Who Are You: The Life Lessons of Sports

John attributes so much to his grandfather. Grandpa had a remarkable life and passed along so many wonderful traits to John.

Kurt states that even with all his accomplishments that he still gets his greatest satisfaction from being a father.

Kurt David is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career playing in Europe, Kurt then made a successful transition and went on to become a best-selling author, TV personality, counselor, and consultant to world-class athletes. His mission has always been one focused on helping others reach success despite the constant change and adversity we all often face.

Kurt is a great inspiration and his mission is to: Educate, Entertain and Inspire People of ALL Ages To Be Successful Despite The Transition We Often Face. Kurt sends a wonderful message to all of us.

Paul shares his amazing experience at Stanford, and how they had the most successful season in college tennis based on a cocktail napkin lineup.    

Paul Goldstein was the first-ever two-time recipient of the NCAA-awarded Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award in 1997-1998 and was team captain of the undefeated Stanford Men’s Tennis Team. Paul was an NCAA All-American in each of his four years at Stanford, and the first person in NCAA Tennis history to be a playing member of four consecutive national championship teams that ultimately led Paul to becoming officially inducted into the Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame 2013.

Professionally, Paul was ranked as high as #58 in singles and #40 in doubles in the World/ATP rankings. Currently he works as the Enterprise Account Manager at BLOOM ENERGY in Sunnyvale, CA A Silicon Valley-based company focused on bringing solid oxide fuel cells to the stationary power plant.

Amanda Sullivan is an incredible individual who has overcome enormous trials and come through with a positive attitude and sunny disposition. Growing up with a difficult childhood in the New York and New Jersey area, Amanda faced drug addicts and sexual abuse, but found her escape in sports and helping others. She journeyed to many different places including "Mexico" where she worked at an orphanage. 

Life was good, however, Amanda found herself in an unbelievable situation. Amanda was involved in two major accidents in late 2008 that left her with an incredible amount of fractured bones, brain injuries and a leg almost needing to be amputated.

Even after these accidents Amanda pushed through and went on to compete in some of the most challenging races in the world, including the Spartan Trifecta. She has also shown true "compassion" by forgiving those that caused her pain.

Who Are You Nation: This is an interview you do not want to miss. From hearing how Amanda fought back after every hardship to hearing her goals to be Better Than Before you will not come away from this interview unmoved.

Peter Provides Insight On When He Knew EyeBlack Was On To Something During Its Start-Up Phase

Peter Beveridge is the CEO of Beveridge Marketing LLC that includes the companies EyeBlack and Fine Arts Medicine. Originally from Australia and then a collegiate student-athlete, Peter was always one to find solutions.

EyeBlack is a sports marketing company where Peter and his team produce eye black, not the stuff that we used to see smeared all over faces of athletes, but instead a patch, a product that is used by fans and athletes alike. Since the first testing days EyeBlack has truly taken off. For the athletes the product is used to reduce glare, but Peter also turned to his creative side and began putting team logos on the EyeBlack patch, so for the fans it was designed to get them fired up and support their teams. If you don't have your Game Face on already, this is one interview that will show you the way.

Orson Explains What It Was Like To Grow Up In A Single Parent Family, Where Mom Tried Her Best, But Left Orson With Insecurities That Would Haunt Him Later In Life.

Orson Mobley is a former Denver Broncos NFL tight end who played five seasons and in three Super Bowls. Orson started in two of them. Orson Mobley is an inspirational speaker with a message of hope, happiness and a full life.

Orson after playing at the highest level of football for the NFL Denver Broncos crashed in to addiction. Orson had run into problems with the league late in his career and was suspended, along with 11 other players, for a new substance abuse violation. However, like most incredibly successful people do in the world of sports, Orson bounced back and transferred his athletic talents to a life of giving back. Today, as an inspirational speaker, Orson has inspired hundreds to get past the barriers in their lives, and to have a positive attitude no matter what comes their way.

From his unique perspective, inspirational speaker Orson Mobley offers insight on how to deal with challenges in life whether they are big or small. Raised by a single parent, his mom tried to instill all of the right values and behaviors necessary for Orson to succeed in a relatively hostile environment on and off the field. While, like most boys, he did not follow all of mom’s advice, her teachings and reinforced messages play a large role in Orson’s life today.