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With nearly 40 years of leadership experience in corporate America, I bring deep insights and practical strategies to inspire transformative change. Through engaging storytelling and actionable guidance, I help audiences uncover the keys to leadership, how to succeed and avoid failures, and empower them to excel in the critical role of leadership, driving individuals and organizations toward their greatest potential. I speak with a blend of traits that resonate deeply with leadership audiences: Authenticity: I speak from lived experience, grounded in 38 years of leadership across industries, making our guidance relatable and trustworthy. Inspirational: I motivate leaders to embrace their potential and lead with purpose, drawing on storytelling to ignite passion. Empathetic: I prioritize human connection, reflecting the Golden Rule and a people-first philosophy in every interaction. Practical: I deliver clear, actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately to drive results.
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Dr. Joaquin E. Wallace is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and financial strategist dedicated to transforming lives through behavioral finance, generational wealth education, and legacy-building. With over two decades of experience, he's the creator of the Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model© and host of The New Wealth Wave Podcast. This platform spotlights the intersection of culture, financial trauma, and powerful wealth-building strategies. As the founder of Project Transition Incorporated, Dr. Wallace has empowered over 1,000 individuals through workforce development and financial education programs. His unique approach, blending lived experience, public policy, and cutting-edge behavioral insights, serves as a powerful catalyst for financial healing and generational transformation.
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I shift audiences with powerful truths on connection, success, and emotional mastery.
$1,501 - $5,000
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Dr. Zeina Hojeij is a leadership expert, academic, and innovation strategist with a global perspective and over a decade of experience in higher education and organizational leadership. As an Associate Professor with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University, USA, she blends deep academic insight with practical leadership experience across institutions and cultures. A certified Reviewer for the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Dr. Hojeij has held key leadership roles that span curriculum innovation, strategic planning, and talent development. She has successfully secured over 3.4 million AED in research funding, with a focus on leadership development, digital transformation, and organizational change. Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, she connects diverse audiences through her work as a multilingual speaker, mentor, and consultant. Dr. Hojeij has taught and advised across undergraduate and graduate programs, led mentoring initiatives and educator support network. She also holds a portfolio of elite certifications including QM peer reviewer, Harvard Business School Online’s Design Thinking and Innovation, Blackboard Certified Associate, and CELTA & CELTYL certified. Through her writing, public speaking, and consulting, she empowers leaders—from education to the corporate world—to lead with agility, empathy, and vision in a rapidly changing world.
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Eric Cameron holds a M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. degree in Computer Science with minors in Mathematics and Physics, both from Montclair State University. He is a former a tenured Associate Professor at Passaic County Community College, where he taught in the Computer and Information Sciences department for 19 years, and currently teaches part-time at Bergen Community College. Eric also worked as an instructor at Tech Elevator, teaching full-stack development. Eric has also worked as a software engineer both as a full-time employee and contractor, most recently for ITT (now part of L3Harris Corporation). Eric has written four textbooks for Pearson, and currently performs all sorts of contracting work in instructional design, technical writing, and databases.
$251 - $1,500
Leanne Pedante turns crisis into catalyst. As a trauma-informed coach, fitness innovator, and dynamic keynote speaker, she helps individuals and organizations navigate their most challenging transformations with resilience and authenticity. Currently serving as Head of Fitness at Supernatural (Meta), Leanne leads wellness strategy for a platform that's changing how people worldwide experience movement and personal growth. Her entrepreneurial background includes co-founding and scaling a fitness concept from startup to national franchise—experience that gives her unique insight into what sustainable transformation actually requires. Leanne's speaking focuses on the intersection of trauma, resilience, and performance. She believes our biggest challenges often become our greatest teachers, and her presentations offer audiences both the vulnerability of personal story and the practicality of research-backed strategies. Topics include navigating identity shifts, building psychological resilience, and creating sustainable behavior change in high-pressure environments. Her own journey from mental health crisis to movement leader demonstrates the possibility of profound transformation, making her a powerful voice for organizations facing change, uncertainty, or the need to rebuild stronger foundations. Audiences leave Leanne's presentations with more than inspiration—they have concrete tools for turning their challenges into competitive advantages.
