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I started my working life washing cars and sweeping floors, before starting a trade as a tombstone maker. After 8 years of the hard slog, 2 years of night school, I started my public sector career in the RAAF Police. After several years in the RAAF, I moved back to Qld as a Transport Inspector, transitioned into investigation work, prosecutions and finally ended my time with Qld Transport as the State Compliance Trainer. Chasing new direction, I moved departments to the Office of Fair Trading as an Investigation Officer. After a year I returned to training as being in front of people is where I was born to be. In 2010 I was part of a national development project for the introduction of the Australian Consumer Law, presenting training across Qld, NSW and Tasmania and loving it. In 2011 I took up the reigns as Manager of the Complaint Intake team, one of the busiest and most productive areas in OFT, handling approx. 16000 complaints and 2000 investigations per year. In 2016 an internal re-structure saw me assigned to a new position of Business Improvement Manager. In this position I was responsible for leading the new direction in staff learning and development, leadership, cultural improvement and accountability. I believe strongly in workplace mentoring and coaching and sees the benefits and has developed these skill furhter in his 15 year career as a RAAF Reservist. In recent years I have reignited my passion for public speaking and creativity taking it to the next level. I am a regular speaker at the DJAG Director General Welcomes, delivers workplace inspiration talks and was keynote speaker at the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals Symposium in 2018. I incorporate Visual Facilitation into some of my presentation but mostly my stories are a collection of working in leadership, compliance and military policing roles. I am a huge advocate for positive change with a fresh approach to how public sector workplaces should be (and it doesn’t include beanbags or ping pong tables). I also believe in daily meditation and sees the benefits of stilling the mind even if it’s for a short time.
$251 - $1,500
Henry was raised in Ojai, California. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Stony Brook University in New York, USA, followed by a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development (with a focus in Renewable Energy) from Stellenbosch University, in South Africa. An avid lover of travel and science, he has accounts in both unsustainable and sustainable development in 40 countries to date. Henry has incorporated his formal and informal educational experiences into a unique perspicacity of the world focused largely on sustainability, international development, energy, and communication. Henry is in motion to further his education and broaden his mind by currently pursuing a Ph.D, taking concepts from his Master’s dissertation and applying them to studying the world’s oceans. He has given talks on the global problem of plastics and ocean conservation, he's authored a book on the hidden social and economic costs of plastics, he's the director of a non-profit which produces international broadcasts on global issues, and currently works as an Environmental Scientist for a local environmental consulting firm in Ojai.
$1,501 - $5,000
Jackye is an acclaimed thought leader and inspirational speaker on recruiting and DEI topics. She brings years of experience recruiting across a variety of industries including Technology, HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations. In her role as the VP of Talent Acquisition and DEI, she leads all relate Got it! Here's an updated version of your speaker hub bio that includes both of your podcasts: Jackye Clayton VP of Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, and DEIB at Textio | AI Visionary | Workplace Culture Advocate Jackye Clayton is a dynamic force in the HR and DEIB space, bringing over 15 years of experience and a relentless passion for transforming the workplace. As the Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Textio, Jackye partners with organizations to eliminate bias and build inclusive, high-performing teams using cutting-edge HR technology. Beyond her executive role, Jackye is a two-time podcast host, inspiring and educating listeners through Inclusive AF, a no-holds-barred look at diversity and inclusion, and But First Coffee, where she mixes insightful conversations with the caffeinated kick of motivation. Both platforms amplify her commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue and sparking positive change. Jackye is also a sought-after speaker and AI visionary, known for her ability to make complex topics like ethical AI and talent acquisition strategies relatable and actionable. With her vibrant storytelling, sharp humor, and data-driven insights, she connects with audiences across industries, challenging them to think differently about work, culture, and leadership. Let Jackye guide you through embracing uncertainty, leveraging AI responsibly, and unlocking the full potential of your workforce—all while keeping it real and inclusive.d work at Textio, provides critical expertise to customers, and serves as a leading voice in the products Textio creates for the broader ecosystem. Jackye has been named one of the 9 Powerful Women in Business You Should Know by SDHR Consulting, one of the 15 Women in HR Tech to Follow by VidCruiter, one of the Top Recruitment Thought Leaders that you must follow by interviewMocha Magazine, and is on the Top 100 list of Human Resources Influencers by Human Resource Executive Magazine.
