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Julieanne O'Connor (aka Young) is an Award Winning Speaker, Actor, Author, Social Media Influencer, and Strategist. TEDx and NSA Speaker, is the Star of the #1 Super Bowl Commercial - Doritos Pug Attack that went viral worldwide, and is the host of several shows including Transforming Relationships and The Tiff and Jules Show. She has been named "Best New Author" by Amazon and is the author of the book series, "Spelling It Out" including the books Spelling It Out for Your Career and Spelling It Out for Your Man (www.spellingitout.com). She has also been named "Speaker of the Year." Julieanne got her start with humble beginnings, having grown up poor on a Rocketdyne test site with no plumbing and told she could develop cancer from exposure to toxins. She is known for her refreshingly candid approach to talking about the realities behind creative approaches to individual expression for the benefit of career, relationships and world contributions that challenge status quo. She is an Influencer and helps countless people grow their social media followings, increase their engagement and grow their businesses while implementing smart strategies to support their unique offerings. She was a spotlight speaker for INBOUND (hosted by Hubspot) where speakers included Alec Baldwin, Anna Kendrick, Gary Vanerchuck, Serena Williams and others. Julieanne is also the Founder/Owner of Animal Impulse, Ltd., runs the Social Media division of ZLinked Marketing & Advertising (ZLinkedMarketing.com) and is on the Advisory Board for several companies. Julieanne is the Founder of the SIO Dream Fund Scholarship which awards cash scholarships to people with big dreams, she has a reach of hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, and is a professional member of The National Speakers Association, SAG-AFTRA, WOW, WGA, and a Certified Corporate Trainer. In her spare time, Julieanne can be found adoring her husband, daughter,s rescued dogs, rescued turtles and actively on a mission to "Put 'RELATE' back into Relationships worldwide." Press & Reviews: http://www.spellingitout.com/press-reviews/ Testimonials: http://www.spellingitout.com/speaking/
$5,001 - $10,000
Elaine Montilla is a respected technology executive, TEDx speaker, and inclusive leadership advocate with over two decades of experience in digital transformation and IT strategy. As the former Chief Technology Officer for US School Assessment at Pearson, she led innovation efforts impacting millions of students nationwide. Elaine is the founder of 5xMinority, a platform dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented minorities in STEM and leadership. Her speaking style is a blend of authenticity, technical credibility, and purpose-driven insight. Elaine is a former Forbes Technology Council member and has been featured on several top industry lists, including Yahoo Finance’s “Top LGBTQ+ Executive Role Models” and Technology Magazine’s “Top 100 Women in Tech.” She has spoken at events for global organizations such as Adobe, Scholastic, Nestle, WSIB Ontatio, World Woman Future Forum, SHPE, Parsable, Nysernet, MuleSoft, Liberty Mutual, Global Fondries, Meetup, Latinas in Tech, CIO Synergy, WITI, NAIC, Techqueria, World Happiness foundation, the City University of New York, and others. Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Elaine inspires audiences to lead with empathy, embrace diversity, and build inclusive, future-ready organizations.
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Linda Berger’s vast experience as a serial entrepreneur coupled with her laser focus in listening to find the opposing thought patterns help her guide women business owners with precision to scale their businesses with step-by-step training for sustainable income and exponential growth by strategically moving forward while breaking patterns... Quickly. Her proprietary programs have successfully helped hundreds of women become more focused and disciplined in increasing their client base and programs by accomplishing one big goal in at a time. Clients describe Linda as: laser focused and able to highlight emotions, belief systems, and/or actions that hold women back from experiencing their potential. She is inspiring and motivating with out of the box ideas to expand ones frame of reference to their situations. Linda's proprietary programs started with her 90 day Challenges. Their success stem from focused planning and implementing strategies to achieve 1 BIG goal to impact their business sales. 90-Day Business Women Warriors™ Kick Start Your Success is now a Home Study course. Women Biz Owners often need more clients, more time, and most importantly, a community of other women biz owners facing similar challenges. Our virtual Masterminds are 6 months. Our focus: Big changes in Mindset, Planning and Strategies. Why it works?- Accountability, 1:1 and group Coaching, Community (tribe) Support and Focus. For experienced high level biz owners: VIP 1:1 Coaching is available. As a woman business owner, I intimately know the challenges when wanting to serve more clients by growing my business. The constant chatter: Is it too soon? Will I loose my freedom? I'll never see my family? I don't have the money to grow? Next Year? Next Year? And on and on. I've been there done that. It didn't stop until I put my foot down and said NO MORE! My fears turned into the fuel that ignited the fire within me to dig deep to discover if this is what I really want! It was a resounding YES!
