Carlos Wallace is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and award-winning film producer. Carlos has written two books that have earned the businessman turned social activist national acclaim. “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments into Your Greatest Blessings” is currently an integral part of the Psychology curriculum at Lone Star College in Houston. His second work, “The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity,” is the inspiration behind an award-winning television program of the same name. In addition, professors and victim advocates use the books as examples in overcoming adversity to achieve personal and professional success. Carlos is also the Executive Producer of the multi-award documentary Poetic Energy Needed in Society (P.E.N.S.), a compelling retrospective about Houston’s spoken word scene. The critically acclaimed film is the first of its kind, a retrospective that delves into stories of social justice, feminism, and race relations. Each story is seen through the pens of men and women who helped build the poetry scene from the ground up. A decades-long career as a fifth-generation railroader and his experience as a graduate of the National Labor College earned Carlos a reputation as an expert in labor relations, mediation, and contract negotiations. The International Organizer, one of few African Americans to hold the position, helped run several political campaigns, including Democratic Presidential candidate Barack H. Obama’s. A luminary among his peers, Carlos was tapped to be part of Google’s exclusive “Next Gen” think tank. He joins a group of policy leaders at the forefront of technology and racial justice, and who have distinguished themselves in business, public service, content creation, education, and activism. Wallace is President and CEO of entertainment and philanthropy company, Sol-Caritas. The company has donated generously to over 100 non-profit local and internationally recognized charities. The proud husband and father lives in Houston and New York. He is married to award-winning journalist, television anchor, and children’s book writer Liz Faublas-Wallace.