

For Immediate Release
Valorie N. Parker – Arise by VNP
arisebyvnp@hotmail.com
Media Request , please call (954) 724-0900
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL – 12/20/2011) – Valorie Parker with Arise by VNP will be hosting an evening of Motivation and Inspiration with Les Brown’s Platinum Speakers Showcase Tour, "Fight for your Dream Tour" ,7 p.m. January 21, 2012 at the Sheraton Cypress Creek Hotel & Suites 555 NW 62nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Les Brown is a nationally known Motivational Speaker, Trainer, TV & Radio Personality, and Best Selling Author. Les grew up in Miami’s Liberty City and has traveled the world Speaking and have mentored over 200 speakers nationally through his Platinum Speaker Program during his career which spans over 25 years. He was voted one of the top five speakers in the world by Toastmasters International and received the Golden Gavel Award, their highest honor.
Les Brown’s new book release "Fight for your Dreams" has inspired this tour to motivate individuals to embrace a larger vision of themselves, and know that whatever adversities faced, your dreams are "Possible"!
Arise by VNP will be conducting the tour nationally, featuring some of Les’ Premier Platinum speakers. The Tour will begin in Ft. Lauderdale, with Platinum Speakers Andy Henriquez, Candace Norris, Stacie NC Grant, and Gloria Ramirez. We also have Ann McNeill and Robert Lemon as special guest speakers.
All are invited to attend the event. Tickets are $20, limited reserved seating is available at additional cost. For further information and tickets contact Arise at (954) 724-0900 arisebyvnp@hotmail.com or online at www.arisebyvnp.com
Les Brown Platinum Speakers -SHOWCASE
Andy Henriquez, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Trainer
Born to Haitian immigrants, who came to this country in the pursuit of the American Dream, Andy learned firsthand what sacrifice, hard work, discipline, and commitment were. Andy has carried those values throughout his life, graduating summa cum laude, obtaining a CPA designation, and gaining significant career experience working for one of the largest professional service firms in the world, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP prior to becoming a successful real estate investor and coach. He has trained with the best the speaking industry has to offer to catapult his career to be one of the most sought after diversity speaker.
Candace Norris, Motivational Speaker, Trainer
Candace has dedicated her life to empowering individuals. Her own story of determination and triumph in the business community will inspire you to fight for your dreams, regardless of the obstacles. Her passion is fiber arts and motivational speaking. She has studied with some of the greats in the industry such as Les Brown, John Maxwell and Mary Morrisey. She is devoting full time to pursuing her passion and now runs a quilt shop - Quilted Bliss
Stacie NC Grant, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Trainer, Author
Empowerment Specialist & Event Strategist, Ms. Grant is a highly sought after inspirational speaker, trainer, life coach and mistress-of-ceremonies. She is the weekly radio host of the popular Monday Mid-Day Motivation show entitled "Create Your Own Luck with Stacie N.C. Grant" and host of TV Pilot "Stacie NC Grant Live". Her platform focuses on Self-Empowerment (Life Skills), Power Networking, Women & Organizational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Youth Development and Civic Engagement. Additionally, she has the distinction of being one of world renowned Les Brown’s notable Platinum Speakers.
Gloria Ramirez is a Motivational Speaker, a seminar Leader, a Coach, a Minister, and a Healer. Her own life is an example of triumphantly overcoming obstacles. She was trained as a Certified LifeSucess Consultant by Bob Proctor, who is featured prominently in the best-selling book and movie, The Secret. Gloria is the President of Inner Power, LLC, a fast growing educational company that empowers people around the world through seminars, lectures, healing and coaching to discover, embrace and share their gifts and talents. She is also the founder of Glorious Being Center, a 501 (c)(3) exempt organization devoted to empowering children and women to greatness.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Ann McNeil- Motivational Speaker, Trainer & Author
Known as "The Master Builder Building Stronger and Better Lives" is the President/CEO of the International Mastermind Association, an organization that helps people create work/life balance through goal setting. She is also the President/CEO of MCO Construction, which is the first African American female owned construction company in State of Florida. Ann is also the founder of ‘The National Association of Black Women in Construction’. Ann is a conference speaker and has been featured in many newspapers and magazines including Success Magazine and the Miami Herald. She was also the cover story for USA Today, Black Enterprise, and ABC World News.
Robert Lemon- Motivational Speaker & Author
Robert is an award winning national speaker, successful entrepreneur, author and film producer. His film “Vision to Victory Field of Dreams”, which was a unique documentary of Robert’s mentoring efforts in his community with urban city prodigies Santana Moss and Duane Starks, who dreamed and succeeded in going to the NFL. The film premiered at the 2006 Independent Black Film Festival. Named a Man of Prominence, Power, and Prestige by a Miami newspaper, Robert is a speaker who teaches others to take responsibility for their lives.
