SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Dr. Katashia Partee Kendrick, Clinical Pharmacist and Integrative Health Practitioner, her journey reflects determination and resilience. With solid educational credentials from Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Tennessee, she pursued Integrative Health certification, ignited by her struggles with fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, and more. Founding Celebrate Health & Wellness Consulting LLC in 2021, she focuses on preconception health, guiding women towards parenthood through holistic approaches.

Esther Dillard, a 2024 Gracies Award recipient, is a seasoned journalist, author, and public speaker known for her impactful storytelling. She reports for The Black Information Network and hosts "The Color Between the Lines" podcast, interviewing authors of color. With a rich background in media, including roles at WBGO-FM, KTVU-Ch2, and CBS-3, Esther also served as a communications professor at Bloomfield College, teaching various media and journalism courses.

Calvin Gibbs Jr. is a sought-after Consultant, Motivational Speaker, and Certified Virtual Presenter known for dynamic keynote speeches and transformative workshops. With expertise in leadership training, personal growth, and creative storytelling, Calvin captivates audiences both in-person and online. As a seasoned Toastmasters trainer and award-winning speaker, he has inspired at conferences, leadership events, and corporate seminars. His theater background ensures every presentation is engaging, energetic, and memorable for diverse audiences.

Omari’s speaking style is conversational and inspiring, imparting knowledge and perspective from working with Fortune 500 companies. Omari has led culture change and leadership development for new managers and senior executives. From panels to keynotes to workshop, Omari is who you need

Ceola knows what it is to be victorious and to overcome! She has overcome rape, domestic violence, barrenness, divorce, infidelity, material loss, and more herself. Being with her mother during times of devastation and struggle and then losing her mother when she was only thirty-three-years-old and Ceola, just sixteen-years-old was difficult for the teen.

Seasoned HR professional with a Doctorate in Education, Organizational Change & Administration. Primary focus on Microaggessive Behaviors in the Workplace and DEI.

Dr. Caldwell is a speaker, author, and trainer to emerging leaders and corporations. Few have walked a more improbable path from the homelessness to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies. Companies hire Dr. Caldwell to assess the risks and build action plans for a lacking DEIB practice. Black leaders, hire Dr. Caldwell to help reach their professional aspirations. As an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Dr. Caldwell teaches doctoral classes on Leadership and Social Justice.

Candace Credle, MBA is a sought-after expert who helps ambitious entrepreneurs and ministry leaders optimize their business flow with efficient systems. With over 11 years of experience, she has transformed scattered businesses into streamlined operations, saving her clients from overwhelm and headaches. Candace's professionalism and exceptional timelines ensure everyone stays on track to achieve the desired goals. She is the hidden gem your business needs for peace of mind, reclaimed time, and stellar client experiences.

Dr. Yvette McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, wellness, and disease prevention. She is an Emergency and Concierge Travel medicine physician. Dr. McQueen is a 4x best seller author, speaker, consultant, CPR/First Aid instructor, wilderness emergency care training, and international teaching for the American Heart Association. She has traveled to 40+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and

J.Lawrence was in a near fatal car accident at 5 months old that left him with post traumatic epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, developmental delays, a collapsed lung, paralysis on his left side, multiple skull fractures, years of therapy, medications and surgeries. Through his journey of self discovery, Jordan has tapped into his calling, pushing pass labels and diagnoses that threatened to limit his quality of life. He inspires others to leap over life’s hurdles.

After 20 years in branding and marketing, Dr. Raechelle "Rae" Johnson knows what works. The CEO of Kreative Ink LLC, she [and her staff] work with small and global enterprises to solve branding issues, developing and implementing solid marketing strategies--while managing change. Dr. Johnson is a sought-after keynote speaker and Digital Marketing & Leadership Instructor. To create your organizations branding success contact Dr Johnson today.

Eva Medilek is a Certified High-Performance Coach, International Speaker and Author. She has coached both men and women in the areas of personal development, leadership and mastering habits for success in their personal and professional lives. She specializes in helping busy professionals have more money, time, and success without sacrificing health, well-being and relationships in the process.