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To inspire how to unlock potential and achieve goals through a unique approach. Travis Ray is the Founder/CEO of handcrafted bow tie and accessory brand, Dapper Bowtique®

Travis currently serves as Director of Advancement for the Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. Travis’s theatre career spans working for the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, the King Tut Exhibit, the National Black Arts Festival, Tavis Smiley’s America I Am Exhibit, The Atlanta Falcons, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, The Logan Center, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Tyler Perry Studios and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

Ray holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre management/arts administration from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre performance from Alabama State University.
He recently completed the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute and the Gulf Coast Board Institute.

Travis earned the “Agent of Success Award” from Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, “Rising Star Award” from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, “40 under 40” with the Business Observer, “Entrepreneur of the Year” with Manasota Honors, and is an alumnus of the Start Up Circle and 26 West Center’s entrepreneurship programs.

Ray volunteers his time at Visible Men Academy, AMIKids, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Marwine Organization, Inc. and proudly serves on the board of directors for Realize Bradenton. He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and he recently taught Acting 1 at New College of Florida this past Fall 2022. Travis is married to Jonah Ray and they have a 5 year old doggy named Chance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx