Faith & Spirituality

Recent studies have shown that religion and spirituality can have a positive impact on mental health. Both have proven to help alleviate stress by generating a sense of peace, purpose, and forgiveness. People of faith often turn to religion and spirituality to make sense of their place in the world, thus finding their purpose in life. At Gravity Speakers, we work with a team of devoted CEOs, executive coaches, TEDx speakers, and team-building experts who employ our learnings of religion, philosophy, and spiritual awareness to help identify one’s purpose in life and work. Contact us to book one of our faith and spirituality speakers for your next event, conference, or seminar.

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Tye Caldwell
Tye
Caldwell
Visionary Founder of ShearShare (Acquired), Beauty Tech Pioneer, Author, Educator, and Award-Winning Salon Owner with a Global Impact

Dr. Tye Caldwell is a pioneering entrepreneur, executive coach, and celebrity master barber-stylist who co-founded ShearShare, scaling it to 1,017 cities and supporting over 71,000 small businesses. A thought leader and the first Black male member-elect of the Professional Beauty Association’s Advisory Council, he is also the best-selling author of Mentored by Failure. Recognized as a Pitchbook Black Founder to Watch and Power 100 Business Leader of Color, he is among the 1% of African-Americans holding a U.S. patent. Dr. Tye speaks globally on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship while mentoring the next generation of business leaders.

Tye Caldwell
Vish Chatterji
Vish
Chatterji
Executive Coach, Author and Yogi

Vish Chatterji is an accomplished business leader turned executive coach with a twenty-year business track record spanning multiple industries. In parallel, he has studied and practiced yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda (mind-body medicine). Vish coaches business leaders enabling more of their greatness to show up at work.

Vish Chatterji
Andrea Guendelman
Andrea
Guendelman
Expansive Leadership Expert, CEO of Speak_

Andrea Guendelman is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who specializes in Expansive Leadership—helping individuals and organizations unlock potential through openness. She is a leading force in creating platforms for minority professionals and the tech industry. Through her own experiences as a Harvard-trained corporate lawyer and an entrepreneur, she co-created Bevisiblelatinx, Wallbreakers, and most recently, Speak_.

Andrea Guendelman
Shontavia Johnson
Shontavia
Johnson
International Expert in Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property & Economic Development

Shontavia Johnson is an entrepreneurship and innovation expert who has helped hundreds of people build personal brands, businesses, and intellectual property portfolios. Founder of the Brand and Business Company. Shontavia is an entrepreneur, creator, Liberty Fellow through Aspen Institute, and a Fulbright Specialist. She shares her message to audiences globally.

Shontavia Johnson
Ted Ma
Ted
Ma
High-Performance Leadership, Team Building, Motivational Speaker

Ted Ma is a leadership strategist, author, and international keynote speaker who helps leaders become Everyday Mentors and create a culture that people never want to leave. As an elder millennial who has been coaching leaders for over 20 years, he brings a unique perspective to the stage.

Ted Ma
Ruth W. Messinger
Ruth W.
Messinger
Former Manhattan Borough President | Global Human Rights Advocate | Social Justice Leader

Ruth W. Messinger served as President of American Jewish World Service (AJWS) from 1998 to 2016 and is now the organization’s inaugural Global Ambassador.She continues her work advocating for oppressed,persecuted and poor communities worldwide, engaging rabbis and interfaith leaders to learn about global justice issues and speak out for change. Ruth also works as a social justice consultant and facilitates learning for rabbinic students and women social justice entrepreneurs.In addition, Ruth focuses currently on supporting immigrants and asylum seekers in New York, helping them build new lives after fleeing oppression.

Before her tenure at AJWS, Ruth had a 20-year career in public service,including roles as a New York City Council member and Manhattan Borough President. She was a strong advocate for children, public education,campaign finance reform, LGBTQ+ rights, neighborhood development, and small business support. She remains deeply involved with urban issues and politics.

