SPEAKERS DIRECTORY

Fabiola Paul is a therapist, speaker, and coach from New Jersey whose aim is to help people live emotionally healthy lives. Fabiola uses her faith, knowledge, and passion to educate people regarding the impact of mental health, stress, and self-care so they can make choices to live their best lives.

Carl Stokes is an award-winning social worker, educator, and speaker living in the scenic Buffalo, New York with his family. He works as a college instructor and recently received his doctorate in education. His dissertation focuses on Black males and their perseverance in community colleges. Carl is passionate about working to uplift the Black community. He especially loves mentoring young Black fathers and helping them see their full potential.

T.L. Blythers is a dynamic educator, master trainer/facilitator, author, entrepreneur, & transformational speaker. Her platform, “V.O.W” 9 Points of Impact, is a simple shared message of self-inquiry, which requires individuals to radically change perspectives about decisions & goals in life. Ms. Blythers engages, empowers, educates, and encourages the audience by incorporating her practical, spiritually-based solutions, while integrating inspirational personal experiences.

I am a person that believes that the best is yet to come. I am a husband, father and Christ Lover. I believe that the things in my life I go through for me to learn and gain wisdom on to share to those I come in contact with. Building people up is my overall goal.

Vakassia “VJ” Niles is a Strategist that helps midcareer professionals develop their careers with essential tools and strategies. With 20+ years of experience across 4 industries, she is able to help professionals pivot in their careers, exit corporate into entrepreneurship, build professional brands, and network effectively. She’s a contributing author in "Just Me: The Business Woman's Personal Branding Guide" and frequently speaks on career and professional development, pivots, career support systems, sponsorship, and networking.

My goal is to enhance the lives of others through actionable education. The proper use, maintenance, and understanding of money build and strengthens all who are equipped with the knowledge and equal opportunity . I look forward to the day that ALL voices are unified for the betterment and true wellbeing of ALL. A day when there is no need for legislative changes to reduce violence, poverty, health disparities, and injustices.

Peggy Flood-Smith has over a decade of experience in human services, serving the community as a professional and as a volunteer in various roles. Mrs. Flood-Smith has experience working with the vulnerable population, youth, parents and college students to resolve conflicts and challenges during difficult times. She has a degree in Social Work and is a Board-Certified Professional Coach.

Owner of Every.Black. The mission of Every.Black is to assist entrepreneurs to create wealth through entrepreneurship by leveraging technology and a strategy of global networking. Founder of MacMasters Computer Services, a computer training and database development company. Conducted computer training workshops in more than 30 cities throughout eight southeastern states. Trained over 5,000 individuals on a wide variety of Macintosh software. Presenter and panelist about technology for numerous conferences around the country including two occasions at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., in Washington DC, Apple’s Boston MacWorld and the Sickle Cell Anemia conference in Miami, Fl.

Karriem K. Kanston calls himself The Encourager because he inspires and motivates people in their life, career, and business. He just doesn’t talk about changing the world, he does it. A motivational speaker, consultant, author, entrepreneur, advocate for underrepresented businesses, and a valuable asset to organizations. He is the owner of Kanston Development a management consulting firm that focuses on the areas of business growth, leadership, and economic development.

Nate Salley is a proud husband, father, and entrepreneur who has been blessed to experience success as a college football player at The Ohio State University and in the NFL as a member of the Carolina Panthers. He and his wife Jasmin are natives of Fort Lauderdale, FL and currently reside in Fort Mill, SC with their 3 wonderful children Brooklyn, Nate III, and Journee

Kymberli knows people do business with people they know, like, and trust; but first, they must become known. She believes people’s stories play a powerful role in changing lives, so she took up a challenge to meet 100 people in 100 days and is in touch still with 60+ 2 years later. Everyone, not just celebrities, has a story worth being told. Kymberli is an AF Academy graduate, speaker, author, and executive coach.

J.Lawrence was in a near fatal car accident at 5 months old that left him with post traumatic epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, developmental delays, a collapsed lung, paralysis on his left side, multiple skull fractures, years of therapy, medications and surgeries. Through his journey of self discovery, Jordan has tapped into his calling, pushing pass labels and diagnoses that threatened to limit his quality of life. He inspires others to leap over life’s hurdles.