SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Constance M Every Knoxville TN Disable Combat Veteran (Army, 2006-2015) Study Microbiology (Austin Peay State University (2004-2006/University of Tennessee (2011-2013) Founder of 2 Black Nonprofits (501c3 Sleeves4Needs, 501c4 Black Coffee Justice) Governor of Tennessee Candidate 2022 (Only Black Candidate on the Ballot) Black Lobbyist (BCJ/Current)

Darius Fennell is an author, speaker, coach, and mental health & therapy advocate. He has published his book, Leaving Jupiter: Navigating Your Anxiety Recovery, and has been featured in Rally Up and Helpful Living mental health magazines. Darius strives to dismantle stigmas and encourages people who struggle with mental health to never lose hope, find courage to seek help, and advocate for their own mental health recovery.

Linda McGhee is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized mental health speaker. McGhee has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, and Huffington Post. She hosts “Good Mental Health on Radio One. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, devoted to mental health for college students of color, and is a regular contributor to the Son Rise Project, an OWN podcast that supports families of black youth with mental illness.

Dr. Nikeya Young is an Adjunct Professor, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Board-Certified Mental Health Coach, Certified Master Life Coach, TEDx Speaker, and Corporate Trainer. She is also an experienced subject matter expert for several local and national media outlets! Through her transformative coaching company and podcast, Victorious Living Solutions, she empowers high-potential leaders & teams to CRUSH their goals despite life's challenges and live VICTORIOUSLY!

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.

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.

Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” is an International Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author, Corporate Trainer, Radio Personality and Expert Communication Coach. He worked 30 years for two Fortune 500 companies, Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. At Eastman Kodak he trained 8,000 employees from 69 countries who were managers, supervisors, group leaders, executive secretaries and manufacturing employees and he earned the Trainer of the Year Award!

While many neglect to follow their dreams due to setbacks like procrastination, fear and a lack of resources, she uses those very things as stepping stones to her success. For Queashar L. Halliburton, CEO and founder of Queashar Detroit Publishing, LLC, her greatest success to date has come from living outside the box and operating in her God-given gifts and purpose—and she encourages others to do the same.

Dr. Raé N. Lundy is a licensed clinical psychologist, mental health activist, higher education administrator, and TEDx Speaker. Dr. Lundy was inspired by personal experiences of depression followed by years of working with young people in higher education. Dr. Lundy has designed a self-care model of services encouraging individuals to invest time and attention into their mental health. Her work is comprised of methods that decrease stress and guard against mental fatigue.

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!

I’m Fred Foreman, a life Coach that renews undervalued self-driven men by restoring their lost confidence. I’m a Public Speaker specializing in confidence restoration and I’m the CEO/Founder of the non-profit organization, One Blood Movement of Unity INC.

L. Denise Wells is an award-winning author and John C. Maxwell certified speaker with a storied career spanning over 25 years. Her experience traverses government, corporate, and creative spheres as a communications strategist, certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) advisor, thought partner and transformational leadership coach. Her passion for driving change and fostering growth has been recognized across various industries, solidifying her as a thought leader in the realm of individual and organization enhancement.