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Oak Arias is a trauma recovery and crisis mitigation expert, author, speaker, athlete, and the founder and CEO of Navigating Resilience, a practice rooted in radical empathy, evidence-based tools, and the belief that healing is both possible and powerful. Oak is a passionate social justice advocate who bridges lived experience with professional training to create transformative spaces for recovery, resilience, and renewal. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Data Analytics from Colorado State University Global. Oak is a Nationally Registered EMT, licensed in both Colorado and Texas, and trained extensively in crisis intervention, de-escalation, suicide prevention, peer support, and Psychological First Aid. They are also a Certified Trauma Care Practitioner (CTCP) through Global Trauma Institute with additional trauma care certifications from other organizations. Their interdisciplinary background allows them to approach trauma work with analytical precision and compassionate presence. As the author of Healing Forward: The Power and Promise of Trauma Recovery Coaching, Oak shares practical guidance and insight for individuals navigating the complex journey of healing. They were also an invited graduate practicum lecturer, known for thought leadership on affirming LGBTQIA+ individuals in faith-based settings. Oak Arias is a nationally recognized trauma recovery and crisis mitigation professional, author, speaker, and CEO of Navigating Resilience. A ruptured cerebral aneurysm survivor and six-time Olympic Weightlifting gold medalist, Oak brings a rare integration of lived experience, professional expertise, and embodied resilience to their work. With dual degrees in Political Science/International Relations and Management Information Systems/Data Analytics, alongside training in crisis prevention, suicide intervention, and Psychological First Aid, Oak combines rigor with compassion. As an LGBTQIA+ inclusion advocate and social justice champion, they ensure their coaching and speaking empower individuals and communities to transform adversity into purposeful resilience. Oak’s book, Healing Forward: The Power and Promise of Trauma Recovery Coaching, is a testament to their mission: making resilience a movement, not just a buzzword. Oak’s personal story is one of extraordinary resilience: a six-time National and International Olympic Weightlifting gold medalist and a ruptured cerebral aneurysm survivor, they live out the principles of endurance and renewal daily. Whether in the gym, in the wilderness, or across international borders, Oak finds joy in movement, travel, and exploring the world with curiosity and intention.
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James DuBose is a veteran television producer, filmmaker, and digital media executive who has spent his career at the intersection of storytelling, innovation, and cultural empowerment. Known for building content that inspires, educates, uplifts, and entertains Black audiences, DuBose is the founder of In The Black Network — an AVOD streaming platform created to amplify Black voices and celebrate unapologetic Black pride. Prior to launching his own network, DuBose served as General Manager and Head of Programming at FOX SOUL, where he oversaw record-breaking growth and developed signature content tailored to the Black community. He has executive-produced dozens of culturally significant, ratings-driven series including Dish Nation, WAGS Atlanta (E!), Comic View, Hell Date, and fan favorites like Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, Monica: Still Standing, Tiny & Toya, and The Michael Vick Project. As a speaker and consultant, DuBose brings unique insight into: * Building culturally relevant media brands from scratch * Leading Black-focused programming at major networks * Streaming strategy for diverse content creators * Representation and inclusion in entertainment His work has shaped the landscape of Black reality TV and digital media — and he now helps creators and companies build platforms that serve, reflect, and empower the communities they represent.
$5,001 - $10,000
Inès Panou — Global Speaker | Finance & Risk Leader | Fraud Prevention Expert Inès Panou is a globally respected expert in financial management, fraud prevention, and risk advisory services, with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning Corporate America, international nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Program in Nonprofit Leadership, Inès brings a strategic, global perspective to ethical governance and organizational transformation. She also holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. As a Chief Finance and Risk Officer, Ms. Panou has led large-scale financial transformations and governance reforms—earning the trust of top global donors and overseeing portfolios exceeding $300 million across complex international programs. A sought-after global speaker, she has addressed the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, ambassadors, and international development summits, inspiring audiences to strengthen accountability, transparency, and leadership integrity in challenging environments. Through Veritas, her faith-driven consulting and leadership platform, Inès mentors rising executives and changemakers worldwide, championing integrity, gender equity, and ethical leadership to shape the next generation of values-based leaders.
