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Sonny Melendrez Inspirational Speaker | Radio/TV Host | Author

Sonny Melendrez, an award-winning TEDx motivational speaker, media consultant, and inspirational figure, has dedicated over 20 years to uplifting individuals and organizations.

Renowned for his energetic keynote speeches and workshops, Melendrez focuses on empowering associations, educational institutions, and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. His engaging presentations are known for their humor and interactive elements, aiming to inspire transformative changes in careers and lives.

Melendrez's accolades include being twice named Billboard Magazine's "National Radio Personality of the Year" and induction into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the top 100 radio personalities. His broadcasting career spanned leading radio stations across Los Angeles and San Antonio, where he not only hosted popular shows but also significantly contributed to public service.

Beyond radio, Melendrez has excelled as a TV host, actor, motivational speaker, and voice artist, endorsing brands like Disney and Pepsi, and engaging audiences at high-profile events, including the White House Hispanic Heritage Awards. He's passionately contributed to social causes, leading initiatives like The Children of the World Project and actively supporting numerous charities, raising over $100 million for non-profits.

Melendrez's efforts have earned him commendations from President Reagan, a Grammy nomination, and recognition as a socially responsible entrepreneur.

His book, "The Art of Living with Enthusiasm!", encapsulates his philosophy on the transformative power of positivity and enthusiasm in personal and professional realms.

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Saying Goodbye To Both Our Dogs In A Single Heartbreaking Day &Raquo; Sonny Melendrez San Antonio Texas Tedx Motivational Keynote Speaker
Saying Goodbye to Both Our Dogs in a Single Heartbreaking Day

Recently, my wife Linda and I had to say goodbye to both of our precious doggies—Happy and Annie. For 15 wonderful years, they filled our home with endless joy, laughter, and boundless affection. Ha…

Recently, my wife Li…

Recently, my wife Linda and I had to say goodbye to both of our precious doggies—Happy and Annie. For 15 wonderful years, they filled our home with endless joy, laughter, and boundless affection. Happy, our soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, truly lived up to his name. He wasn’t just happy—he was a four-legged burst of sunshine, his tail spinning like a little propeller whenever he saw us. Annie, our Shih Tzu, on the other hand, was a sweet and tiny, gentle soul, always ready to offer kisses in exchange for a head scratch. Her eyes said thank you with every blink. Every morning started the sam…

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Robin Frederick - The Song Doctor &Raquo; Robin Frederick The Song Doctor Sonnyradio Final
Robin Frederick – The Song Doctor

Robin Frederick is a celebrated songwriter, author and children's television contributor. She is a former director of A&R and production for Rhino Records and Executive Producer of over 60 album…

Robin Frederick is …

Robin Frederick is a celebrated songwriter, author and children's television contributor. She is a former director of A&R and production for Rhino Records and Executive Producer of over 60 albums. She has written and produced more than 500 songs for television, records, theater and more. Our connection goes back to the early days of the Disney Channel when I hosted Disney’s premiere children’s series, You and Me, Kid. You see, Robin wrote the words and music to theme, titled Just You and Me Kid! ~Sonny. In this episode, Robin reveals.. How writing her first musical at 15 led to a c…

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Stan Peake: Lasting Happiness Is An Inside Job &Raquo; Stan Peake Lasting Happiness Banner Best 20240818 Vaczt2Ozgo
Stan Peake: Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job

Want to know the secret to lasting and fulfilling happiness? You've come to the right place! Sonny visits with Stan Peake,  executive coach, business consultant, speaker and author of 5 books, includ…

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Want to know the secret to lasting and fulfilling happiness? You've come to the right place! Sonny visits with Stan Peake,  executive coach, business consultant, speaker and author of 5 books, including "Lasting Happiness is an Inside Job," the title of his popular TEDx talk. In this episode, Stan shares: How to go from a traditional job to a life of entrepreneurship The big question people asked of themselves when COVID hit the US What the workplace will look like in 5 years How to be on the right side of change caused by AI Why success doesn't guarantee happiness The secret to long lasting…

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Jd Gershbein: Everything You Wanted To Know About Linkedin, But Were Afraid To Ask! &Raquo; Jd Gershbein Banner
JD Gershbein: Everything you wanted to know about LINKEDIN, but were afraid to ask!

JD Gershbein is an expert on all things LinkedIn. His company, Owlish Communications provides LinkedIn branding and advisory services to executives, leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. Listen,…

JD Gershbein is an e…

JD Gershbein is an expert on all things LinkedIn. His company, Owlish Communications provides LinkedIn branding and advisory services to executives, leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. Listen, as Sonny poses the most asked questions by LinkedIn users. In this episode, you'll learn: -The biggest mistake people make on LinkedIn How to navigate LinkedIn to your benefit Do you really need to upgrade your account How to reach out when someone views your profile The best way to attract connections and followers The difference between posting and article writing Who sees your contributions T…

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Unlock the Power of Intentional Enthusiasm!

