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Israel Idonije

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4.75 out of 5

Retired Defensive End for the Chicago Bears, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Children's Author

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Israel Idonije Biography

Israel Idonije is a builder. He has been building toward the next phase of his life since he was a child. He built an 11-year NFL career, against all odds, by developing himself to the status of an elite athlete.

Numerous honors and awards have been given to him for his work both on and off the field including leading the NFL in blocked punts/field goals in 2005, 2006, and 2007; member of the Chicago Bears NFC Championship team, which played in the 2006 Super Bowl; the NFL’s JB Award and award for Global Dedication, April 2008; Ed Block Courage Award, 2009; Bears "Walter Payton Man of the Year" nominee, 2009 and 2010, and one of three finalists for the League award in 2010; USA Today’s All-Joe Team, 2010 and 2012; recognized as Points of Light Awardee by Barack Obama and George HW Bush at the White House, 2013; presented the Order of Manitoba by Prince Charles, May 2014; awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by University of Manitoba, June 2014; acknowledged as Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Finalist 2016; Football Manitoba Hall of Fame, 2018; and accepted Canada’s Meritorious Service Decoration, March 2019.

Idonije is the founder of Impact Fund (formerly iF Charities), which programs have contributed to the lives of over 10,000 youth in Chicago, Winnipeg and West Africa. As an entrepreneur, Idonije has started several successful business ventures. His company ATHLiTACOMiCS has been developing custom comic content since 2009. In 2019, he opened RSTR, a boutique gym in the South Loop, which focuses on health and fitness transformations. He also cofounded Crypto Key Stack and launched Impact House, a 40,000 square-foot, first of its kind philanthropic hub in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. His manufacturing business, Blessed Communion, is the leading provider of prefilled Communion Cups. Idonije is also Managing Partner of the mHUB Product Impact Fund.

It is important to Idonije that all of his ventures have a positive impact on the world lifting and building others. He believes everyone is blessed with the gifts and abilities to become successful in their own unique way.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Israel Idonije

    Speaking fees for Israel Idonije, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Israel Idonije are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Israel Idonije, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Israel Idonije speak about?

  • Where does Israel Idonije travel from?

    Israel Idonije generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Israel Idonije’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Israel Idonije for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Israel Idonije for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Israel Idonije or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Israel Idonije

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4.75 out of 5

Retired Defensive End for the Chicago Bears, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Children's Author

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Israel Idonije Biography

Israel Idonije is a builder. He has been building toward the next phase of his life since he was a child. He built an 11-year NFL career, against all odds, by developing himself to the status of an elite athlete.

Numerous honors and awards have been given to him for his work both on and off the field including leading the NFL in blocked punts/field goals in 2005, 2006, and 2007; member of the Chicago Bears NFC Championship team, which played in the 2006 Super Bowl; the NFL’s JB Award and award for Global Dedication, April 2008; Ed Block Courage Award, 2009; Bears "Walter Payton Man of the Year" nominee, 2009 and 2010, and one of three finalists for the League award in 2010; USA Today’s All-Joe Team, 2010 and 2012; recognized as Points of Light Awardee by Barack Obama and George HW Bush at the White House, 2013; presented the Order of Manitoba by Prince Charles, May 2014; awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by University of Manitoba, June 2014; acknowledged as Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Finalist 2016; Football Manitoba Hall of Fame, 2018; and accepted Canada’s Meritorious Service Decoration, March 2019.

Idonije is the founder of Impact Fund (formerly iF Charities), which programs have contributed to the lives of over 10,000 youth in Chicago, Winnipeg and West Africa. As an entrepreneur, Idonije has started several successful business ventures. His company ATHLiTACOMiCS has been developing custom comic content since 2009. In 2019, he opened RSTR, a boutique gym in the South Loop, which focuses on health and fitness transformations. He also cofounded Crypto Key Stack and launched Impact House, a 40,000 square-foot, first of its kind philanthropic hub in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. His manufacturing business, Blessed Communion, is the leading provider of prefilled Communion Cups. Idonije is also Managing Partner of the mHUB Product Impact Fund.

It is important to Idonije that all of his ventures have a positive impact on the world lifting and building others. He believes everyone is blessed with the gifts and abilities to become successful in their own unique way.

Israel Idonije Videos

  • Five Key Principles of Building Successful People | Israel Idonije
    How knowing your playbook and the end goal will get you moving toward your dreams. Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Israel Idonije is a retired...
  • Israel Idonije: Moving From Football to Business and Nonprofits ...
    Former professional star Israel Idonije discusses his journey from playing 11 years in the NFL, to now owning lucrative businesses and heading his...
  • Israel Idonije's Path From Nigeria To The Chicago Bears
    In honor of Black History Month we talked to Israel Idonije. He shares his early inspirations with us, and tells us how he's giving back.

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  • How do I book Israel Idonije to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Israel Idonije for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Israel Idonije, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Israel Idonije or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Israel Idonije

    Speaking fees for Israel Idonije, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Israel Idonije are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Israel Idonije, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Israel Idonije speak about?

  • Where does Israel Idonije travel from?

    Israel Idonije generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Israel Idonije’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Israel Idonije for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Israel Idonije for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Israel Idonije or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Israel Idonije is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Israel Idonije for your event is available upon request. Israel Idonije generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Rudy Ruettiger, Coach Ken Carter, Jim Morris and Eric Boles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Israel Idonije for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Israel Idonije Speaker Videos

  • Five Key Principles of Building Successful People | Israel Idonije
    How knowing your playbook and the end goal will get you moving toward your dreams. Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Israel Idonije is a retired NFL star, co-founder of Ask The Doctor, who...
    Israel Idonije: Moving From Football to Business and Nonprofits ...
    Former professional star Israel Idonije discusses his journey from playing 11 years in the NFL, to now owning lucrative businesses and heading his own non-profit organization.
  • Israel Idonije's Path From Nigeria To The Chicago Bears
    In honor of Black History Month we talked to Israel Idonije. He shares his early inspirations with us, and tells us how he's giving back.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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