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Andrew DeGood is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the finance and technology sectors. His career spans a diverse range of roles in operations, product development, client service management, and business development, culminating in the co-founding of Canopy Financial Technology Partners in 2020, which he successfully sold in 2022. Currently, Andrew is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ask Bob AI, a pioneering artificial intelligence startup that builds custom large language models for companies. With the slogan "Where Answers come faster than your morning coffee," Ask Bob AI primarily addresses the significant time and cost organizations spend on answering questions, offering solutions that emphasize speed and cost savings. In addition to his work in AI, Andrew is passionate about mental health in the workplace and is the Co-Founder and CEO of IronTribe, a men's community dedicated to creating connections and inspiring growth among men. Andrew's journey includes a successful tenure at various companies, from startups to a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, where he honed his skills in strategy, team building, and storytelling to new clients and investors. His well-rounded background and dedication to cultivating amazing team cultures make him an excellent strategist and leader in his field. To learn more about Andrew, go to his website: https://askbobai.com or on Linkedin: @andrewdegood

Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled and sold six companies (all seven or eight figure exits). Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures include: KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington) and InternetSoccer Network (acquired by division of News Corp/Sky). He additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors for publicly traded LendingTree for over five years and is currently an angel investor in over 50 companies. Mac was a collegiate All-American and played professional soccer before starting his first Internet company in 1995. He is currently mentoring entrepreneurs via his company, ExitDNA, and is the owner of a 115 year old Spanish soccer team, Algeciras CF. To learn more about Mac, go to his website: https://maclackey.com or on Linkedin: @maclackey

Amberly Lago is a widely recognized expert in helping entrepreneurs build their business with grit and resilience. As the Founder of "The Unstoppable Life Mastermind," Amberly has worked with thousands of clients over her career to find success through harnessing their grit. Her podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, is recognized by Apple as one of the Top 1% of podcasts in the world. An International speaker on Grit, Resilience, and Connection, Amberly has shared stages and has spoken for multimillion dollar companies like Lululemon, Google, and Athleta. Her TEDx talk has hundreds of thousands of views to date. A sought after thought leader and bestselling author in 19 categories, her insights have been featured in national media outlets like Forbes, USA Today The Doctors, Hallmark and The TODAY Show. Amberly has overcome major trauma in her life and emerged on top by leveraging her proprietary P.A.C.E.R. Method which teaches how authentically connecting with others leads to unstoppable resilience and success. To learn more about Amberly, go to her website: https://amberlylago.com or on Linkedin: @amberlylago

Dr. Fab Mancini is America's #1 Health and Lifestyle media expert, mentor to CEO's, Hay House's international best-selling author of the "Power of Self-Healing" and host of his TV series "Thriving in the New Normal", popular radio show "Self-Healing with Dr. Fab" and podcast "The Fab Life". Dr. Fab is also the best-selling author of "Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul", an internationally acclaimed educator, consultant, business leader, speaker, world renowned chiropractor and president emeritus of Parker University. He has been featured on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Univision, Telemundo and others. He has been interviewed in various documentaries and has received honors including heroes for humanity, humanitarian of the year, CEO of the year, and induction into the wellness revolutionary's hall of fame. Dr. Mancini is also a graduate of the prestigious institute for educational management in the graduate school of education at Harvard University. Most recently, the President of Mexico named the Library at UNEVE, Mexico's new Leading University, after him. To learn more about Fab, go to his website: https://drfabmancini.com or on Instagram: @drfabmancini

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, startup advisor, humorist, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk "How improv can improve your leadership and life" and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. To learn more about Mary, go to her website: https://chooseimprove.com or on Linkedin: @melemmer

Mara Dorne, a resilient mother and self-made millionaire, emerged from adversity to revolutionize her industry, creating a space for women's empowerment through savvy business acumen and servant leadership. Committed to philanthropy and leadership development, Mara connects like-minded female entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and shared success. Mara's entrepreneurial journey began out of necessity to provide a better life for her family.She faced many ups and downs but pushed through to create a space where women's voices in a male-dominated industry could echo with authority and influence. To learn more about Mara, go to her Instagram account: @maradorne or on Linkedin: @maradorne

