Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR-Q6cPiCvI

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The Imposter Syndrome Banishing Spell

Any minute now, someone is going to point at me and say YOU ARE SO NOT QUALIFIED TO BE HERE.

Have you ever felt like this? You're not alone! 

According to research, about 70% of the people around you get this sense of being a fraud, this Imposter Syndrome at some point or another.  I used to feel this way all the time--until one day, I got sick and tired of feeling like a fraud and decided to DO something about it. I've spent the last decade running a series of experiments to banish Imposter Syndrome for myself and the people in my life. 

Let me walk you through a 9 step banishing spell that has worked for me and for hundreds of others who have confessed their impostering to me. By the end of the 9 steps, you'll not only have banished your imposter syndrome, but you'll have the tools to keep banishing it shall it ever dare to return.

Inclusive AI: How we all have a Role to Play

Who's heard of ChatGPT and DallE?

These exist to be your copilot. They start stuff for you. They finish stuff for you. They’re here to make your life easier, NOT harder.

BUT they can very easily not represent what you believe and value. How can organizations and individuals make the best use of this amazing new technology when they're NOT AI experts and don't have the time or resources to become one?

Learn 5 techniques that your company can be doing today to maximize the usableness and usefulness of Generative AI and the 3 different roles everyone in your company can and should play a part in the AI revolution.

Highlights:

• Keynote speaker at CES, SXSW, and Fortune conferences
• Advocates for AI equity and ethical data use across underserved communities
• Founder of #TechSpark, a global inclusion initiative

Why Dona:
Dona’s energy is contagious and her message is powerful: innovation without inclusion is incomplete. She helps DreamBank audiences understand how to build and apply technology that reflects our values and serves everyone.

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Speaker Reel - https://vimeo.com/1052840561

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Orchestrating Reality: AI, Spatial Computing and the Near Future of Creativity

The future is arriving so fast that traditional foresight and creative practices can't keep up. AI and spatial computing are building a tsunami of change that will profoundly impact every brand. How will yours ride this 100-foot wave?

This convergence lets us conjure dreams into reality, and unlocks a new creative mode: the orchestration of evolving brand realities with both technology and consumers as participants. In this transformative talk, Near Futurist Neil Redding reveals the mindset and tools for practical co-creation of the future, starting with the near and even the now.      

Key Outcomes:    

• Reality is a co-created ecosystem — Learn how to actively shape the near futur
• AI and spatial computing fuel participatory creativity — Harness these technologies to drive adaptive brand experiences and continuous innovation  
• From control to orchestration – Shift from managing outputs to dynamically co-creating with AI

Highlights:

• Former Head of Emerging Tech at Proximity Lab
• Frequent speaker on spatial computing, AI, and ethical tech
• Known for translating complexity into inspiration

Why Neil:
Neil guides audiences through the fog of buzzwords and into meaningful applications of AI and tech. His talks are perfect for DreamBank attendees looking to demystify data and take agency over their digital futures.

Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emB9HMDMb2s&t=54s

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• Renewable Energy & Emerging Markets
• The Future of Energy

Highlights:

• Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, WIRED, Fast Company
• Named to BloombergNEF’s New Energy Pioneers
• Holds degrees from Stanford and UT Austin in Civil Engineering and Environmental Policy

Why Ugwem:
Ugwem brings a critical voice to climate innovation—one grounded in justice, community, and ingenuity. Her lived experience and technical background make her the perfect speaker to connect the dots between innovation, equity, and sustainability in a way that feels both visionary and practical.

Highlights:

• Speaker at TEDx, World Economic Forum, and UNEP
• Founder of youth-focused climate initiatives across Asia-Pacific
• Advisor to governments and NGOs on climate equity

Why Leonie:
Leonie speaks to the heart of sustainability as both a personal and collective commitment. Her talks activate DreamBank audiences to think globally while acting locally—empowering them to take practical steps toward environmental change that also uplifts underrepresented communities.

‍Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeuq-kaxUHM&t=200s

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Authentic Leadership - Vulnerability First

Leaders are often expected to project confidence and certainty, but in today’s workplace, authenticity has become the defining characteristic of impactful leadership. Vulnerability is no longer a liability—it’s a strength that fosters trust, deepens relationships, and drives real connection.

Yet, many leaders hesitate to embrace vulnerability, fearing it may make them seem weak. The truth? Your authenticity is your strength. Being open and authentic makes you human, and will allow your teams to feel human too. If you want teams who feel safe, we must be willing to put down your own walls first.

This keynote will provide the insights and tools leaders need to make vulnerability and safety a cornerstone of their leadership style. By honoring their own humanity, leaders will empower themselves and their teams to tackle challenges with trust, safety and humanity.

