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Thad Rice, a Salt Lake City, Utah resident, has crafted a dynamic, enriching life that seamlessly blends his professional expertise with his passions. With a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from the University of Oregon, he has developed a deep understanding of societal structures and human interactions, which he applies across his diverse career paths, including customer service, ski instruction, and real estate investment. A dedicated advocate for the environment and an active community volunteer, Thad's lifestyle epitomizes his commitment to personal achievement and social responsibility. His broad range of skills encompasses piloting, sailing, and leveraging social media for business branding, illustrating his adaptability and eagerness to embrace new challenges. Thad has built a notable career as a ski instructor at prestigious resorts around Salt Lake City, such as Park City Mountain Resort and Sundance Mountain Resort. His expertise is particularly valued in his work with special needs clients, including those who are autistic or deaf, where he employs a patient and inclusive teaching style. He believes strongly in the power of sports to enhance lives, fostering both physical skills and emotional resilience in his students. In the competitive world of real estate, Thad has established himself as a savvy investor. He specializes in acquiring and refurbishing undervalued properties, known as house flipping. His success stems from his acute ability to assess market potential and execute renovation projects that significantly increase property values, revitalize communities, and provide attractive homes for buyers. Beyond his land-based activities, Thad is an accomplished pilot and sailor. His aviation journey began in Utah, where he completed ground school and obtained his private pilot license. He flies non-commercially, enjoying the freedom of the skies and occasionally using his skills for charity flights and business purposes. His approach to flying is characterized by meticulous attention to safety and a keen ability to remain calm under pressure. These traits have also served him well in his skiing career. Thad’s passion for water sports is deeply rooted in his upbringing near the Great Salt Lake. He is an experienced sailor and boat handler, proficient in navigating various types of watercraft, from kayaks to large sailboats. His sailing adventures are driven by his love for the challenge and the tranquility of being on the water, always adhering to strict safety standards to ensure enjoyable and secure experiences for everyone involved.
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Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Grady Paul Gaston, III, is a talented and accomplished software engineer and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience. He co-founded a defense contracting company in 1990 and a digital signature company in 1995, serving as an officer for over 16 years. Government agencies and commercial clients have trusted his companies to provide solutions to complex problems and manage large-scale projects. During his undergraduate studies, Grady’s interest in computers sparked while working as a courier for the Computer Sciences Corporation. He spent time with computer operators who introduced him to programming between deliveries. This early exposure led to a programming job and eventually to a position as the youngest software analyst at the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) while still in college. He holds a dual Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management from the University of Alabama, Huntsville, and a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the Southeastern Institute of Technology. He is also a Certified Data Processor. His academic and professional achievements include receiving the University of Alabama Huntsville Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, serving on the university’s Capital Management Board, and leading as President of its Alumni Association. Grady’s notable contributions to technology include developing a financial management system that became the Defense Department standard and the only system to pass the CFO Act of 1990 for 15 consecutive years without exceptions. He was also a pioneer in digital signatures and smart card technology. He started this work in 1991 in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). With over four million users, his digital signature software is now the most widely used in the Department of Defense. His vision led to the creation of bespoke solutions like Engineering Change Proposal systems and Configuration Management Systems, which were vital before such commercial applications were available. His work with digital signatures revolutionized the USACE’s financial operations by reducing delays caused by waiting for wet signatures, which sometimes took up to six months. The legal acceptance of digital signatures involved extensive collaboration with high-level government offices and adapting new security technologies. Grady’s efforts were instrumental in establishing digital signatures as legally binding by incorporating advanced security measures like symmetric key technology and smart cards integrated with cryptographic boards. After deploying digital signature solutions in central US departments such as the State and Census, Grady developed a more accessible technology by integrating the RSA algorithm and creating the design software. This innovation reduced costs significantly and simplified the digital signing process.
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Internationally respected thought leader in communication, leadership presence, and credibility, Susan Heaton-Wright empowers leaders to influence and inspire. As the founder of SuperStar Communicator™, she developed a unique five-part methodology enabling individuals and teams to communicate with impact, confidence, and clarity in any business setting. A multi-award-winning businesswoman, podcaster and author, Susan draws on her experience as a former prize-winning opera singer to deliver engaging, dynamic keynotes. She also designs interactive workshops that foster learning and skill development, equipping participants with tools to deliver persuasive presentations, pitch with confidence, and build authentic professional connections. Susan has worked with multinational corporations, professional services, and international associations, reaching attendees from over 140 countries. She has delivered keynotes and workshops globally, including hybrid and virtual formats. Named one of the UK’s Top 100 Influential Female Entrepreneurs, Susan is dedicated to advancing excellence in communication for leaders and organisations. Susan is currently conducting major research into the impact of communication on productivity in specific industries. Susan is available to deliver keynote speeches; lunch and learn 'bite size speeches'; breakout workshop sessions; as a panellist and/or moderator; table discussion leader and for VIP coaching sessions at conferences.
