Serena Williams is a mother, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, and has invested in several Black and female-founded software firms over the past nine years as an angel investor. After being chosen as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Black Tech Week Conference, she was prepared to impart her in... Read More

Women’s equality speaker Rebecca Lobo became the first woman to serve as the guest speaker at the Nevada Governor's Dinner, a function that initially catered to men only. On the grounds of the Governor's Mansion in Carson City, the 53rd Governor's Dinner was held in late July.  To commemorate t... Read More

Most of us last saw motivational sports speaker Molly Seidel crossing an Olympic finish line while pumping her fist in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the Tokyo 2021 marathon. Seidel's accomplishment was historic as she was the first American woman to win an Olympic marathon medal sinc... Read More

The Class of 2022 has experienced and accomplished a lot during their time in school, yet there is still so much to be said about what they will do in the future. There are many challenges ahead and commencement speakers all across the country tried to highlight ways for this new generation to move... Read More

Few athletes have earned the right to lead with bravado more than Mike Eruzione during the past 50 years. Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team, scored the game-winning goal to defeat the Soviet hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics.  Even after 42 years, the Eruzio... Read More

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration that takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, Hispanic Americans are  recognized for their significant contributions to society. Many athletes with Hispanic descent loom large as figures who particular... Read More

Many people are drawn to inspirational stories of people who have overcome adversity and achieved great success. This is never more evident than in the world of sports. In many ways, athlete marketing is where modern influencer marketing originated. Athlete creators' reach has widened thanks to soci... Read More

When Allyson Felix, a Trojan alumna, renowned athlete, activist and top sports speaker, delivered the keynote address at USC's 139th commencement ceremony, it took on a victorious spirit.“Allyson has already inspired the world as a runner and used her platform to push for women’s health and women’s... Read More

Shannon Miller became a household name in 1996 after winning two gold medals at the Atlanta Olympics, four years after winning two silver and three bronze at the Barcelona Olympics. In 2011, her name was in the headlines for a different reason – she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer."I was very... Read More

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