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Top Chef Fabio Viviani Bravo Book Sigining, Cooking Demo, Talent Network Pittsburgh

FABIO VIVIANI -Top Chef

Fabio is the Owner and Executive Chef of Cafe Firenze Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar, one of the most recognized restaurants in Ventura County. Born and raised in Florence, Italy, he has traveled across Europe and is trained in classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. He incorporates Italian, French and Spanish influences in his dishes and believes that cooking is a craft. He is currently working on opening the Firenze4Kids Foundation, which will emphasize the promotion of health and wellness for kids through good nutrition and will also launch kidshealthcafe.com, the largest informative resource library available online, designed to enhance a healthy and safe lifestyle for children. Additionally, Fabio also works as William Shatner's private chef.

talent network recently booked Fabio for appearances and book signings at two of the local Market District stores and it was a great success!

READ MORE and VIEW VIDEO: "Top Chef Fabio Cooking in Pittsburgh" at www.talentnetworknews.com

   
Michelle Dresbold Speaker Handwriting Analyst

MICHELLE DRESBOLD -Personality Evaluation

Author of “Sex, Lies and Handwriting”, television personality, and expert witness Michelle Dresbold will demonstrate how to read people - - their behavior, thoughts, motivations and secrets - - through handwriting. In her highly entertaining and interactive presentations, Michelle Dresbold-the only civilian to be invited to the United States Secret Service’s Advanced Document Examination training program-draws on her extensive experience helping law enforcement agencies around the country on cases involving kidnapping, arson, forgery, murder, embezzlement, and stalking as she takes you inside the mysterious world of crossed t’s and dotted i’s.


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Derrick MTV Road Rules Challenges, Bookings Talent Network Pittsburgh

DERRICK KOSINSKI -MTV

"DREAMING BIG" (A Real World Challenge) Derrick Speaks to College Kids about the Real World and Rules of the Road

Commonly known as Derrick from MTV's "The Real World/Road Challenge" he has successfully completed 9 competitive reality shows on MTV. He just recently wrapped in Thailand, and the new challenge show "The Ruins" will be aired this past September 30th on MTV. Derrick was part of the winning team on the Ruins.


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Corporate Speaker Coach David Michael

DAVID MICHAEL -Edutainment Specialist

If you want to stand up and deliver a creative, humorous, message that makes sense, motivates, teaches and inspires then David Michael is your man. David Michael is a professional standup comedian with 23 years of experience in clubs, television, radio and the movie industry. In addition to his entertainment experience, he has worked 12 years as a corporate financial officer. He received a BA Degree in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. Utilizing his unique background in entertainment and business, he has created a program entitled "Standing Up in Business" which entails the "Five Inside Secrets" he has developed as a successful comedian. These can be applied to many business presentations providing for an entertaining, dynamic, more effective program. David will actually work one on one or in small groups to help clients apply these techniques to their own presentations. He is currently writing a book that is soon to be published.

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gene collier corporate speaker

GENE COLLIER -Pittsburgh Sports

Gene Collier has written sports, politics, and media criticism in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for more than 30 years and has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, losing spectacularly both times. He is co-author, with Rob Zellers, of the one-man play "The Chief" starring Tom Atkins and based on the life of Arthur J. Rooney. "The Chief" is the most successful production in the distinguished history of the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. Gene’s writing popularity has led into a secondary career as a stand-up comic and corporate speaker. A native of Coaldale, Pa, a small collapsed minor town between the 'I' and the 'A' in Pennsylvania, Collier earned a B.A. in Journalism from Penn State and lives in Pittsburgh's North Hills with his wife, Gerry, also a Penn State grad.