Leave this session inspired to lead from the heart and embrace the power of who you really are, not who you think you have to be.

Key Learnings:

• Understand why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.
• Learn techniques to foster trust, openness, and accountability within teams.
• Discover how to balance vulnerability with confidence to build stronger, more engaged teams.
• Gain strategies to model authenticity and create a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

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Why Madison?‍

Madison’s honesty is magnetic. She gives people permission to feel, to speak up, and to rebuild their self-worth. Her story of rising through trauma and exclusion is exactly the kind of inspiration audiences crave in today’s world.

Highlights:

• HR trailblazer and workplace culture strategist
• Founder & CEO of Blue Haired Unicorn
• Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and Business Insider

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckevQD0QC4A

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"Do it Scared"

Fear is universal—whether you’re scaling a business, raising a family, or climbing a literal mountain. In this powerful keynote, Courtney and Dr. Tye Caldwell share how fear has been a constant companion on their journey—from navigating the build, scale, and successful exit of an award-winning startup to parenting with purpose an NFL athlete to pushing past physical and mental limits on the world’s toughest climbs as they summited Mount Kilimanjaro. Through real-life stories and hard-earned insights, they challenge the idea that fear is something to avoid. Instead, they show how embracing fear can be the key to achieving audacious goals. Whether you’re launching a startup, stepping into leadership, making a career pivot or life-changing decision, raising the next generation, or tackling a personal challenge that seems insurmountable, the lesson is clear: the greatest breakthroughs happen when you do it scared.

Audiences will rethink fear, reframe risk, and take bold steps toward their biggest goals.

Three Key Objectives:

• Reframe fear as fuel: Learn how fear can be a powerful driver for growth, resilience, and success in all areas of life.
• Take decisive action: Develop strategies to push through uncertainty, take calculated risks with confidence, and make bold decisions in business, parenting, and personal challenges.
• Cultivate a resilient mindset: Gain insights from real-world experiences—scaling companies, raising a family, and conquering mountains—on how to keep moving forward even when the path gets steep.

Why Courtney?
Courtney is real, empowering, and deeply inspiring. She connects with anyone working to silence doubt and step into purpose.

Highlights:

• Co-Founder of ShearShare, acquired in 2025
• Shark Tank alum and Google Demo Day winner
• Advocate for women entrepreneurs and mindset transformation

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKoAauBmDZE&t=1s

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"BECOMING A MESSY MASTERPIECE"

In this inspiring keynote, Samantha shares her personal evolution from dancer to Doctor of Physical Therapy, revealing how her battle with perfectionism and imposter syndrome nearly killed her first physically, then spiritually. Through her story, she illustrates the gifts of imperfection and the importance of aligning oneʼs hardwired ambition for success with a deep practice of surrender.

Audiences will learn:

• How to turn character traits that are liabilities into assets to create a career and life that is both manageable and impactful.
• Strategies for how to access real power and purpose through adversity, transforming setbacks into opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Insights into redefining oneʼs identity outside of external validation, using her personal journey to help others and contribute positively to their lives.

Why Samantha?
Dr. Harte’s work resonates with audiences seeking mindset clarity and sustainable self-care. Her approach helps people shift internal narratives and reconnect with purpose, energy, and self-trust.

Highlights:

• Licensed Physical Therapist and speaker on emotional health
• Host of "The Harte of It All" podcast
• Advocate for accessible mental wellness

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD1luFxAXU4

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Fostering Connection & Wellness in the Future of Work

Demonstrating empathy for the changes we are all going through and understanding ways to restore energy and human interaction are critical – especially when navigating an ever changing world. In Mark’s message, he will provide ways to reignite human connection leaving you filled with a newfound courage to connect.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how The BELL Method  (Belonging, Empathy, Listening, & Love) can strengthen relationships  
• Improve your digital & emotional wellness
• Discover creative ways to foster healthy habits at work
• Be in community & have a little fun!

Why Mark?
Mark helps audiences rediscover what matters. Whether it's digital burnout, emotional disconnection, or creative stagnation, his insights provide the spark to recharge.

Highlights:

• Author of The Connection Effect and Courage to Connect
• Consultant to Fortune 500 companies and wellness communities
• Featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and Psychology Today

Speaker Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMAbbg-bWg

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AirBnB Offices Seriously Fun and Suddenly Relevant

I spent seven years leading the design of Airbnb's offices. Two million square feet of space across five continents. The company doubled yearly for half a decade, which meant that no matter how fast we built, we were always running out of space. We managed the practical issue of maintaining function with varying degrees of density but always kept sight of the conceptual dictum that our spaces communicate the brand and its promise in ways that could be felt and experienced, not just read or seen. This combination of elements created intensely stimulating spaces that invited exploration, leveraged human energy, and stimulated the imagination.  

