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My life's journey has been characterized by a multitude of challenges that have instilled in me a profound sense of resilience and determination. During a particularly formidable endeavor, I distilled my approach to overcoming adversity into a concise yet powerful phrase: 'I will never quit, instead learning to pedal forward and never backpedaling.' This guiding principle reminds me that I alone possess the agency to dictate my progress. Presently, life is posing significant challenges intended to thwart my advancement, but I remain resolute in my commitment to succeed. This phrase serves as a poignant reminder that genuine growth and fulfillment arise from unwavering perseverance and an unrelenting drive to advance forward. I am eager to share this message with others, inspiring them to adopt a similar mindset and never yield to adversity. Upon being given the opportunity, I will craft a presentation aimed at motivating and inspiring leaders to realize their full potential. By engaging in a series of solo and group activities, participants will cultivate essential skills in teamwork, creative problem-solving, and perseverance, ultimately demonstrating that even the most seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome through collective effort and unwavering determination.
$251 - $1,500
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Lisa Ghisolf is Gizmo Creative Factory, with 20+ years in print and digital design and WordPress development, and 18 years in business. She’s worked with big and small companies, publications and organizations alike, creating print and digital for Alight, the National Retail Foundation, State Farm, Marriott & many others. Lisa’s also well-practiced in putting out website fires, and has designed and built robust WordPress sites since 2008, starting nostalgically with HTML back in 1996. Lisa also offers training and maintenance and likes to work as a technology and design partner to her clients.
$251 - $1,500
Gil Adani, based in Israel, is the co-founder and CEO of ThriveDX, a global high tech and cybersecurity education solutions provider. He has more than 20 years of experience in the education technology industry. Together with Dan Vigdor, co-founder and executive chairman of ThriveDX, Adani is bringing the company to a place of leadership in the world cyber training market. Adani started learning coding at the age of 15 and later served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a captain in the technological intelligence division. He studied accounting and law at Tel Aviv University and holds the title of LL.B from TAU, and is also a certified CPA. In 1996, Adani saw the need to train software engineers and co-founded an educational training institute that later became HackerU, and eventually ThriveDX. ThriveDX’s revolutionary educational models and teaching methods are used to train, upskill and reskill untapped talent pools from every type of socioeconomic background to serve the markets of tomorrow.
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Mateen Motavaf is an entrepreneur and healthcare advocate who plans to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to ordinary people and promote financial independence. SundaeSwap, his first step in making this vision a reality, is a decentralized finance protocol that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies in a trustless manner. Mateen initially became interested in cryptocurrencies in 2017. He would visit websites that offered him Bitcoins, but he barely made cents each day and eventually quit trading. However, in the year 2020, he learned about decentralized finance or DeFi and became captivated by how DeFi protocols worked, especially how they might enable everyone to attain financial independence. Mateen met his business partner and co-founder of SundaeSwap through the use of a DeFi protocol. Mateen is also responsible for the company's branding, business growth, talent acquisition, and UI/UX design. SundaeSwap has raised 1.3 million in venture capital and investment from cFund, a venture capital fund anchored by Charles Hoskinson. Over $120 million in value is locked on SundaeSwap, and over $6 million in daily trading volume is achieved. SundaeSwap is also partnered with Input Output Global, a research and development firm that specializes in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Mateen is also deeply involved in healthcare and founded non-profit organizations that focus on raising awareness of type 1 diabetes and chronic illnesses. The Type One Advocates is a platform for type 1 diabetes awareness that help newly diagnosed diabetic youth by raising funds, guiding them, and teaching them how to integrate diabetes into their daily activities. They also encourage people to share their stories in order to inspire others who are going through the same experience. Motavaf also formed the CIEPA (Chronic Illness Education and Prevention Association Movement), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about chronic diseases. His group gives talks that use scientific education and modern research to help individuals with chronic conditions improve their quality of life through publishing articles, introducing healthy recipes, and sharing encouraging stories. Mateen Motavaf's passion for making a difference in the world is evident in his work with SundaeSwap and his two non-profit organizations. With SundaeSwap, he plans to make cryptocurrencies more accessible. For those suffering from chronic illnesses, he provides them with guidance and support so that they can live their lives to the fullest.
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Frank is an award-winning astrologer and writer with an international following and clientele. He is the author of ten books on astrology and palmistry, which have been translated into a dozen languages. Frank's passion is teaching and lecturing to every type of audience, and he's travelled the world presenting on both subjects. Frank's personable, humorous style has led to him giving keynote speeches to banks, comedy roasts, and various TV and radio spots over the years.
