Cynthia Kersey, recognized as one of the World’s Greatest Motivators, is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of two books, Unstoppable and Unstoppable Women.

Cynthia’s remarkable 25-year career is not only marked by a client list of global powerhouses such as eBay, Mercedes Benz, Avon, and Johnson & Johnson but is equally distinguished by her collaborations with thought leaders, including Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Mary Morrissey, and Marci Shimoff. These relationships underscore her unique capacity to inspire the unstoppable spirit in both individuals and leaders, cultivating a generosity-driven culture that unlocks unparalleled potential and results.

As the Founder and CEO of the Unstoppable Foundation, her organization has empowered 500,000+ lives in 23 Kenyan communities through a comprehensive 5-pillar model.

Executive Communication Coach, Author, and Speaker

Dr. Laura Sicola has been helping executives and business teams get heard and get results for over 20 years.

Ultimately, Laura's mission is to guide leaders in mastering the 3 Cs of executive presence: Command the room, Connect with the audience, and Close the deal.

As a cognitive linguist and executive communication coach, Laura understands how professional interactions impact respect, trust, and buy-in, whether it’s a company meeting, a virtual conference call, a presentation to the board, or a high-stakes pitch to investors.

Using a personalized and practical approach, Laura teaches leaders how to project confidence, authority, and authenticity so they can be themselves, while still getting through to anyone.

Alan E. Nelson, Ed.D is considered a global expert in young leader development. Dr. Nelson led in the social sector for 25 years. He is the author of 40 books, 21 storybooks, and over 200 articles. His works, “The O Factor,” “My Kid Leads!” “LeadYoung,” and the “KiddieLead” and “Unum” series reveal this pioneering accomplishment. Alan has an MA in psychology-communication and a doctorate (EdD) in leadership from the University of San Diego. Dr. Nelson is also a Lecturer of Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, where his students include NASA engineers, Top Gun pilots, Navy SEALs, and international military officers. He has also taught at top-tier schools such as USC, Pepperdine, and UCI. At midlife, Dr. Nelson concluded that the best strategy to develop effective and ethical leaders is to get to them while they’re moldable, not moldy.

As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 35 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine. Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being consumed over 103 million times. Dre's daily Work On Your Game MasterClass has amassed over 2,900 episodes and more than 7.3 million downloads. In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries. Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with Mindset, Strategy, Systems & Accountability. A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in Miami. E: Dre@DreAllDay.com  Text: 305.384.6894

A businesswoman, philanthropist, and leader in business, Gina Schaefer's speeches are intertwined with personal experience, business savvy, and relatable stories from her nearly 30 years as a change maker and influencer.

• Founded in 2003: Established her first hardware store.
• 13 Locations in DC & 2 States: Expanded her business across two states.
• 300 Teammates: Created jobs and opportunities for 300 team members.
• 130+ Co-Owners: Transformed 130+ teammates into co-owners.
• Author of Recovery Hardware: Shares her journey and the power of second chances.
• Advocate & Philanthropist: Dedicated to making a positive impact in her community.

Gina Schaefer is more than a businesswoman; she’s a beacon of inspiration proving that with resilience, empathy, and determination, anything is possible.

Join Gina on a journey of empowerment and success at your next event

One of America's leading Marketing & Behavioral Management Specialists - Warren Buffett's team used me - Now, you can too! Let me show you 📚Past Workshop Chair U.S. Small Business Admin. Partner🎤Marketing

Hi. I’m Micah Siegel. I’m 13. My goal is to change the world in some remarkable way. I’m dropping out of seventh grade to create my own school. I’m going on a journey of self-discovery and preparing to meet the world head-on. 

Hard hats and goggles required. There will be sparks. 

Rogue Scholars is an offshoot of The Socratic Experience, a progressive online middle and high school.  Rogue Scholars is for highly independent, self-motivated, coachable students 12+ who want to put their own program together along with guidance from our faculty, being part of our community, and getting accreditation toward university. 

Sandy Kirkham and her husband Bill enjoy life with their two grown children, two beautiful granddaughters, and two fairly well-behaved dogs. Sandy continues to use her voice to help victims of clergy abuse. She currently serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, "Stolen Innocence," was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated on panels moderated by SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view.