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Is your identity solid? Are you confident in who you are and the difference you make in the world? Your self-concept can be that of a superhero or that of a super hoser, it's up to you. If you want to transform the way you see yourself and the impact you make, bringing a dose of Vitamin D Grant to your team, meeting or event is just the ticket! Simply put: your heart and mind is a garden. What you plant inside yourself creates the reality you harvest. This is the heart of my brand, Growth Farming. Growth Farming is a method and philosophy for success based around principles of valuing individuals and building strong relationships. It starts with you. As you love and value yourself, that carries over into your ability to create and foster strong relationships in your personal and professional life. Which radically impacts the way you leave your mark on the world and the legacy you leave behind. A Little Bit Of My Backstory: After spending nearly 20 years in radio and media, both as a startup entrepreneur and a manager of a nonprofit organization, growth has been a process of powerful life lessons. Using effective relationship building methods, I gained a national audience through getting my program The Appetizer Radio Show placement on radio stations without spending a fortune hiring a PR company or publicist. I did this all using old fashioned relationship building methods pioneered by Dale Carnegie. It was using this same method that got an email response from Seth Godin (best selling author and business expert) that led to him being a guest on my podcast. From that conversation, the framework for my brand Growth Farming emerged. Confidence and solidarity that builds successful businesses is essential to growing anything. Which is why mindset is such a big focus in the Growth Farming method. I've worked with many entrepreneurs and business leaders (2 clients were recently awarded in the 20-Under-40 Leaders in Abilene Young Professionals), artists and creatives through coaching and personal development. I've also presented keynotes at workshops, online summits, and live events. Motivational speaking is easy. You get people fired up about something and for about 30 minutes after the presentation they feel pretty inspired. But the Vitamin D Grant method is something all together more powerful. Empowerment is my superpower, and encouragement is my Love language. Added to that inspirational and enlightening storytelling that transforms the way you see and understand your life journey. Whether you're looking for a powerful and inspiring emcee, a transformational keynote speaker, or a storyteller who will leave your heart begging for more, you get all three with bringing Vitamin D Grant Smith, The Growth Farmer, to your next gathering and event.
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A FinTech and RegTech expert with more than 30 years experience. My current focus is to help tech companies, organisations and financial service providers, to review/refocus business strategies, develop products and markets, execute sales, scout for fintech solutions, build business partnerships, manage projects, and implement corporate structures and processes. Active as speaker, panelist, moderator, interviewee, micro-blogger and author. Constantly ranked as top FinTech, RegTech and Blockchain influencer. In addition I advocate for social and political causes. I am an Ecomodernist/-pragmatist in favour of new energy policies balancing economy and ecology. A sustainable environment based on scientific research not ideology.
$1,501 - $5,000
Inspirational Speaker, Founder of Sail force catalyst, Sail Force marketing, Author of 2 books and co-founder of Leadership University. Sail Force is empowerment and motivational platform which focuses on how to use emotional intelligence to ignite a transformation of individuals and groups. Sail Force is about unleashing people’s emotional strength necessary to the fulfilment of their true potential and the catalyst of their various life and business journeys. After a lengthy personal mentorship process with Arthur Carmazzi the world top # though leader and world’s top #8 in Organizational Culture, Steven is well versed in DC psychology foundations as well as processes for effective culture transformation. Throughout his career in sales and marketing, steven has taken on major leadership roles in worldwide organizations. With a passion for people’s development and empowerment, Steven founded sail force as a powerful Speaker, certified life and executive coach and has in just so far spoken and trained thousands of people on subjects such as sales habits, Impactful leadership, how to bring drastic growth into your business, the digitization of trainer’s businesses …etc. He is viewed by his peers as a charismatic dreamer who undoubtedly believes in unleashing the human potential to brake boundaries and consistently redefine People’s limits.
