Program Topics

Breaking Cycles - Christopher Gardner is the head of his own successful brokerage firm - but just 20 years ago, Gardner was homeless, carried all his possessions on his back, and lived-on occasion-in a bathroom at a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in Oakland, California. A true testament to the perseverance it takes to make it from "rags-to-riches", Gardner tells his story of overcoming obstacles, "breaking cycles", and the motivation it takes to make your own success. Listen as he recounts his fears of failure, exhaustion of pursuit, and great appreciation to those that helped him. Gardner's storytelling captures his audience completely, and his humor lights up the room.

Entrepreneurship and the American Dream - Listen as Christopher Gardner recounts the story of how a red Ferrari became the turning point of his career, and ultimately his life. In this presentation, Gardner takes audiences from his days in the military to the day he decided he would pursue his career dream and become a stockbroker. As a father first, and businessman second, his story is one of overcoming obstacles, facing the daunting task of balancing life responsibilities, and ultimately succeeding.