Priscilla Loomis, a proud South Jersey native and current Wildwood, NJ resident, stands at the intersection of athleticism, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. As a Track and Field Olympian, she has etched her legacy as a 3X hall of fame inductee, 2X female athlete of the year recipient, National Record Holder, National Champion, and World Class Medalist. Beyond the track, Priscilla is the visionary Entrepreneur of "Priscilla Loomis LLC" and Nonprofit Founder behind the "Priscilla E. Frederick Foundation." This impactful organization is dedicated to supporting single parent households, providing grants and scholarships to deserving students. The role of Founder & President requires a blend of strategic thinking, fundraising abilities, project management skills, and a passion for the mission.Running three thriving businesses and has forged partnerships with global entities like Airbnb and PUMA. Her story has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as the New York Times, CNN, BBC, ESPN, National Geographic, and Disney Plus. A seasoned public figure with a decade of experience on camera, in athletics, and public speaking, Priscilla Loomis is more than achievements—she's a failure and fighter, a leader and ally. Her mission revolves around promoting positive energy, gratitude, love of self, and being the rising tide that lifts all ships. You can learn more about Priscilla at her website: https://priscillaloomis.com or on Linkedin: @priscilla-loomis-oly

Clifford Starks is a mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division for the World Series of Fighting. A professional competitor since 2009, he formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator, and Shark Fights. Clifford was also Division 1 wrestler for Arizona State University. As a visionary marketing strategist who leverages expertise in both business and fighting to guide business owners toward their next best steps, he provides a unique perspective from both worlds and offers invaluable insights that help businesses navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary growth. With 18+ years of coaching & consulting others in the mental game of success leveraging clarity, confidence, commitment, game plan, passionate action, unshakeable faith, extreme responsibility, and mastery. Clifford wants you to shatter any doubts about how badass you are. To learn more about Clifford, you can go to his website: https://thefightersformula.com or on Linkedin: @cliffordstarks

Sande Golgart embraces the philosophy that clarity is the ultimate superpower. With nearly 3 decades of executive growth experience, Sande Golgart brings a unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical wisdom to his work. Sande launched SEG WAY Growth consulting and Lifepeels.com, two ventures dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Through leadership coaching, business consulting, and the transformative resources offered by Lifepeels.com, Sande empowers others to navigate their personal and professional journeys with clarity and purpose. Sande is also recognized as winning the National High School Slam Dunk Championship, he was a Men's High School Basketball National Champion and set the state record clearing 7' 1.4" on the high jump. Sande suffered a serious health scare back in 2020 which led him to find his purpose. Today, Sande Golgart stands as a beacon of inspiration for those seeking to transcend their limitations and live life on their own terms. To learn more about Sande, go to his website: https://sandegolgart.com or on Linkedin: @sandegolgart

Mike is a Registered Financial Consultant and a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, a best-selling author and a highly sought after public speaker. His 46 years in the insurance space working with Aflac makes him a unique and knowledgeable sought after voice. Mike is also a former high school baseball coach and summer select baseball coach with 3 Texas State Championships and 1 National Championship. Mike coached the USA 16 International Team 5 years in Australia winning the "Down Under" Championship all 5 years. After winning two batting championships in the TX/LA Professional Baseball League, 1977/1978, Mike was offered a minor league baseball contract with the NY Mets. To learn more about Mike, you can go to his website: https://ichoselive.com or on Linkedin: @mike-coy-r-f-c-c-p-b-a-865b9a58

Michelle "Mace" Curran has led an impressive career as a Fighter Pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally. Before joining the Thunderbirds, Michelle was a combat proven fighter pilot completing missions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the Lead Solo for the Thunderbirds, Michelle realized the flying was cool, but the best part was inspiring others to overcome their fears and pursue their dreams. Since transitioning out of the military, she has founded her company, Upside Down Dreams, and is committed to empowering men and women of all ages to overcome obstacles and face their self-doubt head on. She is an author of 2 childrens' books and has been featured on several well-known media platforms, including The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS Evening News, and Glamour. To learn more about Michelle, you can go to her website: https://macecurran.com or on Linkedin: @macecurran

Nik Lewis is the CEO of Athlete Owned Sports, Canadian Football League Hall of Famer, CFL Coach and Player who spent 15 years in the league. From Jacksboro TX, Nik went from being a Division 2 Walk-On to the 22nd CFL First Ballot Hall Of Fame Inductee. Nik led the Canadian Football League in All-Time Receptions. He has Coached 3 years in the CFL and now he focuses on building a plaftorm for athletes to expand their reach and follow their dreams. To learn more about Nik, you can go to his website: https://aosports.tv or on Linkedin: @niklewis