Ruth has received numerous awards for her leadership from national organizations and seminaries. She is an active member of her congregation and serves on the boards of Aegis Trust and the Interfaith Center of NY. Ruth holds a B.A. from Radcliffe College and an M.S.W. from the University of Oklahoma.She is married to Andrew Lachman, a retired educator, and has three children,eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Ruth W. Messinger
Pauline Nguyen
Pauline
Nguyen
Owner Of Red Lantern, The Spiritual Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Businesswoman

Pauline Nguyen is the owner of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. Pauline has achieved outstanding success as an entrepreneur, author, businesswoman, and acclaimed speaker with the unique ability to connect with her audience in a profound way, empowering them to change their story for a better future. She speaks and teaches from direct experience with a unique, dramatic cadence that literally has the audience hanging on every word.

Pauline Nguyen
Milagros Phillips
Milagros
Phillips
The Race Healer

Milagros Phillips designs strategic learning initiatives for clients seeking to enhance their diversity and inclusion programs by adding race literacy to their initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in learning and development, Milagros has consulted with, designed and delivered customized programs across many industries and services, including financial/insurance, healthcare, higher education, and national and political leaders.

Milagros Phillips
Allie Pleiter
Allie
Pleiter
Award-winning & Bestselling author of 60+ books, Productivity Speaker & Coach, Creator of The Chunky Method

Award-winning & Bestselling author Allie Pleiter has published over 60 books, selling 1.6 million copies worldwide. Besides writing, Allie teaches creatives and professionals to be productive and create vital marketing content. She coaches on writing productivity, speaks on faith, creativity, women’s issues, and her favorite topic - the Chunky Method of time management. A national speaker, Allie advises entrepreneurs, academics, and consultants on boosting productivity and creativity, reaching anyone needing enhanced efficiency in a demanding marketplace.

Allie Pleiter
Kevin Reilly
Kevin
Reilly
Philadelphia Eagles Alumnus, Author, Amputee & Oldest Living Desmoid Tumor Patient

Kevin Reilly is an inspirational keynote speaker, author, and former NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is also the oldest known surviving desmoid tumor patient in the world. The life-saving surgery that ended his professional football career also led to the loss of his left arm, left shoulder, and top four left ribs. Today, Kevin shares his remarkable story of faith, family, and fortitude, drawing on his experience as a corporate executive, former NFL player, amputee, and author to inspire audiences personally and professionally.

Kevin Reilly
Rodney Sampson
Rodney
Sampson
CEO of Opportunity Hub, Inclusive Startup Ecosystem Builder, Venture Capitalist, Economist

Rodney Sampson, of Opportunity Hub, is heralded as the leading inclusive startup ecosystem builder and is passionate about reducing poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and investment as a way of life for all, with an emphasis on socially disadvantaged and under-estimated and sponsored communities in America and beyond.

Rodney Sampson
Courtney Wiley
Courtney
Wiley
Post-Exit Founder | NFL Mom | Patent Holder | 33rd AAF to Raise $1M | FastCo World-Changing App | Google Demo Day Winner

Courtney Wiley is a pioneering tech founder, marketing strategist, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the beauty industry with ShearShare, scaling it to 1,017 cities and supporting over 71,000 small businesses. With executive roles at Oracle and RightNow Technologies—where she contributed to its $1.45B acquisition—she is a recognized leader in innovation and business strategy. Named to EY Women in Innovation and Inc. Female Founders 100, she is also among the 1% of African-Americans holding a U.S. patent and one of the first 33 Black women to raise over $1M in VC funding. A sought-after keynote speaker, Courtney shares insights on leadership, resilience, and breaking barriers.

Courtney Wiley
Paula Stone Williams
Paula Stone
Williams
Gender Equity Advocate | Strategic Communications Expert | LGBTQ Ambassador & Transgender Minister

Dr. Paula Stone Williams is an internationally recognized speaker on gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and inclusion. As a transgender woman, she offers a rare, firsthand perspective on power, gender, and culture, delivered with humility and compelling storytelling. A former CEO of a national nonprofit, corporate consultant, pastor, and adjunct professor, Paula has led boards and teams worldwide and authored eight books, including As a Woman. Her work has been featured by major media outlets, and her TED Talks have garnered over nine million views.

Paula Stone Williams