We had a lot of visitors. They marveled at the freedom of movement, the conviviality, and the novel structures that contained all this social action. They said, "my company could never have an office like this." That was true then but isn't now.

The pandemic threw the typical office environment into stark relief. And the digital fluency / remote productivity of employees threatened its entire existence. Hybrid is the answer, but no one wants to work in a new way in the old space; they need something compelling to return to: they need a Destinations, that's what we created at airbnb, and this talk explores the elements of these spaces that can be recreated and reinterpreted to create the post-covid office all employees deserve.

‍Highlights:

• Designed Airbnb’s experiential workplace philosophy
• Expert in sensory-driven design, spatial psychology, and wellbeing
• Creative partner to brands like YouTube, Salesforce, and IDEO

Why Aaron:
Aaron’s insights are a perfect fit for DreamBank’s mission of supporting whole-person growth. His unique perspective on the physical environment as a driver of emotional wellness and productivity offers practical takeaways for anyone looking to rethink their workspace—whether at home or in the office. Aaron helps attendees see their spaces not just as backdrops, but as tools for intentional living.

Old Skool Cafe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m3QN-z47bA

CNN Hero: Teresa Goines - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6FKmqi2P98

Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/teresa-goines

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Why Teresa?

Teresa Goines is a former juvenile corrections officer turned nonprofit founder who knows firsthand how small actions can create massive change. Her story resonates deeply with civic audiences because she’s lived on both sides of the system—enforcing policies and then rewriting the future through second chances. Her voice is ideal for leaders committed to community building, restorative justice, and human-centered leadership.

Speaking Topics -

• The Power of Grit: Finding Purpose in the Face of Challenges - Teresa shares her deeply personal journey of transforming hardship into hope. Through stories from her work with at-risk youth and system-impacted individuals, she explores how resilience, creativity, and service-driven leadership can help us persevere—even when systems feel immovable. Audiences will leave with renewed confidence that their setbacks can be springboards toward meaningful change.
• Dreaming Big, Starting Small: Turning Vision into Action - Big dreams don’t happen overnight—but they do happen. Teresa unpacks how she took a single idea and built a nationally recognized youth-run restaurant and mentorship program. Through practical steps and emotional insight, she shows audiences how to overcome fear, take action, and stay committed to their dreams, no matter how audacious they may seem.
• Restorative Leadership: Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities - In a world hungry for connection and redemption, Teresa offers a model of restorative leadership rooted in compassion and accountability. Drawing on her work with formerly incarcerated youth, she shares how trust, mentorship, and second chances can repair broken systems—and how each of us has the power to be part of that healing.

_{"Teresa’s story alongside Old Skool Café is inspiring... Our team left with a positive call to action to give back and contribute to the community." - Mark Perez, Founding Partner, Virgo Investment Group
"Teresa Goines is a powerful and authentic speaker. She has a unique story to tell - of inspiration, innovation and impact - one that engenders feelings of connection, hope, and solidarity." - Julia Novy, Professor of the Practice, Stanford University}

Highlights:

• Founder of nationally recognized nonprofit Old Skool Cafe
• Featured on CNN Heroes, Oprah’s Super Soul 100
• Inspires hope, action, and service in public sector leaders

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• ‍Serial Maverick: Carving Your Own Path as a First-Gen Founder: Cheryl’s signature keynote tells her story of forging a nontraditional career path—from Wall Street to tech to impact entrepreneurship—empowering students to own their voice and pursue bold, values-aligned work.‍
• Democratizing Access to Capital: A powerful talk that demystifies venture funding, equity crowdfunding, and how students can become creators—not just consumers—of innovation.‍
• Building Wealth with Purpose: A deeply personal yet practical session on financial literacy, intentional wealth-building, and aligning money with mission.‍
• Representation in Tech & Venture: Cheryl reflects on her experiences as a Latina in Silicon Valley and the urgent need for inclusive leadership in high-growth industries.
  

Highlights:

• Featured in TechCrunch, Inc., and Business Insider
• Named a 2021 LinkedIn Top Voice in Venture Capital
• Actively mentors Latinx entrepreneurs

Why Cheryl:
Cheryl’s journey reflects the American Dream reimagined—where purpose meets persistence. For DreamBank audiences, she offers a roadmap to overcoming systemic challenges while remaining grounded in values and service.