$251 - $1,500
As co-founder, and CEO of Improv Asylum, IA innovation, Laugh Boston and Asylum Gaming and E Sports (A.G.E.). Norm brings the experience of building companies from the ground up into multi-million dollar businesses. Norm understands first hand why culture is integral to long term success and has built a team that exemplifies why communicating, listening and trusting are so important. Norm is on a never-ending quest toward the continued development and expansion of Improv Asylum’s theatrical and IA Innovation’s business divisions and leads Improv Asylum and IA Innovation's strategic business and artistic vision locally, nationally and globally. Norm’s first book, “The Art of Making Sh!t Up” was released in May of 2019 and tells the story of how the skill sets of improv has positively impacted businesses, organizations and lives, including his!
More than $10,000
Leader, activist, educator, entrepreneur, influencer, motivational speaker, media personality, Cassandra Anderson focusses on women’s issues and personal development, dedicated to being a positive role model for women of all ages. Anderson attended Spelman College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Georgia State University, receiving a master’s degree in Sports Management; and Indiana Wesleyan University, earning a master’s degree in Management with a concentration in Human Resources with a Professional Coaching Certification. Anderson has been a pivotal leader in the nonprofit sector for over 17 years in various leadership roles. In 2016, founding InPowerU, LLC, a company devoted to helping individuals discover their resiliency. InPowerU’s mission helps people transform their lives by tapping into the creativity of their inner spirit, power within, and unbreakable strength. In 2018, Anderson founded Crowned: “A Queen's Retreat,” a women's empowerment event designed to celebrate women of color. In 2017, she began co-hosting and producing “The Conversation Lounge,” an internet radio show. And, in 2019 launched a new radio show/podcast, entitled “Let’s Go There with Cassandra.” In May of 2019, Cassandra was a featured speaker for TEDxHobartHighSchool presents “Hardwired for Humanity: Leveraging technology for human progression.”
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International speaker, OT and NT Professor, Bible teacher, podcaster, worship leader, and author of "Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life," "Make Up Your Mind Study Guide," and Shame Off You, Denise holds a Ph.D. and MA in Bible Exposition from Liberty University and loves to encourage listeners and readers to overcome the battles of the mind through the Word of God. Through her podcasts Theology at Home and the Bible Tribe, Denise seeks to help others apply the Bible to their daily lives. Mom to 5 adult children whom she homeschooled for 23 years, Denise and her husband enjoy traveling with her ministry, Seeing Deep Ministries, where she encourages her audience to see deep in a shallow world. Denise serves on the writing team for Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 app, the podcast team, and as a COMPEL Executive leader, where she also contributes as a writer. Denise writes from real life to help others find the healing and restoration that God did for her in the wake of tragic and traumatic events she has encountered.
$1,501 - $5,000
Jenn Whitmer helps leaders with Joyosity, creating positive culture with complex people. Through solving conflict, cultivating communication, and capitalizing on the uniqueness of each person, Jenn helps you create empowered teams. As an international keynote and TEDx speaker and Enneagram specialist, Jenn helps organizations retain employees, increase efficiency, and develop healthy culture so that work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. (Usually, that means a lot of laughter!) Jenn holds graduate certificates in music education, theology, and leadership, along with a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University and certification as an Enneagram coach. While not-at-all-secretly wanting her life to just be a musical, Jenn lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Michael, their four kids, and a surly cat that puts up with them all. As an international speaker, author of the bestseller Joyosity, and Joyosity podcast host, Jenn has stood in front of thousands of people, helping them develop the skills to improve their teams. And she’s ready to help you restore the joy of work, creating a healthy workplace culture that is people-first and purpose-driven. Working with Jenn, you and your team improve communication, resolve conflict, and develop deep respect for the unique skills and gifts each person brings to their work. All so you can live an integrated, peaceful life where you bring all of yourself to work without sacrificing your productivity, your profits, or your life.
