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Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, and author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice. Laura is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions in Philadelphia, PA, and is known for her coaching and live on-camera trainings that turn executives into confident, inspiring leaders, whether on stage, on camera or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a positive, lasting impact. Ultimately, her mission is to help people confidently and authentically master the 3Cs of “Vocal Executive Presence”: Command the room, Connect with the audience, and Close the deal. Laura has spent over 20 years coaching, training, and speaking on topics such as leadership communication, public speaking, executive presence, media interviews, communicating through conflict, vocal empowerment for women in leadership, strategic networking and interviewing, intercultural communication, accent training for non-native English speakers, power-pitching and more. Laura has been an advisor for the SupporTED™/TED Fellows organization, has coached over a dozen TED speakers, and has given multiple TED talks herself. Her TED talk: “Want to sound like a Leader? Start by saying your name right” has over 6 million views. She has appeared on on Fox & Friends First, NBC10 @Issue and PHL 17, and has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, Forbes.com, WLS890AM radio Chicago, Coaching for Leaders podcast and more. She has spoken to audiences in the US, Egypt, Japan, Spain, China and Germany, and has worked with clients and students from around the world. Select clients include Comcast, Chubb, GSK, Independence Blue Cross, Vanguard, the US Department of Commerce, IBM, and Women Against Abuse. (Click here for a more comprehensive list.) She earned her PhD in educational linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania where she also taught from 2001-2013. Previously, she earned a BA in International Studies and Japanese from American University, and an MS in multicultural/multilingual education and bilingual teaching credential from the California State University. She speaks Spanish and Japanese (and Pig-Latin!) She lives with her husband and children in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA.
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Disciplined and professional Java Software Engineer with a BSc in Software Engineering and close to a decade of hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture. Specialized in driving success across diverse large-scale domains including Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Information Technology. Recognized as a top-tier competitive programmer with 5-star ratings on HackerRank, CodeChef, and CodeStudio. Orchestrated the design and implementation of a high-performance microservices-based banking platform, resulting in a 30% improvement in transaction processing speed. Led a cross-functional team in the successful deployment of an e-commerce application, contributing to a 20% increase in user engagement. Committed to teamwork, accountability, and continuous skill development to deliver innovative solutions and positively impact business outcomes.
$251 - $1,500
Anthony Pellegrino has spent the most of his career in the Top 1% of Safe Money Specialists in the country and was named one of the Top 10 Advisors in America in 2013. He has helped over 2,500 clients manage and achieve their financial goals. Anthony recently had the honor of sharing the stage with former President George W. Bush at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Anthony Pellegrino co-hosted Securing Your Financial FutureTM on WLS890 AM, one of Chicago's most popular financial and economic radio discussion shows, which is now accessible on iTunes and Soundcloud. Anthony considers himself fortunate to be regarded as a financial expert in the Chicagoland area. He was rated a Five Star Wealth Manager in Chicago Magazine in 2010 and 2011, as selected by his clients and peers. This is a consumer-based award in the financial services industry given to wealth managers in the Chicago area who have received the greatest overall client satisfaction scores. Anthony Pellegrino devotes his profession to not just assisting clients in making sound financial decisions, but also to sticking by their side as a partner in reaching their goals. Anthony creates financial strategies and actively managed portfolios with the goal of achieving consistent, predictable returns despite market changes and risks. He now focuses on diversifying assets, both financial and insurance-related, in order to provide his clients with the best opportunity of achieving their retirement income goals. Anthony now holds a Series 65 securities license as well as an insurance license from the Illinois Department of Insurance. Anthony Pellegrino enjoys spending time with his wife and three children in the Elmhurst community in his spare time. Anthony is passionate about assisting the United States military. He is a strong supporter of the United Service Organizations and Operation Support Our Troops.
