SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Sharise Nance is a highly educated and deeply experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Specialist, Workshop Facilitator, Global Speaker, and Entrepreneur. Having dealt with her own compassion fatigue and burnout, Mrs. Nance helps companies prevent Leadership Burnout and Compassion Fatigue using a trauma sensitive and systems approach to create a supportive work culture that prioritizes work life balance and integration.

Dr. Lia Abney is a leadership expert, international speaker, and bestselling author. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop leaders and create positive change. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Abney's expertise in leadership development and organizational behavior has been sought after by audiences worldwide. Her high-energy presentations are known for their practicality and engaging delivery, making her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and events.

Gwendolyn J. Tucker is Founder of Leader Who Leads, Scale Your Pay Academy, Zap The Gender Pay Gap, and is President of RIX International. With a degree in Accounting and designation as a CPA, Gwendolyn held leadership roles in Finance & Accounting, Customer Service and Human Resources in Fortune 500 Manufacturing Corporations. She has extensive experience developing and deploying DEI initiatives. Her mission is to leave each person and place better than she found it.

Are you ready to go to take the journey from poverty to prosperity? If you believe it, you will achieve it! Sylvia shares her story of life growing up poor in Louisiana, shedding the seeming restraints that held her back, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, then succeeding in a 30-year career in the health care industry. Proving that it is never too late, she has now ventured into entrepreneurship.

Dr. Shamarah Hutchins has the gift of helping women, entrepreneurs and athletes become the best version of themselves in life and learning. She was once a woman who suffered from understanding where she belonged, she suffered from self-esteem and self-confidence problems. Now, Dr. Shamarah Hutchins works hard to help others cultivate their mind in life and sports, TheMindologist Way.

Beyond her roles in the corporate and entrepreneurial spheres, Tenise Hordge is also a sought-after speaker and coach. Her engaging and motivational speaking style, combined with a wealth of experience, has inspired countless individuals to unlock their full leadership potential. Whether addressing large audiences at conferences or providing personalized coaching sessions, she has a unique ability to connect with people, imparting valuable insights and strategies for success.

Renown Keynote Speaker, Global IDE Advisor, former Chief Diversity Office & Executive Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, and Author with 30+ years of experience leading and enhancing C-Suite and Executive leaders’ inclusion, equity, diversity, and leadership expertise in over 48 countries across 5 continents. Rosalyn specializes in facilitating courageous conversations about race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. She lends her expertise and thought leadership to non-profits, educational institutions, foundations, and public sector organizations.

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.

I am a Life coach,Motivational/Inspirational speaker, and registered nurse. I am a survivor of domestic violence, chronic homelessness, sexual abuse (both in and out of the military), and debilitating mental illness. My unique truth is delivered in a way that evokes thought and answers hard questions. Through speaking, I am also healing, speading positive vibrations,and assisting others. This is my life's purpose.

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!

Karrin Mayfield Felton is the Owner of Feet Planted, LLC, which promotes STEM advocacy, mentorship, intentional leadership, and outreach to prepare early career professionals to succeed. She is a self professed geek and motivational speaker with 20+ years of engineering and technical leadership in the private and public sector. She engages her audience with transparency delivering captivating and empowering content that moves them to pursue their full potential with integrity, good character, veracity, and empathy.

Michael Wynn of Detroit is CEO of Coach "Win", LLC. As a Habit Success Strategist, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, Michael uses his 30 plus years of experience in financial compliance, business management and personal training to support and give advice to individuals, entrepreneurs, organizations and corporations on how to optimize and become more effective by using a Habit Matrix.