can inspire a moment. Behavioral change transforms a life.

Dan Harris is an Army veteran, former law enforcement officer, entrepreneur, scholar with two master’s degrees, former bodybuilder, fitness coach, business mentor, fixed-wing licensed pilot, and single father of two with 50/50 custody.

He grew up in poverty. His father was in prison, mother struggled with drug addiction, and there were times when  his family was homeless. Eventually, he was raised by his grandmother, whose stability and support gave him a foundation during an otherwise difficult childhood. Those experiences shaped his resilience, independence, and determination to build a different life.

During his law enforcement career, he graduated first in his academy class and served as class leader. He spent his first year working in the Prison before moving into patrol, gang investigations, recruiting, field training, recruit training, academy instruction, and defensive tactics instruction.

Dan's law enforcement career ended after a spine injury. While he was out on workers’ compensation, an FBI investigation involving anabolic steroids resulted in four felony convictions. He lost his career and financial stability, and during that same period, went through a divorce and became a single father. Rebuilding his life while remaining present for two children became one of the most difficult and important challenges he has faced.

Through his military and law enforcement service, he sustained injuries that required two spine surgeries and multiple shoulder operations, leaving him with permanent nerve damage. Fitness became an important part of managing the physical and mental challenges that followed, helping him rebuild his strength, confidence, and sense of direction.

He earned two master’s degrees, one in sport psychology and one in industrial/organizational leadership. He also completed flight school, earned his fixed-wing pilot’s license, and built businesses in fitness coaching, online business development, and home services.

Today, Dan coaches clients in fitness and teaches online fitness coaches how to build their businesses. Dan speaks extensively about discipline and business development, as well as poverty, adversity, accountability, rebuilding after major setbacks, and taking responsibility for the direction of your life.

Jonathan Medina aka "America's #1 School Motivator has been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX & ESPN. HIred to motivate over 1,000,000 students, staff and parents across the US. Jonathan played D! Football at the Prestigious Georgetown University wherre he startyed for 2 years. He has spoken at over 1,000 Universities, Colleges, & High Schools across the United States including Harvard & Texas A&M.  He is a #1 Best Selling Author on Leadership & Success. Join us for an inspiring conversation. 

Kevin Devaney Jr., known throughout the high school sports community as KDJ, has covered New York high school athletics as a writer, broadcaster and storyteller since 1998. He is the founder of GameDay One, where he highlights the athletes, coaches and stories of Section 1 and beyond through interviews, podcasts and features. Kevin also serves as National Sales Director for Video at SportsEngine Play, helping schools bring their games to families and fans through live streaming. Join us in a conversation about the state of HS sports and media.

JD Crowell and Robby Trefethren of Responsive Capital Ventures (RCV), a real estate investment firm specializing in value add multifamily properties throughout Indiana.

JD is the Founder and CEO of RCV, where he leads the company’s investment strategy, acquisitions, and overall growth. Robby serves as the Director of Investor Relations, focusing on raising capital, building investor relationships, and helping investors build long term wealth through real estate.

Today, RCV owns 1,500 apartment units across secondary markets in Indiana, with a mission to become the number one provider of workforce housing in the state. Together, JD and Robby are passionate about improving communities, creating value for investors, and building lasting relationships along the way.

Anthony Guido, better known as Anthonygtattoos on social media, is a veteran tattoo artist with 25 years of experience in the industry. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Anthony brings a traditional fine-art background to tattooing, including four years of formal art school and experience  as traditional art painter and illustrator.

Over more than two decades, he’s developed a reputation for versatility, working across everything from bold color and watercolor to black-and-grey, fine line, cover-ups, and large-scale custom pieces. His approach has always been rooted in the fundamentals—clean linework, strong saturation, smooth blends, solid composition, and, most importantly, creating tattoos that stand the test of time.

Anthony began tattooing long before Instagram, TikTok, and social media became such a major part of the industry, giving him a unique perspective on how tattooing has evolved—from the way artists learn the craft to how they build their careers and connect with clients today.

Currently tattooing at Mackenzie’s Tattoo industry Carmel NY, Anthony continues to push his artwork and evolve while sharing nearly a quarter-century of experience in an industry that has changed dramatically around him.

Anthony Bisignano is the Co-Founder of Foundation Vitamins & Sports Supplements. With over 25 years of experience in the Business Anthony has seen the business completely evolve. He just so happens to be my first friend I made when I moved to Harrison 35 years ago. Join us as we sit down & talk Supplements, life and FAITH. 

As a former NYC Police Officer of 10 years; Pastor Andrew's heart is to share his story with law enforcement officers, and those far from God. Pastor Andrew has been in ministry for over twenty seven years. He served as part of the Ground Zero Clergy task force during and after 9/11. Currently Andrew serves as the lead Pastor of Mount Carmel Bible Church in Carmel, NY. He also serves as a member and a Keynote Speaker of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. The team trains God’s people for grief ministry and deploys crisis-trained chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care to those affected by man-made or natural disasters. His story has been shared on big outlets such as The 700 Club, CBN News, Billy Hallowell's Playing With Fire Podcast, and Bridges on CTN. Pastor Andrew is the Chaplain of the Putnam County Sheriff's department the Kent Police department, and the Putnam county SPCA. He is also a Chaplain and proud member of the Blue Knights Chapter 21 in Carmel, NY where he resides with his wife Angela. 

Tony pec is a Forbes featured business growth advisor who’s helped 1,000+ businesses generate $75M+ in sales. He is a national key note speaker, has given a TED talk, & is widely known as the godfather of Instagram with an online following of over 350k that he built from nothing. He hosts the largest charity golf outing in the country, featuring 1,500+ guests & 120+ unique vendors. Leads the circle, a networking community of 220+ business owners & professionals. Is a managing partner of y not you, a Forbes featured business advisory firm. 

Dr. Michael Graffeo, DDS is a highly skilled, board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Westchester County, New York. With nearly two decades of specialized surgical experience, he is recognized for his expert clinical care and warm, patient-centered approach. He operates as a primary surgeon at Westchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology. Reflecting his strong local reputation, he has been consistently voted a "Top Doctor" by Westchester Magazine from 2013 through 2026. Dr. Grafeo is known for his warm & kind bedside manner and adapting to the needs of his patients. Join us for a personal conversation on how he turned a nine year old's dream into reality.