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Victor Halabi is the CEO and president of B&H Cellular Wholesale, based in Brooklyn, New York. He is a successful entrepreneur who has managed many lucrative ventures. Although working frequently in importing and exporting, Victor has primarily worked in consumer electronics through his work at B&H Cellular. For twenty years, Victor Halabi and B&H Cellular have helped clients and consumers meet their electronics needs for both professional and personal use. They have worked with many high quality brands, but with a special focus as a reseller for Apple–being sure to stay up to date with the most recent launches, updates, and upgrades. Victor Halabi and B&H Cellular are resellers of all types of Apple items, including iPhone, iPad, Mac Book, as well as other major brands such as Samsung. Recently, B&H Cellular has widened its selection to include electronic scooters and gaming products. It boasts an exciting selection of electronic products, kid’s toys, and scooters online. Along with unparalleled variety and quality, it is also able to provide competitive pricing. Victor Halabi himself has been working as a successful entrepreneur for many years and has been in charge of a wide variety of business ventures. Since working as president and CEO of B&H Cellular, Mr. Halabi has had 20 years of success by focusing on meeting customer and client needs, specifically with regard to consumer electronics, and by working as a reseller for Apple products. Additionally, his work as an importer and exporter has helped to keep his business healthy and to continuously grow revenue. B&H Cellular has been a go-to for many New Yorkers because of its convenient location in the heart of Brooklyn and its online presence that makes shopping easy from anywhere. Under Halabi’s leadership, B&H Cellular has resisted the urge to open additional locations outside of its home borough, choosing instead to focus on providing quality customer service and a VIP experience to all who shop with them.
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TEDx Speaker, bereavement researcher and scientific orator, childhood cancer activist, recording artist, and composer for an Emmy award-winning film. Having spent several elective years of my adolescence and adulthood alongside dying children, as a musician and activist, my speaking is founded upon lessons informed by death. My current multi-medium approach as a speaker is to encourage wholehearted living by drawing upon clinical research, philosophizing the meaning of life, and inspiring audiences with melodic messages about the beautiful mysteries that are life and death.
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Ryan J. Warriner is an executive development expert, as well as a people-centered thought leader. He’s also Professor of Communication, Executive Trainer & Coach, Professional Speaker, as well as author of the top selling book, The Effective Presenter: The Winning Formula for Business Communication. He has been featured on prominent publications FOX, NBC, and The New York Times and worked with some of the most successful brands, including Apple, Google, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Additionally, he hosts the Professionally Speaking Podcast, and is a recurring author for both Thrive Global and HR Magazine. Throughout his career Ryan has collaborated with thousands of specialists, entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations. He has coached, advised, and trained professionals in Canada, USA, China, France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Ryan is dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations by unlocking their full potential. His gift and vocation is to broaden perspectives, expand skillsets, and enhance confidence. Ryan maximizes performance and success through his innovative training, coaching, and communication strategies. Today, Ryan is a highly accomplished international speaker. His most popular topics are: individual empowerment, leadership enhancement, people-first culture shift, team cohesiveness, relational customer experience, and of course, symbiotic communication. He lives in Toronto, Canada and has offices in California, as well as New York.
$5,001 - $10,000
I love to listen to stories. I love reading personal stories. As a raconteur, I love telling stories. My journey has been unique. It wasn't "Point A to Point B to get to Point C." And I definitely didn't fit the mold of whatever "traditional" means these days. But I wouldn't change the journey for anything. I host a podcast and blog called This Disjointed Life. In addition, I am a Top Mentor on the Wisdom app. Through these mediums, I share my mental health journey with the world with an aim to inspire others to share theirs. I want to create a community free of stigma and full of hope.
