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Cary Mullen is an internationally recognized sports personality, keynote speaker and business leader. He was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 2002 and is the Founder of Vivo Resorts in Puerto Escondido.

Cary has spent more than 20 years studying the success strategies of high performers. On his way to becoming a World Champion, Cary experienced the upper echelon of success, and what it takes to climb out of the depths of adversity. In his 11 years as a leader on the National Ski Team, Cary persevered through 3 near fatal crashes that left him with double vision and memory loss, to finally regain 100% health.

Cary's book "How to Win" - Achieving Your Goals in Extreme Conditions outlines the key variables impacting your results and what drives you from the core, while diving deeper into an intentional Process for Success™.

Cary's Accomplishments:

• World Cup Downhill Champion
• World Downhill Speed Record Holder – 97 mph
• Member of the Olympic Hall of Fame
• Two-Time Olympian
• Two-Time U.S. Champion
• Four-Time North American Champion
• Leader of the National Ski Team for over a decade

Evelyn's story is heavy, it's full of inspiration and also pain, of adversity, perseverance and of success. Evelyn, who was featured in Success Magazine, is the Founder and President of International Cild Advancement, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower orphans and underprivileged children worldwide through education, vocational training, livelihood provision and mentoring. Evelyn Kessler's family is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo; she was born in Amherst, NY. Her family left Western, NY in 1986 to return to the Congo after her father obtained his Ph.D. in Education from the University at Buffalo. She left the Congo in 1994 when the Genocide turmoil in neighboring Rwanda began to trickle into the Congo. She was fortunate to have left before the war was in full swing and traveled to Paris, France for High School then to Buffalo, NY in 1997 to continue her education. She obtained her Bachelor's in Business Administration degree from Medaille college. She recognized how blessed she was to not be a victim of the Congolese war which caused over 5 million deaths including some of her family members. Recognizing she too could have been an orphan or could have faced brutal violence like many others, she has made it her mission to help orphans and underprivileged children not only in her family's country of origin but in other countries around the world. Evelyn was among other Social Entrepreneurs celebrated by Afrimpact Magazine for her work empowering disadvantaged children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Evelyn states "We have all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, my goal is to help people see that we live in a global village therefore when we help these disadvantaged children get educated and become self sustaining, it benefits all of us in the long run." What an inspiration! My conversation with Evelyn was a true privilege and her shared experiences and stories really opened my eyes and my heart!

Evelyn’s story is heavy, it’s full of inspiration and also pain, of adversity, perseverance and of success. Evelyn, who was featured in Success Magazine, is the Founder and President of International Cild Advancement, a non-profit organization with a mission to empower orphans and underprivileged children worldwide through education, vocational training, livelihood provision and mentoring. Evelyn Kessler's family is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo; she was born in Amherst, NY. Her family left Western, NY in 1986 to return to the Congo after her father obtained his Ph.D. in Education from the University at Buffalo. She left the Congo in 1994 when the Genocide turmoil in neighboring Rwanda began to trickle into the Congo. She was fortunate to have left before the war was in full swing and traveled to Paris, France for High School then to Buffalo, NY in 1997 to continue her education. She obtained her Bachelor's in Business Administration degree from Medaille college. She recognized how blessed she was to not be a victim of the Congolese war which caused over 5 million deaths including some of her family members. Recognizing she too could have been an orphan or could have faced brutal violence like many others, she has made it her mission to help orphans and underprivileged children not only in her family's country of origin but in other countries around the world. Evelyn was among other Social Entrepreneurs celebrated by Afrimpact Magazine for her work empowering disadvantaged children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Evelyn states “We have all heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, my goal is to help people see that we live in a global village therefore when we help these disadvantaged children get educated and become self sustaining, it benefits all of us in the long run." What an inspiration! My conversation with Evelyn was a true privilege and her shared experiences and stories really opened my eyes and my heart!

Born and raised in Long Island, Jerry later moved to Buffalo in 1990 at age 17, where he attended Buffalo State College and earned a BA communications, Jerry worked in radio most of his 20's, as a promotions director and on-air DJ. Jerry got married in 2001, then transitioned into Marketing & Sales and began his entrepreneurial journey in 2012, when he was introduced to Network Marketing…little did he know what was in store for him.

From 2013 – 2015 he owned a direct mail franchise and major adversity struck, filing bankruptcy in 2015 and hitting financial rock bottom in 2016…the good news is of course, Jerry never gave up…and he dusted himself off and became even stronger for the adversity. In 2017 he became affiliated with a company launching a new CBD brand. Within only 1 year, Jerry became a top earner in the company. He's enjoying life with his family, living in East Aurora, NY with wife and two sons (11 and 17).

He's now approaching his 2nd anniversary of being full time in Network Marketing, and he's achieved 6 figure years back to back. He's earned the opportunity to speak on stage at two conventions…and released a personal development book to help out his fellow Network Marketers…it's called 52 Lessons from Network Marketing.