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Jenn is a Global HR and Recruiting leader with a passion for inclusion. With over two decades of experience in hyper-growth organizations (Slack, Nike, Apple, Starbucks), she has built strategies that lead talent to their life’s best work. Known for building organizations, vision creation, and candidate experience, she connected to the tech space right away. Jenn is an advocate for underrepresented communities and has served on the Board of Directors for Best Buddies to ensure a future in which all jobs are open to talent of all abilities. Jenn earned her Master Certificate in Strategic HR Management from Cornell University following a major in Music Therapy at Marylhurst University in Oregon. Jenn and her husband, twin boys (age 11), and daughter (age 4) are based in Austin, TX. Born to songwriting parents, Jenn is a lifelong musician and published author, and will happily chat about music or writing anytime.
$1,501 - $5,000
My name is Kris and I am a 20-year veteran of FIGURING LIFE OUT. I have owned an amazing production company and have produced some of the largest shows in the country from the Presidential Elections since 2004, to Carpet Events like the Mission Impossible Series. I was a self-published author in my 20s to a delightfully & horribly written book, I'm an inventor of a condom for your wine bottle, and I was a very successful real estate agent that also taught marketing across the USA. I am also a divorcee and deal with an ex-husband with which I have 2 sons. I've been broke, I've been wealthy and I have also been average. It seems to be a roller-coaster at times. I am a dream chaser and an emotional anchor tower too. But I live to conquer and inspire other moms to learn who they are and trust the unknown. Because that's where all the magic happens. Background Information: Kris Ford is a podcasting expert and founder of multiple start-ups and failed businesses. She loves to share the story of going from a victim of a poor mindset to a victor of making BIG dreams come true Need an expert to talk about the power of desire while being a mom, a divorcee, or just someone who has some emotional anchors to cut loose? Topics I Can Discuss: Why do we let emotional anchors sink our dreams and desires? (Don't know what an emotional anchor is? I'll explain on the podcast). How to be prepared for failing so you can win bigger. If starting a small business is a good idea for you Mistakes moms, mompreneurs, and divorcees with kids make. What to do if you're dreaming of doing something BIG and not doing it. 10 Interview Questions You Can Ask Me: Why did you have so many start-ups? What is it like to invent something? What are the benefits of failing? How to handle a NO from Shark Tank? How to have integrity in your business and not feel like you missed a big opportunity. What's more important dreaming or doing? Even if it means compromising your family, finances, and future? What are some mistakes Moms who know they are meant to do something big, but stay small? Why you can't wait for your kids to grow up to change your life? How to hear the whisper of your soul so you can make the right decisions? How is manic manifesting this decade's biggest marketing fail for dreamers? How followers, large email lists, and an impressive website doesn't mean you will have great success. How do you know when to throw in the towel? Previous Podcast and Media Appearances WJR Radio Real Geeks-Digital Marketing Expert Espresso Agent-Digital Marketing REALTOR Magazine- Best Digital Marketing Trainer Many others Other media mentions include Latanista, The D List, Blast Magazine
$1,501 - $5,000
Bridget is an author and publisher with a focus on wellness. She is a Certified Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program and is also a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach who has been on her own personal wellness journey for several years. Bridget lives what she shares and has sustained success over the years through consistency and awareness and with NO GIMMICKS. She absolutely loves helping others learn to do the same, one wise choice at a time! She has produced practical tools - books, music, & a podcast - to encourage others on their wellness journeys. The music and podcast episodes are streaming on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more! Bridget is also a wife of almost 25 years and a parent of two teenagers. She is blessed to be able to use her skills to help others improve their wellness and accomplish their God-given desires.
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Angela Edwards is the Chief Project Management Geek and Founder of Castle Thunder Consulting. With 20 years of experience of managing difficult and impossible projects, Angela can show business owners how to apply project management principles to bring organization to chaotic processes, projects, and environments. Project Management isn’t just a profession, it’s a mindset that can be applied to help anyone identify, understand, and address key tasks in a methodical and practical manner. Angela graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She also earned multiple graduate degrees from Strayer University, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Technology. Her professional certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Six Sigma Black Belt. Angela is an active member of the Project Management Institute (Central Virginia Chapter), Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad, US Figure Skating, Richmond Figure Skating Club, and Toastmasters International.
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Jay's Bus Service is New Jersey’s safest independent provider of school bus transportation services, with an industry-leading safety rating and a family-oriented business plan. We operate more than 300 vehicles and we are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of safe and reliable transportation solutions available.
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Paul Zogala was born in 1988 and is a trader at Murchinson, a global investment firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Murchinson was established in 2012 with a multi-strategic investment approach. Murchinson hired Paul Zogala in 2014 to negotiate and structure investments. He works with equity, convertible securities, debt instruments, and warrants to exploit the entire capital structure. To structure and monitor his portfolio holdings, Paul employs both fundamental and technical analysis. This Chartered Market Technician and CFA Charterholder, in addition, efficiently manages the portfolio and executes the company's strategy.
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General Counsel and Head of Strategy, David Leavitt of ElmTree Funds has over 14 years of experience in the fund management industry. Before working for the private equity real estate group, he was a partner and national leader of PWC’s real estate tax practice. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with high honors and holds his LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law.
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