Amy Summers founded Pitch Publicity(R) in 2003, in her mid-twenties, building a proactive public relations agency that has since earned billions of media impressions for hundreds of companies and organizations. In 2020, she launched INICIVOX(R), a virtual platform designed to harness mentorship to enhance communication skills. Summers's pitching methodologies and mentorship success stories are showcased through her popular microcast, The Pitch with Amy Summers, and podcast, Pitch Live with Amy Summers. A pioneer in remote work and virtual mentorship, Summers has earned business, education, and communication awards in entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Based in New York City, Summers attributes her successful career start in public relations to her education at the University of Florida, where she later served as an adjunct lecturer and as a member of multiple boards of directors. Stephen Palladino is a globally recognized artist and storyteller known for his emotionally charged work that blurs the line between chaos and control. Born in the Bronx, New York, where he first honed his craft that fuses street culture with fine art, Palladino now works out of his studio in West Hollywood, California. His raw, unfiltered style has earned him high-profile collaborations with Tiffany & Co., Beyoncé, American Express, Playboy, Capital One, and Lady Gaga. His art lives in private collections across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and spans murals, intricate drawings, and immersive digital experiences that explore identity, culture, and the beautifully imperfect nature of being human. Tens of thousands follow his viral Late Night Drawing series on TikTok, where he creates live, on-the-spot illustrations that push creative boundaries in real time. To learn more, visit palladinoart.com.
""A generous, practical playbook that turns managers into mentors and teams into talent engines."" Scott Sanders, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning producer ""Amy Summers's focus on relationships is both refreshing and urgently needed in today's business world."" Danny Wuerffel, Heisman Trophy winner, executive director of Desire Street Ministries, president of Wuerffel Foundation ""If you want to make success happen and not just talk about it, start with Amy Summers's mentorship touchpoints in Lift."" Jonathan Lovitz, nonprofit executive, economic development leader, and former federal official ""Lift is an inspiring reminder that leadership isn't about hierarchy; it's about helping people rise."" Patrick Ford, professional in residence, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida ""Amy Summers has a rare ability to elevate others with intention, authenticity, and clarity. In Lift, she channels that gift into a powerful blueprint for relationship-driven leadership."" Marci Zaroff, founder and CEO of ECOfashion, founder and chair of BeyondBrands, author of ECOrenaissance