Joe Davis started in the hospitality industry in 2006, and from then worked his way up through the ranks to become general manager at Stacked Pickle, where his career in food service was ended due to Covid-19. Unsure where to go next, his former employer – Gary Brackett – brought him on board to help build out his new venture – the Champions’ Academy. Since then, Joe has been working with Gary to build out Champions’ Academy (an online course initiative) and to build out courses. They have also worked together in business consulting to help new entrepreneurs understand the systems they need in place to operate at their peak level.
Joe Davis started in the hospitality industry in 2006, and from then worked his way up through the ranks to become general manager at Stacked Pickle, where his career in food service was ended due to Covid-19. Unsure where to go next, his former employer – Gary Brackett – brought him on board to help build out his new venture – the Champions’ Academy. Since then, Joe has been working with Gary to build out Champions’ Academy (an online course initiative) and to build out courses. They have also worked together in business consulting to help new entrepreneurs understand the systems they need in place to operate at their peak level.
Sean Pastuch is the Owner and Founder of Active Life, the only company in the world helping thousands of people to get out of pain without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He is a doctor, coach educator, coach to athletes, and creative development for a growing local and digital fitness/rehabilitation brand. Pastuch founded Active Life because he believed that the world deserves better solutions than the modern medical model can provide.
Sean Pastuch is the Owner and Founder of Active Life, the only company in the world helping thousands of people to get out of pain without going to the doctor or missing the gym. He is a doctor, coach educator, coach to athletes, and creative development for a growing local and digital fitness/rehabilitation brand. Pastuch founded Active Life because he believed that the world deserves better solutions than the modern medical model can provide.
Deborah Lange is an author, advisor, mentor, and master of The Fine Art of Facilitation. She is a Social Ecologist by background and has spent over three decades facilitating cultural change and developing leaders. Lange is passionate about leadership with a “freedom within limits” approach, which results in high levels of commitment, collaboration, and creativity in achieving more than expected results.
Deborah Lange is an author, advisor, mentor, and master of The Fine Art of Facilitation. She is a Social Ecologist by background and has spent over three decades facilitating cultural change and developing leaders. Lange is passionate about leadership with a “freedom within limits” approach, which results in high levels of commitment, collaboration, and creativity in achieving more than expected results.
John Meese is a traditionally-trained economist turned serial entrepreneur. He is the cofounder of Notable Themes, where they sell WordPress themes and plugins designed to help creators build beautiful websites, the CEO of Cowork Columbia, an entrepreneur center he founded in his hometown to support my local business community, and the Dean of Platform University, where he teaches professionals how to build a personal brand business online. Meese has worked closely with multiple clients who have repeatedly hit the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in America.
John Meese is a traditionally-trained economist turned serial entrepreneur. He is the cofounder of Notable Themes, where they sell WordPress themes and plugins designed to help creators build beautiful websites, the CEO of Cowork Columbia, an entrepreneur center he founded in his hometown to support my local business community, and the Dean of Platform University, where he teaches professionals how to build a personal brand business online. Meese has worked closely with multiple clients who have repeatedly hit the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in America.
Daina Falk is a celebrity cook, spokeswoman, TV personality, nationally known game day expert, and Amazon bestselling cookbook author. She is the Founder and CEO of Hungry Fan, a lifestyle brand that lives at the intersection of two booming categories—sports and food. Falk is the author of The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook, which features her recipes for game day parties and contributions from Olympians and professional athletes like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Andre Agassi, and Boomer Esiason.
Daina Falk is a celebrity cook, spokeswoman, TV personality, nationally known game day expert, and Amazon bestselling cookbook author. She is the Founder and CEO of Hungry Fan, a lifestyle brand that lives at the intersection of two booming categories—sports and food. Falk is the author of The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook, which features her recipes for game day parties and contributions from Olympians and professional athletes like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Andre Agassi, and Boomer Esiason.
Heather Mcgowan is a highly-recognized innovation virtual keynote speaker, strategic consultant, Amazon best-selling author, and LinkedIn’s 2017 top influencer on Lifelong Learning & The Future of Work. She helps leaders and organizations make ready on the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. McGowan’s clients range from start-ups to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, including AMP Financial, Autodesk, Biogen, Citi, Accor Hotels, AARP, The World Bank, and BD Medical.
Heather Mcgowan is a highly-recognized innovation virtual keynote speaker, strategic consultant, Amazon best-selling author, and LinkedIn’s 2017 top influencer on Lifelong Learning & The Future of Work. She helps leaders and organizations make ready on the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. McGowan’s clients range from start-ups to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, including AMP Financial, Autodesk, Biogen, Citi, Accor Hotels, AARP, The World Bank, and BD Medical.
Dre Baldwin is a professional basketball player, international social media expert, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and business coach. He is the owner of Work on Your Game Inc., a company where he personally coaches and helps people develop their Bulletproof Mindset so they can start being the person they need to be. Aside from being an athlete and coach on self-discipline, mindset, branding and entrepreneurship, Baldwin also has authored 27 books and over 100 athletic training programs.
Dre Baldwin is a professional basketball player, international social media expert, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and business coach. He is the owner of Work on Your Game Inc., a company where he personally coaches and helps people develop their Bulletproof Mindset so they can start being the person they need to be. Aside from being an athlete and coach on self-discipline, mindset, branding and entrepreneurship, Baldwin also has authored 27 books and over 100 athletic training programs.
Gregory Jbara is an award-winning television, film, and stage actor, and singer with a career spanning over 30 years. He originated the role of “Jackie Elliot” (known as “Dad”) in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. This portrayal has earned him the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical during the 2008-2009 Broadway awards season. Jbara is known to star in prominent TV roles such as Dan O’Keefe in the Fox/WB sitcom Grounded for Life (2002–05) and as NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Garrett Moore on the CBS drama Blue Bloods (2010–present).
Gregory Jbara is an award-winning television, film, and stage actor, and singer with a career spanning over 30 years. He originated the role of “Jackie Elliot” (known as “Dad”) in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. This portrayal has earned him the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical during the 2008-2009 Broadway awards season. Jbara is known to star in prominent TV roles such as Dan O’Keefe in the Fox/WB sitcom Grounded for Life (2002–05) and as NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Public Information Garrett Moore on the CBS drama Blue Bloods (2010–present).
Erin Bagwell is a documentary filmmaker, blogger, and full-time mother. She is the creator of Dream, Girl – the documentary showcasing the stories of inspiring and ambitious female entrepreneurs that premiered in May 2016 at Obama’s White House. Bagwell’s mission is to tell brilliant, engaging, and meaningful stories.
Erin Bagwell is a documentary filmmaker, blogger, and full-time mother. She is the creator of Dream, Girl – the documentary showcasing the stories of inspiring and ambitious female entrepreneurs that premiered in May 2016 at Obama’s White House. Bagwell’s mission is to tell brilliant, engaging, and meaningful stories.
