Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.

Keith Ferrin is a husband to the coolest woman on the planet and a dad to the three coolest kids on the planet.

He's also an author and speaker, with a passion for helping people read, study, and enjoy the Bible. He is also a messaging coach who helps entrepreneurs, teams, and C-level leaders simplify their messages and deliver them well.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.

Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, singer-songwriter, master oral storyteller, writer and producer. She is also an activist and an avid environmentalist. Born and raised in Aliquippa, PA, Karen is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.

Karen has a long list of credits to her name which include playing Grandma Quill in the Marvel Franchise’s, The Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3, Judge Eleanor Thomas in the Sony Provident TV Series – Eleanor’s Bench, Miss Virginia in OWN’s TV Series – Delilah, and Miss Clara in the Kendrick Brothers film, War Room. You may have also seen her on Vampire Diaries, Saved by The Bell, Judging Amy, The Inspectors, Ali McBeal, Strong Medicine, etc. As for stage, Karen has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions. Some of her favorite stage experiences include portraying Aunt Ester in August Wilson’s Gem of The Ocean at The Actors Theatre, Three Views of Mt Fuji at Playwrights Horizon, portraying Peggy in Charles Randoph Wright’s Blue at The Actors Theatre, and Tambourines to Glory at The Billie Holiday Theatre.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.

Rik Roberts provides clean stand-up comedy for fundraisers, corporate, and church events. For groups who want fun and engaging programs with actionable take-aways, he offers a series of creative keynotes. You may also hire Rik to emcee your event.

Rik has a real passion for helping non-profits. He’s raised funds for groups such as Make-A-Wish, St. Judes, Compassion in Action, Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation, RIFA, New Missions, Life Services, and many more. His comedy show is perfect fit for Galas, and his “Barney Fife” impression can lighten up the live auctions as well!

Along with being able to provide a corporate-friendly comedy show for your group, Rik has a series of creative keynotes! These programs all have valuable take aways and are delivered with a great deal of humor to keep everyone engaged.

Give your productivity a shot in the arm using Rik’s “Mayberry Method.” Get your group on their feet with his interactive “Listen Up, Laugh it Up” program. Or, challenge yourself to create impactful goals by applying his “Bigger, Better, Faster, Further” strategy.

Rik is a member of the National Speakers Association and a former President of the Christian Comedy Association. He’s released 9 comedy albums and has over 30 TV and streaming appearances.

In short, Rik Roberts is funny, creative, and easy going. Bring him on board and you will bring your event to life!