$5,001 - $10,000
Tim Williams has a passion for sports. Tim grew up in a house with a mom and two sisters. As the first person in his family to go to college, he looked at basketball as the future for his family. Playing a college sport was hard, and college was even harder. Now, years later as a husband, father of three and business owner, Tim uses his own story to provide an example and motivation for youth athletes around the country. Tim says, "Focus on yourself: the only way to beat the competition is to stop trying to beat the competition. Focus on being so good that there isn't competition!" Tim's presentation style provides a unique approach that incorporates motivation, character building and inspiration that is then played out through on court/on field exercises and full team experiences that force teams to work together, to lean on each other and to embody the traits discussed. Through the experience Tim is a constant motivator, asking probing questions, encouraging each athlete to be a leader and helping them to step up in a way they have never thought about or been challenged to do previously. Athletes leave the experience feeling motivated, empowered and ready.
$1,501 - $5,000
David Thompson, CFI, is the Vice President of Operations with Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ). He is responsible for the day to day operations of WZ, as well as strategic planning and the evolution of interview and interrogation content. David has also served as the Director of Investigations giving him the opportunity to manage a variety of cases while conducting interviews and consulting on investigations ranging from theft and fraud to sexual harassment and homicide. As a speaker for WZ, David has created customized training programs, presented at seminars, hosted a variety of webinars as well as conducted live broadcasts of training.
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Dana Priyanka Hammond is a Mental Health Paraprofessional, bestselling author, and passionate advocate dedicated to raising awareness about critical mental health issues and the horrors of child abuse and human trafficking. Her personal journey is one of incredible resilience and transformation, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration to many. Abducted by human traffickers at a young age, Dana was rescued by the police and placed in an orphanage before being adopted by an American family. Despite facing further abuse and neglect while navigating the adoption, foster care, and shelter systems, she emerged with a fierce determination to heal and help others. Today, she speaks out against child trafficking, neglect, and abuse, using her story to inspire and educate. Dana’s literary contributions are as impactful as her advocacy. She is a co-author of the Amazon bestseller Tear the Veil (Volume 2), collaborating with 18 visionary leaders to share powerful narratives of overcoming adversity. She is also the author of "Delicious Vegetarian Dishes: The Top 10 Recipes with the Unique Flavors of Indian Cuisine," which celebrates her rich cultural heritage and connects readers to the vibrant flavors of Indian cooking. Her other works include "Abandoned But Not Forgotten" and her latest release, "Against All Odds: The Enemy’s Plan and God’s Purpose," which further reflect her resilience and message of hope. Dana’s commitment to making a difference extends to her personal life. As a divorced single mother to her daughter, Samar, she balances her professional and advocacy efforts with the joys and challenges of parenthood. Her experiences have deepened her empathy and resolve to create a better world for future generations. Dana Priyanka Hammond’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, compassion, and the human spirit's enduring strength. She dedicates her life to helping others find their voice, heal from trauma, and build a brighter future.
$1,501 - $5,000
Over 19 years of experience in Military Police, Human Resources, Professional Development, Operational Training, Suicide Prevention Victim Advocacy and Risk Management. Worked with law enforcement agencies in community development in Tennessee and California. As a result, she volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Children to be the voice to three children in the Child Services system. Notary Public in New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee and now California. Volunteer four hours a week of training as a Crisis Line Counselor at the Suicide Prevention Center. Background actress seen on Facebook TV, USA, FX. While living in California for the past three years, she became a Certified Life Coach and used her Suicide Prevention Trainer skills to create a nonprofit organization, California Suicide Prevention Network (https://www.calispn.org) to promote awareness and education. She is a member of Veterans Media and Entertainment, American Legion Post, and the FBI of Los Angeles Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBILACAA). Her contributions and quality of life has allowed her to sit on the Faith Based African American Leadership Roundtable that addresses Gangs, Crimes, Civil Rights, Human Trafficking in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas. FBILACAA has elected her as Vice President of Memberships and Information Technology. She has an Associate’s Degree in Business Technology from Central Texas College and was studying Bachelors in Criminal Justice Administration and Psychology in Media and Entertainment at University of Phoenix. Katisha was awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree of Theology for outstanding leadership, dedication and successful career.