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Joe Patneaude is an executive coach, author, and creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method, a practical, people-first framework that helps financial services leaders scale smarter, not harder. With more than 25 years of experience across operations, compliance, and executive leadership, Joe brings a rare blend of boardroom credibility and real-world insight to every stage or screen. From the mailroom to the C-suite, he’s seen how growth can get messy, and knows how to help leaders clean it up. His talks combine lived experience, straight talk, and actionable strategy to help founders and executives rethink what sustainable success really looks like. Joe has been featured in Brainz Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and multiple top business podcasts including Burnout Proof Leadership, Business Mastery, and GoalChat Live. His audiences don’t just leave inspired, they leave with clarity, momentum, and tools they can apply immediately. Simplify. Focus. Scale. It’s not just about size, it’s sustainability.
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“Artist. Advocate. Architect of Audacity.” Justina Beth-El Johnson is an artist, advocate, and executive strategist redefining what leadership feels like for women who are done shrinking. With more than a decade of experience in business development, operations, and executive management, she’s led teams, driven multimillion-dollar growth, and built cultures rooted in clarity and collaboration. A lifelong performer turned leadership strategist, Justina has spent years commanding stages as both a singer and a speaker—helping audiences understand that presence isn’t about volume; it’s about resonance. As the founder of The A-Suite: A is for Audacity—a high-touch leadership accelerator for women in business and entrepreneurship—she blends behavioral psychology, storytelling, and stagecraft to teach women how to lead with boldness, precision, and grace. Her work as an advocate for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual violence informs her belief that reclaiming one’s voice is not just empowerment—it’s healing. Whether performing on stage or speaking to leaders, she challenges audiences to see audacity not as defiance, but as the disciplined act of self-trust. Through her signature talks and programs, Justina equips women to transform audacity into influence—and power into something deeply human.
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Marcus Dudley is a leadership and organizational coach, consultant, educator, and author who helps leaders and organizations eliminate performance drag, the hidden barriers that slow or prevent them from reaching their biggest and most important goals. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the military, corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors, Marcus brings real-world insight and credibility to every stage. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, former nonprofit CEO and senior sports executive, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor who has taught a wide range of business, leadership, and sport management courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Marcus is the author of the best-selling book Mammoth Success: A Practical Guide to Strategic Clarity, Leadership Growth, and Tech-Driven Productivity, a straightforward and actionable handbook for leaders who want real results, not theory. He is also the creator of The Modern Leadership Scorecard, a practical diagnostic tool that helps leaders identify and address the key factors that slow them down or prevent them from achieving their biggest goals faster. Marcus holds a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, a Master of Science in Organizational Development, and a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution. He is also a Certified Executive Coach and has earned multiple certifications in Generative AI and practical AI applications for business and leadership. Marcus’s speaking style is direct, engaging, and practical, blending storytelling, humor, and proven frameworks that leave audiences inspired to take action and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and measurable results.
$251 - $1,500
Lita Abella, a native of Southern California, holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law and has experience as a law clerk for prosecutorial agencies. This legal foundation equips her with a deep understanding of conflict resolution and the complexities of the legal field. As the founder of Lita Abella Coaching, Consulting and Mediation Services, she specializes in coaching and strategic consulting, guiding individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. As a mediator, she is dedicated to helping parties reach amicable resolutions. Her approach to mediation is client-centered, focusing on empathy, neutrality, and facilitating open dialogue to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. With over a decade of service at the State Bar of California in various investigative and leadership roles, including her tenure on the union executive board, Lita has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to fairness. Her experience in the Office of Chief Trial Counsel, where she assisted in investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct, provides her with unique insights into the pressures that legal professionals face, including the risks of disciplinary actions and malpractice lawsuits. Lita is also a seasoned public speaker, delivering educational presentations to professionals in high-stress careers on critical topics such as substance use disorders, mental health, and work-life balance. Her diverse background with the Los Angeles Police Department highlights her resilience, adaptability, and leadership under pressure. She understands the emotional toll that high-stress careers can take, particularly regarding post-traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. She published her first book on these topics, The ABELLA Model: Leading High-Stress Professionals with Trauma-Informed Practices. Lita is a licensed private investigator and an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience. Her long-standing involvement in the fitness, health, and wellness industry, complemented by national certifications as a fitness instructor, underscores her commitment to personal well-being and holistic growth. Lastly, she is a professor of business law and paralegal studies, sharing her expertise with the next generation of legal professionals.
