LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

Amy Mae Dolan is a World Champion Irish dancer. At just 19 years old, she became the youngest-ever Principal Dancer in the world-renowned, Grammy Award winning production, Riverdance. Amy Mae’s incredible artistry, unwavering determination, and tireless work ethic set her apart as a world-class performer, and also make her an inspiring leader both on and off the stage.

 Kevin Allen is a sports journalist and author who has written professionally for almost 50 years. He was USA Today's lead hockey writer from 1986 to 2019, and he has written more than 25 sports books. Kevin has covered everything from Super Bowls to the Olympic games, to the World Series, and NCAA basketball. Today, he covers the Detroit Red Wings for Detroit Hockey Now. 

Charlie Wetzel is the long-time writing partner of leadership expert John C. Maxwell. Charlie has been John’s writing partner for more than 30 years, and they have worked together on 120 books. Their incredibly successful collaboration has reached 36 million people, and produced six New York Times bestsellers. 

Michael and Matthew Gardiner, known around the world as “The Gardiner Brothers,” are the dynamic duo revolutionizing Irish dance! These 5x World Champions have captivated global audiences, amassing over 8 million followers and 1 billion+ views on social media. Former Riverdance principal dancers, they were the first brothers to achieve this honor. 

Kim Scott is one of the most sought-after flutists in both the classical and jazz fields. A #1 Billboard-charting artist with five acclaimed albums, Kim is renowned for her captivating tone, flawless technique, and magnetic performances. She is host of the nationally syndicated "Kim Scott’s Block Party Radio," and a soloist and member of the all-female jazz supergroup, Jazz in Pink.

Mally Roncal is a celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur, and TV personality. Inspired by her mother’s impeccable style, Mally’s fearless approach and undeniable talent quickly earned her spot as a trusted artist for A-list celebrities including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, and Celine Dion. In 2005, she launched Mally Beauty on QVC, selling out her entire line in just 36 minutes. Mally’s brand now spans beauty, fashion, and home collections.

Mat Fraser is widely considered to be the most dominant and successful athlete in the history of CrossFit, earning five consecutive CrossFit Games titles as the Fittest Man on Earth from 2016 to 2020. Mat is also the Founder and Chief Product Officer of HWPO Training. His mantra, “Hard Work Pays Off” guided him as a CrossFit athlete, and continues to drive him today in his business endeavors. 

Miki Sudo is a competitive eating champion, and the top-ranked female according to Major League Eating. Known for her dominance in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, she is a ten-time, undefeated champion of that event, setting a record in 2024 by consuming 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Miki is currently ranked World #5 among men and women combined.

Leigh Steinberg, legendary sports agent and founder of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, has represented over 300 elite athletes, including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft an unprecedented eight times. Known as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film, “Jerry Maguire,” Leigh is a bestselling author, philanthropist, and a pioneer in athlete branding and high-stakes contract negotiation.

Tiffani Bova is one of the world’s leading experts in business growth and transformation. Her distinguished career includes executive roles in sales, marketing, and customer service for both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Tiffani is the acclaimed author of two Wall Street Journal bestsellers, GrowthIQ and The Experience Mindset, and is also a highly respected keynote speaker. She is ranked in the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the world by Thinkers50.