Draft:Eric Zuley

• Comment: While he may well be notable, too many of the citations are to unacceptable sources. For example, IMdb is used eight times and his own website is used four times. What you need are sources that are independent of the subject and are reliable. IMDb can be edited by anyone so is not considered reliable. MarcGarver (talk) 17:27, 10 October 2024 (UTC)

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Dr. Eric Zuley (born March 18, 1982) is an American entrepreneur, producer, host, tv personality, podcaster, influencer, actor and online marketing consultant. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of eZWay Network, which consists of ten divisions that specialize in affiliate networking and marketing.

Early Life and Education

Eric Zuley was born to James Zuley in Mission Viejo, California, USA, as Eric Breitman.

He completed his masters in Marketing Communications from Saddleback College in 2008.

Zuley holds an honorary doctorate in Humanitarian Services, recognizing his contributions to philanthropy and community impact.

Career

Media entrepreneur

In 2002, Eric Zuley began his career by establishing eZWay Network, which consists of ten divisions specializing in affiliate networking and marketing. As a production company and network, eZWay Network hosts over 30 shows and 10 channels. The platform offers a range of services aimed at enhancing brands and establishing connections with key industry figures, including targeted promotions, high-impact podcasting, strategic referral networking, TV programming, and a magazine, eZWay Magazine that was launched in 2009.

In 2005, Zuley founded WTV Networks, formerly known as What U Need TV. The WTV YouTube Channel has garnered over 12,000,000 views and has evolved into a web-based TV news and entertainment blog and YouTube channel.

In 2008, Zuley appeared on the cover of Krush Magazine, marking a significant moment in his modeling career. He has since been featured on the covers of several other publications, including Influential People Magazine, The Bizness Magazine, and Hollywood Weekly Magazine.

Hosting

During his tenure at MCO Experience, Eric Zuley was introduced to a music and TV producer who gave him his first opportunity to host on the Red Carpet and on TV. Networking at Red Carpet events, Zuley conducted numerous interviews and became known as EZ. He has conducted over 2,500 Hollywood and business-based interviews.

Zuley also hosted and produced content for Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles Media Center. He is currently a talk show host for EZ TALK LIVE, which has aired on KDOC, KXLA Television, and eZWayTV.

Additionally, he started a TV talk show called The EZ Show, produced by him and Pepper Jay Productions. The EZ Show has had three seasons, focusing on helping celebrity and business guests interact with their fans.

Actor and producer

Eric Zuley played a lead role in Axe's Music Star fragrance commercial through his management team, Avenue Entertainment Management (AEM), and talent agency. In 2009, he played the character Zany Zam in the film Blaxican Brothers.

Zuley auditioned for Pulse Dance Troupe and was one of the ten selected candidates to join the troupe. He has acted in The Perfect Prank and performed alongside actor Jeff Conway in the movie Ladron, directed by Damion Chappa. Zuley has appeared in films with Vivica A. Fox, Cuba Gooding Jr., Big Boy, and Noel G from Training Day with Denzel Washington. He played the role of TJ in the series Dawn of the Zombie Apocalypse.

He was also a producer and actor in The Bay and Greed Trap. Zuley produced events at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Anaheim Convention Center

Philanthropy

Eric Zuley serves as a board member and Director of Marketing for Better Vision For Children. He supports several charitable organizations benefiting children, including Angels of East Africa, Covenant House, the American Cancer Society, and the CHOC Children's Foundation, as well as various animal rights groups.

Alongside his girlfriend, Dr. Dante Sears, founder of the World Prosperity Network, Zuley founded the eZWay Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for charitable causes. A portion of the foundation's proceeds benefits the CHOC Children’s Foundation.

Zuley is also an official affiliate of the Think and Grow Rich Institute and serves as a Universal Peace Ambassador for over 150 countries under the Universal Peace Federation.

Bibliography

In 2019, Zuley authored The Influence Effect in which he collaborates with several contributors including Sharon Lechter, Sir James Dentley JD3TV, Kate Linder from Young and The Restless, and Frank Shankwitz, the founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Awards and Recognition

• Digital Trail Blazer Award, by Hollywood Weekly, 2017
• Congressional Recognition, Honored for his contributions to the community
• Robert Novak Award, Signed off by Congressman Brad Sherman and Woman Judy Chew, and supported by former Mayor of LA Antonio Villaraigosa, 2011
• Universal Peace Ambassador, For Universal Peace Federation in 160 countries
• Honorary Doctorate Degree, From the Academy of Wellness for Humanitarian Services
• Published Best-Selling Author, For the book The Influence Effect
• eZWay Achievement Award, Multicultural Motion Picture Association, signed off by the City and Council of Los Angeles
• Top Ten Social Media Influencer (#7), Billboard Weekly and Actors Reporter
• Presented at the Family Film Awards on CBS, 2019
• In 2011, the president of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MMPA) Jarvee Hutcherson named an award after Eric Zuley. Signed off and approved by both the City of and County of Los Angeles, this award is called the “EZ Achievement Award.”
• Zuley has received numerous speaking, coaching, and community awards during his television tenure. The State of California also awarded him. The award was presented to him by the Director of the Golden Globe Awards and Spirit Awards, Chris Donovan.