Michael Angelo Zervos Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
DTW - Detroit, MI
Primary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration
Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help
Michael Angelo Zervos Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Michael Angelo Zervos is a film director, author, and a x2 Guinness World Record holder. He is one of 600 people in history to visit every country in the world. Zervos has worked with household names in sports, entertainment, and gaming, as well as some of the biggest brands. To date, his videos have been viewed a billion times on digital platforms alone. With more than 14 years of storytelling experience, Zervos reframes the pursuit of happiness by re-examining the way we view our lives as narrative journeys. He brings pop culture, interactivity, and helps audiences develop a set of tools they didn't know they even had.
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