• A SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO LIFE

  A SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO LIFE

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  Ethan is an expert at surviving any situation, especially cancer and has survived the harsh elements of an isolated life on a deserted island during his three seasons competing on the hit CBS reality show, Survivor Africa, Survivor All-Stars, and Survivor 40: Winners At War. A fit, young adult former professional soccer player who had traveled the world on behalf of the international health community through his foundation, Grassroot Soccer, Ethan became an unlikely face of cancer.

  Never losing optimism, spirit or humor, despite extraordinary rigors and setbacks, Ethan developed A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO LIFE. Ethan provides the foundation and skills anyone can learn to face life’s biggest challenges. Sprinkling in personal stories from Survivor, pro soccer, battling cancer, facing antisemitism and other experiences in his unique life, Ethan delves deeply into the concepts of character, leadership, community, resiliency and service in terms that people can relate to - where it comes from, why it matters and how it can help them make important decisions in their lives.

• SURVIVING MISINFORMATION, MYTHS AND MISBELIEFS OF CANCER:

  SURVIVING MISINFORMATION, MYTHS AND MISBELIEFS OF CANCER:

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  Cancer misinformation has become an increasingly prevalent problem, potentially endangering public health and understanding. But how do you determine what trustworthy information sources are, and how do you avoid misinformation, bogus treatment claims and unsubstantiated medical advice?

  Ethan identifies and defines the most challenging moments of Misinformation, Myths and Misbeliefs he faced in life; from losing his father to cancer, to playing pro soccer in Africa at the height the of the AIDS pandemic, to surviving a rare blood cancer, twice. Ethan digs deep into the misconceptions surrounding clinical trials, alternative therapies, exercise oncology and survivorship. He then explores the concept of toxic positivity and issues regarding the language we use to discuss cancer pre, during and post treatment.

  Receiving a cancer diagnosis is shocking and frightening, and it’s important to ask questions and explore all options for your medical care. In his keynote, he connects with cancer patients, health care providers, patient advocates and members of the public to find legitimate sources of information, navigate and scrutinize questionable information, and engage in thoughtful discussions about fears and myths.

• SURVIVING THE AMAZING RACE OF CORPORATE AMERICA:

  SURVIVING THE AMAZING RACE OF CORPORATE AMERICA:

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  People LOVE reality TV competitions because
  they can watch others react to the unknown. Contestants are forced out of their comfort zone - will they
  embrace the experience and learn from these challenges, or give in to the drama and fall apart? Just like the
  complex world of corporate America is based on relationships and team building, so are strategy-based TV
  shows like Survivor and Amazing Race – the relationship with yourself, your coworkers, your boss, your
  friends and your family.
  Ethan is no stranger to overcoming challenges on and off-camera. From losing his father at an early age, to
  playing pro soccer in the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic, to surviving cancer twice to winning a million
  bucks on a reality show, he learned incredible lessons about forming relationships, building self-confidence,
  creating work-life balance, becoming a connected leader, and overcoming obstacles. Ethan shares his
  strategies for staying resilient in the face of life’s biggest challenges and creating positive relationships that
  will help your audience succeed in business and in life.

• SURVIVAL TEAM CHALLENGE, THE ULTIMATE CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT:

  SURVIVAL TEAM CHALLENGE, THE ULTIMATE CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENT:

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  Ethan knows that
  building a good team is crucial for cultivating a cohesive and high-performing group that can survive any
  situation in life and in business. As a former professional soccer player, successful entrepreneur, two-time
  cancer survivor and legendary reality TV competitor who won Survivor Africa and has appeared on Survivor
  All Star, Survivor40: Winners at War, The Amazing Race, Eco Challenge and Fear Factor, Ethan has taken the
  critical skills he learned from these challenging strategy-based competition shows and packaged them
  into SURVIVAL TEAM Challenge, The Ultimate Corporate Team Building Event. Ethan designed and built
  challenges he used during his time on TV and turned them into dynamic teambuilding activities that will
  generate supportive, long-lasting relationships for any group. By creating a fun, safe, innovative and
  stimulating environment, participants will be inspired to learn and grow as they respond to these games. A
  combination of physical, mental and social competitions will inspire teams to think in a new way and work
  on communication, critical thinking, trust-building, problem solving, and more. This experiential team
  building event, hosted by Ethan, is inclusive of a fireside chat and keynote speech that will illustrate
  cooperation over competition, leadership and negotiation, group morale, overcoming challenges, service
  and help to relieve stress through laughter and learning. The ideal number of participants is no more than
  50 people.

• THE REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM

  THE REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM

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  Ethan believes that a better and healthier world
  can be achieved through living by Jewish values. His inspiration to help heal the
  world stems from being taught at an early age the importance of community, a
  connection to the Jewish faith, sports and the preservation of Israel.
  As demonstrated by his charitable work, tzedakah and community involvement,
  Ethan delivers a deeply-felt, meaningful lesson that inspires any audience to
  answer life’s opportunities with strength, and conviction of character. His
  experiences growing up Jewish, leaning on the Jewish community after his dad’s
  death, defusing antisemitism while playing Survivor, competing and coaching in
  the Maccabi Games, his wife’s conversion to Judaism and their charitable honeymoon to a refugee camp,
  has shaped who Ethan is.
  He has spoken to groups that include United Jewish Federation (UJF), Jewish National Fund (JNF), JNF
  Futures, BBYO, Hillel, Chabad, Schusterman Foundation, Maccabi USA, JCC, Momentum, JewBelong, Jew In
  The City, JedX, TribeFest, Sunrise Camp Association, Camp Ramah, United Synagogue Youth, Combined
  Jewish Philanthropy, Sharsharet, Gift Of Life, Camp Simcha, 248, Jerusalem Village, The Lost Tribe, The Tel
  Aviv Institute and local temples across the country.

• TALKING HERB: CANNABIS ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ADVOCACY

  TALKING HERB: CANNABIS ENTREPRENEURSHIP & ADVOCACY

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  The severities of both Ethan’s battles with
  cancer and its treatment, coupled with the debilitating anxiety of his cancer coming back post- treatment,
  led Ethan to explore cannabis and CBD as a form of palliative care. The relative scarcity of safe, controlled
  options for cancer patients and other sufferers of acute illnesses, compounded by the overwhelming
  misinformation in a fast-growing legalized marketplace about use of CBD and cannabis, spurred Ethan to go
  public with his story and advocate for common sense use, regulation and education.
  Ethan has been the global brand ambassador for Trulieve Cannabis, the largest cannabis retailer in the USA
  with 160 dispensaries in 13 states. He also has an active consulting role with EO Care, a personalized
  clinician and research guided approach to medical cannabis care. He leads the efforts on programs to help
  educate and support industry initiatives while creating partnerships with research institutions and
  charitable organizations that best align with the overall purpose and goals. This inspired Zohn to co-founded
  Safe Roots Foundation, an innovative sport based teenage substance misuse prevention program for
  adolescents and sports coaches.
  What’s more, the mission to counter misleading information, allows Ethan to use his personal narrative as
  and be a megaphone for those who may benefit from CBD.

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