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Gary Forbes is a former NBA player turned entrepreneur, advocate, and mentor. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, Forbes built a storied basketball career, earning conference player of the year honors at UMass before navigating the rigors of professional sports—all while managing Type 1 diabetes. Now, as the founder of Sole Survivors, Gary is dedicated to empowering youth, particularly those facing chronic health challenges, with optimism, resilience, and the unwavering belief that setbacks are just setups for future success. He’s also a published author, devoted father, and passionate motivator, showing that grit, self-belief, and giving back can turn any obstacle into a stepping stone.
Takeaways:
Turn Challenges Into Fuel: Gary’s journey with type 1 diabetes didn’t stop his NBA dreams; it gave him an extra level of resilience and inspired him to help others facing adversity.
Stay Rooted in Optimism: Whether facing tough losses, career pivots, or daily struggles, Forbes credits his “superpower” of optimism and his unwavering childhood love for basketball as keys to ongoing growth and reinvention.
Make Your Story Count: From mentoring the next generation to creating a global platform for children with health challenges, Gary believes your name and legacy are defined by how you show up for yourself and your community.
Sound Bites:
“Plan B all the way to Z is to make plan A work. Always have that kind of mindset and vision and just that love.”
“Your present situation is not your final destination.”
“You’re a Forbes. You’re supposed to do these things.”
Connect & Discover Gary:
Website: https://thesolesurvivors.com/about-us/
Book Series: Sole Survivors: New Age of Heros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-forbes-082b5b267/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyforbes_/
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Matt Iseman is an Emmy-winning comedian, TV host, and medical doctor best known as the beloved host of American Ninja Warrior. A cancer survivor and rheumatoid arthritis warrior, Matt uses both his medical background and comedic chops to inspire resilience and hope in others. He’s a passionate advocate for the Arthritis Foundation, raising awareness and funds as a public voice for those impacted by chronic illness. Matt’s dynamic career spans stand-up comedy, television, and philanthropy, making him a true champion for transformation and relentless growth.
Takeaways:
Community is Healing: Matt credits finding connection with others experiencing rheumatoid arthritis as a crucial turning point, emphasizing the power of shared experience and support when living with chronic illness.
Laughter Matters: Comedy provided Matt not just with a career, but with a coping mechanism that helped him manage both the physical and emotional pain of RA, proving that laughter truly is healing.
Leading with Humility: Through his journey on Celebrity Apprentice and his friendship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Matt learned that true leadership comes from building others up, not boosting your own ego.
Sound Bites:
“Even if it’s a bad answer, even if it’s cancer, even if it’s a chronic disease… at least you know what you’re up against.”
“When you’re laughing, you’re not thinking about the pain, you’re not thinking about the sadness.”
“When you didn’t make it about your ego… when I sought for collaboration, I found that was how I managed a lot of the egos.”
Connect & Discover Matt:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiseman/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattiseman/
Website: https://mattiseman.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattisemanlive
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Mathew Knowles is a visionary entrepreneur, renowned music executive, and esteemed educator best known for his instrumental role in launching and managing the careers of Destiny's Child and Beyoncé. As a third-generation entrepreneur with a background in corporate diagnostic imaging and technology sales, Mathew's expertise spans talent development, global brand building, and health advocacy. A passionate advocate for wellness and cancer prevention—himself a male breast cancer survivor—he champions early detection and genetic awareness, while consistently empowering others with his decades of experience, adaptability, and commitment to leadership and education.
Takeaways:
The Power of Passion and Consistency: Mathew credits his enduring success to a relentless passion for his work, emphasizing that passion—paired with strong work ethic and consistency—fuels greatness and allows leaders to stay relevant across changing times and industries.
The Importance of Early Detection: Drawing from his cancer survivor journey and background in diagnostic imaging, Mathew underscores the lifesaving value of early health screenings and genetic testing, especially within communities of color, advocating for a proactive approach over a reactive one.
Brand Building Beyond the Surface: Mathew details his branding philosophy, explaining that both individuals and businesses must see themselves as brands, and that successful brands convey their value not just through words but through optics, actions, and strategic messaging.
Sound Bites:
“We are all individually as well as in our corporate careers as well as in entrepreneurship, we are a brand. The moment we walk outside the door, we're messaging to the world.”
“Passion and work ethics go together like a glove. When you live your passion, you never work—you work when you have a job.”
“Early detection is the key. For something that could take 30 minutes or two hours of your day…it can determine if you're going to be in one of those stages or if you're at risk.”
Connect & Discover Mathew:
Event Link: Touch4Life
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmathewknowles/?hl=en
Website: https://www.mathewknowles.com/
X: https://x.com/mathewknowles?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrmathewknowles/
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Grant Cardone is a renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, real estate mogul, and international speaker whose 10X philosophy has transformed lives and businesses around the world. From humble beginnings in Louisiana to building billion-dollar empires, Grant has become a global authority on sales, scaling, and unlocking human potential. Driven by a relentless pursuit to elevate his own potential and a deep desire to serve as the mentor he never had, Grant inspires millions to break free from obscurity, build powerful brands, invest strategically, and never be satisfied with “just enough.” With an unfiltered, energetic style and a heart to help others, he is redefining what’s possible in business and life.
Takeaways:
· Visibility is Vital: Obscurity—not being seen or recognized—is a bigger problem than rejection. For entrepreneurs, your success hinges on being known and remembered for exceptional actions.
· Invest, Don’t Just Save: According to Grant, saving money is futile because of inflation and loss of value over time; the key is to invest aggressively and use earned income to build passive income streams.
