ALEX RODRIGUEZ: Iconic Athlete and CEO of A-Rod Corp

Renowned worldwide for his unparalleled accomplishments on the baseball field, ALEX RODRIGUEZ’s business ethic, savvy and invaluable advice has made headlines in Forbes, Fortune, Fox Business and more; has been praised by Warren Buffett; and landed him a coveted spot as a guest investor on Shark Tank.

Catch Alex in the premiere of True Colors, a new documentary series featuring inspirational stories from trailblazers and thought leaders in the Hispanic community, on September 29th on Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service.

“Powerful, poignant, persuasive…To say impressed in an understatement. Your expressive and raw discussion turned heads and changed mindsets. A remarkable feat… The surprise and delight of your talk had everyone on the edge of their seats. The question and answer session in particular where many of your themes and advice organically came forth proved to be invaluable.” (Intuit)

ROBIN ARZÓN: Peloton's VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor

Energizing and inspiring are two words that describe ROBIN ARZÓN's virtual sessions. Robin is exactly what every team needs to boost morale, spark creativity, and bring people together in these digital and uncertain times.

Robin led the first “Live From Home” Peloton ride, which had over 23,000 members participate during its live streaming, and made headlines in The Wall Street Journal for her creative approach to instruction and exercise amid quarantine. A master of digital content, Robin's instagram is filled with creative gems, such as her weekly "Hustlers at Home" virtual conversation series, a demo on "How to Create an Effective Vision Board," and accessible at-home cooking tips.

“Robin was absolutely fantastic. She was so warm and easy to chat with and super inspiring. We had over 215 employees log in and they all found Robin’s energy infectious.” (SAP NS2)

JULIÁN CASTRO: Democratic Presidential Candidate for the 2020 Election

Former Democratic candidate for President, JULIÁN CASTRO participated in a virtual panel discussion on “The Briefing: Live with Julian Castro” and soon after participated in a virtual moderated discussion with the Color of Change’s Rashad Robinson #TheBlackResponse to COVID-19 IG LIVE Series: Featuring Julian Castro. Castro, who served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Barack Obama, as Mayor of San Antonio, and is currently a member of the board of directors for the LBJ Foundation, has distinguished himself as a strong leader and successful public servant for nearly two decades. His memoir, An Unlikely Journey: Waking Up from My American Dream, is a candid account of race and poverty in America.

“He knocked it out of the park! Truly wonderful and so gracious.” (Association of Art Museum Directors)

SUNNY HOSTIN: Emmy Award-Winning Co-Host of ABC's The View

Emmy Award-winning attorney, journalist, and co-host of ABC's The View, SUNNY HOSTIN’s new book will be released next Tuesday. I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds is a powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance, and injustice. In their coverage of Hostin’s new book People Magazine writes, “she traces her journey from growing up Afro-Latina in the South Bronx to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and influential journalist. Constantly battling racism and sexism, Hostin says her struggles have given her even more reason to fight for justice — and bring a national spotlight to some of the most important news stories of our time.” 

“I've been doing these kinds of programs for 10-years. This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was the KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration.” (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)

VICTOR CRUZ: Super Bowl Champion; Co-host, E!'s Pop of the Morning; Analyst, ESPN; Philanthropist and Founder, The Victor Cruz Foundation

VICTOR CRUZ is of both African-American and Puerto Rican descent. He speaks Spanish fluently and credits his grandmother for teaching him to celebrate his roots. Victor’s signature salsa dance touchdown celebrations are his way of honoring her. His autobiography, Out of the Blue, which became a New York Times best seller, is an inspiring account of how hard work, perseverance, and support from his loving family drove Victor’s success.

In engaging conversations, Cruz discusses how motivation and perseverance drove his career; the impact and goals of his foundation; the importance of exposing youth to STEM programs; and more.

“Victor Cruz was awesome. Such a great guy and a pleasure to work with! Huge success!” (Douglas Elliman)

MELISSA VILLASEÑOR: Comedian, Writer, and Saturday Night Live Cast Member

MELISSA VILLASEÑOR broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Melissa has voiced characters for Wreck It Ralph 2, Cartoon Network’s OK K.O.!, Fox’s American Dad and Family Guy. On camera, she most recently filmed episodes for HBO’s Crashing and Barry, Fullscreen’s Alone Together, and of course Saturday Night Live. Melissa has been named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Rolling Stone's 50 Funniest People Right Now.She tours nationally, headlining clubs and theaters. She has partnered with 1XRun for an exclusive collection of her art prints and released her sophomore EP, Dreamer.

TONY GONZALEZ: NFL Great and Analyst, Fox NFL Kickoff; Host, The Wide Open Podcast

Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ is best known for getting open on the field, but in his podcast series WIDE OPEN, he dives deep into conversation with the brightest minds in the worlds of business and entertainment to discuss health, wellness and mindset. Each week, listeners learn more about how tackling life's obstacles can lead to an enlightened existence.

At engagements worldwide, Gonzalez inspires audiences with his thoughtful insights on health, and shares how to evolve and better yourself, how to overcome the fears holding you back from reaching your goals, and lessons learned from his storied career.

J.R. MARTINEZ: Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Advocate, Wounded U.S. Army Veteran and Actor

J.R. MARTINEZ travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. While deployed to Iraq, J.R. hit a roadside bomb while driving and became trapped in his burning vehicle. He suffered smoke inhalation, severe burns, and had to undergo 34 different surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery, in the years following his injury. During his recovery, after a brief visit with another burn patient, J.R. realized that he'd made a positive impact on this individual and decided to use his own experiences to help others. He continued to visit patients every day, sharing his story and listening to theirs. He learned that inspiration is often a two-way street. 

Martinez shared his remarkable life story in his New York Times bestselling book, Full of Heart, which details how he was able to take his personal tragedy and turn it into an inspiration for others, a message he also brings to worldwide organizations. 

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“What an incredible man! Please tell him that he touched so many people at LearningTECH/Quest School's event. I have had texts, calls, and face-to-face testimonials about the power of J. R.'s message. Our entire Quest School family and guests truly benefited from his message and his sincere desire to communicate with people. He spent over three quality hours with our guests who were inspired and eager to let J.R. and your staff know that our wait was definitely worth it. Again thank you for your help. If you ever need a reference to promote J.R. as a person first and motivator second, please let us know.” (Learning Tech/Quest School)