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Marc Mero
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| Title: |
Inspirational Speaker/Author/Youth-Family Advocate |
| Industry: |
Nonprofit |
| Type of Organization: |
Nonprofit |
| Major Product/Service: |
Providing inspirational and motivational speaking targeting bulling, anti-drugs and overall empowerment for children and adults |
| Expertise: |
Mr. Mero’s enthusiasm is contagious as he empowers people of all ages and walks of life to make positive choices and achieve their highest potential. He achieved fame as a WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion and was a 4-time New York State Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. As the author of "How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet," and founder of Champion of Choices nonprofit, he has shared his inspiring life story with over one million people. Mr. Mero is recognized as a youth-family advocate and "America’s #1 School Presenter." His video entitled "A Mother’s Love" has been watched worldwide by millions. Mr. Mero has made appearances on several national TV shows including CNN Headline News, Glenn Beck, Nancy Grace and Montel Williams, as well as completed hundreds of radio and press interviews. Delivering a positive message of hope at schools, corporate meetings and churches globally, Mr. Mero dedicates his life to helping people discover the true "champion within." He believes we can all dream big, make positive choices, and make a difference. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
National |
| Born: |
Buffalo, New York |
| Work History: |
Mr. Mero retired from in-ring competition in 2006. He then opened and operated the Marc Mero Body Slam Training Institute based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. |
| Honors & Awards: |
Winner, New York Golden Gloves; World Television Championship 3 time winner, WCW; Intercontinental Championship, WWF |
| Published Works: |
1 book, "How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet" |
| Career Accomplishments: |
As a well known American WWF wrestler, Mr. Mero reached the pinnacle of sports entertainment. Unfortunately, he suffered enormous loss and learned that money and fame couldn't buy happiness. Mr. Mero states, "It’s NOT what’s in your pocket that matters; it’s what’s in your HEART that truly matters!" Due to the tragic loss of more than 30 of his close friends and family members as a result of poor lifestyle choices and negative behaviors, Mr. Mero started his nonprofit. He has since become an internationally renowned inspirational and motivational speaker, and a staunch advocate of anti-bullying. He inspires audiences wherever he goes. Mr. Mero wants people to be aware of the consequences of their choices. |
