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Quisha Thompson is an activist and domestic violence survivor passionate about sharing her story of finding personal freedom after years of abuse. Successfully walking away from multiple physically abusive relationships she made it her personal mission to help educate the community and bring awareness to this ever growing epidemic. She understands the fears, emotional blocks and money challenges that keep women chained to toxic connections (or men). In her talks Quisha equips them with tools for managing their emotional well-being, helps to advocate for victims to bounce back financially from adversity. Her experiences in business building are skills she shares with women looking to bounce back financially after leaving violent homes. As the owner of Hands of Precision, full-service salon catering to the individual’s beauty needs she honed her skills as an entrepreneur. Her experiences in business building are skills she shares with women looking to bounce back financially after leaving violent homes.
$251 - $1,500
Author | Int'l Speaker | Memory Skills Expert
San Francisco, United States
Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining and educational television appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind. He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide. As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation. His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries. Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.
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Harold Leffall is an empowerment strategist, author and entrepreneur. It was at the age of 29, when going against conventional wisdom, Harold took a leap of faith and pursued his childhood dream of starting his own business. But it was less than a year after starting his business, Leffall Employment Agency, that Harold was forced to file bankruptcy and lost his home as well when the business failed to generate even enough sales to pay himself a salary. Though bankrupt financially, his spirit to succeed and persevere were intensified. That experience along with some other valuable lessons learned along the way allowed him to rebound from these setbacks and grow his business to a multi-million dollar enterprise. Today, Harold is the founder of the “You Are Enough” Empowerment Movement which teaches individuals how to disrupt self-limiting behaviors so they can maximize their potential. Harold has appeared in Black Enterprise, Essence and Entrepreneur magazines. He has also written numerous articles for several national publications, including NV Magazine and Best Self Atlanta and has been featured on the television program Making It as well as National Public Radio. He is the author of two books: Brother CEO: A Business Success Guide for African American Men and Living from Within: Getting to the Heart of True Happiness, Self Acceptance and Peace. Harold has an M.A. in management and a B.A. in political science. He is also an Adjunct Professor.
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Elly is fast becoming known worldwide as the Parenthood Pioneer for her ground-breaking "Becoming Us" approach to the transition into parenthood. A Relationship Counsellor and a new mother at the same time, Elly began researching when she and her husband found the "transition" to be more of a whirlwind roller-coaster ride. Through her research and work with clients, Elly discovered that MOST new parents were being whiplashed by unexpected changes and challenges - leaving couples stressed, stretched and struggling. She wondered why nobody was preparing parents for all this. Fast forward 20 years and Elly is sharing her ground-breaking 8 stage Becoming Us approach with parents, professionals and organisations worldwide. Becoming Us classes for expecting and new parents are starting to spring up all over the place. Elly's mission is to equip parents with what they need to embark on the parenthood adventure and to support couples to grow the happy, healthy, loving family that they dream about along the way. Elly’s work has been compared to "Brene Brown’s Daring Way, but for new parents". A “warm and generous” speaker, Elly's presentations are “a revelation.”
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James (Jim) Davis is the Executive Director at Samaritan Counseling Center. Jim is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership. In June of 2017, Jim published his first children’s book titled, “Positive Pete Penguin’s First Bus Ride”. Jim believes that all people have the ability to learn and grow from their connections with others and through a conscious desire to change for the better. To Jim, working with and supporting people is a journey that has a profound impacts on ones life. His personal goal is to provide a positive supportive environment to facilitate healthy change and success in one’s life. Specialties: Counseling, Speaking, Training.
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Melissa A. Jakes is a Washington, D.C. based event planner for entrepreneurs, influencers, and a speaker that has spoken at several college/university and nonprofits organizations. Best known for being the “Olivia Pope of Live Events," her book, MAKE MONEY THROUGH LIVE EVENTS: A Live Event Planning Guide For Influencers, was featured on Amazon’s New releases and held place #2 for multiple weeks. Melissa has been featured in the film “STEP”, Event Planner Association Podcast, i-heart radio, and The Baltimore Sun. Melissa Jakes was born and raised in Maryland.
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Dr. David A. Wells and his wife Lois live in the mountains of Ecuador, near the village of Nono, just a few miles from Quito. David devotes his time to consulting for school owners, boards, and executive leaders in international and national schools throughout Latin America, and beyond. David has consulted for thirty-five different schools and organizaitons over the last few years, and his consultative focus includes: • Training and consultation related to ownership, governance, and management, including the formation or re-formation of school boards and development of policy structures for effective governance. • Board and Head of School professional development on Policy Governance® or governance principles. • Executive coaching and mentoring for emerging School Heads and Board Presidents. • School turnaround projects in situations of organizational challenge, conflict, crisis and/or other dysfunction. • Accreditation preparedness assessment and consultative support through application, candidacy, and self-study process. • Facilitation of Strategic Planning David’s experience in educational and organizational leadership spans nearly forty years, and includes serving as the head of schools in Puerto Rico, New York, and Ecuador, as well as management of a not-for-profit social services agency and a real estate group. David has experience in school improvement projects as a consultant and through accreditation agencies; serves as an adjunct professor of graduate education; serves on foundation boards; and presents workshops and seminars on school ownership, governance, and leadership in varied settings, internationally and nationally. David served as an Executive Consultant and Vice President for the Global Division of PAIDEIA, Inc. for several years, and is recognized as an Associated Consultant with CIS and a Field Consultant with AdvancED.
