Scott Hamilton electrified the world in the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, by defying the odds and winning the Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Figure Skating. Plagued by a childhood illness that stunted his growth (at the peak of his amateur career he was 5 feet 2.5 inches & weighed 108 lbs.). He was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, overcame that, and suffered from three brain tumors. Despite these extraordinary roadblocks, Scott is remarkably an eternal optimist who focuses on the good. In this exclusive interview, Scott reveals why his outlook is so rosy, when others would be crushed. He also talks about why it is so important to win and what that does for yourself and for the world. If this interview doesn't motivate and inspire you, nothing will!

Olympic Gold Medalist SCOTT HAMILTON

Eli Marcus is a fiery, renowned dynamic Motivational Speaker and Professional Mentor Coach who, as former CEO of The Seminar Center in NY, worked with some of the all-time great celebs, book authors & speakers including Michael Jackson, Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Dr. Richard Carlson (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff), Denis Waitley, Les Brown, Neale Donald Walsch, Ivana Trump, Davy Jones (The Monkees), Dr. Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, Iyanla Vanzant, Caroline Myss & hundreds of others. If you are prepared to alter your status quo & are ready for Massive Change, your life will likely never be the same again...& that's cause for celebration. Get ready to discover who you truly are, why you are really here on earth, & how to alter the course of history & leave a legacy of glory which makes a profound difference in your life as well as others. Follow Eli on Facebook at The Motivation Show Podcast and Instagram at EliMarcusPodcast, Twitter at TheEliMarcus & LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/EliMarcusSuccess. Email us at motivatea2z@gmail.com.

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Nigel Holland is a founder of the world class band Evil Woman “The American ELO.”   The Electric Light Orchestra, known around the world as the “Premier Orchestral Rock & Roll Band,"  pumped out many great hits in the 1970’s like Can't Get It Out of My Head, Strange Magic & Evil Woman.   There was no other band quite like them.  They combined the beat of disco thumpers, outlandish space-age iconography, triumphant classical orchestral arrangements, and gentle,  intricate  harmonies influenced by the Beatles.     
In this podcast, Nigel discusses:  

Why they are called the American ELO

What should we expect at an ELO concert

What attracted him most to the Electric Light Orchestra music

Who were his musical influences

What Success principals he feels contribute to his success

What makes Evil different than other bands in your same genre

Why they chose to go with the name Evil Woman and what does that iconic ELO song mean to him

Nigel Holland of EVIL WOMAN, the AMERICAN ELO, on Success

Masood Boomgaard is an internationally renowned comedian who is probably your favorite alternative life coach also known by his alter ego “Self-Help Singh.”   The comedian, & (de)motivational speaker and parody expert discovered his inner alter ego when as rumor has it, he fell & hit his head as he rushed to the toilet after some bad lamb vindaloo.   
In this interview, Boomgaard provides simple, yet "common sense wisdom" on how to get your life together...without mincing words...and beware...some of those words are blue.
Boomgard describes his Self-help Singh alter ego, who has been enjoyed by millions on the internet, as a comedic alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker. 
Now, Self-help Singh is LIVE with a hilarious and thought-provoking juxtaposition of stand-up comedy, parody & motivational speaking. This event contains adult content.   Masood Boomgaard Presents: Self-Help Singh Live in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale as part of the TRUIST Comedy Series on Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. 
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center & The Parker. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.  The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.
Self-help Singh is the alter ego of international comedian
Masood Boomgaard. Self-help Singh, described as a comedic
alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker, first
appeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his head
while rushing to the bathroom in an attempt to outrun the
gastric consequences of bad lamb vindaloo.
Boomgaard has since been sharing the "common sense
wisdom" and de-motivational teachings of Self-help Singh to
millions of people on the internet.
The Self-help Singh live show is a hilarious yet thought
provoking juxtaposition of stand-up comedy, parody and
motivational speaking.
Boomgaard lives in South Africa with his cat...for now

