Anthony Alvarado is a nationally recognized mental health speaker, resilience trainer, and advocate. Known for his authenticity and peer-led approach, he empowers individuals and organizations through transformative talks on burnout, emotional wellness, and leadership. As co-founder of RISETOGETHER, he has inspired thousands with his storytelling and practical tools to foster connection and spark change.
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.
James Clear, author of the #1 bestseller Atomic Habits, is a sought-after keynote speaker on habits, decision-making, and improvement. His book has sold 15+ million copies in 60+ languages. Featured in Time, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, he also teaches a MasterClass and writes a weekly newsletter for 3+ million subscribers, blending storytelling, research, and personal insights.
Chinwe Esimai is a multiple award-winning lawyer, trailblazing corporate executive, author, and speaker. She is a highly sought-after expert on the future of finance and a trusted advisor to firms, founders, and regulators at the highest levels around the world. She is president & CEO of Scepter3 Global Advisors, a strategic risk management advisory firm.
She was Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer for Legacy Franchises at Citigroup, Inc. Prior to that, she was Chief Anti-Bribery Officer at Citigroup. She’s the first person to hold these titles in the bank’s history. Her recognitions include: American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking, Crain's NY Business Notable Diverse Leaders in Banking & Finance, and Most Powerful Africans shaping the Future of Africa.
As a keynote speaker and strategist, Chinwe helps leaders and teams unlock their genius and achieve extraordinary results. She is the author of Brilliance Beyond Borders (Harper Horizon) and host of the Brilliance Beyond Borders podcast. She serves on the Policy Council of Paradigm. She is a Board Member at National Sawdust, an executive council member of the Ellevate Network, and a member of the WIE Suit and Apollo Theater’s EmpowHer. She obtained a BA in political science, summa cum laude, from The City College of New York and a juris doctor from Harvard Law School.
Teresa Goines is a visionary entrepreneur and social activist who founded Old Skool Cafe, a 1940s-style supper club in San Francisco that empowers at-risk youth through employment. Inspired by her work as a corrections officer, Teresa launched the cafe in 2004 to help young people break the cycle of poverty and violence. Her innovative efforts have earned her recognition as a CNN Hero and features in outlets like Forbes and The Huffington Post. As a speaker, Teresa shares her story and offers practical insights on social justice and community change, making her a powerful voice on youth empowerment and restorative justice.
Wema Hoover is a renowned DEI leader and executive coach known for her transformative work at Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, authentic leadership, and women’s empowerment, working with multinational companies to drive global organizational change. Throughout her career, Wema has championed DEI as a competitive advantage, emphasizing its critical role in fostering a culture that brings out the best in individuals.
Leanne Hughes, an internationally recognized keynote speaker, facilitator, and best-selling author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress., is celebrated for her bold creativity and practical strategies. Known as a “Thought Breeder,” she combines expertise in influence, group dynamics, and leadership to inspire action and deliver extraordinary results for leaders and teams worldwide. A member of the Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame, Leanne also hosts the First Time Facilitator podcast and the upcoming Leanne on Demand, launching in 2025.
Michelle Anne Johnson is a speaker, coach, consultant, and former Hollywood actress who helps individuals unlock their personal power through authenticity, confidence, and purpose. With a BA in Psychology and an MBA, she has starred in over 30 top television shows, including Friends and NCIS. Michelle has worked with Fortune 500 companies, teaching teams to communicate with presence and cultivate leadership skills. Her dynamic keynotes focus on cultivating confidence, authenticity, and purposeful leadership in the corporate world.
Joseph Kopser serves as an Executive-in-Residence at the McCombs School of Business. Prior to that his company, RideScout, was acquired by Mercedes. He served in the Army for 20 years after graduating from West Point and Harvard. He was recognized as a White House Champion of Change in clean energy and won the U.S. DOT Data Innovation Award. Co-author of, Catalyst, he is an advisor for CleanTX.
Jamelle Lindo is an emotional intelligence executive coach and keynote speaker dedicated to helping leaders harness the power of emotions in the workplace. With nearly two decades of experience and over 10,000 hours of coaching, he empowers executives to enhance their emotional intelligence for stronger, more resilient teams. As the founder of PARADIGM People Development and a certified coach through the ICF, Jamelle aims to cultivate emotionally intelligent workplaces that foster well-being and sustainable growth.
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.
Janice Omadeke is a proven leader focused on data-driven decision-making, focusing on strategy, innovation, and cultural change management. She founded The Mentor Method, an enterprise software for transforming company culture through mentorship. She is a thought leader and advocate for mentorship and entrepreneurship, and has been recognized by Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Inc. Janice is certified in Entrepreneurship from MIT and PMP-certified with over ten years of corporate leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies.
Matthew Pollard is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories before the age of 30. He is the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, dedicated to achieving maximum ROI for businesses of all sizes. His passion is helping small business owners end overwhelm, eliminate stress, and achieve rapid growth. Forbes calls him "the real deal," and his methods have transformed over 3500 businesses.
Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker, accomplished author, and inspirational survivor of what is known as "The Miracle on the Hudson." As the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549 which had to ditch into the river, he took the lessons he learned from that profound experience in the frigid water and emerged from the wreckage with a mission to encourage others to do the right thing and share coping skills to address any adversity they may face.
Mitch is one of the top global thought leads in psychology, with a lifelong mission to ‘change the way the world feels’. His goal is to transform the lives of 1 billion people to be more mentally healthy through his educational platforms, inspiring talks and social impact organisations he’s involved with. After working at Microsoft for almost 7 years, he left his successful corporate career to devote himself full-time to helping people overcome suffering and reimagine the healing potential of the mind. His focus is on three core pillars: Human Connection, Emotional Fortitude, and Mindful High Performance, with the common through-line in all of his work being: “go toward the pain”.
Brandon helps leaders transform their teams into high performing, high reliability organizations by harnessing the same tools used by US Air Force Fighter Pilots. Leveraging his work in Human Factors and human performance research, his methodology equips leaders to organize, lead, and operate effectively in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments where human error is prevalent.
Justin Wren, also known as "The Big Pygmy," is a former MMA fighter, national champion wrestler, UFC veteran, and bestselling author. After battling depression, addiction, and finding his purpose living among the Mbuti Pygmy people, he founded Fight for the Forgotten, a non-profit dedicated to providing clean water and support to marginalized communities. Armed with transformative storytelling, he empowers people to find purpose, attain peak performance, and create lasting change.