Tim Wright is a Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist, Artist, Barber, Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Dome Audio Inc- which is a multi patent holder of the world's first bluetooth surround sound bone conduction headphone. Before Dome, Tim had a vibrant football career playing for Tampa Bay, Detroit and Kansas City and he had the distinct pleasure of having a locker next to the GOAT himself, Tom Brady while playing for the New England Patriots where he won his Super Bowl Ring! Tim is a visionary and strategic thinker who has a deep understanding of social behavior and societal trends and he is so much more than just an athlete. To learn more about Tim, go to his website at: https://domeaudioinc.com or on Linkedin at: @timothy-wright-28972b10a

Coach Dana Cavalea is a High Performance & Executive Leadership Coach. He is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. Coach led the New York Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award, given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers. In addition to working with high profile Athletes, CEO's and Executives, he is an International Speaker and Consultant coaching Fortune 500 corporate workforces, finance teams, Sports Teams, Universities and Organizations to optimize their overall performance. Coach Dana is 2 time accomplished Author with "Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident'' and "Habits of a Champion Team: The Formula to Winning Big in Sports, Life and Business." To learn more about Coach Dana, you can go to his website: https://danacavalea.com or on Linkedin: @danacavalea

Sonnie Linebarger is an executive coach, healthcare consultant, registered nurse, keynote speaker and a podcast host. She is an innovative thought leader with more than 20 years of experience within the healthcare space.Sonnie has taken all she has learned over the last 20+ years climbing the ladder from CNA to CEO and poured that into creating her own company, Evoke Greatness. She founded it at the intersection of what she excels at and what she is passionate about, a healthcare consulting and executive coaching firm, helping healthcare organizations optimize their outcomes, scale their business, maximize their efficiencies, and develop their people to reach peak performance. Crafting a people centered culture is a passion of hers and she is committed to the mentorship, development, and transformation of others. Sonnie is the host of a Top 5% Globally ranked podcast, Evoke Greatness, a weekly podcast driven by her curious nature and fascination with the champion mindset. She dives deep into the stories of how successful people have navigated their journey towards greatness…all while uncovering and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. To learn more about Sonnie, you can go to her website: https://evokegreatness.com or on Linkedin: @sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52

Sonya Shelton founded Executive Leadership Consulting in 2007 from her passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization's success. She has captured her leadership tips and success stories in her #1 Amazon bestselling book "You're an Executive, But Are You a Leader?" Having been an executive as well as an international speaker and consultant, Sonya knows how to tap into lesser-known, hidden practices that drive true leadership. Her philosophy, background and experience add a strategic, pragmatic, and multidimensional approach to making strong leaders. Sonya serves on the Forbes Coaches Council and is a certified Master Corporate Executive Coach through the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. You can learn more about Sonya at her website: https://executiveleader.com or on Linkedin: @ceosonyashelton

Travis Thomas is a performance coach who specializes in mindset, leadership, and culture. He is the former performance coach for the US Men's National Soccer team, and is currently serving that role with FC Dallas and the St. Louis University men's soccer team. He continues to serve as a corporate trainer, speaker, and consultant for some of the top companies in the world - and is the Director of Performance for Limitless Minds. He is the author of the book, "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And"…in which he shares his experience from 25 years in improvisation and improvisational comedy - and how those principles apply to the happiness and performance in our lives. He currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and 3 kids. To learn more about Travis, you can go to his website: https://liveyesand.com or on Linkedin: @travisthomas-30daysofyes

Josh Perry is a former X-Games athlete and multiple brain tumor survivor who is dedicated to helping people perform at their highest level at home and in the workspace. Josh's life's mission is to guide others in transcending their circumstances and increasing their quality of life by training their mind and body to endure and overcome challenges. To learn more about Josh, you can go to his website: https://joshperrybmx.com or on Linkedin: @joshperrybmx