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Susan is a wife and mom who manages her chiropractor husband's office by day and writes by night. She is a Jewish Jersey girl who loves Jesus and by His grace is loved by Him. Her blog, Eternity Café, shares encouraging stories of everyday life that reflect the eternal truths of God which incite passion and purpose out of the mundane and ordinary. She writes and speaks to women's groups on this and a wide variety of topics, all designed to encourage, equip, and edify with enthusiasm for an eternal perspective. She is also an abolitionist - the co-founder and Executive Director of Justice Network which raises awareness of human trafficking and support for organizations locally and globally that are already on the front lines fighting this heinous evil. Susan serves as an officer of the Board of Trustees of the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
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Cris Brady is a speaker, writer and an award-winning Learning Consultant. She works directly with Managers, Executive Directors, Educators and parents to create inclusive working and learning environments for people with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities that benefit all employees and students. She is the founder of LYV Educational Consulting and blogs at crisbrady.com. Cris has a Masters Degree in Inclusive Education and has been working with students of all ages for 15 years in England, Australia and Canada. Beginning three years ago, Cris was asked to work directly with the Canadian Military Family Resource Center to provide informative workshops about neurodiversity to military staff members and parents and in 2018, will be working directly with the U.S. Military and the Military Family Services, creating online workshops. She has worked with professors at various colege across Canada to create better programming for apprentices of all trades to achieve more effective learning outcomes. Cris’ next speaking engagement is at the HRPA 2018 Conference, where she'll be discussing neurodiversity in the workplace.
$1,501 - $5,000
Antonio T. Smith Jr., a multi-faceted leader and innovator, combines an extraordinary range of expertise and achievements. As the CEO of Arlingbrook Social Media and a renowned Innovative Technologist, he is at the forefront of creating groundbreaking products that aim to reshape the world. With a global presence across four continents, Antonio is dedicated to his mission of generating 100,000 millionaires and pledging $1.5 billion by 2025. His proficiency spans various domains, including computer programming, video game design, engineering, religion, and psychology, drawing parallels with industry pioneers like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Recognized among the top 101 minds in leadership and development, he excels as a professional speaker, scholar, and a visionary in wealth creation. His overarching ambition is to establish a resource-based society, free from the constraints of money, through his development of the Master Algorithm and a harmoniously governed democratic city. In addition to his technological and entrepreneurial ventures, Antonio is also a highly accomplished author and a former top secret combat special operations intelligence sergeant. His literary repertoire includes over 21 published books, with 14 being Amazon Bestsellers, traversing genres from self-help and business to Christian literature, and now venturing into Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction. His notable works include titles like "So Happy And Grateful," "The Richest Man In The Trash Can," and the "United Cities of Salleria" series. Antonio's unique background in special operations intelligence, holding a top-secret security clearance, significantly influences his writing, particularly in his latest science fiction series. His social media network, with an astonishing growth of 200,000 people joining daily, reflects his influential reach in the tech and education sectors. His ambitious goal of creating 100,000 millionaires is well underway, with over 2,000 millionaires credited to his initiatives. Antonio's deep interest in artificial intelligence and his pursuit to develop the Master Algorithm are driven by his military experiences and the looming threat of nuclear EMPs, shaping his vision for a future where money is obsolete.
More than $10,000
Highly experienced Career Coach and Managing Director of Personal Career Management, the leading career management company which I founded in 2003. Coach, trainer and presenter with substantial experience as a conference speaker and presenter for large audiences and with smaller groups. This includes speaking for business groups such as the IOD, CIPD, marketinglive, professional institutes, recruitment events, career masterclasses for the Guardian, University events, Mumsnet career events, Careers Fairs etc. My style is up-beat and engaging, providing expert content in an accessible and positive way. For smaller groups my approach is also an interactive one and I can tailor the presentations to include participation activities. My background includes over 18 years experience of career coaching individuals and I'm proud to say that I've helped thousands of people facing a wide range of career challenges. I'm also author of "You're Hired! How to write a brilliant CV" which has become the UK's best-selling CV book and "Career Coach" which is my self-help career coaching book. Both books are best-sellers and have been translated into other languages. I also write many articles and features for national newspapers and trade journals such as the Telegraph, Guardian, FT, People Management and regularly contribute to magazines such as Grazia, Woman and Home, Marie-Claire, GQ etc. I appear regularly as a career management expert on TV, radio etc including such programmes as BBC Breakfast News, Radio 4, Sky news, LBC, On the Money, Working Lunch, the Politics Show etc. Regular conference speaker on career management topics. I often pop up whenever career issues are raised. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, having worked previously in senior HR roles before specialising in career coaching. I'm also previously chair of my local CIPD Branch. My mission and those of my company, are to help our clients "love Monday mornings". Get in touch if this is of interest.
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