SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Having been a Zumba Fitness instructor for over 7 years, Ms. Johnson knew her influence included more than fitness training. After a candid conversation with an exercise client, she realized that women in caretaker roles often forget about themselves. Genesys Fitness is a safe space where women can transform their mindset, body, and life in a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Author, speaker, and wife coach for women seeking to improve their communication skills to create happy and healthy marriages. With over 37 years of marriage, it’s her mission to save thousands of wives from the emotional pain and life disruption that divorce causes. She is the founder of “Chosen Wives Tribe,” a community of women committed transforming their minds and character to see their marriage as a gift from God - worth fighting for.

Shayla Atkins is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, global DE&I strategist, and leadership expert. Leveraging nearly 20 years of HR leadership experience in global Fortune 500 corporations, Shayla’s extensive expertise, proven track record and exceptional oratory skills has earned her invitations to speak on some of the largest stages across the U.S.. Shayla is the CEO/Founder of The Atkins Impact, a global consulting firm specializing in cultivating inclusive cultures and building authentic leaders.

Shauna K. is a brand cultivator, consultant to visionary people, and creative communication specialist from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 15-years under her entrepreneurial belt, she is known as the brand-building Maven, and has become a sought-after expert in the areas of digital strategy and leveraging the art of personal brand building.

Heather 'Byrd' Roberts is an award-winning poet, creative catalyst, educator, and author of "Mahogany: A Love Letter To Black" with over 15 years of artistic bridge-building experience. Her business, Byrd's World, is dedicated to inspire and transform lives through creativity. Her work enriches experiences through storytelling and workshops. She helps aspiring writers get out of their heads, onto the page, so they can confidently reclaim their creative joy. Her favorite words are balloon and bubble.

Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” is an International Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author, Corporate Trainer, Radio Personality and Expert Communication Coach. He worked 30 years for two Fortune 500 companies, Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. At Eastman Kodak he trained 8,000 employees from 69 countries who were managers, supervisors, group leaders, executive secretaries and manufacturing employees and he earned the Trainer of the Year Award!

Coach Crystal, a Business Growth Coach and Strategist, specializes in helping women coaches, consultants, and service providers earning under $100k transform their businesses into profitable, sustainable enterprises. Her expertise in strategic planning, client acquisition, and brand development, combined with actionable steps and accountability, drives quick business growth. With Coach Crystal, clients can expect to build multiple income streams, plug financial gaps, and achieve their business goals confidently and clearly.

Dr. Ashley Dash is a Career Branding Expert™ known for her ability to help people identify the patterns that keep them stuck and move them into action so they can take their careers to the next level. Drawing on 10+ years of Corporate HR experience, she has the unique gift of connecting with her audiences and ensuring they walk away with actionable strategies for professional transformation -- strengthening leadership skills, improving business relationships, and enhancing performance.

Khalid currently serves as a professor at Long Island University where he has taught several courses on evaluating talent in the NBA as well as philosophies of coaching. He is also the community basketball director for New Heights Youth Inc., where he oversees the development of their community basketball initiatives and partnerships. He is currently finishing a book dedicated to black/brown youth and parents in sports. He is the co-founder of the Upnext Podcast.

Freddy's LoveNoEgo philosophy serves as the foundation for pushing the human spirit into greatness. He delivers powerful and relevant presentations, mentors, consults, and conducts workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations around the world. Freddy enables participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures, and gain optimal performance!

Juanita, speaker, author and founder & CEO of Inspire by Juanita & The Parent Mastermind. A compassionate mother of five, she has fostered 30 children over the past 25 years. Juanita is a Business & Life Coach, an Evangelist who has spent her life fighting to enhance the lives of women and girls in inner cities. Juanita offers the following workshops for Parents& Youth: Vision Board, Life Skills, and Financial Empowerment. Visit inspirebyjuanita.org for more.

James “JD” Davis, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, concluded his military career as Professor of Military Science at Florida International University. He later served as a high school teacher and central office administrator, extending his commitment to education and leadership. A Board Certified Coach and John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, JD emphasizes emotional intelligence and equips leaders with strategies to clarify priorities, unlock potential, and achieve lasting impact.