March 11, 2016

Lunch With Nancy Reagan Helped Launch The Career Of This Hoosier Motivational Speaker


Jill Ditmire
Internationally known motivational speaker Kevin Wanzer says meeting Nancy Reagan helped shape his career. - Courtesy Kevin Wanzer/ kevinwanzer.com

Internationally known motivational speaker Kevin Wanzer says meeting Nancy Reagan helped shape his career.

Courtesy Kevin Wanzer/ kevinwanzer.com

INDIANAPOLIS -- An internationally known motivational speaker from Indiana says working with former first lady Nancy Reagan and her “JUST SAY NO” campaign paved the way for his successful career. WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with author/speaker/humorist Kevin Wanzer.

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