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Revered Business Strategy Coach & Founder of Soul Success®, Megan McCann has published a book of memoirs from inspiring thought leaders. "Soul Success. Stories and Lessons From Female Leaders Who Turned Piles of Sh*t into Nuggets of Gold will be released by Amazon in paperback, kindle, and in bookstores June 12, 2020. Megan McCann holds a Bachelors in Sociology, Masters in Counseling, 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher, and in 2011 made it to the top 2% of a multi-billion dollar nutrition company, a 7 figure business. She currently works with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, intuitive healers, speakers, authors, and other creatives, and give them the tools to scale their business, more specifically, increase their value, make more money with less effort, and tools to find alignment in their life and business. Megan has opened yoga and nutrition centers and studios along the West Coast. Her global events, retreats, business summits, mastermind, 1:1 coaching, and online tools give current and future change-makers the tools to harness their highest potential. She lives in Hailey, ID with her two daughters Mykala and Galena, and her husband Luc. Speaking Topics: Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, 90 Day Plan, Meditation, Manistation, Events, Community
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Insightful, dynamic, creative, and a "Warrior-Scholar." Ready to energize audiences!
$5,001 - $10,000
I am an Architect by profession and a U.S. Citizen. I pursued my early education in Mumbai and continued it further in the Middle East, United Kingdom and the United States. I studied fine art in England and Wales for four years, dabbling in a myriad of media including pastels, water colors, oils, acrylics etc. I then relocated to Boston, Massachusetts, completing a five year NAAB-accreditted professional degree program in architecture. In 2002, I relocated to Kansas where I worked as an architect and taught design studio at the University of Kansas; here I confronted a new frontier of my career—the craft of glass sculptures. Since 2004, I have been sculpting glass in various shapes, forms and sizes. In 2010, I was accepted into Harvard for a postgraduate degree in landscape architecture. My education at Harvard gave me a greater understanding for the natural world and I translate my observations into my sculptural forms. Working from my Kansas City studio, my work is shown in a Johnson County home gallery as well as various art shows and competition throughout the United States and worldwide. Color, light and Social Awareness are the focus of my work. I concentrate on social reform through the application of color and light in my sculptures in articulating my narrative. The phenomenological responses to layers of filtered light and shadow in the environment is my rhetoric. I identify myself as the raconteur; bringing to light stories that are overlooked or forgotten or uncomfortable. Sharing these stories creates awareness of the problem, which in turn facilitates the platform for conversations and resolutions to take place. I believe art must step beyond the liminalities of aesthetic and transcend into the realm of social reformation. Art should resolve world issues. Art should have a voice that resonates loud and clear across boundaries. Art should be the champion of change.
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Phill Branch is a storyteller working in film, creative nonfiction and theater. He is the 2019 recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council’s Solo Performance Artist Award and a 2019 Rubys Artist Award grantee. The grant will support the completion of his one-person show, Rolling Stops. The show examines examines living outside the prescribed definitions of blackness and masculinity. An alumnus of the American Film Institute, Branch recently directed Searching for Shaniqua; his documentary about the impact names have on our lives. The film won the HBO Best Documentary award at the 2016 Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival. Branch has served as a professor at his alma mater Hampton University and at Howard University. He is currently at Goucher College in Communication and Media Studies, focusing on race and ethnicity in film and media.
$1,501 - $5,000
Kirsten Dunn is an author, successful master optician and real estate investor that refuses to allow her life’s experiences to define her. This single mother of three has overcome more than any one person should have. Entering into life on her own, Kirsten went to college and found herself in a toxic relationship that introduced her to the other side of the law. After years of being tied up in illegal activity, having her first born son, and graduating with her bachelor’s degree, life caught up to her. Kirsten was incarcerated, spending the first five years of her sons life in recidivism. Reaching a breaking point upon her release from prison five years later and determined to do the Lord’s work, Kirsten immediately found a home at church and began living out her purpose. Today, Kirsten uses her pain to give her a purpose to influence. By investing in real estate, Kirsten is able to help families by providing quality foster care and also shares her love of eyewear by donating glasses to children in need. Kirsten feels in the center core of her purpose participating in the many speaking engagements, uplifting women and training men and women how to become Kingdom Minded Socialprenuers. Kirsten invests a ample amount of time in giving back to children in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Kirsten also visits prisons to testify how life beyond bars can exist without recidivism.
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