SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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.

Dr. Iris Wright is an inspiring entrepreneur and advocate for affordable healthcare and social justice. Founder of Caring Hearts Telecare, she’s revolutionized telehealth services, earning accolades like a Best Home Care nomination in Newport News, VA. Transitioning from restaurant management, her passion for healthcare began at 28. Through her Injustice Movement, Dr. Wright supports the wrongly accused, while her speaking engagements inspire others to embrace change and pursue their dreams.

“The Mayor” is an Army & Navy veteran, International Speaker, and Author with an inspiring message that, “The Greatness You Seek Comes From Within.” Eric’s mantra “I Just Keep Pushing, because no one will do it for me,” helps maintain a positive and strong mind to overcome adversity. He believes mindset is the key to shifting momentum. He’s shared the bill with Les Brown, Top Life Coach Jon Talarico, and TedX Expert Corey Porier.

Kenya Carr is an author, life and health coach, and motivational speaker who delivers high-energy keynote presentations that challenge audiences to shift their mindsets and focus on the actions that have the most impact on the job and in life to elevate their personal power.

Juanita, speaker, author and founder & CEO of Inspire by Juanita & The Parent Mastermind. A compassionate mother of five, she has fostered 30 children over the past 25 years. Juanita is a Business & Life Coach, an Evangelist who has spent her life fighting to enhance the lives of women and girls in inner cities. Juanita offers the following workshops for Parents& Youth: Vision Board, Life Skills, and Financial Empowerment. Visit inspirebyjuanita.org for more.

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.

Ashley Kirkwood is an international speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning lawyer. She believes that you should use The Currency of Confidence® to create a life custom-designed for you. In fact, that’s the title of her signature talk, performed at colleges and corporations nationwide. She has helped doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, consultants, therapists, DEI experts, and many other experts package and position their expertise to land large corporate and collegiate speaking contracts.

Having been a Zumba Fitness instructor for over 7 years, Ms. Johnson knew her influence included more than fitness training. After a candid conversation with an exercise client, she realized that women in caretaker roles often forget about themselves. Genesys Fitness is a safe space where women can transform their mindset, body, and life in a caring and non-judgmental environment.

Dashana Jefferies, an AI Consultant and Project Management expert with over 20 years of experience, specializes in integrating AI for business and educational efficiency. Completing her psychology degrees in record time using AI tools, she now helps businesses streamline workflows and promotes mental health through her app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store. Dashana's work empowers individuals and organizations to embrace AI for productivity and well-being.

Dr. Jessye Talley is a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering at Morgan State University where she leads the Risk, Optimization, Management, Evaluation (R.O.M.E) Lab. Upon completion of her PhD she co-founded Sisters Scholars to promote health and wellness during the doctorate and in academia. Her experiences in academia prompted her to begin coaching new early career faculty during the first three years on tenure track.

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and DEI consultant. They believe in the holistic healing of trauma on a personal and systemic level using movement, music, art, food, and everyday interactions so that healing can be accessible and fun.

Charmaine E. Betty-Singleton aka CBS, author, advocate, veteran, entrepreneur, attorney, and transformational speaker extraordinaire, is the CEO/Owner of PTK Enterprises LLC, a business focused on supporting other business owners, community activism, and empowering individuals to greatness. Additionally, she is the owner of Victorious Vibes radio station housed on SIBN. Charmaine is an avid lover of God and all people. She attributes her success first to God, and then to her parents and mentors, one of which is the late Dr. Myles Munroe.