SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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.

Calvin Gibbs Jr. is a sought-after Consultant, Motivational Speaker, and Certified Virtual Presenter known for dynamic keynote speeches and transformative workshops. With expertise in leadership training, personal growth, and creative storytelling, Calvin captivates audiences both in-person and online. As a seasoned Toastmasters trainer and award-winning speaker, he has inspired at conferences, leadership events, and corporate seminars. His theater background ensures every presentation is engaging, energetic, and memorable for diverse audiences.

Katrice is a career coach and professional development expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate, government, and consulting settings. She specializes in empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, unlock their full potential, and increase their earning power. Katrice’s work focuses on leadership development, resilience, and career strategies. She has worked with major corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and she also supports clients through personalized career coaching.

Dr. Mary Canty Merrill is an Industrial & Organizational Psychologist with 30+ years of progressive leadership, management and organizational development experience in the private, non-profit and public sectors. She is lauded for her ability to connect and inspire individuals across diverse segments of society, and known for her dynamic work in unleashing latent human potential to ignite personal and social change.

Elizabeth “Dr. E” Carter, PhD, is your corporate elevation strategist who utilizes an innovative 3-step, framework for professional leaders of color who want to be seen, heard, and valued in the corporate workplace during an era when so many of us feel deflated, unsure, and confused of how to elevate our value! Through speaking and coaching, she supports, guides, and equips you with tools so there are no gaps on your career acceleration path.

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.

Danica The Diabetic shares her holistic approach to living life as a diabetic and as a Duke trained health and well being coach. Danica brings more than ten years of experience in the healthcare industry.. Her areas of expertise and professional skills include guiding organizations through strategic initiatives, best practice analysis, training, diabetes management, preventative care, multi-million cost savings initiatives, patient advocacy and improving patient behavior through health communications.

Ceola knows what it is to be victorious and to overcome! She has overcome rape, domestic violence, barrenness, divorce, infidelity, material loss, and more herself. Being with her mother during times of devastation and struggle and then losing her mother when she was only thirty-three-years-old and Ceola, just sixteen-years-old was difficult for the teen.

Janine “JJ” Conway was the first African American physicist in the Air Force, where she served for over 23 years. After returning from a 6-month military trip to discover her house sold, divorce papers, and over $845,000 debt to her name, JJ hustled hard to increase cashflow and build a life for her and her son. JJ now teaches others the same personal growth and financial management skills that allowed her to dump that debt and begin building wealth.

Lisa, owner of Triple M Money Management Matters, empowers women and families through financial education. With an MBA in Finance, she began her career as a U.S. Navy budget specialist, followed by 17 years in banking. She educates women who want to be a blessing and not a burden after transition. As an insurance professional, author, and speaker, she encourages women to maximize and manage money to confidently leave a legacy for their loved ones.

V. Jesse Smith, a professional and motivational leadership speaker, strategist and coach, who specializes in helping individuals, entrepreneurs and employees, become influential leaders and dynamic public speakers.

Sandra Barker McIntosh (Coach SandyB) is a dynamic speaker and host of the 90 Day Wins Podcast. With 25+ years in corporate accounting and finance, she now empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve bold goals in 90 days. As a podcast producer and strategist, she amplifies impactful voices. Through storytelling and strategy, SandyB helps audiences master accountability, overcome procrastination, and take action. Book her to inspire transformation and share the power of 90 Day Wins!