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Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, and Analytical Skills. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Masters focused in Publishing from Pace University.
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Hello, my name is Deborah Hutchison. As an energetic gutsy thinker, I’m not a believer in boxes… I’m not even a believer in thinking outside of them. I know the box itself is an illusion. In this life, we’re made to be relentless self-thinkers, NOT followers. This is where I come in: I’m here to impart people with the tools they need to not only tap into their hidden potential, but pave the way to a brighter, more empowering future. Ultimately, the time to start being unapologetically you is not today and certainly not tomorrow...it's right now! After years of taking my own advice and learning as much as possible, I now make my mission a reality each day through the many hats I wear, which include serial entrepreneur, risk-taker, problem-solver, published author, multiple award-winning innovator and filmmaker, speaker, and all because I'm a gutsy gal. Prove it you say... - created my first business by calling Hollywood and telling them I was a casting director from the mid west and I wasn't (YET) then went out to work on 35 feature films before I sold my company. - became a member of the Directors Guild of America in1985 after being turned down 4 times only to finally reach my goal on the fifth try. - developed a billing system to collect my court ordered support payments from my EX. - got published after attending a writing conference by creating a book of family and friend agreements. - bulldozed a house when the non paying tenant wouldn't leave. - was fired by major celebrity while working on a film but managed to get another position on same film. - collecting getting money from the IRS, a major corporation and my first Mercedes (from a film company). - turned my one and only (almost) #metoo experience into contract non-negotiable point. - Wrote, co-directed and produced an CG animated short film titled "The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz". These examples are just a few of the stories I have to tell. I'm not afraid to name names including Princess D, Jane Fonda, the legendary writer romance best selling author, Jackie Collins and others. I am the Founder of the Gutsy Gal Award honoring positive female role models. Education-wise, I received my B.A. degree in English and Secondary Education from William Woods University, and for nearly two decades, I have served on their Board of Directors. However, it’s not just my academic education that has led me to where I am today, it’s my array of life experiences and the rewarding risks I’ve taken along the way.
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Penny is a scientist with a combined experience of over 25 years in biotechnology and clinical laboratories. In addition to being a scientist, Penny has also been an active member of several organizations. She is the co-founder and President of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Oregon affiliate group where she collaborates with other women’s organizations and the technical community to retain and increase the number of women in STEM. Penny is also the recurring guest speaker for the live weekly radio show "Science Wednesdays" hosted by Global Women Social Enterprise (GWSE) on the HerStoryToo platform where she discusses topics and answers questions as the resident science expert. Penny holds memberships in • Association for Women in Science • 500 Women Scientists • American Association of University Women (AAUW) • Coalition for the Advancement of Women Chemists (COACh) • Invitrogen’s Women Initiative Network (iWin) • Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Women's Employee Resource Group (WERG) • Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Community Action Council • Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Science Innovation Nation • Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Mentor Program Penny has worked in the Life Sciences industry as a research and development scientist for over two decades. Her emphasis was on the development of new products and technologies within the Cellular Detection Technology division at Thermo Fisher Scientific where she led the development of several high-profile and first to market products that serve both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Throughout Penny's career she have attended several conferences and been directly responsible for: • 25 seminars • 15 posters • 4 patents • 1 paper
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Sudha Mani is the Founder and CEO of Civika AI Ltd, a Scotland-based consultancy helping organisations adopt AI responsibly, ethically, and with purpose. With nearly three decades of experience in IT, digital transformation, and governance, Sudha brings a rare blend of technical depth and human-first leadership. She began her career as a database administrator and has since worked across roles including enterprise architect, ethical hacker, and business strategist. Today, she uses that breadth to guide leaders in public services, SMEs, and mission-driven ventures through the complex choices of AI adoption. A woman in tech and STEM, Sudha is known for her frameworks — AWESOME™, FREEDOM™, AI Compass™, and the 4S Productivity AI Stack™ — which turn abstract technology into practical, human-centred systems. She also delivers Inclusive Leadership workshops, putting equity firmly on the table and drawing on her lived experience as a lone woman navigating technology, the boardroom, and business. In addition, she designs and delivers Future Leaders Programmes, empowering young people — particularly young women — to build confidence, find their voice, and pursue careers in STEM and business. Sudha speaks with clarity, humour, and humility, whether advising boards, mentoring entrepreneurs, or addressing international audiences. Her message is simple but vital: technology must serve people, not the other way round.
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Attorney, Radio Personality, Speaker and Community Advocate, Theodore “Ted” London is passionate about helping families stay out of probate court and secure legacies for generations to come. The Law Offices of Theodore London specializes in Land Trusts, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney Documents, Deeds and Probate, representing clients throughout Chicagoland including Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee in both State and Federal matters. Each week as a member of the broadcasting community, Attorney London co-host’s “The Legal Line” with Cliff Kelley every Thursday from 3:30 pm – 4:00pm on WVON 1690 AM – The Talk of Chicago where he gives legal advice and answers questions live on air.
