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How to Use This Newsletter
Greg Smith's mission is to live his unique life and communicate the lessons he has learned as an African American, severely disabled radio talk show host and father. His dream is to capture the world's attention through mass media and to use that platform to educate, inspire and entertain. As you read these newsletters in the coming weeks, you may find yourself discovering that his dreams are coming true, and realizing that your dreams are within reach, too! With focus, hard work, determination and encouragement from supportive teammates, you can achieve amazing results! Here's how you can get started:
- Write the title of your dream on a manila folder tab and put it where you can see it every day.
- Listen to the Strength Coach Radio Show at http://www.TheStrengthCoach.com.
- Order a copy of Greg's book and study how he has pushed challenges aside to emerge victorious.
- Build your winning team! Make a list of people who believe in you, forward them this newsletter and get them signed up to receive the Strength Coach Newsletter.
Sharpening Skills: Greg to Atlanta for NSA
Greg Smith is escaping Hurricane Dennis by flying to Atlanta today for the National Speakers Association Annual Conference (NSA). This weekend, he will become the Vice-Chair of NSA's Motivational PEG (Professional Excellence Group) and he will be a "showcase speaker" at the BLACK NSA Reception, where his 10-minute speech will be critiqued by legendary speakers, John Alston, Norm Hull, Desi Williamson, Vincent Kituku, and
Ed Robinson. The pressure is on! Greg attends NSA every year because he has a strong desire to continually improve as a professional speaker.
Promote, Promote, Promote: Big Stage at Black Journalists Conference
At the National Association of Black Journalists Annual conference in Atlanta, Aug. 3-8, Joanne Caputo's documentary film, "On A Roll" will be screened at the NABJ Film Festival. More than 3,000 media professionals will learn that a man in a wheelchair is on the verge of making history as the first severely disabled, multiple mass media talent and social commentator, who happens to be African American. Six hundred of them will become emotionally connected to his mission by viewing the documentary and listening to him speak immediately after the screening. He will be a subject of discussion at the after parties and the receptions as media minds mingle. He will have his book on hand and will address a meeting room full of journalists who are aspiring authors in a session entitled "Writing Memoirs and Autobiographies." He will carry himself with dignity, and speak with thunder, and unleash the physical jolt of inspiration that lends itself to immediate surrender to the word "yes!" If your corporation would like to sponsor this event, call 877-331-7563, but time is running out.
Dennis Blows 1,000 Books to Pennsylvania!
Greg Smith's Autobiography, "On A Roll - Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude." is in harms way. Hurricane Dennis is fast approaching so Greg is taking no chances with his precious inventory. His book will be distributed to the trade by Biblio Distribution, a sister company of the National Book Network, and the official publication date is Oct. 1. To avoid hurricane damage, the books are on the way to Biblio's warehouse today! You don't have to wait until October to get your autographed copy of what could become a national best-seller. Ask Greg to sign one for you here.
Early praise:
"A candid, inspirational read. (Greg) has the dedication and persistence of a world champion." -- Jude LaCava - Fox 10 Sports, Phoenix, Az.
"It reads like a fiction novel, versus an autobiography. It took me through a whole RANGE of emotions!" -- Sheree, Tallahassee, Fla.
This week's show
Have you heard the one about the one-eyed umpire? Really. Max McLeary is an umpire with one eye. That's a distinction, but he takes it in stride. "Everything Happens in Chillicothe" is McLeary's biography. Greg Smith and producer Mike Ervin, both wheelchair users with muscular dystrophy who are baseball fans, will explore all the one-eye jokes with this charismatic minor league umpire and author. His book explores the profession he loves and the relationships he has formed during his life with limited eyesight. Readers will be impressed by this man's resilience and his passion for a sport that keeps him calling the plays.
Book Greg to speak
Energize the audience at your upcoming conference or event. Greg's schedule is filling up rapidly! Corporations, universities, meeting planners and speakers bureaus are taking note of his timely message: “Strengthen America!”
To schedule a sensational, inspirational live presentation for your next meeting or event, call "The Strength Coach" at 877-331-7563 or complete this
booking information form.
"While in town..."
Check Greg's schedule to see if he has plans to be in your area. If you would like for him to speak on an adjacent date while in town, he can offer exceptional discounts for keynote addresses or workshops. Call 1-877-331-7563 soon so he can arrange his travel schedule to fit in your group.
Greg's work is supported in part by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. Does your state's DD Council support disability media initiatives? Why not? To find out how, call 1-877-331-7563.
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