NATIONWIDE (BlackNews.com) – Motivational speaker, multi-faceted consultant, and master training facilitator, Mack McGhee is opening up his speaking engagement calendar and expanding the capacity of his organization to change lives through thought-centered inspiration in problem solving. With over 20 years of experience with young people, young adults, and young and growing organizations, Mack McGhee has emerged as an expert in life situations analysis, life coaching, and consulting. Whether it is a community group, a nonprofit organization, a school, or a human services agency, Mack McGhee has made a career out of helping people turn what they’’ve overcome into leveragable outcomes, to turn hardships into launching pads for the future.
Having seasoned his talents over the past two decades in a wide array of human service roles, from child and family services to in-school counseling to criminal justice, McGhee brings expertise in how to overcome obstacles, to unlock the keys to success in the midst of the most difficult of challenges, and to re-build a life of strong and well-thought out choices. Mack also brings an expertise in the area of motivational communications.
As a master motivator and speaker, Mack has addressed thousands over the past two years alone, giving over 200 speeches all across the United States at professional conferences, secondary and post-secondary commencement ceremonies, on expert panels, and has done intensive trainings and facilitations for teachers, counselors, and administrators. Mack McGhee has built up a reputation for delivering both inspiration and informative addresses that not only motivate action but educate action plans. His awe-striking presence and honest personal style of delivery help to create an ‘atmosphere of “all in”’.
Mack McGhee is expanding his time commitment and capacity for national and international work because of the new and unique challenges that the youth in underprivileged and underserved communities are facing today. Mack’’s resolute purpose has now been overwhelmed by a sense of urgency that he has heard in the voices and seen in the faces of the teachers, counselors, principals, community organizers, and civil servants who he has trained and spoken to over the past 20 years. A consensus has been communicated everywhere he’’s been, that the time for growth, for renewed commitment to young people, the time for the building and strengthening of purpose-driven, problem-solving communities is now.
If you think your organization or any population that your organization is serving can grow from intensive training, group facilitation, find great day-to-day online instruction and resources or can be motivated and uplifted at an event, visit www.mackmcghee.com for more information on scheduling and for available resources.

GLENDALE, Calif. – The holiday season has begun, and what better way to start it than by enjoying a terrific meal at your local IHOP restaurant, which has once again introduced special holiday signature pancakes and heart-warming traditional favorites along with a sweet new desert!
Beginning November 3 and extending all the way through January 1, 2015, IHOP restaurants will be the perfect place to get together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, take a well-deserved and delicious break from holiday shopping and preparations, or just spend time together making new holiday memories.
To capture the magic of the season in a delicious way, IHOP restaurants will be offering guests their version of a season’s greeting with 3 delicious holiday hotcakes:

·         New Caramel Bon Bon Pancakes: A sweet treat of buttermilk pancakes layered with dulce de leche cream then topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce and whipped topping.

·         New Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes: Our most popular seasonal pumpkin pancakes filled with luscious cheesecake bites and topped with creamy whipped topping.

·         Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Pancakes – The return of last year’s favorite holiday signature pancake: Buttermilk pancakes filled with sweet white chocolate chips then crowned with raspberry topping, cream cheese icing and whipped topping.

And once again, IHOP restaurants will feature Traditional and Craveable Holiday Dinners & Dessert:

·         Classic Ham Dinner: A seasonal favorite made with hickory smoked ham, glazed with sweet caramel sauce and topped with cinnamon apples. Served with sweet potato fries and broccoli.

·         Classic Roasted Turkey Dinner: Sliced roasted turkey breast, layered on a bed of stuffing and topped with warm turkey gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon and a side of lingonberry jam

·         Belgian Chocolate Mousse Crepe: Light and fluffy Belgian Chocolate mousse folded into a cool crepe and topped with raspberries, whipped topping and powdered sugar.

“At IHOP, we truly love the holiday season, and what better way to share that love than by creating meals that are sure to make new holiday memories for our guests,” said Marie Grimm, Vice President of Menu Development and Innovation at International House of Pancakes, LLC. “This year, we’re celebrating the season by capturing both the sweet and hearty tastes that make this time of year so special.”
In addition, once again this year, every IHOP restaurant will be decorated with uniquely IHOP branded decorations, including IHOP ornaments and wrapping paper.
“Whether you are enjoying a meal at your local IHOP restaurant with your family or friends  or visiting a new location during your holiday travels, we want to make sure that you feel the warmth and hospitality that makes this season bright,” said Kirk Thompson, Vice President, Marketing, International House of Pancakes, LLC. “And with over 1600 locations, wherever you are, IHOP is the perfect holiday place to share the holidays with those you love. “It’s one more way that IHOP is spreading holiday cheer!”