SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Shae takes pride in the evolution of what it means to be a Black Woman. Represented by a multitude of female archetypes, there is no one size fits all and it brings me joy to create a platform that showcases the spectrum of Black Girl Magic and Black Female Sexuality.

Rev,.Sheila P. Spencer is passionate about empowering and inspiring others. She is a published author, spoken word poet, esteemed educator, ordained minister, life coach, spiritual director and traveler. Sheila has dedicated her life to sharing her message of hope and love with people all over the world. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she encourages others to take the leap.. Leap into your power today with Sheila P. Spencer!

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. 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.

Deb is a visionary senior executive & one of the country’s foremost experts in Diversity & Inclusion. She is an inspiring speaker, presenting on diversity to such esteemed audiences as The United Nations in New York and The House of Commons in London. She is President & CEO of Corporate Playbook™, a company that provides leaders with strategic direction to elevate diversity, inclusion, philanthropy, and culture in the workplace.

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.

A proud graduate of Howard University and a member of Gen Z, Michael has established himself as a credible leader in executive communications and strategic engagement. Michael’s keen eye for developing strategies that wed traditional media approaches with innovative outreach and engagement strategies is especially prescient in a world where justice, equity, and democracy are under attack.

Kiaundra Jackson is a trusted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that gets results. She has been recently featured in Oprah’s Magazine, Essence, Women’s Health Magazine, FOX, CBS and Forbes as one of the ‘Next 1000.’ She is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and TV Personality. She is a noted expert on healthy relationships and mental health where her work has been recognized by Beyonce and the NAACP.

Dr. Rhonda Alexander is a powerhouse speaker who equips corporate audiences with actionable strategies to elevate performance and drive results. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience, she delivers transformative insights on entrepreneurship, strategic innovation, and leadership excellence. Her upcoming memoir, 7 Dirty Secrets of a Strong Black Woman, releases in January 2025.

The most sustainable solutions come from within. It’s time to raise the standard and take control of the future of our communities.Community Mastermind is a neighborhood critical resource platform where stakeholders: 1) identify circular problems within, and 2) discuss methodology for providing long-term solutions, particularly as it pertains to sustainable personal economic development initiatives. I’m Jeff the Closer, Planning Commissioner for the City of Flint, Michigan, and I believe in the ability to rise.

Dr. Jovan Walker-Jackson, known as the Financial Coach of Hope, is a faith filled author, speaker, and licensed financial & Insurance advisor who serves as the president of Good News Financial & Investment Advisors LLC, a registered Investment Advisory Firm in the state of MD. Jovan develops financial programs and insurance strategies to assist clients in the areas of Debt Elimination, Tax reduction, retirement planning, asset preservation, and long-term care alternatives. Her drive and passion to teach financial literacy has led her to become a sought after wealth manager and advisor in the Baltimore DC metropolitan area for 15 years. Jovan has been featured on countless radio shows and taught many workshops for private and government corporations. In 2014, Jovan wrote You Be The Bank~ Finance Yourself to Wealth and the Workbook companion in 2016. A self help financial book that teaches a 100+ year “secret” strategy the wealthy have been using for years to build wealth. You can get your copy at www.youbethebankbooks.com or Amazon. She also just released a monthly financial planner I Am the Bank in Sept 2020! When not working in her purpose, she is spending time with her husband Lawrence and 2 daughters Jaidah & Loren.

Dr. Caldwell is a speaker, author, and trainer to emerging leaders and corporations. Few have walked a more improbable path from the homelessness to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies. Companies hire Dr. Caldwell to assess the risks and build action plans for a lacking DEIB practice. Black leaders, hire Dr. Caldwell to help reach their professional aspirations. As an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Dr. Caldwell teaches doctoral classes on Leadership and Social Justice.