SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Whitney Danielle is a Cybersecurity Consultant turned Success Coach and Podcaster. She is a creative and a teacher and her extensive experience working with and connecting with people started with her early beginnings as a military child to becoming a traveling consultant for one of the top 5 consulting firms in the country and now running her own business. Whitney is a thought leader, world traveler, and a force to be reckoned with.

Kevin M. Coleman is the Founder and CEO of KMC Empowerment, LLC where he provides executive coaching, empowering speeches, and professional development training to make individuals and organizations successful. Kevin has been leading training for Executives, Division Chiefs, Branch Chiefs, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, and Journeymen for over 35 years.

Calvin Lamont Mitchell is a dedicated author who, alongside his wife Sondra, has passionately explored and taught the Scriptures for over three decades. His insights transcend denominational boundaries, offering fresh perspectives on age-old truths.

Dr. Yvette McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, wellness, and disease prevention. She is an Emergency and Concierge Travel medicine physician. Dr. McQueen is a 4x best seller author, speaker, consultant, CPR/First Aid instructor, wilderness emergency care training, and international teaching for the American Heart Association. She has traveled to 40+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and

Donna Scott is a wife, mom, speaker, author, professor, and Christian Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers the benefit of her professional experience and training combined with compassion and insight from God’s Word. With over 30 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy in a variety of settings, she helps those with hurting hearts heal from relationship wounds.

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.

Valerie Yvette Peterson has been writing for over 35 years. Work includes the G.A.R.E. Annual Conference, four Anthologies: (L.A. Poet Society Press and Moonstone Press), latest book; GOD’S SEASONS, experimental film: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL. She has worked with the Poetry Society of New York and Fertile Ground Festival of New Works. Her MUSICAL POEMS can be found on all streaming platforms; and the Numberz Radio 96.7FM.

Dr. Lia Abney is a leadership expert, international speaker, and bestselling author. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop leaders and create positive change. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Abney's expertise in leadership development and organizational behavior has been sought after by audiences worldwide. Her high-energy presentations are known for their practicality and engaging delivery, making her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and events.

James “JD” Davis, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, concluded his military career as Professor of Military Science at Florida International University. He later served as a high school teacher and central office administrator, extending his commitment to education and leadership. A Board Certified Coach and John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, JD emphasizes emotional intelligence and equips leaders with strategies to clarify priorities, unlock potential, and achieve lasting impact.

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.

Karwanna D. is a Government Contracts Strategist, based in San Francisco, CA. This 20+ year business vet has successfully built 2 lucrative small businesses and now teaches women and minority small business owners how to grow their business with massive government contracts just like the movie War Dogs. Over the past few years Karwanna has helped thousands of small business owners generate millions of dollars in combined revenues with a simple 3 Step System.

Few executives have walked a more improbable path to the boardrooms of some of America’s largest companies. Upon waking up in the backseat of a car some years ago to rise from homelessness and poverty, Clarence relied on the strength and faith instilled in him at an early age by his mother that all things are possible and that he could become whatever he chose. Clarence’s rocky path led him to be a courageous leader in life and within Fortune 500 companies.