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Hi, my name is Joshua. I am an experienced speaker and educator rooted in the Cincinnati area. I am most passionate about Climate Action, that is, not to resign to the reality of our situation but what we can individually and collectively do about it. My greatest strength is my ability to speak toward this complicated, intersectional issue in a way that is accessible to a variety of audiences and empowers the listener to act from a new place of understanding and inspiration. My Climate Action lesson plans are adapted for high school students, university students and adults. The level of interaction can be adjusted for class size, with groups of 40 or less focusing on hands-on activities and larger presentations focusing on presentation and discussion. To arrange a presentation at your school, business or other organization, forward your inquiry to NatureWillBeThere@NatureWasHere.com Thank you.
$0 - $250
Formally from popular podcast "How to Adult", Ashli Pollard brings her expertise from self made success after 10 years of experience in the New York City fashion industry to women nationwide, shedding light on the lessons she's learned the hard way. After an almost fatal car accident in May of 2017, everything changed for Ashli and began a cycle of self reflection, growth and perspective. The invaluable lessons that she learned through the process of re-discovering herself have helped countless women. Whether through her successful social media and blog following under screen name @ashli_p, the small group speaking sessions held on NYUs campus or the high school tours she's done to empower the next generation, Ashli motivates women every day to be strong, to embrace and not fear their power, and to work together as females to embark on a stronger future together.
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I grew up in Racine, WI, a poverty stricken city. From a broken home, my mother raised my sister and I on little income. At 19 years old, I dropped out of community college and joined the Navy. After serving nearly 7 years, I exited the service as a college graduate, Grad-school student, e-commerce business owner and a HR Professional working for a National Laboratory. My story of 'nothing to something' has driven me to continued success.
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Beyond Madoff, JB explores the underbelly ‘human condition’; dichotomy of technological advancement versus sustainability, existential risks from the psychological dysfunctions of participants within. Fund selector c.20 years, Director Emeritus of APFI, JB led a global team to deliver best industry practice in fund investing. JB writes, lectures and speaks globally. JB’s ‘NFO’ consultancy enables Fintechs and boutiques, offer iNED whilst empowering fund selectors through new technologies.’ @JonSBeckett #newfundorder #suitcasefundanalyst jbbeckett.simpl.com About 'New Fund Order 2.0‘ “Spy novel meets digital survival guide (of sorts) for anyone working in the fund and wealth industry" Available http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/6269715-newfundorder 2019: Depart LBG. Independent NED (2 roles). Emeritus APFI. 2018: £109bn mandate and ESG assessment for FTSE100. Keynoting South Africa, Berlin. Founder Mbr Guild of IM. Guest lecturer and advisor Stirling University Investment Fund and Heriot Watt for Avenue Investment Club. Co-author Wealthtec Book, launch. Transparency Trophy. 2017: Keynote in Lux, London, Paris, Dubai, HK, Stockholm and Berlin. Lead SW Responsible Investing framework. Join APFI board. TTF Team P.I.S.C.E.S. Stirling Uni Student Investment Fund (SMIF) guest lecture & pitch panel. FintechCircle Institute. 2016: Launched NFO consultancy. ERC talk and honorary member. TTF Ambassador. Informed Choice interview. Investment Influencer interview. Published NFO 2.0. DOOR Guidance Panel. UK Personality of the Year, Investment Europe. 2012-2015: UK lead for APFI, BNY Customer Board. Author CISI Applied Wealth textbook (level7). CISI disciplinary panel. Wealth Manager cover story. Presenting HK, Monaco, Stockholm. Consulting CIO for Gemini. Judge FMYA.com. Published NFO 1.0. Investment Europe cover story. 2001-2011: UK advisory MPS. Managed ratings for US blue-chip, EFAMA European Fund Classification Forum. Est first Fund Analyst Group on Linkedin (2007).