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Pittsburgh Steeler Craig Wolfley Corporate Speaker

CRAIG WOLFLEY -Pittsburgh Steelers

Craig Wolfley is a 12-year veteran of the NFL who played 10 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and 2 years with the Minnesota Vikings. Craig was recently selected as a member of the Steeler's All-Century Team (voted by Pittsburgh fans as a “team” of the best players to ever wear a Steeler uniform) and chosen to be part of the Syracuse University 20th Century All-Star Team. Wolfley successfully competed in the World's Strongest Man and the NFL Strongest Man competitions, and placed 2nd in the first professional Sumo contest held on the North American continent. He holds a black belt in Freestyle Jiu Jitsu and has over 19 years of martial arts training - including being
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Tunch Ilkin Pittsburgh Steeler Corporate Speaker

TUNCH ILKIN -Pittsburgh Steelers

A 14-year NFL veteran and Pittsburgh Steeler all-pro offensive lineman, chosen as team captain for 3 years, Tunch Ilkin allowed just 2.5 sacks in a 3 season span from 1986 to 1988, when he was finally given the recognition he deserved with a Pro Bowl invite. He had started 85 of 86 games in one span after being named starter. Tunch now works as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Pittsburgh and the Steelers network of television and radio affiliates (Tunch is joined by former teammate Craig Wolfley on the Fox Sports show, “In the Locker Room with Tunch and Wolf.” This winning duo is also part of the Clear Channel Steelers Radio Network, broadcasting live during games on 102.5 WDVE). Tunch also is Senior Vice President of the Athletic Training Network, which offers online and interactive athletic, health and fitness programming to coaches and athletes in schools and at home.

   
Tunch & Wolf In the Locker Room Pittsburgh Steelers Radio, Talent network inc

TUNCH & WOLF -In the Locker Room

The powerful broadcasting team of Tunch Illkin and Craig Wolfley bring their wit and wisdom to audiences with "Under the Helmet ", a humorous and inspiring program based on their years in the NFL (the are both former Pittsburgh Steelers) and personal motivations for rebuilding careers after football. Audiences get a rare glimpse of the players, the fans, the media and injuries, and how these experiences were stepping stones in creating new careers. Both Tunch and Craig are part of the Clear Channel Steelers Radio Network, and can be heard on-air weekdays from 7AM to 10AM on FOX 970AM, with The Tunch & Wolf show, "In the Locker Room," a who's who list of top personalities from the local and national sports and entertainment world. During the season, the duo can be heard in live broadcast during games on 102.5 WDVE.

   
rocky bleier corporate speaker

ROCKY BLEIER -Heart & Motivation

Rocky Bleier was not very big and not very fast, but he was an incredibly determined athlete when the Steelers picked him late in the 1968 draft. Before he could prove himself as a rookie, he was drafted again – this time, for combat duty in Vietnam. Nowadays, Rocky is in demand as a speaker, motivating his audiences by drawing the parallels between the challenges he faced in the past and the challenges all business people face in today's crowded, competitive marketplace.

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Phil Bourque Pittsburgh Penguins Radio, Talent Network inc

PHIL BOURQUE

Phil Bourque is a former National Hockey League left wing, signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins in October 1982. Bourque would not become a mainstay on the Penguins roster until the 1988–89 season, during which he played in all 80 of the team's games. He continued as a member of the Penguin teams which won the Stanley Cup in the 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons. Bourque currently works as the color commentator alongside Mike Lange for Penguins radio broadcasts. Bourque is lovingly known by Penguins faithful as the Ol' Two-Niner. Bourque's final segment of the Penguins pre-game broadcasts is known as "Two Minutes with the Ol' Two-Niner." in which Bourque interviews a player, coach, or personality relevant to the upcoming game. Phil is avaialbe for personal appearance and public speaking..

   
Ted Allen, Top Chef, Talent Network Pittsburgh

TED ALLEN -Celebrity Chef

Emmy Award winner Ted Allen is host of “Chopped” and “Food Detectives”, two primetime series on Food Network. He was a judge on the first four seasons of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Food Network’s “Iron Chef America,” and was the food and wine specialist on the groundbreaking, Emmy-winning Bravo series “Queer Eye,” which had a 99-episode run. Ted is the author of “The Food You Want to Eat: 100 Smart Simple Recipes” (Clarkson-Potter), a cookbook that features easy, all-natural recipes. Ted also co-wrote the New York Times Best Seller “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five’s Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better.”

talent network recently booked Ted Allen for an appearance and demo at the Giant Eagle Market District Store in Robinson Twp. PA. and it was a great success!

