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Najat Hamza is a motivational speaker, scientist, and survivor whose work empowers women to rise from trauma into purpose. A former refugee turned biotechnology professional, she blends lived experience with healing science to guide others toward resilience and renewal. Creator of the NURA Method, Najat speaks on women’s empowerment, emotional healing, identity, and the power of rebuilding after adversity. Her message, Her Light Beyond Darkness, inspires audiences to reclaim their voice, strength, and future.
$1,500 - $5,000
Nikki Villagomez is a nationally recognized speaker on typography. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. After working as a designer in New York City, she moved to her home state of South Carolina where she became a fulltime freelancer. Nikki is the founder and former president of the South Carolina chapter of AIGA. She has been an educator teaching Graphic Design and Typography at the University of South Carolina and the University of Akron. Currently, Nikki lives in Charlotte, NC and serves as Chief Marketing Officer for BRC, a CPA and advisory firm based in Greensboro, NC. She has maintained her blog, culture+typography [nikkivillagomez.wordpress.com], for over 14 years.
$1,500 - $5,000
I am an educator, innovator, and technology leader dedicated to advancing AI, cybersecurity, and applied engineering education in Bahrain and the GCC. With over 20+ years of experience leading academic transformation at the Nasser Centre for Science Technology (NCST), I have built programs, labs, partnerships, and talent pipelines that directly serve national workforce priorities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. I am also the inventor of a U.S. Provisional Patent (USPTO Application No. 63/926,669) covering an advanced Predictive Vehicle Collision Avoidance System. This patented system integrates multi-context data (driver, vehicle, environment, and V2X communication) using a Dynamic Bayesian Network (DBN) to predict both collision likelihood and crash severity in real time—supporting next-generation ADAS, autonomous driving safety, and cooperative V2X mobility. My work spans multiple domains: • AI & Bayesian reasoning models • Cybersecurity education & national capacity building • Automotive predictive safety systems (V2X, ADAS, DBN) • Tech-driven academic transformation • Strategic R&D collaborations with universities and industry Throughout my career, I have: • Designed national-level AI, cloud, and cybersecurity curricula • Built partnerships with AWS, NVIDIA, Cisco, IBM, CREST, ISACA • Led innovation projects integrating AI in education , Cyber and Robotics labs • Guided students to regional awards, patents, and competitions • Presented and published research internationally (ACM, UNESCO AI Ethics Forum) • Represented NCST in national and international tech initiatives My purpose is to create meaningful bridges between technical education, applied research, and real-world industry needs, empowering youth to contribute to national development while advancing my own work in cybersecurity, AI, smart cities and predictive safety engineering (ADAS/V2X). If you are exploring collaboration in AI-driven mobility, context-aware safety systems, digital transformation, smart cities or next-generation technical education, I would be pleased to connect.
$250 - $1,500
Monisha is the award-winning author of Practical Productivity: A Guide to Surviving Life's Juggling Act, the creator of the personal task management app, priorigami, and the founder/CEO of Productivity 101. She helps individuals, teams, and organizations accomplish what matters most through personal productivity resources, strategic talks, interactive workshops, and consulting as a fractional COO.
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Benny Mobley – Holistic Living Coach At 61, Benny Mobley is living proof that a holistic lifestyle—rooted in faith, fitness, mindset, and financial wisdom—builds resilience, creates legacy, and transforms lives. A U.S. Navy veteran, Toastmasters champion, and founder of The Legacy Shift, Benny brings authenticity and vitality to every stage. His talks inspire audiences to honor God with their bodies, strengthen their minds, and embrace habits that lead to lasting impact. Unlike many motivational speakers, Benny doesn’t just inspire—he embodies the holistic lifestyle he teaches. His vitality at 61 demonstrates that honoring God with our bodies, minds, and spirits (1 Corinthians 6:19–20) leads to strength, clarity, and longevity. Audiences connect with Benny’s authenticity and practical wisdom as he shares stories of overcoming adversity, trusting God’s process, and building a legacy rooted in resilience. Whether speaking to congregations, youth groups, or business leaders, his message is clear: you can live whole, strong, and purposeful—no matter your age or past. He speaks on topics including: Faith-fueled resilience and legacy-building Mindset and motivation for personal transformation Financial literacy and life insurance education Veteran wellness and leadership Authentic storytelling and audience connection Benny is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and podcast appearances. His mission: to help others shift from survival to significance—one story, one stage, one legacy at a time.
