About Eric Thomas
Eric Thomas, aka the Hip Hop Preacher, is a renowned speaker, educator, author, activist and minister. He is rising to national prominence by delivering high-energy messages that encourage people to live up to their full potential by breaking the cycles of crime, hopelessness and despair that many face daily. Known for his engagingly personal approach, his messages are both dynamic and inspiring. Formerly a high school dropout, he obtained his Masters degree in 2005 and is presently pursuing his Ph.D. in Education Administration at Michigan State University. While consulting at Michigan State, he developed The Advantage Program, an undergraduate retention program targeting academically high-risk students of color. Eric’s representation of the merits of higher education, coupled with his knowledge of the pains of life, inspires people of all walks to break bad habits and reach for new levels of personal achievement.
Click here to watch Eric’s video, TGIM: As Bad as You Wanna Breathe.
Eric Thomas, aka the Hip Hop Preacher, is a renowned speaker, educator, author, activist and minister. He is rising to national prominence by delivering high-energy messages that encourage people to live up to their full potential by breaking the cycles of crime, hopelessness and despair that many face daily. Known for his engagingly personal approach, his messages are both dynamic and inspiring. Formerly a high school dropout, he obtained his Masters degree in 2005 and is presently pursuing his Ph.D. in Education Administration at Michigan State University. While consulting at Michigan State, he developed The Advantage Program, an undergraduate retention program targeting academically high-risk students of color. Eric’s representation of the merits of higher education, coupled with his knowledge of the pains of life, inspires people of all walks to break bad habits and reach for new levels of personal achievement.
Click here to watch Eric’s video, TGIM: As Bad as You Wanna Breathe.
- About Nick Ptak
- Nick is 23 years old and Executive. He’s been with Vemma for 16 months and was introduced by John Stitzinger, who was invited by Devon Arnold (Executive Leader) to a Suns game in the Verve Lounge at US Airways Center. His next goal is to hit Presidential.
- How Vemma changed him:
Advice to new people:
“Learn as much as you can, and commit 100 percent of your time, effort, money, focus and faith in God to Vemma. Plug in with your upline daily, make huge goals, learn the industry, and develop your personal brand and how you are unique.”
About Andrew Baer
Andrew is 30 years old and Presidential. He has been with Vemma for two years and was introduced by Alex Morton. His next goal is to reach Ambassador by August. Andrew feels that if he helps enough people achieve their goals, his rank will take care of itself.
How Vemma changed him:
Andrew says, “I was blessed to come across this opportunity right as I was about to agree to a $36K/year salary, ultimately working 9–5 to help someone else get wealthy and only making myself a living, yet not truly living life. I now realize that I was not put on this earth to slave away for large corporations, but rather to enjoy life on my own terms through networking with awesome people and traveling the world to see all of its amazing places and cultures while continuing to meet more people.”
Advice to new people:
“Attack this business like your life depends on it, and it will change your entire perception of the world around you. Work hard for a couple of years and do what others won’t, so you can enjoy the rest of your life and live it how they can’t.* Do not treat it like a warm bath — commit to it completely if you want to obtain the results you see the top leaders achieving.* Follow their guidance, advice and the system in place as they lead by example. And maybe the biggest issue: Do not prejudge anyone. You have no idea who or where the next big momentum surge in your business will come from.”
Quote: “It’s not about the money, but who you help and what you do with it.”
Andrew is 30 years old and Presidential. He has been with Vemma for two years and was introduced by Alex Morton. His next goal is to reach Ambassador by August. Andrew feels that if he helps enough people achieve their goals, his rank will take care of itself.
How Vemma changed him:
Andrew says, “I was blessed to come across this opportunity right as I was about to agree to a $36K/year salary, ultimately working 9–5 to help someone else get wealthy and only making myself a living, yet not truly living life. I now realize that I was not put on this earth to slave away for large corporations, but rather to enjoy life on my own terms through networking with awesome people and traveling the world to see all of its amazing places and cultures while continuing to meet more people.”
Advice to new people:
“Attack this business like your life depends on it, and it will change your entire perception of the world around you. Work hard for a couple of years and do what others won’t, so you can enjoy the rest of your life and live it how they can’t.* Do not treat it like a warm bath — commit to it completely if you want to obtain the results you see the top leaders achieving.* Follow their guidance, advice and the system in place as they lead by example. And maybe the biggest issue: Do not prejudge anyone. You have no idea who or where the next big momentum surge in your business will come from.”
Quote: “It’s not about the money, but who you help and what you do with it.”
About Amy Alkazin
Amy is 23 years old and is currently Ambassador. She has been in Vemma for seven years. Amy’s family introduced her to Vemma. Her next goal is Star Ambassador.
How Vemma changed her:
Amy says, “The opportunity has changed me a lot! I have more confidence talking in front of people. I have more time freedom to do things I am passionate about, and I am all-around more happy to be working with people I love working with.”
Advice to new people:
“Stay plugged in… Lean on your upline and set goals. It’s been life-changing for me and so many others, so stay strong through the hard times and find a mentor to offer guidance in the hard times.”
