SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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!

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Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, RYT-200 identifies as a change agent and resides in Charlotte, NC. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate degree and Howard University for her Master’s degree—both in Social Work. She is currently enrolled at Simmons University studying for her Doctorate in Social Work. Alicia believes in incorporating yoga into her trauma work and believes in the power of change. Her platforms include anti-racist practices, authenticity, and emotional regulation.

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Tanorria Askew is an award-winning chef, keynote speaker, podcast host, cookbook author, and racial injustice change-maker. As an expert culinary instructor, her work also extends to dynamic cooking demonstrations and classes for corporate and social events. She has had the privilege of speaking to audiences as a keynote speaker, emcee, and panelist about navigating her career transition, anti-racism, and social justice work, and the courage it takes to chase dreams.

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Dr. Dominic “D” Curry is a native Washingtonian, with more than 20 years experience in personal and organizational leadership. He works wisely with words and has a unique ability to make human connection through transformative communication as a speaker. He is known to deliver clarity and simplicity to complexed curriculum. Curry is a Published Author and recognized Philanthropist, who’s purpose is to “Help Others Gain a Vision of a Better Version of Themselves.” D. Curry

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After attaining career and financial success as an attorney, Tamika Michelle Johnson, realized that many successful, educated, accomplished, and professional women, which she terms as “Bosses by Day, but Single by Night,” are failing miserably in the dating and relationship department. Now she shares with audiences the business principles that create both successful businesses AND healthy personal relationships to Transform high achieving women from “Successful & Single to Marvelous & Married.”

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Joyce Chesley-Hayward is the founder of Fusion 4 Business, offering External CFO, Accounting and Advisory Services specializing Profit Maximization. Joyce assists entrepreneurs in a holistic manner. Joyce has authored the book “Profit Freedom” to help business owners to Love their Business and Love their life. Joyce is also a public speaker, coach and consultant. Topics include “Clarity among the Clouds”, “Profit from your Purple”, “Faith and Fortune”, and others - to educate and inspire.

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Dr. Kami (pronounced kah-MEE) Anderson is an interculturalist, scholar and language advocate. Her primary focus is family empowerment through language with an emphasis on application and confidence. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Spelman College, a Master’s degree in International Affairs/Interdisciplinary Studies in International Communication and Anthropology from American University and a PhD in Communication & Culture from Howard University

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Katherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. Katherine specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals recovering from significant loss with the skills to pursue and achieve, mental, emotional, and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. She speaks on topics of Grief and Loss, Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse, Mental Wellness, and Spirituality.

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Aisha is dedicated to encouraging professionals to embrace their personal strengths in order to make an IMPACT in their professional development. Aisha has over 20 years of experience within industries such as the consumer financial services, commercial real estate, and residential property management sectors. Her area of expertise in career and leadership development include HR practices in recruiting and employee management, developing leadership and communication training curriculum for adult learners, and implementing employee engagement programs.

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Deana Jean is a Brooklyn born Professional Speaker, Master Connector & Launch Strategist with 15+ years of Sales Leadership & Training experience. She’s also a proud wife, mom of 3 & Breast Cancer Survivor Through Intentional Excellence Consulting, she serves entrepreneurs & enterprise organizations across 20 states and 4 continents as an event Emcee, Keynote Speaker & Consultant, with a focus on building Authentic Connections to create Extraordinary Relationships that lead to Intentional Success

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With a unique blend of mental health understanding, financial acumen, and leadership skills, my diverse career is underscored by an unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy and accounting. I navigate roles with empathy, offering financial insights tailored to individual needs. My belief in the empowering potential of these combined fields guides my mission to make a tangible difference in individuals' lives and the wider community.

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Meet Dupé Aleru, the mastermind behind Davi Creative LLC, a company focused on personal and professional development for Christian content creators. Her expertise in crafting custom content strategies has empowered numerous individuals to build their online presence and grow their brands. With her leadership in content creation and personal branding, Dupé has earned a well-deserved reputation as a top content coach in the industry, transforming the digital landscape for Christian content creators.

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