$1,501 - $5,000
Ms. Tonya is a Women’s Hormonal Health Practitioner and workplace well-being strategist who created the FLOW Equity Framework™ a transformative organizational model helping companies improve retention, reduce presenteeism, and strengthen psychological safety by integrating hormonal health into workplace culture. She partners with HR, DEI, and People Leaders to address one of the most underestimated drivers of burnout and disengagement: women’s hormonal health. With expertise in trauma-informed leadership and women’s performance science, she translates complex hormonal patterns into practical tools leaders can use to support focus, productivity, emotional regulation, and sustainable high performance. Her upcoming TEDx-style keynote, Leading While Bleeding, delivers a powerful look at the lived experience of working and leading while navigating hormonal shifts inside systems never built with women in mind. It is the foundation of her future book and has already been described as “the talk that finally explains what women have been silently carrying.” Her thought leadership has been featured in publications such as Female Entrepreneurs Magazine, solidifying her as a trusted voice in women’s leadership and workplace well-being. Through keynotes, workshops, and her FLOW Equity Framework™, Ms. Tonya equips organizations with actionable strategies to support women’s well-being, elevate leadership potential, and build cultures where women can genuinely thrive not just survive. Known for her bold, relatable, and results-focused delivery, she is the speaker organizations book when they want real culture change, backed by science, lived experience, and a modern understanding of women’s workplace needs.
$1,500 - $5,000
Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CDP, ABC Keynote Speaker | Master of Ceremonies | Facilitator The Intersection of Education & Entertainment Lachandra Baker is a high-octane speaker and "heart-science" strategist who transforms how people work, lead, and connect. As the Founder and CEO of LBB Edutainment, Lachandra leverages over 35 years of collective experience to help organizations bridge the gap between their corporate values and their daily culture. A three-time TEDx speaker and two-time TEDx performer, she is a two-time Silver Quill Award winner and was recognized as one of Columbus’s Future 50 leaders. A Stage Presence for Every Audience Lachandra is a master of the stage, whether she is facilitating an intimate executive roundtable or commanding the spotlight at the historic Ohio Theatre and Mershon Auditorium for crowds of thousands. She is widely sought after as a Master of Ceremonies for her unique ability to balance high-level professionalism with a sense of psychological safety, joy, and "Edutainment." From global conventions to local TEDx events seating hundreds, she ensures every attendee feels seen, heard, and energized. Academic Rigor Meets Real-World Results: Lachandra’s expertise is backed by a powerhouse of credentials. She holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree, supplemented by three certifications from Cornell University in General Cultural Strategy and Cultural Strategy for HR. She is also a certified graduate of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program. This combination of academic depth and business acumen allows her to translate complex cultural concepts into actionable strategies that engage the head, heart, and hands. Why Event Planners Choose Lachandra: 5-Star Google Rating: Consistently praised for her authenticity, humor, and "electrifying" delivery. Cultural Transformation: She moves beyond surface-level changes to foster genuine belonging, resilience, and holistic success. Versatility: A "triple-threat" on the program—equally effective as a visionary keynote speaker, a disciplined facilitator, and a high-energy emcee.
