Erik Orton is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer who has worked on iconic Broadway productions like Wicked and Les Miserables. After facing financial and emotional challenges, Erik and his family embarked on a transformative adventure, living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean and chronicling their journey in the New York Times Top 10 Travel book, "Seven at Sea."

Erik Orton – How Bankruptcy Led to Paradise

ByLarry Hagner

Erik Orton is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer who has worked on iconic Broadway productions like Wicked and Les Miserables. After facing financial and emotional challenges, Erik and his family embarked on a transformative adventure, living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean and chronicling their journey in the New York Times Top 10 Travel book, “Seven at Sea.”

Christian Schauf – Mastering Preparedness

Christian Schauf – Mastering Preparedness

ByLarry Hagner

Christian Schauf is an entrepreneur, adventurer, and the founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Co, a manufacturer of high-quality survival systems and products designed to empower people in emergency situations. Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, he developed a strong sense of preparedness that later inspired him to create the SEVENTY2™ Survival System, a comprehensive 72-hour emergency kit. Schauf’s diverse experiences have fueled his passion for innovation in emergency preparedness and outdoor adventure. From climbing some of the world’s tallest mountains to hunting in the Yukon, his adventures continue to inspire his work and philanthropic efforts.

TJ White – Lead Your Adventure

TJ White – Lead Your Adventure

ByLarry Hagner

TJ White is a former Army Ranger, speaker, security contractor, real estate investor, husband, father, and the owner/founder of Wooby Hoody, a company that provides warm, light-weighted hoodies and sleeping bags for people who love adventure and the outdoors. He also authored the book “Lead Your Adventure”–a culmination of his experiences, offering personal anecdotes and insights to help others break free from their internal struggles and lead better lives.

Jim Ramos – Dialed In

Jim Ramos – Dialed In

ByLarry Hagner

Jim Ramos is a bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of Men in the Arena, an international ministry focused on equipping Christian Men in the ‘Stress Bubble’ of life–married, with kids in the home, struggling to lead their families, churches, and communities well. He hosts the #1 ranked Spotify podcast for Christian men, the Men in the Arena Podcast, and has written numerous books, including the #1 Amazon Bestseller “Strong Men Dangerous Times”, the five-book “Strong Men Study Guide” Series for small groups, and “Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God” releasing in September 2024 with David C Cook.

Brett Varvel – Disciples in the Moonlight

Brett Varvel – Disciples in the Moonlight

ByLarry Hagner

Brett Varvel is an Emmy Award winning director and two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. He started his own production company, House of Grace Studios, and is now a director, actor, and writer. His credits include American Underdog, Running The Bases, Mayberry Man, Play The Flute, and now Disciples in the Moonlight. His short films, feature films, and online videos have won many awards and have been seen by millions of people around the world. Brett’s ambition in life is to share the gospel of Christ through the art of film.

Jesi Stracham – Unstoppable Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

Jesi Stracham – Unstoppable Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

ByLarry Hagner

Jesi Stracham is the founder of Wheel With Me Foundation and co-developer of the Wheel With Me Adapt Fit app, designed to support the independence and fitness of wheelchair users. After a motorcycle accident in 2015 resulted in a spinal cord injury, Jesi turned her experience into a platform for motivation and empowerment, and set on a mission to inspire the world to live life to its fullest. She also co-owns Freedom Longevity & Wellness LKN in Lake Norman, North Carolina.