Join Sonny as he unveils the inner workings of his positive operating system: Intentional Enthusiasm.Unlock the secrets behind this powerful concept and discover the three essential elements to harn…

Join Sonny as he unv…

Join Sonny as he unveils the inner workings of his positive operating system: Intentional Enthusiasm.Unlock the secrets behind this powerful concept and discover the three essential elements to harness its full potential for yourself.Follow Sonny! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnymelendrez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnymelendrezmotivationalspeaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnymelendrez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonnyradio#IntentionalEnthusiasm #PositiveMindset #EnergyBoost #OptimismInAction #MindsetMastery #Empowerment #VibrantLiving #Authentici…

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Sonny Melendrez Conducts The San Antonio Symphony #Shorts &Raquo; Hqdefault 571
Sonny Melendrez Conducts the San Antonio Symphony #shorts

When You're Asked to Conduct the San Antonio SymphonyThis is one of two opportunities I had to conduct the symphony. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating!The piece I chose is Les Torea…

When You're Asked to…

When You're Asked to Conduct the San Antonio SymphonyThis is one of two opportunities I had to conduct the symphony. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating!The piece I chose is Les Toreadors from Bizet's Carmen, for two reasons: One, the great energy in the highs and softness of the lows, ending in a grand finale which, to me, represents life itself. And, secondly, dedicated to person who gave me life, my mom, Carmen.Follow Sonny! Instagram: sonnymelendrez Facebook: sonnymelendrezmotivationalspeaker LinkedIn: sonnymelendrez Twitter: sonnymelendrez

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Sonny Melendrez - Rocky Ii | Scene Of Press Conference Announcing Rocky'S Rematch With Appolo Creed &Raquo; Hqdefault 510
Sonny Melendrez – Rocky II | Scene of press conference announcing Rocky’s rematch with Appolo Creed

It was early 1979 and I found myself in a small waiting room at the MGM Studios in Hollywood. I was there to read for the part of a reporter in the sequel to Sylvester Stallone's Academy Award winning…

It was early 1979 an…

It was early 1979 and I found myself in a small waiting room at the MGM Studios in Hollywood. I was there to read for the part of a reporter in the sequel to Sylvester Stallone's Academy Award winning, ROCKY.When my name was called, I expected to meet with a group of casting directors as is usually the case, but to my surprise, only one person sat on the other side of a small desk -- Stallone himself.His greeting was as warm and down to earth as Rocky Balboa and after telling him a little bit about myself, we got down to business. I can remember him searching through the script to find a …

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Sonny Melendrez | San Antonio TEDx Motivational Keynote Speaker

TEDx keynote speaker Sonny Melendrez has delivered his keynotes, sharing the unstoppable benefits of Intentional Enthusiasm, to thousands of national and international audiences.In this clip, he tel…

TEDx keynote speaker…

TEDx keynote speaker Sonny Melendrez has delivered his keynotes, sharing the unstoppable benefits of Intentional Enthusiasm, to thousands of national and international audiences.In this clip, he tells of inspiration he received from an unlikely source: a lovely lady named Ruby, working at a drive-thru in the middle of the night.As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

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Dogs Are People, Too! #Shorts #Dogshorts &Raquo; Hqdefault 636
Dogs are people, too! #shorts #dogshorts

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." ~Gilda Radner, "The Marriage," It's Always Something, 1…

"I think dogs a…

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." ~Gilda Radner, "The Marriage," It's Always Something, 1989

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Children of the World Project | We Are the World-Official HD Best Quality

Kids are magic. They have the ability to see life the way it was meant to be. In their world there is no war. There is no hate. The Children of the World Project is more than children helping to save …

Kids are magic. They…

Kids are magic. They have the ability to see life the way it was meant to be. In their world there is no war. There is no hate. The Children of the World Project is more than children helping to save their starving brothers and sisters. It's about on our most important natural resources--hope. It is the hope that all of us will once again see the world through the eyes of the child we once were. Listen and believe. We are the world. ~Sonny Melendrez, Founder, Children of the World ProjectHow It Began:One morning in March 1985 I woke up to the voice of a child on my clock radio singing the …

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A Rare Conversation With Robert Thomas Velline Aka Bobby Vee #Shorts #Youtubeshorts &Raquo; Hqdefault 639
A Rare Conversation with Robert Thomas Velline AKA Bobby Vee #shorts #youtubeshorts

Listen as Sonny reaches into his radio archives to share one of his most treasured interviews with an American music icon: Bobby Vee. Their visit took place on Sonny's show at KMPC Radio in Los Angele…

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Listen as Sonny reaches into his radio archives to share one of his most treasured interviews with an American music icon: Bobby Vee. Their visit took place on Sonny's show at KMPC Radio in Los Angeles on September 3, 1975.Enjoy the full episode: SonnyRadio.com

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