SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM known as "Mr. Enthusiastic!" is an Expert Coach in Public Speaking and Effective Communication and coaches Executives, Professionals and Business Owners. He is a Corporate Trainer and trained 8,000 employees from 69 countries, an International Motivational Speaker, Eight-Time Amazon Best Selling Author and Radio/TV Personality. He worked 30 years for Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. His Motto Is: "Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go for Greatness!"

Oumar Dieng is a resilience subject matter expert who helps clients build “everlasting resilience" and spark a chain reaction of motivation, productivity and high performance in teams and individuals so that they can overcome any challenge life throws at them and reach their goals.

Juan Lee, a transformational speaker, thought leader in re-imagining love and author. Founder and executive director of Clear Journey, a nonprofit that demonstrates the practical application of love by educating and providing resources to change lives.

Valerie Yvette Peterson has been writing for over 35 years. Work includes the G.A.R.E. Annual Conference, four Anthologies: (L.A. Poet Society Press and Moonstone Press), latest book; GOD’S SEASONS, experimental film: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL. She has worked with the Poetry Society of New York and Fertile Ground Festival of New Works. Her MUSICAL POEMS can be found on all streaming platforms; and the Numberz Radio 96.7FM.

CEO & Executive Director of Kairos-B-Enterprises, LLC, ~ founder of Heart Expressions Ministries International. An International Published Award-Winning Author for her first book “Every Beat of My Heart” ~ Certified International Life Coach, Certified Biblical Counselor ~ BS in Human Services from the University of Detroit ~ Master of Arts in Christian Education, Michigan Theological Seminary (now Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan) ~ traveled to Senegal, West Africa as a missionary.

Committed to maximizing results Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC celebrates over 25 years as an award winning educational administrator, executive, facilitator, coach, trainer, and consultant for DEI, Leadership, and Wellbeing. She also serves as a host/moderator. Mariama guides individuals and organizations to safely move through transition to find shared purpose and create frameworks. She is the author of articles, book chapters, and 3 books, the latest of which is VENT: Our Resilience Is Enough.

Few executives have walked a more improbable path to the boardrooms of some of America’s largest companies. Upon waking up in the backseat of a car some years ago to rise from homelessness and poverty, Clarence relied on the strength and faith instilled in him at an early age by his mother that all things are possible and that he could become whatever he chose. Clarence’s rocky path led him to be a courageous leader in life and within Fortune 500 companies.

Business and young adult speaker Kali Richardson has engaged audiences across the United States. He is able to customize engagements around the following topics: Leadership in the Workplace, Manhood, Modern Day Issues for Young Men and Women, and Fraternity and Sorority Greek Life.

As a seasoned mental health expert specializing in corporate wellness, I partner with executives to revolutionize workplace well-being. With a keen understanding of frontline staff pain points, I craft tailored strategies to promote meaningful change. I empower organizations to foster healthier, happier work environments. Let's collaborate to elevate your company's wellness culture and drive impactful transformation from the top down."

Yolanda’s relatable personality coupled with her easy smile, seem to beckon people to tell her their stories! An attentive listener who loves people, she has always been the girlfriend that others call for wisdom. Yolanda is speaker, author and transformation coach who strategizes with women when they are ready to transition from FRUSTRATED to FLOURISHING by showing them how to reach their goals with plans that align with their purpose and LEVERAGES their superpowers!

Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy is a former Global HR Professional turned Career and Life Strategist. A leader in empowering audiences to be resilient, this former educator, and girl mother has had a career and life full of obstacles that required action. She now specializes in empowering audiences, especially women to move from adversity to action by redirecting their inner voice to take the path of least resistance.

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and DEI consultant. They believe in the holistic healing of trauma on a personal and systemic level using movement, music, art, food, and everyday interactions so that healing can be accessible and fun.