SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

I spent 27 years counseling incarcerated men and helping see them their potential. I began speaking in the Maryland public school system to help youth understand the connection between their current choices with their future life.

Pamela Sharpe is a world-renowned Business & Life Coach, Educator, Transformational Speaker and Author. Prior to starting Pamela Sharpe Coaching & Consulting, LLC., she spent over 20 years in training development & facilitation. She has consulted at several non-profit organizations and has led an impressive career with the United States government as an Instructional Designer & Educator, designing and developing government mandated curriculum, online education and instructor-led courses, which are completed by over 65,000 people yearly.

Da'Shaun Antionette Joseph, with over 14 years of experience in the industry, is the CEO of D.A. Joseph LLC, managing the brands Boom Speaks and Boom Productions. Her growing expertise covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, equity, leadership development, empowerment, emotional intelligence, and program management. This expertise has provided her with opportunities to speak, moderate, and host various conferences, keynotes, and seminars related to these topics. Furthermore, she is pursuing a doctorate in AI/ML

Dawn is the founder of Offei Enterprises, a training and consulting business. Her mission is to equip and train organizations with useful, applicable tools in order to improve business acumen, organizational effectiveness and ultimately satisfaction in leaders, employees and customers.

I’m Fred Foreman, a life Coach that renews undervalued self-driven men by restoring their lost confidence. I’m a Public Speaker specializing in confidence restoration and I’m the CEO/Founder of the non-profit organization, One Blood Movement of Unity INC.

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. Rhonda M. Wood is an award-winning international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and mental health advocate. Once a corporate professional, she privately battled depression and anxiety before seeking therapy, inspiring her to share her journey with authenticity. Through her WBGR media platforms, Dr. Wood amplifies the voices, creating a space for healing and empowerment. Featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS, she is a leading voice in mental health dedicated to helping women "heal out loud."

Leslie Peters is an inspirational speaker, businessman, professor and trainer that empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to tackle life by taking RESILIENT ACTION. If you could rewind back in time, you’d find Leslie, as a child who suffered with a speech impediment and the constant jokes, from other kids, that come with having the name “Leslie”. After finding himself as the target of jokes, he made a promise to inspire and encourage others.

Monique S. Toussaint is a lifelong investor. She invests time, passion and creativity into helping clients explore and then implement business solutions. With over a decade of experience in strategic planning, program development and management; five years of coaching after earning the Global Career Development Facilitator credential; and a natural supporter and cheerleader of others working towards achieving their goals, it is her personal mission to see others succeed.

When explaining something as complex as taxes, Shan-Nel D. Simmons, EA MBA is the go-to expert to deliver vital, relevant strategies and guidance about business finance to a variety of interest audiences in various industries. A co-author of Speak Up: The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry and a recurring presenter for multiple public events, various media outlets, and numerous organizations, Shan-Nel is a trusted keynote presenter for tax and money matters.

Dr. Epps is a leadership expert who is self-motivated and pragmatic, with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting great solutions. He understands the best approach to transformational and organizational changes is made due to the company's progress and level of trust. Dr. Epps recently published his new book, New Principal, No Problem: Leading a Winning Culture Without Losing Your Mind. The focus of the book is to provide research-based best practices.

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