More than $10,000
Rocky is one of the best keynote motivational speakers in the country and internationally. He has spoken in large and small venues all over the US including cities like Atlanta, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, NYC, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, Charlotte and many others. Internationally, some of the cities, Toronto, Mexico City, Milan, London, and Krakow. He creates excitement through his energy, passion and knowledge. He will connect with your audience, regardless of size, in a one to one conversational style. Rocky will paint a picture through his unique storytelling as he delivers his Motivational Keynote Speech.
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International author and TEDx speaker, Kevin Tuerff’s experience as a 9/11 stranded airline passenger in Canada is one of the true stories inspiring the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY (on COVID-19 hiatus in US, Canada, UK and Australia). The onstage character "Kevin T" is comically referred to as the gay lumberjack. Tuerff is also subject of in three related documentaries (HBO Canada, CBC and Fox). In 2018, House of Anansi Press published his memoir and audiobook, "Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11." Kevin is founder and president of Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. He inspires and moves audiences around the world with his talk, “The Ripple Effect of Compassion,” which focuses on kindness to strangers, immigrants and refugees. He explains how compassionate actions stimulate the brain, producing a "helper's high.” With regular practice of kindness and compassion, science says a person can more likely be healthy and happy. Kevin serves as a global ambassador for the Charter for Compassion. Tuerff offers his expertise as a social entrepreneur and ethical business leader, co-founding and managing two successful companies. He has delivered keynote speeches to trade associations, corporations, charity conventions, theater patrons, college and high school students and houses of worship across the US, Canada and Australia. Tuerff is a regular guest on news and broadcast programs, appearing on ABC News, Fox News, National Public Radio, CBC, CTV, Washington Post, Ad Week, CNN International, BBC, The Age (Melbourne), Toronto Star, National Geographic Travel, Texas Standard, and Church Times UK. Working for Environmental Defense Fund on Global Clean Air, Tuerff brings his 25-years of experience in behavior change communications specializing in public health and the environment. As an entrepreneur, he launched several legacy endeavors, including a University of Texas Student-Run Radio, America Recycles Day, EnviroMedia, Green Canary Sustainability Consulting, The Greenwashing Index, and Pay it Forward 9/11. As Co-founder and President of Austin-based EnviroMedia (a certified B Corporation) for 19 years, Tuerff managed 40 professionals with average revenue of $20 million annually. He inspired employees by motivating them to follow the company's core values, "FATCAT" an acronym for Fun, Accuracy, Teamwork, Creativity, Advocacy and Trust. Tuerff is also a certified instructor in Model-Netics management systems. Tuerff is an advisory board member to the Brand Responsibility Master's Program at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications in Eugene, Oregon, and is an active volunteer advocating for immigrants, refugees and the LGBT+ communities. Video conference speaking is available. All speaking engagements requiring travel require purchase of carbon offsets. For each paid speaking engagement in a city, Tuerff will pay it forward with an unpaid talk at a local school.
