SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Oumar Dieng is a resilience subject matter expert who helps clients build “everlasting resilience" and spark a chain reaction of motivation, productivity and high performance in teams and individuals so that they can overcome any challenge life throws at them and reach their goals.

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.

Nydria L. Williams, known as the ReHope Coach, is a Trauma Empowerment Coach, dynamic speaker, and founder of Revitalized Hope and Healing. With a passion for helping high-achieving women overcome trauma and rejection, she empowers audiences to demand what they deserve and align with their God-given purpose. Through captivating storytelling and actionable insights, Nydria inspires women to heal, thrive, and build legacy wealth. Her mission is to transform lives and create pathways for healing.

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)

Dr. Chapman holds a Psy.D. in Clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University. Dr. Chapman is a seasoned educator that has been teaching at various colleges and universities throughout the United States since 2010. Dr. Chapman has broad experience coaching multiple populations, including couples, veterans, team leaders, adolescents, athletes. He is a relationship expert with specialized training in Gottman Method, SYMBIS. He is a True Colors Facilitator and Wiley Everything DISC partner.

Cam F Awesome is a multiple National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer and former Captain of the USA National Boxing Team. Cam shares his journey from being bullied in high school to becoming the #1 Heavyweight boxer in the USA.

Dr. Rònké A. Òké is an executive DEI leader and Critical Race scholar with over two decades of experience driving organizational change and fostering inclusive environments. As CEO & Founder of RAO Consultants, she provides strategic guidance to corporations and educational organizations. A sought-after thought leader, her work in race and identity formation, Afro-feminism, and anti-racist social justice inspires many. Dr. Òké also serves on the board of Heights Philadelphia, co-chairing the Anti-Racist Transformation Subcommittee.

CEO & Executive Director of Kairos-B-Enterprises, LLC, ~ founder of Heart Expressions Ministries International. An International Published Award-Winning Author for her first book “Every Beat of My Heart” ~ Certified International Life Coach, Certified Biblical Counselor ~ BS in Human Services from the University of Detroit ~ Master of Arts in Christian Education, Michigan Theological Seminary (now Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan) ~ traveled to Senegal, West Africa as a missionary.

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.

An award-winning professional journalist with more than 30 years in the business, Clyde Hughes is often described as the "voice of reason" in the room of today's debate where both sides scream at each other. On a wide range of topics, Hughes will get to the information your audience will need in an entertaining and engaging way.

Dr. Jan is a physician, trauma-informed resilience coach and speaker with 5+ years of experience, and proud owner of Optimal Vitality MD, LLC. Her compassion for healthcare providers led her to explore solutions for their complete well-being. She became known as the Doctor for Doctors. Today, she serves on all tiers of the healthcare system, doing her part to repair a broken system by facilitating the healing of broken, burned out, and overwhelmed healthcare providers.