Born and raised in Long Island, Jerry later moved to Buffalo in 1990 at age 17, where he attended Buffalo State College and earned a BA communications, Jerry worked in radio most of his 20’s, as a promotions director and on-air DJ. Jerry got married in 2001, then transitioned into Marketing & Sales and began his entrepreneurial journey in 2012, when he was introduced to Network Marketing…little did he know what was in store for him.

From 2013 – 2015 he owned a direct mail franchise and major adversity struck,  filing bankruptcy in 2015 and hitting financial rock bottom in 2016…the good news is of course, Jerry never gave up…and he dusted himself off and became even stronger for the adversity. In 2017 he became affiliated with a company launching a new CBD brand. Within only 1 year, Jerry became a top earner in the company. He’s enjoying life with his family, living in East Aurora, NY with wife and two sons (11 and 17).

He’s now approaching his 2nd anniversary of being full time in Network Marketing, and he’s achieved 6 figure years back to back. He’s earned the opportunity to speak on stage at two conventions…and released a personal development book to help out his fellow Network Marketers…it’s called 52 Lessons from Network Marketing.

Olivia Larson's life was changed after learning about poverty in Buffalo in her Spanish class sophomore year of high school. She went home and did research, where she found out the childhood poverty rate in Buffalo in 2016 was 44 percent. ​

After learning this statistic, a fire was lit in Olivia, the desire to make a change. Olivia began Seeds of Change, a collection drive at her parish, Nativity of Our Lord. After collecting hundreds of items for Gerard Place and Family Promise of WNY, Olivia wanted to do something that would make a bigger impact. In October of 2018, sixteen year-old Olivia founded For Every Little Handprint.

In March of 2019, Olivia received 501(c)(3) status for the organization. Olivia's experiences in school and as a teenager have informed the programs she has and continues to develop to serve Buffalo in the city and surrounding areas. ​

For Every Little Handprint Inc. strives to foster a love for and commitment to learning. We help children in poverty preserve a sense of curiosity, creativity, and discovery as they navigate life's challenges and build exciting visions for their futures.

Olivia Larson's life was changed after learning about poverty in Buffalo in her Spanish class sophomore year of high school. She went home and did research, where she found out the childhood poverty rate in Buffalo in 2016 was 44 percent. ​

After learning this statistic, a fire was lit in Olivia, the desire to make a change. Olivia began Seeds of Change, a collection drive at her parish, Nativity of Our Lord. After collecting hundreds of items for Gerard Place and Family Promise of WNY, Olivia wanted to do something that would make a bigger impact. In October of 2018, sixteen year-old Olivia founded For Every Little Handprint.

In March of 2019, Olivia received 501(c)(3) status for the organization. Olivia's experiences in school and as a teenager have informed the programs she has and continues to develop to serve Buffalo in the city and surrounding areas. ​

For Every Little Handprint Inc. strives to foster a love for and commitment to learning. We help children in poverty preserve a sense of curiosity, creativity, and discovery as they navigate life’s challenges and build exciting visions for their futures.

For nearly two decades, Jonathan Masiulionis has been helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainers cross the country promote their talents and expand their audiences. His ability to highlight the best of what an artist brings to the table is uniquely exceptional. With the power of enthusiasm and determination, Jonathan is a seasoned professional at taking ideas and turning them into realities. As a publicist for inspirational, spiritual, and children's authors, Jonathan understands the challenges that aspiring and rising artists face, as they step out in faith and follow their own paths of service. He uses his networking savvy, well-developed organizational skills, and powerful positive energy to promote and establish name recognition for all of his clients. A true partner in promotion, Jonathan empowers his clients with the personal attention and dedicated support they need to fulfill their dreams and expand the reach of their work. Jonathan currently resides in Buffalo, NY, but is following his heart in moving to San Diego, California next year, to begin his next steps, which includes opening a children's hospice for terminally-ill children in La Jolla.

For nearly two decades, Jonathan Masiulionis has been helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainers cross the country promote their talents and expand their audiences. His ability to highlight the best of what an artist brings to the table is uniquely exceptional. With the power of enthusiasm and determination, Jonathan is a seasoned professional at taking ideas and turning them into realities. As a publicist for inspirational, spiritual, and children’s authors, Jonathan understands the challenges that aspiring and rising artists face, as they step out in faith and follow their own paths of service. He uses his networking savvy, well-developed organizational skills, and powerful positive energy to promote and establish name recognition for all of his clients. A true partner in promotion, Jonathan empowers his clients with the personal attention and dedicated support they need to fulfill their dreams and expand the reach of their work. Jonathan currently resides in Buffalo, NY, but is following his heart in moving to San Diego, California next year, to begin his next steps, which includes  opening a children’s hospice for terminally-ill children in La Jolla.

Paul is currently the Voice of the UB Bulls; in his 20th year calling Bulls football and basketball games on TV & Radio. He and partner Kevin Sylvester launched Buffalo Sports Page in 2017. Previously, Paul served as anchor, reporter, and producer at WIVB-TV for 24 years. In that role, he covered all four Buffalo Bills Super Bowls, the Sabres in the Stanley Cup Finals, and the Daytona 500. Peck also served as sideline reporter for the Buffalo Bills.