SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

As a first-generation high school, college, and doctoral graduate, Dr. Gaston has experienced many negative presuppositions that could have derailed her from her dreams. Beating the odds, Dr. Gaston continuously strives to help people transform their mindset by identifying deep-rooted issues that can ultimately halt personal growth. Dr. Gaston's energetic and interactive speaking sessions empower people to overcome failure in effort to act on their dreams NOW!

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Nikeya Young is a Best-Selling Author/Certified Master Life Coach/TEDxSpeaker/Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator/Licensed Minister/Podcast Host, and Entertainer. Through her transformative coaching company and podcast (Victorious Living Solutions), Nikeya combines her gifts, talents, practical work experience, and certifications to empower leaders to CRUSH their goals, despite life's challenges, and live VICTORIOUSLY! To learn more about Nikeya, please visit www.victoriouslivingsolutions.com.

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Veronica is the published author of six books focusing on: Communication, Education, Depression, and Relationships in the African American community. Veronica has a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication, a Masters Degree in Management, and an Education Specialist Degree in Education Leadership. She is also a Host/Emcee, Voice Over Talent, Speaker, and she facilitates workshops as a consultant on: Public Speaking, Career Development, Urban Communication, Entrepreneurship, and Basic Education skills.

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Stacey’s story begins with a simple desire: to edify and empower girls and young women to live successful, enjoyable lives from the inside out. She uses her distinctive blend of expertise, creativity, and influence to connect her audiences with the information and essential skills needed to win at life on their terms.

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Lisa J. Crawford speaks to the pain points in the service industry. Ms. Crawford teaches C.P.R to the leaders of companies. The return to the work place has flatlined the ability for Communication, Positivity and Respect for the first guests of any company; the employee. Ms. Crawford has a personal goal to reach students in universities that are in the hospitality and business departments to build a C. P.R. foundation.

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Wisdom is a circle. What we receive, we must give back, and that's exactly what Jon Waugh aims to do. There is no limit to how many lives one individual can change when they commit to making a positive impact on every person they meet.

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Ayana Blount is an award-winning international speaker, strategist, and author. She has collaborated with entrepreneurs and thought leaders to strategize events and present keynote speeches for clients across industries. A Philadelphia native as authentic as a cheesesteak, her delicious brand of visualizing and activating success through practical steps makes her sought after by those emerging and established. She delivers her signature experience as the CEO of The Passion Strategist Enterprises. www.thepassionstategist.com

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Tamika Michelle Johnson is an Attorney, Magazine Publisher, Entrepreneur, Host, Wife, Mother, Daughter, and more, and like so many other high-achieving professionals, she juggles a lot. As a Work-Life Balance Strategist, Tamika shares techniques to achieve a professional and personal work-life balance in work, career, business, self-care, health, rest, and relationships, which allows you to continue to perform at an optimal level and to pursue your passions while protecting your peace.

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Sasha Johnson, M.S. LPC, NCC is a licensed mental health therapist, innovator, author, and motivational speaker that is focused on inspiring and encouraging individuals in the focal areas of trauma, mental health, domestic abuse, healthy relationships, and sexuality. She provides and is known for offering mental health awareness trainings to the police force, facilitating empowerment forums, behavior health coaching and mentoring.

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Product of public schools and HBCUS Educational experience HBCU Admin Pastor & Community Activist

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Jasmin is a nationally-awarded speaker, author, educator, and podcaster dedicated to helping audiences understand that the time is now if they want to make an impact and serve their communities from the heart. Her inclusive message in burnout, becoming legacy-driven, and how to create presentations that reach the HEART have impacted the lives of her audience members and transformed the professionals she has coached to business growth and successful speaking careers.

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Dr. Chapman holds a Psy.D. in Clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University. Dr. Chapman is a seasoned educator that has been teaching at various colleges and universities throughout the United States since 2010. Dr. Chapman has broad experience coaching multiple populations, including couples, veterans, team leaders, adolescents, athletes. He is a relationship expert with specialized training in Gottman Method, SYMBIS. He is a True Colors Facilitator and Wiley Everything DISC partner.

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