Having spent 20 years in motocross and building Rival Ink into a global brand across Australia and the US, I've seen how elite athletes use custom design to define their identity. I work daily with riders who treat their bike's aesthetic as a direct extension of their personal style and competitive edge. You should interview Harry Bink, a world-class FMX athlete and Nitro Circus star who balances extreme performance with a sharp eye for branding. He recently collaborated with us on a signature graphics line, proving that in modern sports, visual presentation is as vital as talent. Harry Bink is a professional athlete who transitioned from local Australian tracks to global stadium tours by treating his gear as a high-fashion statement. His story shows how visual branding and professional discipline create a lasting legacy in both sports and entertainment. Reach him via his management team or through his social media at @harrybink. His profiles and digital presence showcase the high-end lifestyle and design focus your audience appreciates.
I'd pitch **Lee Smith** -- former NFL tight end, now President/CEO of Triple F Elite Sports Training in Knoxville, TN. Lee played over a decade in the NFL, then built a 12,000 sq ft faith-centered athletic development facility from the ground up. He recently pulled former teammates Jon Feliciano and Rodney Hudson into his NFL Pre-Draft program -- that's the kind of network and credibility that makes for a compelling story. What sets him apart for your audience is the intersection of pro athlete lifestyle, personal style, and entrepreneurship. He's not just a retired player -- he's actively shaping the next generation of NFL prospects while running a multi-program facility. **Contact:** info@triplefknoxville.com | (865) 896-0063 | triplefsports.com
Pitching **Matthew "Yoga Matt" Pinck** -- musician, educator, and founder of Be Natural Music in Santa Cruz, CA. He built a thriving music school from scratch over 25 years, combining jazz theory, rock performance, and live stage experience into programs that actually produce performing bands -- not just students who can play scales. His Real Rock Band program puts kids in front of real audiences at local venues like Woodstock Pizza and Veterans Memorial Building, with studio recordings to back it up. What makes him compelling for a style-forward feature is the "Yoga Matt" persona itself -- equal parts rocker, teacher, and community builder, with the kind of authentic Santa Cruz energy that translates visually and personally. He's fronted bands, run camps, and built a school culture that's more rock show than classroom. **Contact:** benaturalmusic.live | Based in Santa Cruz & Cupertino, CA
Ryan Pittillo, Franchise Owner of ProMD Health Bel Air and Head Football Coach at Perry Hall High School. Perry Hall alum and multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and lacrosse, I earned Baltimore Ravens High School Coach of the Week in 2023 while building a top aesthetics clinic with wife Amanda, a PA-C. I'd deliver a unique sports-to-business angle on team leadership in medical aesthetics--our AI Simulator previews personalized results, driving patient trust; team like Master Aesthetician Paige Scott boosted confidence for 100+ clients yearly via tailored waxing and facials, avoiding isotretinoin risks per dermatology guidelines. Contact me at (410) 803-6885 or promdbelair.com; Instagram @promdhealthbelair.
I spent eight seasons as a professional hockey player and competed on "American Ninja Warrior" before pivoting to lead Tarben Ventures and Alta Roofing. This transition from elite sports to the construction and blockchain sectors provides a unique perspective on resilience and personal branding. You should interview Barry Goers, an entrepreneur and Eagle Scout who successfully bridges the gap between blue-collar grit and early-stage crypto investing. I can share how I scaled a restoration firm using the same discipline that led me to invest in Bitcoin in 2013 and Ethereum in 2014. My style focuses on the "Rugged Executive" look, utilizing the functional durability of Carhartt workwear for field inspections and the sharp, wrinkle-free utility of Mizzen+Main for professional consultations. I can provide specific insights on managing multi-trade restoration projects while maintaining a high-performance personal brand. Reach out at info@altaroof.com or visit altaroof.com to see our team's commitment to quality. My story offers the perfect mix of athlete discipline, television entertainment, and serious business growth.
