SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Paula R Jenkins genuinely believes true leaders create more leaders! Paula is a John Maxwell Certified Executive Director, DISC Certified Consultant, and a Licensed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainer. Paula encourages people on how to be better leaders, promotes positive tools for managing and leading through change, and harnessing your authentic self in leadership. Paula’s passion is leadership – developing, training and empowering people with the tools and knowledge to lead authentically.

I am the America’s N0 1 Perspective Engineer. I arrived in the USA as a refugee in 2009 fleeing persecution. I served as a member of Parliament and Government in Rwanda as well as Executive Director for an agency that resettled me in Knoxville- Tennessee. With my vast working experience, my first job was for $6,55 an hour. Because of my God’s given INTUMBERO, I kept being aligned with my vision, mindset, beliefs, and actions. I started to invest in myself and building relationships. I received the Champion for Change award from Church World Service and Community Shares. I was a Keynote speaker at the 4 th Annual Refugee Mental Health and Wellness conference, Success Fest 2021, and a panelist in different forums on diversity, women, empowerment… I help young and middle-aged women to overcome poverty, trauma, align with their perspective and thrive. “If you don’t invest you don’t harvest”- Drocella Mugorewera.

Black people are fighting cancer on two fronts: Cancer and Health Inequities. I know it firsthand as an eight-year survivor of an aggressive form of breast cancer. I motivate medical professionals to provide compassionate and equitable care and empower patients to gain the information, resources, and skills they need to not only fight this disease but also the disparities that create barriers to survival for people of color.

Freddy Fri is a life champion. He is also an entrepreneur, author, speaker, voice-over talent, basketball coach, international underground hip hop artist, and motivational lyricist. Freddy is a man who wears many hats, all of which fit under one umbrella - LIFE MINDSET TRANSFORMER! Freddy Fri's mission is to push you to achieve the greatness you have within.

Dr. Carolyn Brooks-Collins is an international speaker and author, business consultant and coach. She is the CEO of M. Carolyn-Brooks Collins, LLC, a multi-dimensional coaching, and consulting firm. She is passionate about helping women discover and walk in their purpose. She brings over 45 years of management experience in accounting, leadership, and risk management, and holds a B.A. in Accounting, an MBA in Project Management, and is a CPA and CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

Shanel Evans is an award-winning business advisor and client attraction strategist. From managing $3B Project Launches to launching her own successful company via social media, she shows organizations how to show up in front of their dream clients. Through her 100K V.I.B.E. Methodology, she helps her clients skip to the front of the line on the internet streets and secure their millions.

Rev,.Sheila P. Spencer is passionate about empowering and inspiring others. She is a published author, spoken word poet, esteemed educator, ordained minister, life coach, spiritual director and traveler. Sheila has dedicated her life to sharing her message of hope and love with people all over the world. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she encourages others to take the leap.. Leap into your power today with Sheila P. Spencer!

Are you ready to go to take the journey from poverty to prosperity? If you believe it, you will achieve it! Sylvia shares her story of life growing up poor in Louisiana, shedding the seeming restraints that held her back, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, then succeeding in a 30-year career in the health care industry. Proving that it is never too late, she has now ventured into entrepreneurship.

Tanorria Askew is an award-winning chef, keynote speaker, podcast host, cookbook author, and racial injustice change-maker. As an expert culinary instructor, her work also extends to dynamic cooking demonstrations and classes for corporate and social events. She has had the privilege of speaking to audiences as a keynote speaker, emcee, and panelist about navigating her career transition, anti-racism, and social justice work, and the courage it takes to chase dreams.

Kelvin is a globally recognized thought leader, 6 x author, change management & cultivating an agile workforce speaker. His work is focused on helping teams thrive in the midst of disruption. His co-authored and best-selling book, “Navigating Defining Moments” has become a must-read for today’s change economy. Kelvin holds a Masters of Executive Leadership and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Certifications in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, as well as multiple Advanced Executive Coaching Certifications recognized by the ICF.

DR. SAUNDRA WALL WILLIAMS, CEO of WMS Corporation, equips emerging and established women leaders in leadership and career development. A certified Gallop Strengths Champion and Life Transformation Coach, Dr. Saundra is the creator of the L.E.A.P. (Launch Exceptionally into your Accurate Position) System, designed to help women increase their influence, impact, and income. Retired as the Sr. VP of the NC Community College System, she serves on corporate and higher education boards.

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.