How the Global Economy Will Impact Your Business: A long-time columnist for the Nikkei Financial Daily, Dr. Genetski is a widely-recognized expert on developments throughout the world. His latest book, Rich Nation Poor Nation, has received rave reviews as "an instant classic that should be on the desk of everyone with an interest in human prosperity." His... read full bio
Influencing a Community of Connection There are five components to creating a community of connection. We will break down five components and how you can personalize and implement these five components into your sector of influence: Love, Learn, Lift, Link, and Lead. You will walk away with tools on how to make these your own in building a network for your... read full bio
Dave deBronkart, also known as e-Patient Dave, is an author, blogger, and advocate of healthcare transformation. He is author of the books, Let Patients Help, Laugh, Sing, and Eat Like a Pig, and Facing Death With Hope. deBronkarts story began when he was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer upon taking a routine shoulder x-ray. After the kidney was... read full bio
Brandi Glanville is best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, however, her role in the entertainment industry has been influential for years. Starting off as a high fashion, top runway, and print model, Glanville has starred in magazines from Glamour to Cosmopolitan and worked for luxury designers like Armani, Chanel, and Gucci. Glanville now hosts... read full bio
Wendy Zuckerman is an Australian science journalist and podcast who is best known for being the host of the podcast Science Vs, which works to communicate science, it’s controversy, and confusion, to non-scientists. Science Vs was previously produced and distributed by Australian Broadcasting Corporation as part of ABC Radio’s First Run podcast program. The podcast takes on topics such as... read full bio
Dana Bowman is a retired First Class Sergeant who has served in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Solider and a member of their elite parachute team, the Golden Knights. During his service, Bowman had to cut his time short as he lost both of his legs in an accident during a Golden Knights training in Yuma, Arizona. The... read full bio
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is an author, motivational speaker, and veteran who has served in the U.S. Army as an officer for two decades. During her time enlisted in the U.S. Army, Kickbusch overcame adversities and became the highest-ranking Hispanic woman to serve in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army. Kickbusch was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and... read full bio
Dr. Mary C. Kelly is an economist author, speaker, consultant, professor, and a former naval intelligence officer who is a retired Commander who served in the Navy. Kelly has earned her B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy, her M.A. in History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, her M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma,... read full bio
Krista Neher is a speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, CEO and digital marketing strategist who is best known for being CEO of Boot Camp Digital. Neher has earned her BBA in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University and began her career working as a customer team finance manager for Procter and Gamble. She worked her way up at Procter and Gamble to... read full bio
Deborah Archer is the Professor of Clinical Law and Co-Faculty Director of the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law at NYU School of Law. She is also the Jacob K. Javits Professor at New York University and is the President of the American Civil Liberties Union. Archer was raised in Windsor, Connecticut, to two immigrants from Jamaica. She has... read full bio
Alicia Shaffer is an entrepreneur and founder of Three Bird Nest. She’s also a ranch owner and branding consultant. Shaffer manages her own businesses but gained a substantial reputation on Etsy, becoming the fastest growing business and further succeeding her brand. In 2019, she became the highest-paid seller on Etsy. Using her knowledge, she transferred her attention to Three Bird... read full bio
Doug Dayton is an expert on sales. Titled a “sales superstar” by Selling Power magazine, Dayton has experience transforming technology-driven companies’ sales tactics. With a background at IBM and Microsoft’s OEM sales organization, Dayton has helped companies including ARAMARK, Atlantis Aerospace, LaserLink Communications, and Mediqual hone on in their sales tactics. Dayton provides advice centered around customer relationship management, electronic... read full bio
Dennis Avery is a voice in the environmental issue sector. Currently a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute, the director of the Center for Global Food Issues, and a senior fellow of the Hudson Institute, Avery aids in monitoring developments in world food production, farm product demand, food supply safety and security, and sustainable agriculture. Avery has authored books including... read full bio
Melissa Murray is the daughter of two Jamaican immigrants and a strong voice in the transformational power of gender justice and women’s basic rights. She is one of the greatest scholarly minds on the subject, constitutional law, and reproductive rights. At her public speaking events, she discusses the structures, institutions, and systems of what allow a woman to thrive in... read full bio
Chris Riddell is known as an inspirational keynote speaker. He is a futurist and has spent his life connecting with businesses and individuals. His experience ranges from working on discovering new technological trends to playing a role in defining businesses and brands internationally. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, China, and other countries. Due to... read full bio
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he became an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours flying over 160 aircrafts. Musgrave has seven graduate degrees in... read full bio
Shari Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Shari’s Berries, is back! After 20 years as the owner/operator of the first successful chocolate covered strawberry retail company in the country, Shari turned to her interests in writing and motivational speaking. Her book Berried in Chocolate, an emotional journey of her successes and mistakes, appeals to anyone with a dream. Berried in Chocolate... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Jia Jiang identifies as an entrepreneur and author. He is best known for his involvement in Rejection Therapy, a company he acquired from Canadian innovator, Jason Comely. Jiang drew inspiration from Rejection Therapy to create his own products and services to inspire fearlessness on a daily basis. He explores ways to turn rejection into enterprise, ambition, and courage. Jiang wrote... read full bio