READ MORE and VIEW VIDEO: “Giant Eagle Market District – Celebrity Chef Ted Allen to Appear.” at www.talentnetworknews.com

   
Geof Manthorne , Talent Network Pittsburgh

GEOF MANTHORNE - Ace of Cakes

As one of the stars of the Food Network’s hit reality show Ace of Cakes, Geof Manthorne is known for his incredible cake creations and dry, sardonic sense of humor. Viewers of the show have likened Geof’s skewed viewpoint and quick wit to watching the show with a close friend. Most recently, he contributed to Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes as both an author and a consultant. After beginning his employment at Charm City Cakes, Geof used the skills learned from his previous occupation as an architectural model builder to create his own style of cake decorating. Combining Geof’s dedication and attention to detail with Chef Duff Goldman’s know-how and vision, they have taken Charm City Cakes from a kitchen in a Baltimore row house to an internationally known bakery and mischief troupe.

talent network recently booked Geof Manthorne for an appearance and demo at the Giant Eagle Market District Store in Robinson Twp. PA.

READ and VIEW VIDEO: "Giant Eagle Market District - Ace of Cakes Geof Manthorne to Appear." at www.talentnetworknews.com

   
bill flanagan corporate speaker

BILL FLANAGAN -Business Finanace

Bill Flanagan is Executive Vice President-Corporate Relations for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and its affiliated regional development organizations. In this role‚ he also hosts “Our Region's Business” on WPXI-TV, WJAC-TV, WTOV-TV and the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel (PCNC)‚ a program the Conference produces in partnership with Cox Television. Bill supervises Investor Relations activities for the Conference and Affiliates‚ including fundraising‚ membership services and educational programming. He oversees organizational communications and serves as Executive Director of Pittsburgh 250‚ the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Pittsburgh region in 2008. Bill's conversation can highlight the ways the city is using its 250th birthday to promote its designation as “America's Most Livable City” (Places Rated Almanac, 2007) and change outdated perceptions. He also can center his discussion on business and personal finance, as well as serve as Moderator for a panel style engagement.
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mentalist keith matheny

KEITH MATHENY -Mentalist/Motivation

Mentalist and motivational entertainer Keith Matheny can read your mind! Or can he? YOU be the judge!

For more than a decade, Keith has crisscrossed the country, making believers out of skeptics as he helps unlock the power and mysteries of the mind. Regarded as one of the worlds most entertaining and captivating mentalists, Keith Mathenys “Mind Over Magic” presentation is the perfect entertainment choice for banquets, luncheons, business meetings and stage performances. During the show, Keith will:

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Megan Wolfley Actress and Model worked behind scenes on FSN

MEGAN WOLFLEY -Actress/Model/Host

Growing up as the only daughter of Pittsburgh Steeler Craig Wolfley, Megan was surrounded by football her entire life. Though she did not follow in his giant footsteps in sports, she was approached by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2003 to broadcast with her father. She continues to be featured on Steelers TV and Steelers 24/7. Megan also works in production as well. She is the floor director for the McDonald's Steelers KidZONE show and one of the graphic designers for in-game productions for all Steeler home games. In spring 2008, Megan was cast in her first feature film, She's Out of My League (Spring 2010) as a Scandinavian Model. Soon after, she was cast in her first SAG role as a principal in Sorority Row (release date: Sept. 11, 2009) as Sorority Sister Megan.

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Timmy MTV Road Rules

TIMMY BEGGY -MTV

Tim Beggy was born and brewed in Pittsburgh. As the youngest of four, he acquired quite an ability to entertain. These skills and more helped him to graduate from Duquesne University. There he played wide receiver for the football team but realized his true talents were on the sidelines, which propelled him towards a brief stint as the mascot for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After walking that plank, Tim was snatched up by MTV's Road Rules, where you'd find him riding bulls, jumping out of airplanes and performing amazing stunts. This adventure led him to LA to pursue his real dream... getting on the Price is Right. After successfully making it to "contestant's row", Tim decided to shoot his goals a bit higher.