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Inspiring Vanessa is not your average 11-year-old girl. She is an international multi-award winning Motivational Speaker, Kid-preneur, YouTuber, Artist and Author of a book - The 5 Secrets to Public Speaking Success and Audio book - the 12 keys to Success. Vanessa’s mission is to inspire children and adults around the world to believe in themselves and have the courage to be whoever they want to be. And help homeless people by creating a “Hotel for Homeless” Vanessa has been trained and mentored by several top International Speakers and has shared the stage with the likes of Jairek Robbins, Eric Thomas, Eric Ho, Caleb Maddix and Douglas Vermeeren speaking in front of thousands of people. Also been interviewed on London Live TV, appeared in local newspaper, was hosting London’s Kids Fashion Show, attended Screen Nation Awards as guest presenter and If you are looking for an inspiring, refreshing and powerful speaker then Vanessa is guaranteed to make a big impact. Vanessa lives for personal development and has more charisma and wisdom that most adult speakers out there!
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Yakima E. Marks is the “Master Motivator!” As a Powerhouse speaker Yakima is energizing, informative, engaging, and exciting. Her passion for speaking developed at an early age, and whether she is on stage delivering a Keynote, or in the boardroom presenting a training she prides herself on her ability to connect with her audience. What drives Yakima’s passion for speaking is her innate belief that there is power in the words we speak! Yakima’s Signature Training program YES!-Your Epic Success is geared toward helping sale teams, managers, real estate agents, corporate employees and individuals strive daily to ReCode, bulldoze limiting beliefs, habits, old systems & processes in order to achieve their greatest and highest levels of success. Audiences have said what makes her style unique is her ability to move an audience beyond words and into action. Yakima specializes topics of expertise include employee engagement strategies, team building, breaking through limiting beliefs & mental barriers, and how sales team members can build a Rockstar business. Yakima’s past client list includes organizations such as: • FedEx • Princess House • the University of Alabama at Birmingham • National College • Tennessee State University • Kentucky’s Chocolate & Blues Networking Event • Community Action Partnership • Goodall Homes • All Nation’s Fellowship Church and more. • National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) & More However, it’s not all work, and no play for the high-spirited speaker! When she is not engaging audiences, Yakima can be found spending time with her equally spirited son Caleb, roller coaster riding, skydiving, reading or spending time with friends and family. For booking inquires please visit yakimaspeaks.com
$5,001 - $10,000
Sara is the Executive Director of Internal Comms Pro. Internal Comms Pro is a community for passionate, curious internal communications leaders who want to raise the value of their work. The Internal Comms Pro collective bring together the best in the business to share ideas, tools, and tactics that move the needle on engagement. Sara inspires and gives voice to corporations, nonprofits, bloggers, small business, schools, universities, etc. significantly driving engagement among your audience. Sara has extensive experience and expertise in internal and external communication, community engagement, digital marketing, social media, partnerships, and public relations in both the public and private sectors. She has developed locally and nationally recognized community engagement programs and partnerships. Sara was recognized in 2016 as a 40 under 40 award winner, a ranking of the most influential young people in business. Now a successful business owner, Sara is passionate about sharing with others what she learned while digging in the entrepreneurial trenches. Sara resides in Independence, KY with her two daughters, Gracie and Ella. Sara Jackson was the President and Founder of The Edvance Group, a firm she created to advance engagement in education through nonprofits, school, business, and community partnerships. Prior to starting her own company, Sara for the NKY Chamber of Commerce beforing working in professional sports, particularly with the National Football League and Major League Baseball, where she worked for the Cincinnati Bengals in marketing, corporate sales, announcing, and planning all game day entertainment.
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Ebony Smith, founder of Ebenum Equation, is a leadership development specialist with a passion for creating forward-thinking leaders. After 20 years of risk-management experience in the Fortune 100 (Sunoco, BP and World Fuel services), her full-spectrum-lens view of leadership has empowered her to help individuals hone their goals and reach their full potential. After working in operational risk management and financial risk management, she now centers her career around transformational risk management. Today, she partners with clients to develop leadership resilience and design foresight strategies for deployment. Bringing an innovative, straightforward approach, she pushes individuals to leave their “Subject Matter Expert” mindset behind and become relationship-oriented leaders that drive their organizations into the future. With a keen talent to anticipate and respond, she helps her clients create actionable plans that mitigate risks and open new avenues of opportunity. Ebony has a B.S. in Chemistry from Jefferson and an M.S. in Environmental Protection and Safety Management from St. Joseph’s University of Philadelphia. After being certified as a PPC, (Professional Certified Coach) by the ICF (International Coach Federation), she founded the ICF-certified Ebenum Leadership Academy to transform leaders into coaches. She is also a valued faculty member at Florida International University’s Center for Leadership.
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Effective storytelling lived experience, and expertise yield inspiring messages for diverse groups.
$1,501 - $5,000