MASOOD BOOMGAARD - Comedian & (de)Motivational Speaker

BRUCE SUSSMAN received the 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical for the Broadway show Harmony.
With Jack Feldman, he co-authored the scores for Ted Tally’s Coming Attractions (Outer Critics Circle Award) and Wendy Wasserstein’s first musical, Miami, both produced by André Bishop at Playwrights Horizons.  He also co-authored the score and book for Copacabana: The Musical,  (Olivier Award nominee). 
His half century-long collaboration with Barry Manilow has produced over 200 songs that have been featured in numerous films & have been recorded by an array of artists, earning Grammy Awards & multiple Gold & Platinum records.
We discuss: 
What is it like collaborating with Barry Manilow and how did that all unfold?
When did you first get the desire to write, score & produce music?  Who & what were your inspirations?
Does writing the book for a show & scoring the music come naturally to you?  What are the easy parts, what are the hard parts and what does it take to get it all done to your exacting standards?
Is there a secret to your success?   What advice would you offer someone else who needs a better roadmap to reach the same pinnacle of success that you have?
The show’s slogan is that HARMONY tells the extraordinary true story of the greatest entertainers the world would ever forget.  There were 6 Comedian Harmonists.   What made them so beloved at the time and why were they forgotten?
What does the Broadway musical Harmony mean to you and can you tell our listeners exactly your role in the show is as the maestro behind the book and lyrics and also Barry Manilow’s role with his original score in the show?
What would you like audiences to take away from the intended meaning & message of the show  & how you would like to see them feeling during & after the show?
How long did it take for Harmony to get to Broadway & why the long and winding road that finally landed the show there.  
What are you most proud of?  Anything you would change?

Barry Manilow's music partner BRUCE SUSSMAN

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, & a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism & steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices.  Six decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, & heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards & her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won "Song of the Year” at the 1975 Grammy Awards. She’s garnered several top-ten hits gold- and platinum-selling albums. Recently, contemporary & classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins.
Judy began her impressive music career at 13 as a piano prodigy dazzling audiences performing Mozart's “Concerto for Two Pianos,” but the hard luck tales & rugged sensitivity of folk revival music by artists such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger seduced her away from a life as a concert pianist. Her path pointed to a lifelong love affair with the guitar & pursuit of emotional truth in lyrics. The focus and regimented practice of classical music, however, would be a source of strength to her inner core as she navigated the highs and lows of the music business.

JUDY COLLINS - Legendary singer of Send in the Clowns & Both Sides Now

Jessica Vosk is one of Broadway's HOTTEST, surging STARS who played Elphaba in WICKED for 2 years & also appeared in Fiddler on the Roof as well as in Finding Neverland & The Bridges of Madison County.   
This celebrated singer & actress performs all over the US including at The Broadway Concert Series at Broward Center’s Parker Playhouse in Ft. Laud. FL on Jan. 21, 2024 at 7pm which even I don’t want to miss as I plan to attend.  After this interview, I know you will want to join me.   Here's what Jessica discusses:
-What was it like growing up?  Did she always want to be a singer & actress and what gave her the inspiration to be a performer?
-Who inspired her and continues to inspire her?
-How she get such a plum role like Elphaba and how may people did she compete with for the part?  
-What does performing do for her?   What brings her the most joy in performing?  
-Do she ever experience fear or jitters and if so, how does she handle and overcome it?
-What would be her dream performing role or scenario?  
-Her sold out Carnegie Hall debut in Nov. 2021 and her second sold-out show Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration in Dec 2022.    
Jessica takes center stage at The Parker on Sun, Jan. 21 at 7 pm accompanied by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winner John McDaniel, who was seen leading the band on the Rosie O'Donnell show for its entire six year run.   I am already sold & I am super excited but what is the rest of the potential audience in store for?  What should we expect?
Buy tickets online at ParkerPlayhouse.com and Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954.462.0222; and in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.  
Hang in on the interview til the end when Jessica gifts us with an a cappella verse of one of her favorite songs!!!

Olympic Gold Medalist SCOTT HAMILTON

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