Let's be real—whether you're loving your current job or scouting for a new one, chances are you're leaving money on the table. Please welcome Keri-Lynne Shaw to the show. A former Chief People Officer, she's interviewed and negotiated with thousands of potential candidates over her career and seen the awesome, the not-so-great, and even cringeworthy. You know what's really surprising? The largest percentage of folks say yes to a new job without even trying to work out a deal. There's a secret stash of cash left untouched by so many, including you! Consider her your backstage pass to all HR insights — and your salary secret weapon! Today she's a Fractional Chief People Officer and Founder of her company The Salary Bump partnering and advising companies on topics like, Strategic Hiring, Growth Impact, and Tailoring Teams for ultimate success! To learn more about Keri, you can go to her website: https://thesalarybump.com or on Linkedin: @keri-lynne-shaw

Randy Molland is the founder of GoBigToGiveBig, the singular movement that empowers visionary entrepreneurs to expand their impact and income through strategic philanthropy. A seasoned business leader, real estate investor, and endurance athlete, Randy is no stranger to disrupting the status quo in order to achieve new levels of success. Throughout his personal and professional endeavors, Randy has seen one common truth arise among those who build businesses and lives they desire: when people play all out, they are able to GO BIGGER and ultimately GIVE BIGGER. Today Randy helps entrepreneurs achieve this mission of serving first through the GoBigToGiveBig community, podcast, and fractional Chief Giving Officer services. To learn more about Randy, go to his website: https://gobigtogivebig.com or on Linkedin: @randymolland

Jody Thompson is the Founding Principal of CultureRx®, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Jody is a keynote presenter on the future workplace and has been featured on the covers of BusinessWeek, New York Times, TIME Magazine, USA Today, and on Good Morning America, CNBC, MSNBC and CNN to name a few. She has co-authored two best-selling books on the modern workplace and contemporary management principles, Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It and Why Managing Sucks and How to Fix It. She is currently working on her third book, The Autonomy Economy. Jody works with select organizations to bring them to a state of sustainable high performance. For the past 12 years she has personally facilitated the change management communication and training process in organizations across multiple industries with a variety of roles, including retail, manufacturing, government, professional services, and education in both the private and public sectors. You can learn more about Jody at her website: https://gorowe.com or on Linkedin: @jody-thompson-48a5827

Scott MacGregor is the Founder & CEO of SomethingNew, Founder of The Outlier Project, 4x Author of the Standing O! Series, A Record 8 time consecutive American Business Awards Winner for Innovation, Best of Staffing Winner with a Net Promoter Score of 94.4% (Staffing industry average 28%), a Contributor to Forbes, Business Advisory Board Member for Rich Cardona Media, College, Advisory Council-Harvard Business Review, LinkedIn Hiring Advisors Member, Non Profit Advisory Board Member for The Look for the Good Project & Blankets of Hope, Past Chairman of the Board for Elevate. He has hung out with Barry Manilow in Vegas and has only called in sick 5 times in his career! To learn more about Scott, you can go to his website: https://trysomethingnewnow.com or on Linkedin: @macgregorscott

Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach and facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He has been recognized by Thinkers360 as one of the Top Voices in Leadership and by LeadersHum as one of the Biggest Voices in Leadership. Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, Tony was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company. Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life" and "Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward." He has been featured in many publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, Life Science Leader, and CEO Today. To learn more about Tony, you can go to his website: https://ipurposepartners.com or on Linkedin: @tonymartignetti

Dave Sanderson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson. For more than four decades, he has been a top producer for some of the largest sales teams in the world. More than 250,000 people have enjoyed his business and personal leadership events, warmth, humor, and inspirational message. He is an author and contributing author of three internationally bestselling books, including Moments Matter, Brace for Impact, 1 Habit for Success and From Turmoil to Triumph. After thirty-seven years in sales and sales leadership with roles in companies such as ADP, Peoplesoft, KPMG, and Oracle, Dave founded his executive personal leadership firm Dave Sanderson Speaks International. In addition to his 37 years in sales and sales leadership, he was the Director of Security for Tony Robbins for over ten years and was recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com. You can learn more about Dave at his website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com or on Linkedin: @davesanderson

Yanik Silver has been called a Cosmic Catalyst, a Maverick Mischief-maker and a Galactic Goofball. He redefines how business is played in the 21st century at the intersection of more profits, more fun, and more impact. Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick1000, a global network of top entrepreneurs & visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously. In fact, it's not unusual to find him dressed as a lemur, a showgirl or even in matching mermaid tails with Sir Richard Branson. To learn more about Yanik, go to his website: https://yaniksilver.com or on Linkedin: @yaniksilver

