SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Latasha Matthews is known as America’s Emotional Wellness Expert; she is the CEO and Clinical Director of Illumination Counseling and Coaching and Why 2 Live Well. With over 15 years’ experience as a speaker, therapist, Coach, and author. She also provides continuing education training for clinicians and corporate training on wellness, DEI, EQ, and trauma informed resilience in the workplace. She has trained 1000's of individuals globally on the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Erica L. Anthony, Ph.D., is an accomplished business professional with diverse skills serving in various roles; she brings more than 15 years of experience working for global organizations such as Sprint and Honeywell as well as non-profit organizations. She’s currently serving as an Associate Professor of Management with the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Managements at Morgan State University.

Business Development Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Black Pretty and Paid. Jalynn Jones is an innovative visionary skilled in business and sales, channeling her passion and expertise into stimulating, advancing, and sustaining wealth for Black businesses. Whether she's teaching women entrepreneurs how to get paid and define their success or sharing 6-figure gems with her audience, you can count on Jalynn to shatter business misconceptions and pour gold into the gaps of the marketplace.

Kenya Metoyer is more than a Relationship Coach; Kenya’s Keepsake offers a transformative experience. With a background in psychology and personal development, Kenya helps individuals unlearn and relearn how to navigate their relationships based on informed choices rather than relying solely on their surroundings or limited personal understanding through Self -Discovery.

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. Sonya Smith-Watson has 29 years of experience in education at the elementary and secondary levels in the capacity of principal, instructional leadership, coaching, supervision, organizational strategic planning, and program management. Dr. Smith-Watson serves on educational committees, panel discussions, and provides professional development and coaching for educators. She is the proud owner of Leadership Dynasty and is passionate about ensuring that students receive quality educational experiences by building capacity in leadership teams.

Dr. Love an International Speaker who shares her wisdom and experience of 50+years of Marriage with listeners on being resilient, fulfilled and successful in the area of self, family, career and various Relationships:how to balance the struggles of life, career and family. She assist women in discovering how to NOT be a public success and a private failure. As a Marriage and Relationship Strategist, she assist women to WIN in both areas of life.

Known as “The Trainer’s Trainer”, Quisha Umemba is dynamic presenter with a speaking style that is motivational, inspirational, and transformational. A registered nurse with a public health background, Quisha has a blended expertise that enables her to design specialized training programs with multi-level interventions. The result of her training programs is a multidimensional skillset that learners are immediately able to apply to the real world.

Monique A.J. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of over 30 years, is a leadership strategist for Athletic Departments/Sports Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics/Sports Business. Smith is a Hampton University Adjunct Professor, a Co-Author, Magazine Publisher and a Podcast host of the nationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden, Where Significance Blooms in Athletics & Sports" that spotlights Women of Color in Athletics/Sports to 2.2K Followers.

Jerome McQueen is the leading trusted authority of STEM education. He has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as a STEM influencer helping to bridge the gap for Blacks, Hispanics & Women. He began his career as a NASA Graduate Fellow studying air pollution control engineering at the jet propulsion laboratory after having a 1.4 GPA after his first undergraduate semester. Jerome's mission is to promote STEM diversity in America.

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.

V. Jesse Smith, a professional and motivational leadership speaker, strategist and coach, who specializes in helping individuals, entrepreneurs and employees, become influential leaders and dynamic public speakers.