$1,501 - $5,000
Grant A. Denton — Lived Experience Advocate, Speaker & Change‑Maker Background & Lived Experience Grant A. Denton brings more than a decade of firsthand insight from working in homelessness and community reintegration. His lived experience fuels his compelling voice across public platforms. Keynote Speaker & Conference Presence Delivered a powerful talk at SXSW, engaging audiences on substance use and resilience. speakerexchangeagency.com +2 youtube.com +2 podnews.net +2 schedule.sxsw.com Invited four times to speak at Mayors’ Conferences, advising civic leaders on homelessness, recovery, and policy reform. Presented in Washington, D.C. at a major Drug Policy Summit, shaping national narratives on drug legislation and harm reduction. Academic & Youth Engagement Spoken at numerous colleges and universities, incorporating lived-experience storytelling into higher ed. Reaches young minds through visits to primary and secondary schools, equipment-free workshops focusing on life transformation and accountability. Media & Spotlight Featured on podcasts covering resilience, leadership, and advocacy. On-screen in documentaries exploring homelessness, recovery journeys, and community reintegration (details available upon request). TEDx & TED Gave a poignant talk at TEDxReno, “The Not‑So‑Helpful Help for Those Experiencing Homelessness,” widely praised for its authenticity. ted.com +1 youtube.com +1 Community & Correctional Outreach Regularly visits jails and detention centers, facilitating peer-to-peer workshops with incarcerated populations. Awards & Recognition Received accolades for speaking and leadership in nonprofit and civic circles (specifics available upon request). Earned consistent praise from organizers for clarity, vulnerability, and motivational presence. Gala & Fundraising Presence Served as keynote speaker for major fundraising galas, uniting audiences around housing justice, mental-health support, and substance-use recovery initiatives. Praise & Impact Highlights Described as “authentic, inspiring, and transformational” by event planners. Noted for turning personal hardship into coherent, actionable frameworks for systems-change and service innovation. Why it matters: Grant Denton’s story isn’t just a narrative—it’s a catalyst. His lived experience informs every talk, connecting policymakers, professionals, students, and communities through authentic storytelling and practical policy solutions. Whether on stage at SXSW or inside a jail cell, he bridges divides—and moves audiences from empathy to action.
$251 - $1,500
Donald Earl Collins has written for more than twenty years on topics such as the US id and Black identity, US racism and narcissism, multiculturalism, and education reform. He is a contributing writer for Al Jazeera English-Opinions. Collins' articles have also appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Salon, NBC News THINK, The Guardian, HuffPost, The Hill, and The Atlanta Journal Constitution. His Substack Fool's Gold: Confessions From an Educated Fool takes on similar social justice and education themes, but from a more personal perspective. Collins is also the author of Fear of a “Black” America: Multiculturalism and the African American Experience (2004), Boy @ The Window: A Memoir (2013), and the forthcoming Spinning Sage's Gold: Allegories on the Western-Dominated Present and a Possible Post-Western Future.
$1,501 - $5,000
Molly Gimmel is a dynamic and engaging speaker who shares her leadership lessons learned from 20+ years of experience running her own multi-million dollar company as well as serving in leadership positions for multiple non-profit organizations, including as Chairwoman of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and as a Delegate for the US on the W20. She brings insights from her book "Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up" to audiences to help them become more effective leaders.
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I am a mobile app developer at HiddenBrains, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT solutions for diverse industries worldwide. With a passion for innovation and expertise in mobile and web app development, I also have a keen interest in writing technology blog content. I enjoy sharing insights on the latest trends and advancements, contributing to industry knowledge while helping businesses stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. My dedication to both development and writing drives impactful results globally.
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Visionary entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience founding and scaling diverse enterprises in marketing, cybersecurity, healthcare, and sustainability. Expert in developing innovative strategies, sales, marketing, artificial intelligence, securing funding, and driving operational excellence. Sought-after advisor and public speaker recognized for delivering transformative business growth and industry insight.
$5,001 - $10,000
Erica Honore is a California native who moved to Howe, Texas with her family in 2013. She attended California State University, Northridge, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. In 1999 she began working for a nonprofit at Five Acres, a residential treatment center for abused and neglected children. She later moved to The Regional Center, an agency that specializes in working with families of children with special needs. Erica has always had a great passion for working with children. After the tragedy of losing Austin in 2006 she committed to finding purpose for her pain and became a Certified Grief Specialist. However, when she lost Donovan in 2015 it was an extreme challenge for her to find that purpose yet again. Erica admits that she went down a very dark path that she did not think she would make it back from. However, her commitment and love for her family inspired her to fight her way out of the darkness. Erica has been participating in many public speaking forums sharing her story and she is currently working at a hospice agency as a Bereavement Coordinator as well as teaching her educational program on grief and loss to private clients and groups. Erica is also the author of ''Loving,Losing&Living'' published in 2025.
$1,501 - $5,000