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Mike Schultz

MIKE SCHULTZ -Fitness/Motivation

Mike turned his passion for cycling and the outdoors into a life changing experience. Mike took to his bike and turned his life around to forge a path to success. Through a lifestyle of cycling and training, Mike has carved a successful career as a Coach and as a professional ultra endurance mountain bike racer, including ten Top 3 finishes in 24 hour solo mountain bike events. Mike also continues to train and compete on the national ultra endurance elite level to further his study of sports specific training and physiology. “Pursuing a higher level of fitness begins with finding physical activities that you are passionate about, whether hiking, kickboxing or running marathons, then finding ways to become stronger at it.” Currently a professional endurance cyclist, trainer and coach, Mike Schultz practices what he teaches. “It is all about training smart and working within your limits.” Using your feedback from your breath, heart, and mental focus can help you work within your limits – not beyond your limits – and allow you to make great gains in fitness. Mike speaks to share his motivation, experience and knowledge of the human body to help others gain more awareness and motivation towards better fitness and health. Mike is the founder of Highland Training and is certified with the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

   

CRAIG KARGES -Mentalist

Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The "extraordinist" is an award winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. He has made over four thousand appearances on four continents and in all fifty states. Craig Karges' performance is an extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology and intuition. Karges dazzles the mind as he challenges his audiences to question what is real and what is unreal, what is possible and what is impossible. Dennis Miller, comedian and talk show host, put it this way after seeing Karges perform, "this weirds me out." He has made over four thousand appearances on four continents and in all fifty states. A table "walks" on stage and then flies into the air! Borrowed finger rings from audience members are linked together in a chain! Thoughts are read and predictions are made and verified. Craig Karges risks his fee in a special demonstration. If he fails, the money is returned to the sponsor! You don't just watch this performance, you experience it, through total audience participation. Audiences may be mystified when it comes to understanding how Craig Karges accomplishes what he does on stage but his popularity is no mystery at all

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Frank Murgia, Event Host, Party Host, Event Emcee, Pittsburgh

FRANK MURGIA -Host/Event Emcee/Simon Says

After working in Hollywood as a television producer for 10 years, Frank Murgia recently returned to his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to producing shows for MTV, ESPN and the Family Channel, Murgia has hosted several game show pilots and appeared as a zombie in two horror movies.

Currently, Frank is a corporate speaker on the topic of Internet marketing and ways to use the world wide web to “move the social media needle”. He will also be the pitchman for a new infomercial product that will shoot and air in early 2010.

With skills behind and in front of the camera, and on and off stage, Frank Murgia brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and energy as an Emcee Event Host and Simon Says Game Host.

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claudio reilsono corporate speaker

CLAUDIO REILSONO -Motivation

Claudio Reilsono's story is one of determination, persistence, and having the heart to have a dream and go after it with all he had and then achieving that dream! From the time Claudio went to his first Pittsburgh Pirates game at Three Rivers Stadium as an 8 year old he had one goal in mind, and that was to work in professional baseball.

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Lynn Cullen Pittsburgh Corporate Speaker

LYNN CULLEN -Pittsburgh Media

Lynn Cullen has been a fixture on Pittsburgh television and radio since 1981. She currently hosts a daily talk radio show on WPTT 1360-AM from noon to three. Lynn verbally holds forth in the mornings in a more visible capacity as host of “Cullen on Cable” which airs at noon and again at 6 pm on PCNC-TV. Her reporting for WTAE-TV from 1981 to 1992 garnered her numerous awards, including a 1991 Emmy award, four Golden Quills for Journalistic Excellence from the Pittsburgh Press Club, and three Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcaster Awards for feature reporting. Lynn also received the Printers Devil Award from Women in Communications for her “ability to see humor in the world and to puncture the pompous among us.” In addition, the YWCA honored her for her “rigorous work against racism and bigotry.&rdquo'

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murder mystery company pittsburgh

MYSTERY'S MOST WANTED -Murder Mystery

The professional cast of 4-5 actors weaves a web of intrigue and suspense as they perform an interactive whodunit mystery for your guests. The story begins during cocktails or at the start of dinner and unfolds through courses in two to three scenes. Guests are immersed in the show and have the opportunity to ask questions about the murder throughout the event, then, at the conclusion of the affair, choose who they think committed the crime.    


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