SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

I am a 9 year professional spiritualist and Priestess in the Ifa Orisa Tradition. I love to bring about practical but powerful ways to apply spiritual healing to the everyday lives of those who receive my messages.

While many neglect to follow their dreams due to setbacks like procrastination, fear and a lack of resources, she uses those very things as stepping stones to her success. For Queashar L. Halliburton, CEO and founder of Queashar Detroit Publishing, LLC, her greatest success to date has come from living outside the box and operating in her God-given gifts and purpose—and she encourages others to do the same.

Dr. Omega Wilson has a proven track record in the field of education, administration and leadership. Having served in the field of education for 30 years, Dr. Wilson prides herself on building leadership capacity and growing leadership teams. As a certified member of the John Maxwell Team, Dr. Wilson works with schools, colleges, universities, churches, businesses and organizations to enhance their leadership skills by defining problems concisely and hypothesizing the proposed solution.

Dr. Janice Fortman, Ed.D believes that communication is the foundation for personal and professional relationships, therefore, people's opinions of you or your organization are formed by the way you communicate verbally and non-verbally. She is an author, award winning international motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and effective communication coach. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, Dr. Jan provides memorable and engaging, presentations focusing on giving people peace and power through the use of effective communication skills.

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.

Nadim is a highly-experienced motivational speaker with 15+ years experience in public speaking. Nadim’s focus is to empower audiences with the necessary keys to unlock the highest level versions of themselves. Nadim is the founder of For The Soul Culinary LLC, where he is dedicated to improving the holistic health of people across the globe by educating and developing content based on his four pillars of holistic health: physical, spiritual, mental, and financial health.

Alberta Thomas, a dynamic 32-year-old from South Carolina, wears many hats: CEO of Corporate Classy Podcast, Co-Owner of Mo Movements, Regional Director at TCC, Corporate Trainer, and Mentor. Passionate about empowering women, she leverages her own life experiences to offer guidance and support. Alberta believes in the power of mindset and determination to overcome challenges and achieve success. Through her platforms, she inspires women to embrace self-discovery, growth, and empowerment, fostering a community of greatness.

Lisa Anderson is a Chief HR Officer and a certified Leadership Coach who has 25 years of HR experience. She speaks on topics that focus on leadership topics for women who want to find their leadership voice, build their leadership courage, and increase their executive presence so that they can propel their careers. Her signature speech is titled “Invisible Professional to Influential Leader” where she gives tips on how to lead with influence.

Thought leader and accomplished speaker in the field of higher education, leadership development and personal/professional empowerment to create success mindsets. Speaking engagements consist of Baccalaureate Service, high school commencement, non-profits for mentorship, Black history programs, Juneteenth Celebration, AAMI College programs, church youth and consulting with HBCUs.

T. Alston-Sutton Consulting Services LLC provides consulting services to promote excellence in educators, parents, and students. The business offers services related to culturally responsive teaching, and other concepts to enhance pedagogy, teaching practices, and perspectives for all grade levels in general and special education. Services for community organizations and businesses provide support for equity and diversity practices. Services promote professionalism and team building for organizations. Collaborative models implement performance-based activities, workshops, observations, feedback, and consultations.

Mrs. Jackson is a seasoned local government executive, podcaster, and management consultant. A trailblazer in her academic and professional careers, she shares wisdom and expertise to build civic engagement, assist new (and particularly women) leaders navigate turbulent waters, and to encourage people to un-learn what they think they know about local government in general and public safety specifically. She enjoys unlocking the mysteries associated with how government works and helping people become more confident voters.

Marklyn T. Johnson is a heavily sought-after DEI and self-empowerment keynote speaker and published author. From self-awareness to corporate cultural transformations, Marklyn specializes in creating opportunities for reflection and change throughout his engagements. He uses his upbringing in the white, middle-class ‘hood’ and pushes the envelope to bring the reality of racism into perspective. Having graduated Concordia University and attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Marklyn has worked in the production industry and corporate world for over twenty years. Through his public speaking, comedic and podcast work, Marklyn believes DEI is a critical topic in this incredibly, relevant time. His current books include Facebook Conversations: The Good, The Funny, The Ugly and Lessons from a Shit Talker...with a third on racism coming soon…