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Jeremy Rosenholtz is an American educator, administrator, and writer whose career in independent schools spans more than three decades. His professional life reflects a steady commitment to English education, student development, and college guidance. Rather than pursuing rapid advancement, his path has been defined by consistency, responsibility, and long-term service within academic institutions across the United States. Raised in Laramie, Wyoming, Jeremy developed an early interest in reading, writing, and thoughtful inquiry. These interests shaped his academic direction and later influenced his approach to teaching and mentorship. His early experiences helped establish a foundation for working closely with middle- and upper-school students, emphasizing clarity, discipline, and respect for learning. Jeremy Rosenholtz earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Amherst College in 1991, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and receiving an Amherst College Merit Fellowship for graduate study. While at Amherst, he competed in national-level debate and placed tenth among American teams at the World Debate Championships in Scotland in 1990. He later completed a Master of Arts in Teaching in English at Smith College, focusing on literature, pedagogy, curriculum development, developmental psychology, and learning differences. Additional coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University, and participation in the Klingenstein Summer Institute Fellowship further prepared him for leadership roles in independent schools. His professional career began in publishing as an assistant editor at Penguin Books in New York, where he managed projects from acquisition through publication. He soon transitioned into teaching, beginning his career in education at St. Andrew’s School in Florida. There, he taught English and founded the school’s Speech and Debate program, which earned national recognition within a few years. From 1997 to 2014, Jeremy Rosenholtz worked at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, serving as an English teacher, college counselor, middle school team leader, dean, and trustee. During this time, he cofounded and directed the Fieldston Summer Service Institute, an academic and service program for underserved students in the Bronx that was featured in The New York Times. Later roles included a teaching appointment at Phillips Academy and service as Director of College Guidance at Newton Country Day School, where he also taught English and oversaw senior projects. Outside his professional responsibilities, he contributes quietly to educational and environmental initiatives. Jeremy lives outside Boston with his wife, two daughters, and a Golden Retriever. In 2024, he published his first novel, Your Biggest Fan, which received favorable reviews and national recognition.
$1,500 - $5,000
Elvis Rivera is a first-generation Guatemalan immigrant, author, and public speaker whose work centers on leadership, identity, resilience, and the psychology of money. His message is rooted in lived experience and shaped by years spent advising mission-driven organizations and community leaders on financial empowerment and long-term sustainability. After surviving a dangerous migration to the United States, periods of homelessness, and cultural displacement, Elvis transformed adversity into purpose. Today, he equips audiences with practical frameworks to navigate ambition, healing, and whole-life leadership. His approach blends personal storytelling with actionable strategies that help individuals and organizations move from survival to intention, and from burnout to sustainable success. Elvis is the author of Pa’lante: The Long Way Forward, a leadership book built around fourteen principles for living, leading, and becoming whole. His leadership has been recognized through honors including 40 Under 40, Bush Fellowship, Líder of the Year, Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever, and Inclusive Employer of the Year. Through his speaking and writing, Elvis remains committed to helping people grow, heal, and move forward — Pa’lante.
$5,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author • Certified Consultant • Domestic Abuse Survivor
Lanham, Maryland
Dr. Mildred D. Muhammad is an award-winning global keynote speaker, former CNN Contributor, bestselling author, and nationally recognized authority on domestic violence, coercive control, and trauma recovery. She translates complex trauma into clear, practical tools for organizations focused on safety, leadership, and resilience. She is a Speaker for the U.S. Department of State and an appointee to the Maryland State Board of Victim Services. Widely known as the former spouse of the D.C. Sniper, Dr. Muhammad is equally known for correcting the public narrative: what was widely framed as “terrorism” was, in truth, a fatal escalation of domestic abuse. Prosecutors later confirmed she was the intended target, giving her rare authority on stalking, post-separation abuse, coercive control, and psychological terror. Her story is featured in Investigation Discovery’s Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper. She authored the groundbreaking Simon & Schuster memoir Scared Silent: When the One You Love Becomes the One You Fear and I’m Still Standing: Crawling Out of the Darkness into the Light. Her honors include the 2023 DomesticShelters.org Purple Ribbon Lifetime Achievement Medallion and the 2022 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Muhammad brings a powerful blend of sincerity and strategic insight to her work, making her a trusted voice on trauma both within and beyond the military community. She addresses the impact of PTSD not only among combat veterans but also among survivors of domestic violence, highlighting the invisible wounds that transcend circumstance. In support of the military community, she has partnered with the Family Advocacy Program to educate, raise awareness, and help eliminate domestic abuse within military families. Her keynotes are catalytic, grounded, clear, and actionable. Audiences leave equipped to recognize hidden abuse, strengthen communication and decision-making under pressure, and build cultures defined by safety, accountability, and hope.