Amy is 23 years old and is currently Ambassador. She has been in Vemma for seven years. Amy’s family introduced her to Vemma. Her next goal is Star Ambassador.
How Vemma changed her:
Amy says, “The opportunity has changed me a lot! I have more confidence talking in front of people. I have more time freedom to do things I am passionate about, and I am all-around more happy to be working with people I love working with.”
Advice to new people:
“Stay plugged in… Lean on your upline and set goals. It’s been life-changing for me and so many others, so stay strong through the hard times and find a mentor to offer guidance in the hard times.”
About Felipe Gabriele
Felipe is a 27-year-old Star Executive. He’s been with Vemma for 12 months. Felipe was introduced to Vemma by one of his personal training clients at the time, Rick and his wife Judy Duque, who are two of the top Star Platinum Leaders in Canada. His next goal is to be Presidential by July and Ambassador by fall… ultimately “Star Royal Ambassador.”
How Vemma changed him:
The saying goes, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life!” Felipe says, “It’s simple: I’m just happy! Vemma has changed my outlook on life and has made me a better person. Being mentored by Bob and Linda Proctor, Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis, and Rick and Judy Duque, I’ve really learned how to change my paradigms to always maintain an attitude of gratitude and a positive state of mind. Once you can do that, the law of attraction takes over and takes care of the rest, and you can have anything you’ve ever dreamed of! For me, it’s all about having the time freedom to be with family, especially watching my daughter Everley grow up every single day!”
Advice to new people:
“Be a lion. Lions don’t lose sleep over the opinions of sheep. If you accept other people’s opinions, you will accept other people’s lifestyles. So know what you really want in life, write it down, have a strong and deep enough Why, and don’t let anyone who doesn’t have what you want deter you. Who you spend time with is who you become, so surround yourself with people who have what you want, or at least with people who are going where you want to go!”
Felipe is a 27-year-old Star Executive. He’s been with Vemma for 12 months. Felipe was introduced to Vemma by one of his personal training clients at the time, Rick and his wife Judy Duque, who are two of the top Star Platinum Leaders in Canada. His next goal is to be Presidential by July and Ambassador by fall… ultimately “Star Royal Ambassador.”
How Vemma changed him:
The saying goes, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life!” Felipe says, “It’s simple: I’m just happy! Vemma has changed my outlook on life and has made me a better person. Being mentored by Bob and Linda Proctor, Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis, and Rick and Judy Duque, I’ve really learned how to change my paradigms to always maintain an attitude of gratitude and a positive state of mind. Once you can do that, the law of attraction takes over and takes care of the rest, and you can have anything you’ve ever dreamed of! For me, it’s all about having the time freedom to be with family, especially watching my daughter Everley grow up every single day!”
Advice to new people:
“Be a lion. Lions don’t lose sleep over the opinions of sheep. If you accept other people’s opinions, you will accept other people’s lifestyles. So know what you really want in life, write it down, have a strong and deep enough Why, and don’t let anyone who doesn’t have what you want deter you. Who you spend time with is who you become, so surround yourself with people who have what you want, or at least with people who are going where you want to go!”
About Diego Avila
Diego is 20 years old and Executive. He’s been with Vemma for nine months and was introduced by Evan Pfirrman. His next goal is Presidential.
How Vemma changed him:
Diego sees the world differently. He understands a lot more about success and believes that he can achieve anything!
Advice to new people:
“Always work on yourself more than anything. Remember that you need constant motivation. That’s why personal development is so important. Never quit on your dreams — they make life worth living.”
Diego is 20 years old and Executive. He’s been with Vemma for nine months and was introduced by Evan Pfirrman. His next goal is Presidential.
How Vemma changed him:
Diego sees the world differently. He understands a lot more about success and believes that he can achieve anything!
Advice to new people:
“Always work on yourself more than anything. Remember that you need constant motivation. That’s why personal development is so important. Never quit on your dreams — they make life worth living.”
About Cody Barton
Cody is 18 years old and Executive. He has been involved with Vemma for a year and four months. His sister was the one who introduced him to Vemma. Cody’s next goal is to become Elite.
How Vemma changed him:
Cody says, “The opportunity has changed my entire life and thought process. I take the Vemma opportunity very seriously — I don’t treat this as a hobby, I treat this as what it is: a multimillion-dollar business.”
Advice to new people:
“Follow the system and stay plugged in. Have no regrets, stay serious and work hard. Set goals and consistently remind yourself of where you want to be.”
*Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting www.vemma.com.
Cody is 18 years old and Executive. He has been involved with Vemma for a year and four months. His sister was the one who introduced him to Vemma. Cody’s next goal is to become Elite.
How Vemma changed him:
Cody says, “The opportunity has changed my entire life and thought process. I take the Vemma opportunity very seriously — I don’t treat this as a hobby, I treat this as what it is: a multimillion-dollar business.”
Advice to new people:
“Follow the system and stay plugged in. Have no regrets, stay serious and work hard. Set goals and consistently remind yourself of where you want to be.”
*Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting www.vemma.com.