Nels Ross and Richie Derwald are The UP Guys – speakers and "edutainers" who promote wellness, mental health, growth, and more. They have uplifted and empowered 1 million+ people with their entertainment and edu-tainment.

"Jesters do oft prove prophets," said The Bard. Well... Nels is a comedian, juggler, and educator. Richie is a singer, impersonator, and "The Mental Health NUT." Both are inspirational talents.

As for entertainment, they have done events with Margaret Cho, Jeff Foxworthy, Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin James, Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Taylor Tomlinson, and Steven Wright.

As for edu-tainment, their programs have won rave reviews from Fortune 500 companies, National Comedy Center, U.S. Department of Defense, 1,000+ colleges & schools, and others.

• Contrary to popular opinion, Nels and Richie are more than just idiots.

• Nels has a MEd. Both have a "PHD" in Personal Humor Development.

• They started UPLFFT, a Rotary-inspired nonprofit (and not a typo).

• Nels goes by his first and middle names. It's easier for him to remember.

• Richie was a pro wrestler and producer of a national TV show. Really.

• Their training includes theater, circus, and juggling nine kids.

• They've worked across the U.S., Canada, the world… And other places.