Dr. Joey Faucette is a Positive Culture Architect, Executive Coach, and best-selling author of numerous books including his latest, Small Hinges Swing Big Doors. Dr. Joey empowers individuals and companies to attract top talent, reduce team turnover and develop people, productivity and profits. He hosts the Work Positive podcast weekly. Dr. Joey has appeared as a guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows across North America in most major markets. As a prolific writer of over 1,000 articles, his content has appeared on the websites of Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, MSNBC, Entrepreneur.com, and countless others and in more than fifty countries. To learn more about Joey, you can go to his website: https://workpositive.today or on Linkedin: @drjoeyfaucette

David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix. His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive. You can learn more about David at his website: https://dmeltzer.com or on Linkedin: @davidmeltzer2

Olivia Atkin is a podcaster, author and successful entrepreneur. Her book, Achieving Success in Career Development, has inspired readers with her insightful perspectives and practical advice. As an entrepreneur, she has built her own successful business, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. Olivia creatively carved a path for herself from athlete to managing sports teams resulting in work with the New York Giants and the "FROZEN FOUR" National Champion Quinnipiac University Hockey Team. Join us as we hear her story of resilience and how she's built an incredible career for herself. Olivia has countless degrees and certifications under her belt including a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a minor in Sports Studies from Quinnipiac University, a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain, certification in Society for Human Resource Management Certified Practitioner and many more! To learn more about Olivia, you can go to her website: https://achieving-success.com or on Linkedin: @oliviaatkin

Meredith Scott Lynn is a "familiar but not famous" film and television actress with an IMDB list a mile long. You may recognize her as Enid Wexler, the "lesbian against drunk driving" in Legally Blonde, the Credit Vixen in A Night At The Roxbury, from any one of many other movies from smaller independent ones, she produced, and even directed, and countless television shows too many to mention here. As founder & CEO of a WRiTE BRAiN WORLD, where her mission is to foster self-esteem in young people and a renewed sense of inspiration in the educators who support them, by offering innovative curricula and resources that help youth of all ages discover and develop their own ideas while engaging in joyful and meaningful literacy-building experiences that increase their capacity to connect while giving them voice & choice in their learning. As a social entrepreneur, Meredith is sometimes more of a Curly Executive Officer than a Chief one, which makes for a good conversation in Podcasts. To learn more about Meredith, you can go to her website: https://writebrainworld.com or Linkedin: @ meredith-scott-lynn-7a344748

Heidi Ridley is the Co-Founder, CEO and Chair of the Board of RadiantESG Global Investors, culminating 30 years of leadership in asset management roles that encompass business management, investments, product development, institutional and intermediary business development and marketing. Prior to establishing RadiantESG Heidi spent 18 years at AXA Investment Managers, rising to Global Chief Executive of Rosenberg Equities, and under her direction, Rosenberg Equities substantially added to its reputation by becoming the first ESG-integrated quantitative equity investor to be focused on the intersection of ESG insights and advanced factor solutions. Heidi earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Berkeley, completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education Program, and is a CFA Charterholder. She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Center for Equity Gender and Leadership at the UC Berkeley HAAS School of Business, is a champion of ESG investing and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, expanding the dialogue through speaking engagements worldwide.

Kevin D. Turner is Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused organizational and personal brand builder with deep expertise in visioneering, communications, culture building, and creating disruptive advantages. Kevin has optimized 4.7K+ LinkedIn profiles/company pages & trained 12K+ people on best practices since 2005. Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating & 200+ written recommendations. He has lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany & Japan and has crowdsourced & fundraised $25.3M. He has held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, American Teachers, American Heart Association and more. To learn more about Kevin, go to his website: https://tntbrandstrategist.com or on Linkedin: @president

Derek Strokon is the 2x International Best-Selling Author of "Stop Stalling Start Selling" and "Human Being Human". He is a TEDx Speaker, Leader and Business Consultant whose practice focuses on Resilience Development and Process Implementation. He is the Chief Inspiration Officer of Sacred Line Consulting, President of "Every Day Human", "CEO of Polar Cold Caps Canada" & Founder of the "Kindness Cures". Derek spends the majority of his education development time, studying Resilience and Hero Culture, working on strategies to minimize the amount of time that life interferes with living. You can learn more about Derek on his website: https:// derekstrokon.com or on Linkedin: @derekstrokon

