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Peggi Merkey is the Founder of Can You Hear Me Now, and she is an expert on helping you get the right speaker for your school's issues. Each speaker has a video so that you can actually SEE for yourself how they speak in front of an audience! ! Our website is very simple. Click on the video and feel free to call me anytime to discuss YOUR important event! Each speaker presents on each topic. But we will find the best fit for your student body! We WILL get any expert for you whenever you want to add energy and enthusiasm to your event! |
| Melvin Adams Former Harlem Globetrotter who is dynamic, energetic and lovable! He is very much loved by all students for his passion to help youth in many various ways. Melvin is a top youth speaker in the nation! |
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| Keith Davis Keith Davis is a a former NFL linebacker, Rose Bowl champion and USC graduate. Feel the intensity when Keith Davis walks into the room. If the kids have decided, "it's just another assembly," their minds are quickly changed within the first 3 minutes of this dynamic presentation! Keith has the "POWER" to change the entire atmosphere and environment of the entire student body whether in Elementary, Middle, High School, College or Adult groups! Sit on the edge of your seat while he performs! |
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| Gabe Salazar Gabe Salazar is a nationally known, professional youth speaker. His message challenges teenagers and encourages them to make positive choices in their lives.Through the use of powerful skits, dynamic insights and real-life illustrations, Gabe's message inspires and motivates his audience to action. Gabe also speaks to parents and adults who work with youth to help them better understand what their teen is going through in life. He has been named the Number 1 Latino Speaker in the United States. |
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| Shawn Harper Shawn mesmerizes his audiences as he unlocks the secrets of success and personal achievement. One of Shawn's life statements is "You're not born winners or losers; you're born choosers." A former college and seven-year professional football player, Shawn uses wit, humor, feats of strength, and his NFL experiences to draw and captivate his audience. He is living proof that a set-back is a set up for a comeback! Shawn Harper travels the country sharing the wisdom he has gained through the experiences in his life. |
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| Roberto Flores Turned from a life that was destined for destruction and had many odds against him. He wears his former lifestyle of clothing and takes a layer off with each part of his dynamic presentation. He is left with a business suit and convinces the students of how important it is to do all business above board! Mr. Flores was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Harvard for the work he does all over the US with students! |
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| Dr. Joseph Jennings Dr. Jennings has been featured on shows such as: Ricki Lake Show, The Jenny Jones Show and an FBI/CIA Gang Prevention program for the C-Span network. He has also served as a "National Youth Advocate" on President George W. Bush's Advisory Council on the prevention of AIDS/HIV in America. Dr. Jennings has written several books and has recorded several CDs. Extremely DYNAMIC! |
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| June Evans June is an engaging, energetic and able communicator who has addressed audiences from high school students to Fortune 500 company executives. June brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to her presentations. Most importantly, June is genuine. With a real love for people, her natural personality captures audiences of all ages, connecting with them through her ability to be relevant and contemporary. |
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| Ruben Gonzalez Four Time Olympian!!!! In Vancouver 2010, at the age of 47, Ruben became the first Winter Olympian to compete in 4 Olympics each in a different decade! (1988, 1992, 2002, 2010). Ruben speaks from Olympic experience. He teaches the personal effectiveness system he used to achieve success again and again in both the Olympics and in business. |
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| Hollis Conway Two-time Olympic Medalist, Hollis Conway has been one of the world's most dominating athletes. He has numerous awards and set many records. His 1991 jump of 7'10.5" still stands as the American Indoor Record some 17 years later. He is a faithful husband, a father, and an Ordained Minister. He is also the president of Overcoming Obstacles, Inc., a non-profit motivational speaking company. Hollis has authored two books: YES I CAN and GRASSHOPPER. |
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| Clarence Lee Clarence Played on the 1993 National Championship Football Team, Florida State University. He was coached by Bobby Bowden. Clarence was the strongest man ever to play at Florida State, setting the bench press record at 530 lbs. His all-time best bench press was 650 lbs. |
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| Brandon DeLaGarza The # 1 selling music in the world is HIP HOP! With his testimony and music, Brandon's motivation and passion are to reach Youth. He teaches about building relationships, setting and following goals and dreams, overcoming obstacles, and being disciplined. |
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| Kevin Singleton Having played professional basketball in Europe, Kevin captures his audience through an amazing basketball exhibition - engaging students with an impacting message of hard work and persistence. Kevin's basketball skills, combined with his musical talents and motivational speaking produce an entertaining performance that holds student's attention and challenges them to make the right choices today that will impact the rest of their lives. |
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| Andre Jeminez Has worked for the Power Team and still performs AMAZING feats of Strength, while teaching on real strength which comes from within. He is very enthusiastic and energetic. Teaches "at risk" as well as accelerated! |
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| Gifted Has worked for the Power Team and still performs AMAZING feats of Strength, while teaching on real strength which comes from within. He is very enthusiastic and energetic. Teaches "at risk" as well as accelerated! Highlights of Gifted's Itinerary
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| Bob Holmes A one man volleyball team! Killer serve can beat any combination of players. There can be 100 people on the other side and he will beat them! He is fun and exciting, but teaches students about saying no to drugs, alcohol, sex and violence. His presentations can be used as a Fundraiser. |
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| Alton Jamison Alton has a strong background of academic, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. His passion is to help others develop those same skills within themselves to achieve more than they could ever imagine. His latest motivational series…"No More Handcuffs" teaches the students to break free from all things that keep them from success. |
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| Carlos Oscar "Carlos Oscar is a comedy treasure, a treasure that's finally been discovered! A smart and perceptive storyteller, the only four-letter words you'll hear from Carlos are 'Wife,' 'Kids,' 'Debt!' and 'Help!' And Carlos' observations about his Latino family are so universal that you'll consider yourself one of them. I know I do." - Bill Cosby |
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| John Schmidt John brings a powerfully fresh and explosive approach in communicating with children, youth and adults. Through his vast experiences in an international, super multimillion dollar family business, to United Tae Kwon-Do Instructor under legendary Hall of Famer-Frank Santarose, from United States Delegate to the Peoples Republic of China, Eagle Scout, Educational Innovator, Entrepreneur, Ordained Minister, artist and author; John brings a unique approach to inspiring young and old alike to achieve greatness in their life. |
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| Tina Marie Griffin Do you ever think twice about what pop-culture is trying to sell our students on a daily basis? While working as a Hollywood actress for over nine years, Tina talked with countless celebrities about their behind-the-scene lifestyles and realized 'these secrets' must be revealed to our youth. Many shocking revelations are given throughout her in-depth media presentation – Hollywood Exposed. CSULA film graduate, Tina exposes:
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| Leonard Larramore Leonard Larramore is from Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Raines High School and attended Savannah State College and then Northwest Mississippi. Leonard was not drafted to the NFL, but decided he would pursue his NFL dream, so he joined a semi-pro football team while working as a security guard for the school board. Leonard's amazing story is truly motivating, bouncing back from bad choices and making a U-turn in his life. Leonard was discovered by the Buffalo Bills and after leaving the Bills he signed with the Carolina Panthers. Leonard was 315 lbs, bench pressed twice his weight and ran a speedy 4.8 40 yard dash. Today, Leonard is a successful buisnessman and gifted speaker. His audience ranges from Corporate groups to empowering and motivating youth of all ages in schools, summer camps, skills camps, prisons, youth groups and service organizations. Watch his video to see how entertaining he is along with substantial depth in speaking! |