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Soy estratega empresarial, consultor y speaker especializado en estrategia, innovación, liderazgo y transformación organizacional. Acompaño a líderes, equipos y organizaciones a desarrollar visión estratégica, fortalecer capacidades y gestionar procesos de cambio con claridad, enfoque humano y sentido de propósito. En mi rol como fundador y director de Deepen Now Consulting, diseño e implemento procesos que integran pensamiento estratégico, innovación aplicada y desarrollo del liderazgo. Desde este enfoque, trabajo con empresas de distintos sectores en la clarificación de su dirección, la optimización de su funcionamiento interno y la toma de decisiones de alto impacto alineadas a su propósito. A partir de esta experiencia en consultoría y transformación, también desarrollo mis conferencias, las cuales diseño con la intención de aportar valor y activar nuevas perspectivas de pensamiento en las audiencias. Combino análisis, herramientas aplicables y una narrativa cercana que invita a reflexionar, cuestionar supuestos y actuar con mayor criterio. Entre mis principales ejes temáticos se encuentran: - Pensar mejor para decidir mejor - La estrategia como práctica viva - Innovación como mentalidad aplicada - Liderazgo consciente y con criterio - Transformación organizacional con sentido estratégico Además de mi trabajo como consultor y speaker, comparto ideas, marcos mentales y aprendizajes en mis plataformas de contenido, donde amplío conceptos y profundizo en temas vinculados a estrategia, liderazgo y mentalidad estratégica. – Podcast: Conquista tu Mente y Emprende – Newsletter: La Mirada del INGYames En síntesis, mi propósito como speaker es ofrecer claridad, criterio y enfoque para que las audiencias piensen mejor, lideren con conciencia y avancen con dirección. Busco generar impacto real: expandir la visión, activar el pensamiento estratégico y promover la acción alineada al propósito.
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Most leaders inherit cultures they did not build. They are told to transform organizations while managing people who have been doing things the same way for decades. They face resistance, burnout, and the quiet skepticism of teams who have watched other change efforts fail. Felice Upton knows how to break through. As Assistant Secretary for Juvenile Rehabilitation in Washington State, she led 1,100 employees across 11 locations with a $180 million budget. Within her tenure, use-of-force incidents dropped 40 percent. Program participation exceeded targets by 100 percent. Staff-driven innovation replaced institutional inertia. She did not achieve these results by ignoring resistance. She transformed it. Her secret is disarmingly simple: people change systems when they feel seen, heard, and trusted to be part of the solution. Felice developed the "Just Us" framework to help leaders build cultures where accountability and compassion work together instead of against each other. Where data drives decisions without dehumanizing people. Where staff retention improves because people actually want to stay. Before her executive role, Felice spent years on the front lines of organizational life, learning what motivates people to give their best and what drives them out the door. She has managed volunteers, coordinated community partnerships, investigated complex workplace issues, and coached leaders through crisis after crisis. A TEDx speaker and nationally recognized voice on leadership and culture, Felice has been featured on NPR, Lifetime Television, and at conferences nationwide. She holds degrees from the University of Washington and serves as a Performance-Based Standards Coach for the Center for Improving Youth Justice. Through her consultancy, Just Us by Felice Upton LLC, she works with organizations ready to stop managing dysfunction and start building cultures that perform. Because here is the truth: the hardest part of leadership is not strategy. It is getting people to move together. Felice knows how. You have a culture problem you think you cannot fix. You have inherited a team you did not build. You are being asked to transform something while managing people who have watched change efforts fail before. I know that weight. I also know what it takes to move through it. I spent 20 years learning how to build trust in environments where trust was scarce, how to hold people accountable without losing them, and how to create cultures where people perform because they want to, not because they have to. The hardest part of leadership is not strategy. It is getting people to move together when they have every reason not to. I do not just speak. I equip leaders to build cultures worth staying for.
$5,000 - $10,000