David Kitchen/Coach Kitch is the Founder and President of Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 Coach, and a PhD Candidate with a master's degree in sport psychology, who has a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest levels of sports and business. He is the author of The Pyramid: A System for Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today, and The Scoreboard: A Self-Audit System to Help You Build the Life You Want. As a speaker, consultant, and coach, Coach Kitch is trusted by 100+ CEO's, coaches, and high performers to help them lead and win in business, athletics, and life. To learn more about David, you can go to his website: https://edgeleadershipacademy.com or on Linkedin: @dkitch

Ania Halama is a world traveler who has helped thousands of heart-centered individuals align with their ideal clients to attract wealth, health, love, mental health, and spiritual wealth. Ania started out working a corporate job that left her living paycheck to paycheck. Exhausted and worn out, she was limited to her dreams of a better life. Today, Ania is a #MillennialManifestor, Spiritual Mentor, Plant Medicine Facilitator, Integration Coach & Intuitive Digital Artist. She is also an intuitive Healer, Reiki Master, Angel Healer, EFT Certified Practitioner, Ho'oponopono Master, Akashic Records reader, Angel Card Intuitive and Law of Attraction master. Entrepreneur Magazine listed Ania as a Top Millennial Powerhouse and US Reporter has listed Ania as one of the top 10 entrepreneurs to follow. Ania is a two-time best-selling author of the book 'Rebel's Guide to Spirituality' and 'Women Gone Wild the Wealth Edition'. She is the host of the Awaken Your Inner Alchemy Podcast, and is the founder of Xpansion Alchemy. To learn more about Ania, you can find her at her website: https://aniahalama.com or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/aniahalama

Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner and World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, Quit Proof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, and her Seek Your Summit podcast, programs, and signature talks. Learn more about how she elevates devoted and determined entrepreneurs to go beyond a life of success to a life of significance. To learn more about Jenn, you can find her at her website: https://jenndrummond.com or on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/jenn-drummond

Matt Zaun is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers business leaders to inspire their teams and clients to action through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt's past engagements in the private sector have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 300 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry. In addition to his work in the private sector, Matt has worked with hundreds of politicians to improve the quality and reach of their engagement. Matt worked closely with these clients on their media and communication strategies, including speeches and campaign messages at the local, state, and national level, to achieve remarkable results. Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with CEOs, executives, and sales professionals, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact. To find out more about Matt, you can find him at: Website: https://storieswithtraction.com or on Linkedin: @mattzaun

Cicely is a seasoned public operative, now working with her fourth Presidential Administration. She has also served in prominent roles such as Legislative Director for two Tennessee Congressmen, and veteran of the C-suite, formerly as Vice President of Government Affairs at Dunkin' Brands, Inc., formerly as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the restaurant industry. Her experience at all levels of government and expertise in the boardroom allows her to speak with authority on the public and private sectors as well as their countless intersections. To find out more about Cicely, you can find her at: Website: https://cicelysimpson.com or on Linkedin: @cicelysimpson

Celeste Mergens a global thought leader helping people be the change they want to be in the world. She is an author, sought-after speaker, consultant, and the founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization. Days for Girls has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries, championing Women's Health and menstrual equity. She has been featured in Oprah's O Magazine and Forbes and has been named Conscious Company Global Impact Entrepreneur Top Ten Women, and Women's Economic Forum's Woman of the Decade, to name a few. Her highly anticipated new book, The Power of Days–A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and The Fight for Women's Equity comes out October 3rd, sharing proof that we can all make a difference. To find out more about Celeste, you can find her at: Website: https://celestemergens.com or on Linkedin: @celeste-mergens

Henna Pryor is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, executive facilitator, and coach. Her clients call her their "secret weapon for impossible change," an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. An accomplished speaker and trainer, she has been invited to speak twice for TEDx and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, FIS Global, and Johnson & Johnson. She has also been featured in articles for media including Forbes, Real Simple, Fast Company, and more. Her highly anticipated book, Good Awkward, is out now! To learn more about Henna, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @hennapryor or you can go to her website: https://hennapryor.com

Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a positioning/messaging consultancy, which helps people design and deliver TEDx talks, keynotes, funding pitches and one-of-a-kind brands. She is also the CEO of the Tongue Fu! Training Institute, a trade-marked communication skills approach, that teaches how to give and get respect at work, at home, online and in public. Sam is the author of 10 books from major publishers and her newest book Talking on Eggshells received a glowing Publishers Weekly review "The course-correct for today's cancel culture." Sam's work has been featured in dozens of publications including NY Times, Forbes, Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. Sam served as the Pitch Coach for Springboard Enterprises which has helped entrepreneurs generate $27.8 billion (yes, that's a B) in funding. To learn more about Sam Horn, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @samhorn or you can go to her website: https://samhorn.com

Dr. Julia A. West is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, executive coach, and Director of Science & Content at Limitless Minds. With over a decade-long career in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology, she is a seasoned expert in unlocking mental performance, fostering resilience, and promoting well-being. She is also owner of both a private practice providing psychological treatment services AND the owner of a private executive coaching practice. Her distinguished career has led her to work with industry giants such as U.S. Bank, Docusign, WorkDay, Pfizer, MassMutual, and numerous integrated healthcare networks enhancing team dynamics and collaboration through resilience and mindset training. Her motto 'Memento Mori' - a constant reminder to make every moment count - mirrors her passion for her work, her family, and the joy she finds in life's simple pleasures. To learn more about Dr. Julia West, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @julia-west-phd-73177b22b or you can go to her Instagram profile: @dr.juliawest

Chason Forehand is part of a group of dedicated individuals who started a Nonprofit called hr-4uinc. that fights for #LivingWage4ALL by showing leaders the ROI of pouring into their people and paying them equitable wages. In 2012 Chason started a company, HR Consultations that works solely with Social Good Entities with their HR needs. With his program called #Mentor4GOOD, they mentor Nonprofit Founders and Leaders with starting their own Nonprofits get off the ground on solid footing. Chason introduces leaders to programs that will increase their profits, help them upskill, and course correct their organization through a joint program with our Partners called the P|E|O|P|L|E Initiative. Chason is also a part of American Corporate Partners program to help our Veterans successfully transition into civilian life. And aside from that, Chason is my friend. To learn more about Chason, you can go to his website: hr-4u.org or you can go to his Linkedin profile: @chason-forehand-rcf1222

Rebecca (Becca) Kinney, worked in healthcare for 16 years and is a self-proclaimed recovering workaholic. Today she is a writer and an entrepreneur and owns a small business called Cypress, Inc. that helps medical companies tell their stories on LinkedIn. In 2018 Becca suffered the unexpected loss of both her parents and the grief is something she wanted to turn into inspiration for others. Leaving corporate medical sales in 2021 was a tough call but Becca has a mission to help professionals truly learn to navigate self discovery. In January 2023 she started a newsletter called Unraveled that discusses how as professionals, we can begin to unwind and start to express ourselves in a way that is relatable and maybe even a bit unpolished to succeed in ways we never thought possible before. Together she believes we can unravel and become even more successful than ever before. To learn more about Rebecca, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @rebecca-kinney-cypressrise

"You will be a javelin thrower," the coach for the Lithuanian national team told her. She had no idea what that meant. But within two years, Inga Stasiulionyte was competing with the best. After reaching the finals in the European Championship, she was offered a scholarship to attend USC. Years of experience in being a competitive Olympic athlete, working as a business analyst, building startups, and heading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provided Inga with a great understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field. Today, Inga's clients include Oracle, Salesforce, Facebook, HubSpot, finance and medical professionals, and Olympians. She prepared athletes to become European Champions, Olympians, National Record Holders, and founders at the top of their game. Inga leads a startup Ofounders.com, specializing in performance coaching that helps leaders achieve superior results using Olympic-standard mindset development techniques. She is also part of the Master Performance Coaches team at valorperform.com and the Lithuanian Athletics Federation. To learn more about Inga, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @javelingaworld or You can go to her website: ofounders.com

Stephanie Soetendal is a passionate educator and entrepreneur focusing on evolving society through innovating education with a world-class curriculum & emerging technology while leveraging AI for Good. The ultimate mission is to democratize education of the top 1% to US Public Schools and low-income countries via AI powered Holograms. Awarded "Top 100 Leaders in Education" by Global Forum for Education and Learning & awarded for "Outstanding Leadership" with Education 2.0 in Dubai. Fourteen years of experience in education, curriculum development, management, and administration in the tutoring and education profession. Stephanie is the founder of Matrix Holograms, a Boston based EdTech start-up democratizing tutoring with AI powered holograms with curriculum developed by Ivy League tutoring experts with an adaptable, versatile, and scalable educational platform for individualized learning. To learn more about Stephanie, you can go to her Linkedin profile: @stephanie-hologram or You can go to her website: matrixholograms.com