$1,501 - $5,000
Kim Wright joined the Workshop eight years ago as the Film Producer, commissioning live action, animated, and mixed media short films for Sesame Street. She works closely with the filmmakers and production companies to guide them through the creative process in order to shape the films to best meet the show’s specific letter and thematic needs, while also staying within the films’ budget. She oversees all aspects of creative development of the films and animations, from conception and deal-making, to production and delivery. As a means of finding new filmmakers and animators to partner with, Kim attends various children’s film festivals and media conferences throughout the US and abroad. In 2013, she had the opportunity to travel to Melbourne, Australia to the SPA (Screen Producers Australia) conference to speak about Sesame Street’s partnership with an Australian production company for the making of the live action music video “5 Kangaroos,” which featured one of Australia’s top pop stars, Jessica Mauboy. In April of 2018, Kim received her first Daytime Emmy Award for her role as Film Producer on Sesame Street. Since then, in October of 2018, she got the chance to travel to Auckland, New Zealand, and serve as a judge for the Show Me Shorts Film Festival, where she also presented the award for “Best Music Video.” Prior to joining the Sesame Street family, Kim had been a producer for over 11 years. She spent the majority of her career as a daytime television producer, working for Telepictures, NBC, and Paramount Pictures, and producing several national daytime talk shows, including The Queen Latifah Show, The John Walsh Show and The Montel Williams Show. Her experience has allowed her to help make viewers dreams come true, reunite family members, and help young people tackle such issues as bullying, addiction, and racism. In 2006, she even had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change lives by traveling all the way to the Persian Gulf to help Montel surprise the troops for the holidays with messages from their loved ones, and give them the opportunity to share their personal stories. Kim has a BA in Radio/Television from The George Washington University. She lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and two young children.
$251 - $1,500
Casheena Parker is a two-time author, who teaches others how to monetize their passion and talents. Encouraging them to embrace their story and speak their truth. She uses her story to encourage people and show them that anything is possible. As a single mother who went from being on welfare to running her own business, she teaches others how to persevere and push though obstacles while staying focused and diligent enough to reach and excel any goal. Casheena is an effective keynote, panelist, and workshop trainer and facilitator. Her transparency coupled with her ability to engage, educate and empower the audience makes her audience ready to put in work!
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Marco Lopez, CEO of Mindtune, has lived in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain and the US. He has been helping leaders and entrepreneurs around the world achieve extraordinary results by helping them reduce unnecessary thoughts in their minds. Trained at BYU and as a certified consultant under Bob Proctor in Mindset Change, he created the Mind Optimization system which helps individuals reduce unnecessary thoughts in their minds. He has helped hundreds improve their results and mental clarity. He has inspired audiences in over 7 countries through both speaking and singing.
$1,501 - $5,000
Martin Moran is the lead designer and founding director of the Bennett Day Upper School in Chicago, IL. He has over 15 years experience in both public and independent schools. Martin has built a truly student-centered high school based on personalized, project-based and purposeful learning. He has spoken on any number of subjects in the field of learning, ranging from Social and Emotional Learning in school design to the role of technology and equity in education. In Martin's previous role as Director of Design and Innovation at the Francis W. Parker School, he helped design the TIDES program, a concrete effort to maximize the tools (technology, design, entrepreneurial skills) of the 21st century to provide students with learning experiences that will make them impactful, socially conscious leaders in a globalizing world. Martin has been named an NAIS “Teacher of the Future” for his use of technology and innovation in the classroom. He has presented at SxSW Edu, the National Conference for the Social Studies, the Traverse Conference, the Progressive Education Network National Conference, and has written two books: a field guide for progressive educators and a thematic world history text for high school students.
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• 14 years of experience as a consultant designing & implementing linear & adaptive/interactive audio strategies for independent and AAA projects (BBC, Sony, etc.) • 12 years of corporate experience developing progressively complex channel, product, & transformation strategies at TD Bank and TD Canada Trust • 8 years experience educating students and lecturing about entrepreneurship and audio design at NJIT, Pixeltone Music, and Ktriton Productions • 7 years of entrepreneurial experience building and managing a tech startup from the ground up at SWDTech Games I'm interested in the intersection of art, technology, and business. I also have a bias towards simplicity and clean, functional design.
$251 - $1,500