Alex Boylan is a best-selling author, Emmy-nominated producer and award-winning television host whose book The Miles That Make You has inspired students and adults alike to live with purpose and embrace life’s unexpected turns.
Fueled by an insatiable passion for adventure and storytelling, Alex first burst onto the national stage when he won CBS’s The Amazing Race at just 23 and quickly became a sought-after on-screen personality.
He went on to captivate audiences as the host of PBS’s #1 food series At the Chef’s Table, the #1 animal series Animal Attractions, and in over 100 segments for The Travel Channel.
As Rachael Ray’s sidekick on Rach to the Rescue, he charmed viewers with his warm, relatable style, and on the groundbreaking Around the World for Free, he wowed audiences as he circumnavigated the globe without a penny in his pocket.
Among many other productions, Alex is known for hosting CBS’s Buzz Tour, where each summer he crisscrossed 60 cities in 60 days, interviewing Hollywood heavyweights like Dennis Quaid and Lucy Liu.
Behind the camera, Alex’s creative vision and production expertise have earned him an Emmy nomination for The Steve Harvey Show, multiple Webby Awards for Around the World for Free, and many other accolades for his work in media.
He has filmed in every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, always seeking the next great story and the people who bring it to life.
Today, Alex channels that same boundless energy into higher education as the creator, executive producer and host of The College Tour, an Amazon Prime series that shines a spotlight on institutions and inspires students to find their perfect fit.
While filming, he’s conducted in-depth interviews with over 100 college presidents across the country. Recognized by EdTech Magazine as one of the Top 30 IT Higher Education Influencers to Follow in 2022, Alex continues to bridge the worlds of entertainment and education—guiding viewers, readers and students on their own journeys to purpose, passion and possibility.