SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

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.

As a seasoned mental health expert specializing in corporate wellness, I partner with executives to revolutionize workplace well-being. With a keen understanding of frontline staff pain points, I craft tailored strategies to promote meaningful change. I empower organizations to foster healthier, happier work environments. Let's collaborate to elevate your company's wellness culture and drive impactful transformation from the top down."

Dr. Yvette McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, wellness, and disease prevention. She is an Emergency and Concierge Travel medicine physician. Dr. McQueen is a 4x best seller author, speaker, consultant, CPR/First Aid instructor, wilderness emergency care training, and international teaching for the American Heart Association. She has traveled to 40+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and

When explaining something as complex as taxes, Shan-Nel D. Simmons, EA MBA is the go-to expert to deliver vital, relevant strategies and guidance about business finance to a variety of interest audiences in various industries. A co-author of Speak Up: The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry and a recurring presenter for multiple public events, various media outlets, and numerous organizations, Shan-Nel is a trusted keynote presenter for tax and money matters.

Dr. Jessye Talley is a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering at Morgan State University where she leads the Risk, Optimization, Management, Evaluation (R.O.M.E) Lab. Upon completion of her PhD she co-founded Sisters Scholars to promote health and wellness during the doctorate and in academia. Her experiences in academia prompted her to begin coaching new early career faculty during the first three years on tenure track.

Shawniel Chamanlal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, and founder of Healing Springs Wellness Center, dedicated to creating safe, culturally affirming spaces for healing. A sought-after speaker and executive coach, she empowers women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to align with purpose, master their mindset, and lead with fulfillment. With over a decade of expertise in mental health, business leadership, and holistic wellness, Shawniel inspires audiences to embrace abundance in both life and leadership.

Anthony W. “Tony” Scott, Esq. is an attorney, author, Marine Corps veteran, first-generation college graduate, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of leadership in both the public and private sectors. Passionate about helping others grow, Tony draws on his own journey to inspire professionals and students to silence self-doubt, embrace their potential, and lead with confidence. Through his books and speaking, he connects real-life experience with practical tools for personal and career growth.

From inspiring youth to empowering leaders, Dr. J’s mission is to help others find their place in STEM. After spending years at the bench, she decided to pivot her career to pursue her passion: Motivating and helping others to gain clarity and confidence as they navigate their STEM careers. Dr. J has an uncanny ability to connect with any audience through storytelling, compelling narratives. and practical guidance.

As a Certified Holistic Coach, keynote speaker, founder, and national thought leader in powerful communication, Linnita Hosten is committed to helping leaders discover and harness their leadership voice, to drive maximum productivity and impact within their teams.

Your events missing piece. Naomi’s call in life is to help people reconcile. She helps people reconcile with themselves by teaching techniques and coping skills that encourage a healthy, whole, and balanced mind, spirit, and soul. She help people reconcile with others through courageous conversations, dynamic workshops, and engaging dialogue, and creating and hosting community and cultural events. She also connects people to the heart of the father through poetry, worship, and itinerant ministry.

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.