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As an owner of a concept development firm, Michael has been instrumental in defining the customer journey for brands like Apple, Samsung. Canada Goose, Common Living, Deciem, Ever / Body and KitchenAide. Michael has spent 28 years designing and building for Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Guess, Nextel, Samsung, and The Ritz-Carlton while living in Washington, D.C.; London, England; and Lugano, Switzerland. Having designed and constructed hundreds of the most well-known locations throughout four continents, Michael’s primary responsibility at Samsung included growing the brand in North America through intentional, iconic design. Tasked with the design, development, and maintenance of more than 50,000 locations in the U.S. alone, his team was responsible for creating the 55,000-square-foot Samsung 837 flagship store in New York City. Receiving worldwide recognition and awards for this location from Forbes and Design:Retail as a top experiential location, the development strategy used there were incorporated into other consumer facing venues and marketing strategies. Other noteworthy achievements also include Apple’s signature locations in Berlin, Barcelona and Turin, Italy as well as Guess flagship retail locations in Milan, Italy, and Miami, Florida. In addition, he was responsible for concept implementation for the Canada Goose’s experiential site at Sherwood Garden and the emblematic resorts for The Ritz-Carlton in Florida, San Francisco, and Grand Cayman. Michael, an industry professional known widely for his presentations at international public events and his tireless pursuit of perfection, has a deep passion and high level of experience in real estate, concept design and construction implemented in more than 40 countries. He has received awards for not only creating a brand’s prominent worldwide image, but also expanding his team’s capabilities internationally through professional instruction and mentoring. Michael’s career began in the U.S. Marine Corps by serving with distinction as a platoon sergeant in a line infantry raider unit from 1983 to 1993. Honorably discharged in 1993, Michael’s last tour after the Gulf War was at the University of Memphis, where he taught the ROTC corps of cadets. Throughout his military career, Michael earned awards for leadership and service over nearly 10 years of active duty. Michael studied at the University of Maryland, where he received a bachelor’s degree in architectural and design engineering.
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Traces.Dreams is a place on the web for people interested in the past, passionate about the present and curious about the future. Traces.Dreams is where you can find inspiration through a multidisciplinary and multi-regional perspective.
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April Sabral served as a senior retail executive for over 25 years, leading sales and operations on three continents UK, USA, and CA, working for brands such as; Apple, Starbucks, Gap, Holt Renfrew, Laura Canada, and DAVIDsTEA. In 2018, April decided to take all of her expertise and experience and founded retailu.ca an online leadership development portal for field leaders. retailu develops leadership competencies through micro-sized learning modules and practical activities that store teams can integrate into their week to develop the necessary skills for leading people. She then went on to study and achieved multiple coaching certifications, such as John C. Maxwell, The World Association of business coaching, and is now a member of the Forbes coaching council. She was named one of the emerging leaders to look out for in the Marquis Who's Who directory in 2019. Following this April wrote her first book and launched April Sabral leadership, introducing leadership tools such as self-coaching cards and a self-development workbook to accompany her book 'The Positive Effect". April now coaches, speaks, and facilitates sessions on leadership, specifically the power of positive leadership. In 2022 April was named one of the top retail influencers by RETHINK retail, a global media organization.
$5,001 - $10,000
David Carter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zuma Ventures. As an entrepreneur, David has founded several successful technology companies. In addition, he has led early-stage funding and mentoring of numerous technology companies. David is a frequent industry speaker and has been quoted in major publications including Financial Times, Forbes, Business Week, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Seattle Times, USA Today, Condé Nast, Motley Fool, Kiplinger, TechCrunch, This Week In Startups (multiple appearances), Business Rockstars Radio Show (multiple appearances), and many others. As part of Amplify, he was included as one of the “12 Entrepreneurs that are Changing LA Forever." David was also included in the LABJ Money Book list of "Most Influential People in LA Finance."
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Christopher Senegal attended Southern University, an HBCU, and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 2006. He quickly entered real estate as a second income stream in 2008 as a single-family flipper and rental property owner. In 2013, Chris launched Invictus Development Group to revitalize disinvested communities. His projects are featured in several news outlets highlighting how he successfully brings development back to communities that once thrived. He has a threefold approach, starting with single-family, new construction that targets young working professionals. Next is the acquisition of existing rental portfolios to mitigate the displacement of long-term community residents. In July 2020, he completed his first successful Regulation CF Crowdfund Round that raised $1M+ of equity within the community to acquire and redevelop a mixed-use portfolio. He created a model of collective ownership that keeps residents in their homes while investors benefit from property value appreciation and value-add commercial assets in redeveloping neighborhoods. Lastly, Chris develops commercial multi-family housing to attract a broader urban working professional tenant base. He is currently the only African-American development partner with the Houston Housing Authority.
$5,001 - $10,000