I’m an international speaker, media extraordinaire, leadership expert and regular contributor at Forbes with 36 Editors' Pick titles. Having interviewed over 800 people and counting, I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet and engage with some of the most powerful, influential and inspiring change-makers around the world, including Kenneth Cole, Suzanne Shank, Kathleen Kennedy, Bobbi Brown, Diane von Furstenberg, Susie Wolff, Claire Williams, Christie Pearce Rampone, Maria Sharapova, Andrew Hawkins, Melissa Rauch and Candace Cameron Bure.

After graduating from undergrad, I moved to Los Angeles. I thought I was going to be the next Steven Spielberg. Although life didn’t go as planned, I did meet him in the most badass way. I moved back east and pursued a career in sports, starting in intercollegiate athletics. Wanting more for my life, I attended Columbia University for my master’s degree. A couple of years later, I earned a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership.

I learned early on in my career that networking is the #1 skill for success. I networked my way to opportunities that include ForbesWomen, Formula E, 2014 NYNJ Super Bowl and managing a boxer. Over the past 20 years of my professional career, there have been three main areas that I’ve gained expertise in: public speaking, writing and inspiring others. I have 20+ years of conducting workshops and moderating and speaking on panels, including speaking overseas.

For over 20 years, I’ve conducted workshops and seminars, spoken on panels, and served as a mentor & coach for individuals ranging from recent college graduates to educational professionals to executives. In 2014, I developed two courses for Stockton University. In five years, I taught 400 students, maintaining a 5.0 IDEA rating.