<p>“Adding life to your laughter and laughter to your life,” actor and comedian Michael Jr. gives audiences comedy that inspires.</p><p>Before he got clarity, he was all about comedy. Now comedy is a tool he gets to use to share that clarity with audiences around the world in the form of inspiration and thought-provoking life principles to help individuals discover and activate their purpose.</p><p>As an entertainer who opens the door to deeper conversations, Michael Jr. appears frequently on a wide range of shows and stages including <em>The Tonight Show on NBC</em>, and <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em>. His TEDx Talk garnered over 4.1 million views. </p><p>Michael Jr.’s acting credits include Sony Pictures’ feature film <em>War Room</em>, as well as starring roles in <em>Selfie Dad</em>, <em>Laughing on Purpose</em> and <em>More Than Funny</em>. He directed and starred in the short film <em>Comedy: The Road Less Traveled</em>. </p><p>His mission to make laughter commonplace in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gift with those in homeless shelters and prisons. </p><p>In 2021, he published the book <em>Funny How Life Works</em>, and he is host of <em>The Funny How Life Works </em>podcast.</p>
Comedic Thought Leader, Actor and Author
<ul><li><strong>Funny How Life Works</strong></li><li>In this laugh-out-loud keynote, Michael Jr. combines humor with practical wisdom to help audiences embrace their purpose. Demonstrating that life is more like comedy than we realize, he shows audiences how to embrace each life event as part of the setup that leads to their own personal punchline—and how to change direction when needed in a way that brings joy—not only to you, but to those around you.</li><li><strong>Know Your Why</strong></li><li>“If you know your Why, you have a lot of options for What—but your Why never changes.” Michael Jr. shows audiences how to follow your gift, not your passion and how to ground your life in your values and purpose, no matter what life brings.</li></ul>