SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

the Geek Speaker Preacher. Kirk Nugent is an Innovator, Leader, Speaker and YouTuber who teaches Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Faith-Based Entities how to simplify live stream mechanics to shine a floodlight on their brand. With over 15 years experience in Media/Technology Management he provides Leadership training assisting organizations to leverage innovation. While his topics are technology focused he delivers the content with the flair of a Pastor and the energy of a Life Coach.

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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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Award-winning author, national speaker & student success strategist--- Linnita Hosten coaches students to identify and go-after their DREAM career. The high-energy edutainer provides content-packed and research-based programing for organizations, universities and community groups; and group coaching to students. Linnita has been honored with various awards including: Excellence in Education; Youth Speaker of the Year; 40 Under 40 in Education; Education Book of the Year; and Alumni of the Year.

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Ty Nichols is a Behavior Design Expert and motivational speaker who helps people and organizations adopt life-changing habits. He is the founder of The Nichols Strategic Performance Group, a Tiny Habits® Certified Coach, and a Diamond-level Sales Professional. He has personally lost over 200 pounds and has led teams of Fortune 500 companies to achieve remarkable results. He lives in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two children.

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A native of Benton Harbor, MI, Rev. Earle J. Fisher, Ph.D. is the Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church (Memphis) and Founder of #UPTheVote901. A well respected preacher, scholar, and social activist, Dr. Fisher is married to Denise and has one son, Jalen.

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My name is Dr. Monique C. Johnson and I'm the CEO of Dr. MCJ Consulting, LLC. As a professional Executive Coach, Board-Certified Counselor, Certified Career Coach, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting individuals, executives, and professional teams to excel in their careers and to promote diverse and inclusive environments.

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Recognized in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World, international speaker, author, and entertainer, Cheryl BryantBruce, M.D. “The Celebrity Doc” is mental health and wellness expert for ultra-successful individuals, celebrities, and all who seek to successfully master midlife challenges. Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce’s signature paradigm enables clients to live a self-empowered, abundant, purpose-filled life. Kings and presidents call upon her expertise. Her talk show Chatters That Matter airs worldwide.

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Freddy's LoveNoEgo philosophy serves as the foundation for pushing the human spirit into greatness. He delivers powerful and relevant presentations, mentors, consults, and conducts workshops for individuals, teams, and organizations around the world. Freddy enables participants to grow and perform better than their everyday pressures, and gain optimal performance!

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Dr. Stacy Nakia Peebles (Dr. Stacy), is an Emotional Wellness Practitioner with extensive experience providing services to individuals seeking support in navigating through life's challenges. Dr. Stacy’s goal is to empower clients to make positive and informed decisions that will lead to a sense of well-being and serenity.

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Committed to maximizing results Mariama S. Boney, LMSW, CAE, CPEC celebrates over 25 years as an award winning educational administrator, executive, facilitator, coach, trainer, and consultant for DEI, Leadership, and Wellbeing. She also serves as a host/moderator. Mariama guides individuals and organizations to safely move through transition to find shared purpose and create frameworks. She is the author of articles, book chapters, and 3 books, the latest of which is VENT: Our Resilience Is Enough.

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Cessilye R. Smith is the founder and CEO of Abide Women’s Health Services. She has over twenty years of leadership experience and a decade navigating the world of maternal and child health. Cessilye is committed to advocating for justice and dismantling systems of oppression while creating environments that lead with the spirit of collective care. She does this by building a liberating reality where Rest, Resist, and Restore are the actions that guide her.

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Adrienne has been licensed as a Psychologist for over 10 years, but she has worked in the Mental Health field for over 20 years. Becoming a psychologist is a life goal she has attained and she continues to do all she can to help others reach their goals. Adrienne is a Retired Army Veteran with 3 books published. Butterfly Flow: A book of poetry, Finding Your Flow: A Butterfly's Secret to Happiness and a Journal.

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