$1,501 - $5,000
I’m Nicole Van Valen, MS, LMFT, SHRM-SCP, CEO and Founder of Keane Insights® and author of The Joyful Leader®. Long before I was consulting executives in Fortune 500 boardrooms, I was performing under stadium lights as an NBA dancer and NFL cheerleader. Those years taught me how to perform under pressure, reset between high-stakes moments, and lead with energy and presence; skills I now bring to leaders and organizations worldwide. As a licensed therapist and senior HR professional, I’ve combined mental health expertise with executive leadership experience at CVS Health, Aetna, and SHRM. Today, I deliver keynotes, workshops, and executive coaching for healthcare, HR, and corporate leaders internationally. My Ready–Set–Go® framework equips leaders and teams with practical, evidence-based tools to reduce burnout, strengthen engagement, and achieve sustainable high performance. Based in South Florida, Nicole speaks nationally and internationally aat conferences, leadership summits, corporate retreats, and industry events—including in healthcare, HR, education, and the C-suite.
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As an impassioned speaker hailing from Leawood, KS, I am Tom Shaw. My dedication to public speaking stems from a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of communication. I take great pride in my ability to connect with individuals and groups alike, inspiring change and fostering growth through the spoken word. Whether addressing a packed auditorium or an intimate gathering, my goal remains the same: to shift perspectives and cultivate a positive mindset that empowers others to reach their potential. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to engage with diverse audiences, tackling a range of topics related to personal development, leadership, and motivational growth. My approach is rooted in authenticity and a commitment to delivering messages that resonate with the hearts and minds of my listeners. By sharing my insights and experiences, I strive to make a tangible difference in the lives of those I speak to, encouraging them to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.
$1,501 - $5,000
Combat Veteran. Marketing Strategist. Systems Builder. Most coaches are posting daily, trying every strategy in the book, and still wondering why their calendar stays empty. They're stuck in the cycle: post, watch, tweak, cross fingers, repeat. Lisa Benson spent 20 years leading in combat zones where clarity and precision meant everything. Now she brings that same tactical approach to entrepreneurship chaos, so coaches walk away with systems that actually fill calendars, not just feed algorithms. Through Operation Six-Figure System and The Unmissable Method™, Lisa teaches visibility that turns into booked calls and closed sales. Real revenue, not vanity metrics. Her clients bring in 3-7 new clients per month with 25-30% conversion rates, not by posting more, but by having conversations that convert. She says what others won't: passion doesn't pay bills, most marketing advice is broken, and you don't need to go viral to hit six figures. You need messaging that converts, offers that sell, and systems that scale. Lisa's tactical, controversial, and actionable approach gives coaches the framework to stop Googling "how to get clients" at 11 PM and start building repeatable revenue systems that work.
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David J. Wudyka, MBA, is an independent Human Resource Consultant with over 30 years experience in the profession. He is the Managing Principal of Westminster Associates in Wrentham, MA, a Human Resource Consulting firm offering a wide array of Human Resource consulting services, including the design of Compensation programs. David received an MBA in Organization and Management from Syracuse University, and is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island's College of Industrial Engineering where he received his B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering.
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Julie Austin is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, innovation speaker, and member of the World Future Society. She’s an internationally known thought leader on the topic of innovation, and CEO of the consulting firm Creative Innovation Group. She’s been a keynote innovation speaker for corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Northrop Grumman, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. She’s also been featured in the books “Patently Female” and “Girls Think of Everything”. Her patented product, swiggies, wrist water bottles, have been a NASDAQ product of the year semi finalist and are currently sold in 24 countries. Julie and her products have appeared on The Today Show, The Queen Latifa Show, HGTV, Lifetime, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX News, Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal, along with dozens of TV shows, magazines and radio shows around the world.
$1,501 - $5,000