$5,001 - $10,000
Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Consultant
Samuel Oppong is an actor, producer, sports broadcaster, CEO, speaker, life and business coach, trainer, investor, consultant, author, and philanthropist. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and Leadership Studies from Washington State University in 2018 and completed his Masters in Sport Leadership at Concordia University (Chicago) in 2021. In 2018, he launched a dedicated campaign to invest in 1000+ companies in 20–25 years. A two-time Forbes 30 Under 30 finalist (2013, 2020) and Inc. 30 Under 30 Nominee in 2021. Samuel spent seven years with various sports organizations (including USA Basketball, Washington State Athletics, the National Hockey League, the San Francisco 49ers, the National Basketball Association, and the National Football League) before pursuing work as an actor. As a philanthropist, Samuel enjoys contributing to several charitable projects, including Thirst Project, RAINN, and Pencil Promise. The CEO and co-founder of Unleash Your Potential—an endeavor that strives to make a difference in people's lives. He is also a proud Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and National Football Foundation member. As for his background, Samuel Oppong was born in Tema, Ghana, to Samuel Oppong Sr. and Irene Oppong and is the oldest of three siblings. Shortly after his birth, Samuel was separated from his parents after contracting malaria and receiving a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis. He recovered and moved to New York City when he was two years old—returning to Accra, Ghana, one year later and living with family after falling ill again—before eventually settling in the Bronx as a four-year-old. Dragged to musical theater performances in the suburb of Albany as a child, Samuel discovered his talent for acting and singing early on and later learned how to play piano. Samuel's first acting gig materialized when he played Simba in The Lion King as a five-year-old (setting his precocious sights on a career in acting then). He followed this up with an appearance in Target commercials in 2000. Following their separation as a toddler, Samuel discovered and met his parents for the first time in 2001 after watching Fox News and CNN. When he was just 14 years old, Samuel worked for the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington, under Christine Gregory before turning down a full-time internship offer to work under Barack Obama in 2010—instead deciding to return to school and complete his junior and senior years. After graduating in 2013, Samuel was forced to choose between acting or pursuing a college degree. He decided to do the latter before returning to the stage and screen. Email: oppongsam2@gmail.com and info@samueloppong.com Website: www.samueloppong.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuel___oppong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItJustSam/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Samuel__Oppong/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgzk3-LzFkGbDtSBEtZlDg Other: https://angel.co/p/samuel23
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Psychologist and author, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD (aka "Dr. Friendtastic"), offers entertaining and informative presentations that inspire parents and educators with practical, “I can use this right away!” solutions. With gentle humor, she draws from research as well as clinical experience, as she empowers audiences to understand and address challenges in children’s social and emotional development. *** Please email directly for speaker inquiries: speaking@EileenKennedyMoore.com*** Dr. Kennedy-Moore is the creator of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic podcast, and her blog, Growing Friendships, on Psychology Today, has over 5 million views. *** Over 1 Million Views: Watch Dr. Kennedy-Moore's popular TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF69LFSDQK0&ab_channel=TEDxTalks Conflict Resolution on the Playground: Is It Bullying or Ordinary Meanness? She has written or co-authored four books for parents about children's feelings and friendships: Kid Confidence, Smart Parenting for Smart Kids, What’s My Child Thinking? and The Unwritten Rules of Friendship. She is also the professor for an audio-video series from The Great Courses/Wondrium, called Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids. Her most recent books for children are Moody Moody Cars, Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends, and Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions About Friends and Other Kids. A trusted expert on parenting and child development, Dr. Kennedy-Moore has been featured many times in major media, including Live with Kelly & Ryan, NPR, and The New York Times. She frequently speaks at schools, conferences, and corporations. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a clinical psychology practice in Princeton, NJ, where she works with adults, children, and families. She and her husband have four children. Learn more at EileenKennedyMoore.com or DrFriendtastic.com (for kids).
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Lawrence E. Henderson, Jr., PhD is a comfort-disrupting leadership and organizational development speaker, coach, and trainer who delivers socially and culturally aware programs that shift the fabric of organizations. A former U.S. Army Commissioned Officer, Lawrence began his leadership journey through service to his country, blending military discipline with dynamic coaching strategies to build high-performing, engaged teams. Now the Owner & CEO of Business Operational Support Services (BOSS), LLC, Lawrence helps individuals, teams, and organizations connect the dots to their best selves. An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Professional Coach (CPC), he specializes in leadership development, strategic change, and executive presence, working with top organizations like Facebook, Verizon, and Pfizer to drive transformative outcomes. A TEDx speaker, Lawrence equips audiences with practical tools to lead with purpose and impact. Holding a PhD in Organizational Leadership and a master’s in human resources, he remains committed to advancing leadership excellence and helping others bridge the gap between self-awareness and purpose in today’s evolving business landscape.
$1,501 - $5,000