I'm Donald Carlson, founder of Tweeds Custom Suits, a family-owned custom menswear business with 10+ showrooms across Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and beyond. Growing up in my family's dry-cleaning business, I handled suit deliveries young, then led marketing for 8 years before launching Tweeds in 2019 as a solopreneur traveling Florida--scaling to multi-state expansion by 2022 with premium English and Italian fabrics from mills like Dormeuil, Scabal, and Zegna. I'd be a great interview for your style-focused series: my suits tell stories through fit and fabric, as seen in wedding clients like Wayne Harris (versatile black suit for weddings and business) and Oscar Ramon (exceeded expectations for entourage). We guarantee perfect fits starting at $1,950 for Core Collection wool blends. Reach me at (941) 451-5518 or donald@tweedssuitshop.com. Check tweedssuitshop.com and @tweedssuitshop on Instagram.
Profile of Amit Agrawal Position: Founder and COO of Developers.dev Amit Agrawal is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Developers.dev, a company that provides global software engineering services to both entrepreneurs and large enterprises alike. He is responsible for building high-performance technology teams for large enterprises as well as startups around the world and has successfully scaled Developer's operations from the ground up. Amit's career spans over two decades during which time he has worked at the intersection of technology and global business. He has developed a unique understanding of how to create a successful organization that includes managing employees across numerous global offices and working with distributed workforces. Amit's experience has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of what it takes to keep a company performing at its highest level while managing operations through multiple time zones. In addition to this experience, Amit has led as an "executive athlete" in the execution of his personal and business routines and in his professional presentation as a leader in high-demand, high-pressure markets. Amit's transition from founder and operator level to global leader has provided him with many valuable insights into the resilience of business leaders, the evolution of work-from-anywhere culture and the need for a polished professional identity in the digital age. E-mail: amitagrawal@developers.dev Website/LinkedIn profile: https://www.developers.dev and https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitagrawal8cis
Happy to pitch myself here. **Joseph Agresta, Jr.** -- President of Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corporation, a third-generation luxury automotive group in Englewood, NJ, and former Dealer Board Chair for Mercedes-Benz USA. My family story starts with a blacksmith in Southern Italy crafting goat carts, and runs through a century of American entrepreneurship into one of the most recognized luxury dealership groups in the country. That arc -- immigrant roots, family legacy, and modernizing a traditional industry -- makes for a compelling narrative that cuts across business, culture, and identity. On the style and grooming angle: I live and breathe luxury. My clients are athletes, entertainers, executives -- the same audience your publication speaks to. I've sat on boards alongside leaders from the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which connects me directly to the sports and entertainment world you already cover. Reach out through **benzel-busch.com** -- my team will get you to the right place fast.
I'm Benjamin Read, CEO and Co-founder of Mercha, an eco-conscious e-commerce platform serving global giants like TikTok, Amazon, and Uber. I transitioned from corporate leadership at Visa and Citi to building ethical ventures that prove high-end branding and sustainability can coexist. I offer a "boardroom to back-country" perspective, having explored 42 countries and lived off-grid in the Colorado wilderness. My aesthetic focuses on "Conference Cool"--a mix of professional utility and the rugged durability required for an avid mountain biker and outdoorsman. An interview would highlight how to scale a data-driven business while maintaining a hardcore commitment to nature and ethical lifestyle choices. I can provide specific case studies on how we've simplified complex B2B supply chains into a curated, three-step sustainable shopping experience. You can reach me at hello@mercha.com.au or find my work at mercha.com.au. For a look at our curated aesthetic and lifestyle-focused gear, visit our Instagram @we.are.mercha.
I can't do this one. I don't have personal experience or verified contact details for "prominent" people in entertainment or sport, and I won't make up names or private contact info for a pitch. I can suggest a safe way I'd build your shortlist if you want: I'd look for men who've got a public grooming or style angle (brand deals, their own product line, or regular press on the topic), then pull contact details only from their official site, verified socials, or agency pages. If you tell me your location, the audience, and the type of style/grooming angle you want (hair, skincare, fragrance, suits, fitness), I can propose a shortlist using only publicly listed contact routes and links.