Latoya London - "American Idol Ideal" - She went from grocery store clerk and music student to the national spotlight in a little over a year.  Latoya London dramed of singing ever since she was 7.   She followed that dream alongside hundreds of others contestants on television's 'American Idol.'  Though she didn't win the crown - she did land a record deal and won't stop there.  Latoya's Advice:  Whatever your goal and purpose is - that's what motivates you - the end result of that goal - so I won't stop until that goal is no matter what.

Oscar Brown Jr.    (Oct.,  1926 - May, 2005)      Singer, Songwriter, Playwright, Poet, Civil Rights Activist     Oscar Brown, Jr. was the ultimate entertainer.  He was amazingly prolific, having written more than 1,000 songs.  In his own words, Oscar Brown, Jr. was ‘obsessed’  - always thinking, always creating.  His personality engulfed every room he entered.  So, powerfully charismatic and talented that in 1960, “Today Show” host Dave Garroway devoted the entire two-hour national broadcast for Oscar to perform live and raise money for his celebrated play “Kicks & Co.”  Yet, one of Oscar’s most impactful productions was “ Opportunity , Please Knock” in which he used members of the Blackstone Rangers, a Chicago street gang, drawing the raw talent out of what many consider life’s castaways.

FRANK ODEA:    "From the Gutter to Greatness"     It was a matter of change or die.  Frank O’Dea went from sleeping on a park bench to founding Canada’s largest chain of gourmet  coffees and teas ,‘The Second Cup,’ and other companies in just a matter of years .  Frank, indeed, one of  Canada’s most successful entrepreneurs and active social activists, earning a prestigious spot in The Order of Canada.   Hear Frank’s steps toward success.        Back to Home Page