SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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.

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Brigitte Brown Jackson, the founder of Exponential EduVentures, has a nationwide reach as a transformative Leadership Development expert, dynamic speaker, coach, and consultant. Her bestselling book, Powerful: Grow in You & Unlock Your Purpose, is just the beginning of her impact. With a proven track record of helping leaders increase their personal efficacy, work performance, and team effectiveness, Brigitte has a reputation for delivering inspirational, powerful, life-changing, applicable, and relevant messages.

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Zenda Walker is a celebrity hair stylist, marketing executive, and award-winning author. She offers diversity consulting and training services to organizations and school districts that seek to create inclusive environments. For more information, visit www.knowyourhairitage.com.

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Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, RYT-200 identifies as a change agent and resides in Charlotte, NC. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate degree and Howard University for her Master’s degree—both in Social Work. She is currently enrolled at Simmons University studying for her Doctorate in Social Work. Alicia believes in incorporating yoga into her trauma work and believes in the power of change. Her platforms include anti-racist practices, authenticity, and emotional regulation.

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Dr. Tracy G. Crump is an accomplished educator and public service professional. She coaches high school and college students in preparedness, retention, and graduation. She also coaches higher education professionals in navigating the hiring process, retention, and tenure. Crump is the author of A.C.E.S. for Students: Strategies for Success in the First Year of College & Beyond. Her speaking topics include College Readiness; Navigating Academia; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DEIBJ).

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Darryll Stinson believes that vulnerable conversations and stories are two of the most effective tools to grow oneself and seed greatness into the world. With a background in communication, marketing, and creative writing, Darryll, a former division 1 athlete, survived multiple suicide attempts to become a best-selling author, 2xTEDx speaker, philanthropist and public speaking coach. Known for his dynamic, heart-touching, thought-provoking presentations, Darryll is most deeply grateful to lead and enjoy his family.

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A leader of almost 30 years, a John Maxwell Certified Life and Holistic Leadership Expert, Coach Trainer, Author, Speaker, and Founder of DEEPER Women™ Lead Global, Dr. Barbara Swinney is a thought leader dedicated to the personal and professional empowerment of leaders. She has become the leading authority on cultivating environments that foster the expanded leadership capacity. She facilitates dynamic conferences and trainings to help leaders speak, lead, teach, and coach on a DEEPER level.

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Government Leader experienced with driving IT projects using SCALED AGILE framework as a RELEASE MANAGER. Multiple SAFe® certifications. Certified CISO, CISSP, Proud Retired Veteran!

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As a founder, coach, consultant, or agency owner it’s only natural that you want to boost revenue, grow your business, and reap reward... fast! But to succeed, it’s critical that you take a planned approach. Scaling your business minimizes risks and ensures that it can keep pace with your success. Our workshops help increase productivity and streamline goals' weekend and week out with the SLFB transformation process. We help enlightened entrepreneurs stay accountable.

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Karrin Mayfield Felton is the Owner of Feet Planted, LLC, which promotes STEM advocacy, mentorship, intentional leadership, and outreach to prepare early career professionals to succeed. She is a self professed geek and motivational speaker with 20+ years of engineering and technical leadership in the private and public sector. She engages her audience with transparency delivering captivating and empowering content that moves them to pursue their full potential with integrity, good character, veracity, and empathy.

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Dr. Kia is an award winning therapist. She was named 2022 best counselor for Upper Darby, Pa. Dr. Everett is also an award winning national and international speaker. She is an author, serial entrepreneur and has a outstanding media presence. Dr. Everett is also a Bishop/Pastor in ministry. More than all of that, Dr. Everett is a wife of 26 years, a mother of three awesome young adults all in college one in grad school.

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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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