Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/17/2024.
With his top rated keynote, Choices and Consequences, Jerome Mayne takes your audience on his personal journey from regular employee, CEO, father of two young boys, living in a quaint neighborhood, to a whirlwind of FBI investigations, federal court, and finally prison.
For two years his name was “Federal Inmate Number 08657-041.” Before that, Jerome was the founder and CEO of two corporations, respected in the financial community. In 1999 he received a 21-month prison sentence for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering – crimes that took place four years earlier. On November 4th, 1999, he reported to the Federal Prison in Yankton, South Dakota and his career and his life were changed forever.
Jerome keeps audiences riveted, laughing and sometimes crying. Drawing from his emotional journey and lessons learned along the way, he shares his 3 key principles—Clarity, Choices, and Consequences—to help audiences understand their vulnerabilities and prevent bad decisions in the future.
With this keynote, Jerome Mayne takes you on an unforgettable journey through life’s trials and triumphs. In this captivating presentation, Jerome shares his personal story of overcoming adversity with resilience, humor, and a zest for life that will have you laughing and inspired.
Life is unpredictable, filled with job losses, family tragedies, financial instability, and life-threatening illnesses. But how we choose to face these challenges defines our character. Jerome’s dynamic presentation explores how he found humor in the midst of his darkest moments—a nightmare battle with cancer, serving almost 21 months in federal prison, and undergoing quadruple bypass open-heart surgery.
Combining riveting storytelling with a touch of humor, Jerome demonstrates that laughter can be a powerful tool for overcoming any obstacle. His remarkable ability to infuse humor into his narrative will leave you entertained while imparting profound wisdom on resilience and the art of finding joy in the face of adversity.
Survive Life – Laugh Yourself to Death is a thought-provoking and humorous keynote presentation that will inspire your audience to navigate life’s obstacles with grace and a smile. Prepare to be moved, amused, and motivated to embrace challenges head-on, knowing that laughter is not only a coping mechanism but a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. This is an unforgettable experience that will change the way your audience views life’s hardships.
Jerome Mayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Choices and Consequences and Survive Life—and Laugh Yourself to Death. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jerome Mayne for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Jerome Mayne generally travels from MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Walsh, Dave Barry, Dean Karlan, Chris Skinner and John Mackey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jerome Mayne for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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