· Your Circle Defines Your Ceiling: The people you surround yourself with can either limit or elevate your growth—often, those closest to you won’t see your next-level potential, so seek new circles and environments that foster growth.
Sound Bites:
“You can only spend it, waste it, or invest it. That’s it. The first two don’t work.”
“Obscurity is a much bigger problem than rejection—if you’re being rejected, at least you’re being seen.”
“Quit trying to start things from scratch. Look for businesses you can buy and scale, not just build."
Connect & Discover Grant:
Website: https://grantcardone.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantcardone/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantcardone/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantcardonefan/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GrantCardone
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Spotify: @MickUnplugged
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
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Nick Nanton is a 22-time Emmy Award-winning director, acclaimed storyteller, and the mastermind behind Impact Branding. He’s renowned for transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary legacies through the power of narrative, having worked with legends and industry icons across boardrooms, backstages, and even the bourbon world. As an entrepreneur and creative visionary, Nick has built empires on connection,
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Sound Bites:
"A brand is just a story—a great brand is a story that other people tell before you walk in the room."
"Money is the cheapest commodity in the world—it’s the unique experience and connection that make all the difference."
"Being different is better than being better. You don’t have to compete—you just have to stand out by being authentically you."
Connect & Discover Nick:
Website: https://nicknanton.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicknanton/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton?ref=ts
X: https://x.com/nicknanton1
YouTube: @nicknanton5771
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Jonathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, renowned opinion writer at The Washington Post, and a prominent anchor on MSNBC. With decades of experience shaping and shifting national conversations, Capehart is celebrated for his fearless pursuit of truth and authentic storytelling. As an openly gay Black man, he brings powerful perspective and empathy to every story he tells, drawing from lived experience to illuminate the complexities of identity, politics, and culture. Most recently, Capehart released his memoir, Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home, offering candid reflections on resilience, belonging, and the power of self-belief.
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Connect & Discover Jonathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capehartj/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capehart/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@capehartj
Book: Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man's Search for Home
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👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com
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Kerim Kfuri is a renowned supply chain strategist, visionary business leader, and the driving force behind the Atlas Network for over two decades. With a track record of advising billion-dollar brands and building resiliency in global supply chains, Kerim is dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs thrive through disruption. Known for his signature approach to maintaining “strategic calm in chaos,” he has become a relatable voice and educator in the world of supply chain management. Kerim’s work spans continents, and his impact is felt by both startups and large-scale manufacturers navigating today’s complex, rapidly-changing marketplace.
Takeaways:
Sound Bites:
“Through challenges and obstacles and chaos is where the opportunity exists.” – Kerim Kfuri”
“Assume from the beginning that everything's going to go wrong... Prepare for the worst-case scenarios so you have the best-case outcome.”
“Leadership is only as successful as the adoption of your leadership... you need to understand what motivates your audience and speak to that.”
Connect & Discover Kerim:
Website: https://kerimkfuri.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimkfuri/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerimkfuri
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kerim-Kfuri
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerimkfuri
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialkerimkfuri
Book: Supply Chain-The Ups and Downs
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
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Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker known for shaking up boardrooms, classrooms,
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Quote by Mick:
“How do you make this not about you in that moment? How doesJody evolve or respond to this moment?”
Connect & Discover Dr Jody:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en
Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjodycarrington
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjodycarrington/
Podcast: Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington
TikTok: @drjodycarrington
Book: Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World
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Dr. Haley Perlus is a renowned mental performance coach, author, and speaker who has made her mark as both an alpine ski prodigy and a “Performance Whisperer” for Fortune 500 leaders, Olympians, and everyday high achievers. With a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology, she draws from her own athletic journey and her deep belief in human potential to help individuals master their mental game, transform pressure into power, and achieve their personal gold standards. Dr. Haley is the author of Personal Podium,creator of the #MentalToughnessMoments series, and a passionate advocate for self-belief, personal growth, and mental wellness.
Takeaways:
Sound Bites:
“I do believe people can grow. I do believe people can change. I do believe we have more control than we give ourselves credit for.”
“Goals are great for vision, but standards are what you control and uphold daily—they become your benchmark for mental toughness.”
“Winners want the ball because they’re willing to risk, to grow, to challenge themselves, and to see what they’re truly made of.”
Quote by Mick: “You don’t rise to the occasion, you rise to your level of preparation.
Connect & Discover Dr Haley:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleyperlus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haley-perlus-33ab2219/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drhaleyperlus
Book: Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential In Sport and Life
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Will Packer is a visionary film and television producer whose storytelling prowess has captivated audiences worldwide. From humble beginnings making self-distributed indie films to producing box office hits like "Girls Trip," "Think Like a Man," and "Ride Along," Will is recognized for blending creativity with strong leadership and relentless drive. An advocate for payingit forward and empowering others, he recently released his book Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big, sharing leadership lessons and the mindset that fueled his incredible journey from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Hollywood’s elite.
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"I didn’t wait for my passion to hit me in the face. Too many of us do that now. I went and did something I did well—and found my passion within it."
"Success is a bottom line business. At the end of the day, you’ll be judged by if you delivered or not."
"Healthy arrogance is understanding you can make any room better while bringing everyone up—not tearing anyone down."
Quote by Mick: "Some days I do. Right. Some days I don't. But, like, I make sure that I fulfill the obligation more than I don't fulfill the obligation."
Connect & Discover Will:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpowerpacker/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillPowerPacker/
Website: https://www.willpacker.com/home
X: https://x.com/willpowerpacker?lang=en
Book: Who Better Than You?
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