Ray Leonard Jr., founder and CEO of Ovationz.com is a globally recognized public speaker, actor, award-winning business executive, and host for the podcast show: Know Better Do Better. Instilled in him by his Grandfather, Ray's core value is 'know better, do better'. Ray brings this belief into everything he does, from coaching, to public speaking, to running businesses. Ray is an expert Public Speaker and helped found Ovationz.com, the premier platform where professional and emerging speakers can connect with audiences across the globe, virtually. He wanted to create a space for accessible learning, where audiences can book top experts, entertainers, and leaders and where speakers can develop and monetize their talent. To learn more about Ray, you can go to his Linkedin profile: @rayleonardjr or You can go to his websites: rayleonardjr.com ovationz.com

Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally. To learn more about Marques, you can go to his Linkedin profile: @marquesogden or You can go to his website: marquesogden.com

Billy Martin is a Senior Director for Strategic Programs and Leadership Development at Medidata Solutions as well as the creator of FLIP'D Coaching for Performance. The FLIP'D framework has been experienced by over 4000 corporate leaders around the world since it's inception. Billy spent 10 years at Salesforce.com before coming to Medidata. He has a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine and an MBA degree in Technology Management. Billy co-founded several technology companies on his journey toward leadership development. Billy has six Amazon.com Top Sellers on Sports Officiating and Business he loves teaching other aspiring referees / umpires — and does so for high school soccer and basketball, as well as collegiate softball. Tony Severino is a business leader, leadership skill developer, master facilitator and coach. He draws on the experience as a business leader and coach who led organizations at companies like Xerox, Salesforce and his own company. He spent his time at Salesforce as director of sales leader enablement and program manager where Tony's team created and delivered the highest ranked, and award winning global leadership programs in the company's history. Tony has personally facilitated leader training for thousands of leaders at Salesforce. Now at FLIP'D, Tony and Billy work with companies to develop their leaders at all levels within the organization using proven, engaging workshop content and coaching tools. To learn more about Billy, you can go to his Linkedin profile: @crmbilly To learn more about Tony, you can go to his Linkedin profile: @arsevr or You can go to their website: flipdcoaching.com

Karl Swanepoel is an award winning tech entrepreneur based in the UK and the Founder and CEO of Revolancer and an influential figure in the freelancing industry. He also founded Rocketblast Digital, The WatchFace and Buy Sell Jobs. Karl Co-founded – Leapinto and was CMO and interim CTO at Lifewill Limited. At 15, he was the youngest-ever brand ambassador for Britain's largest business conference, The Business Show. He has also been directly involved in the European Parliament's roundtable on Modernising Europe's Workforce Well-Being Strategy. To learn more about Karl, you can go to his Linkedin profile @karlswa or visit him at his website: https://revolancer.com

Joe Jacobi is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Performance Coach, Sports Commentator, Former CEO, marathoner and author who guides high performance leaders to ignite their second wind to confront challenging midlife transitions with meaning and adventure. He practices and refines the core principles and strategies of Midlife Peak Performance in his own life and pursuits at his Pyrenees mountains home beside the 1992 Olympic Canoeing venue in the Spanish state of Catalunya - the same canoeing venue where he and his canoeing partner, Scott Strausbaugh, won America's first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in the sport of Whitewater Canoe Slalom at the 1992 Olympic Games. In 2022, and eight years into writing his popular weekly essays, Sunday Morning Joe, Joe published his first book, Slalom: 6 River Classes About How To Confront Obstacles, Advance Amid Uncertainty, & Bring Focus To What Matters Most - Joe's reflections, experiences, relationships, and strategies from more than 40 years on the river transferred to navigating your river of the life. To learn more about Joe, you can go his profile on Linkedin:⁠⁠ @jacobijoe Subscribe to his Sunday newsletter: https://joejacobi.ck.page/c5b7be8e26 Check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Slalom-Classes-Confront-Obstacles-Uncertainty/dp/B0B4WB1TZ2