$1,501 - $5,000
Jeff Ryals is a seasoned professional with an impressive management, sales, and finance career reputation. As a Senior Reputation Executive at a prominent Sarasota-based firm and the owner of a consulting firm, he has become a key figure in his field. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he now resides in Sarasota, Florida, where his work has significantly impacted the growth and success of countless businesses. With a Finance degree earned from the University of Texas at Arlington between 2007 and 2012, his academic foundation has shaped his career path and achievements. Beginning his professional journey in 2012, Jeff joined a Dallas-based firm as an SEO specialist, where his keen understanding of digital strategies quickly propelled him into advanced roles. He skillfully handled public relations campaigns and SEO client needs as an account manager and, later, Senior Account Manager. His ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver effective solutions became a defining aspect of his career. These early experiences laid a strong foundation for his entry into the reputation management sector, where his expertise would shine. In 2015, Ryals transitioned into reputation management, joining a Sarasota-based firm that allowed him to utilize his skills and grow as a professional fully. His meticulous approach to online narratives enabled him to craft compelling strategies for clients, effectively addressing negative feedback and amplifying positive engagement. Over time, his role expanded to encompass content creation, social media management, and competition analysis, further establishing his reputation as a versatile and innovative leader. His work consistently delivered results, helping individuals and organizations enhance their public image, secure better opportunities, and improve profitability. Jeff's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a consulting firm in 2016, where he continued to build on his professional successes. Leveraging his extensive experience, he has developed innovative strategies tailored to the needs of business and industrial clients in Sarasota. His firm thrives under his leadership, delivering personalized solutions that address complex challenges and create meaningful growth opportunities. His dual roles as a consultant and senior executive demonstrate his ability to balance high-level leadership with hands-on client service, a testament to his adaptability and commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional endeavors, Ryals has made significant contributions to charitable initiatives, reflecting his deep commitment to social welfare. His involvement in organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army highlights his dedication to giving back to his community. Whether volunteering at food kitchens or supporting vulnerable populations, he applies the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that have defined his career.
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Luzy Ostreicher is a dedicated rabbi leading a congregation of 100 members and a shrewd real estate developer focused on significant projects. He is also recognized for his philanthropy through involvement in various nonprofits and community organizations aiding families in need. As a gifted speaker, he is often invited to various events and forums, where he is celebrated for his eloquent delivery and business savvy. He also mentors numerous aspiring young entrepreneurs, imparting wisdom across multiple disciplines. He serves the Monsey, New York community, a notable center for Hasidic Judaism in Ramapo, Rockland County. Monsey is vibrant, with a population of over 17,000, offering cultural sites, including museums of Jewish heritage, art galleries, bookstores, and extensive public parks and trails. Education is prominent and supported by various institutions catering to different educational levels. As a rabbi, he teaches values, provides counsel, promotes healing, and acts as a caretaker. He underscores the importance of community within the Jewish faith, utilizing his role to guide spiritually, facilitate societal change, and lead his community toward a purposeful existence. His teachings extend beyond religion; they innovate in education, outreach, and cultural engagement, effectively reaching all demographics, particularly young people. In real estate, he blends his entrepreneurial zeal with his spiritual work, managing large-scale developments that integrate residential and retail spaces and become community focal points. Notably, he directed the development of 700 condos in Spring Valley, Rockland County, successfully aligning stakeholders and managing complex project teams to deliver on time and within budget. His projects consider community needs and future market trends, aiming to provide societal value beyond profit. Furthermore, he offers pro bono mentorship to young professionals, providing insights and advice to help them navigate their career paths. He supports them in setting goals, overcoming challenges, and developing necessary skills, including interview techniques and career planning. His efforts are a testament to his ability to merge business acumen with the ethical teachings of his faith. Born in 1979, Ostreicher grew up in a religious environment that instilled a deep connection to his faith and community from a young age. These experiences shaped his commitment to Judaism's ethical and spiritual principles, emphasizing progress and creativity to improve the self, society, and the world. This philosophy guided his decision to become a rabbi and contribute positively to society. He studied at the Yeshivah, deepening his understanding of Rabbinic literature, Jewish law, philosophy, and history, which further fueled his desire to lead and guide others spiritually. Luzy Ostreicher is married to Malka and continues to profoundly impact his community by blending spiritual leadership with responsible business practices.
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David Goodnight Texas has established himself as a top expert in asset development, real estate, and energy investments. Based in Austin, he has spent 25 years refining strategies that blend tenant income with commodity trading, resulting in significant financial growth. Through The Goodnight Group and Comnet, he has arranged over $3 billion in financings and constructed more than a million square feet of commercial space. As a relative of Texas legend Charles Goodnight, he carries forward a legacy of innovation and leadership. His achievements have been featured in Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, and the Globe.
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Jamie Mannina is a distinguished figure in national security, celebrated for his nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the regulation of technology exports. His expertise extends across complex national and international security issues, particularly those involving strategic interactions with China and Russia. This extensive knowledge enables him to contribute profoundly to U.S. policies to maintain global stability and safeguard national interests. With a keen understanding of counterintelligence and nuclear nonproliferation, Mannina has crafted and implemented strategies that address intricate challenges in international security. His efforts to manage and enforce international sanctions have solidified his reputation as a crucial asset in combatting global security threats. Mannina's career highlights his role at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he served as a Senior Advisor within the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). Here, he spearheaded initiatives to transform the U.S. military's Command and Control systems, mainly through advancing the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). His work facilitated the seamless integration of innovative technologies, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities of the U.S. defense apparatus. Before his tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton, Mannina was a pivotal Federal Bureau of Investigation member as a Special Agent. In this capacity, he led groundbreaking investigations into cyber espionage and illicit technology transfers, focusing on mitigating severe threats from adversarial nations, notably those related to China's sophisticated espionage activities. Mannina coordinated U.S. intelligence activities concerning China and Russia as Mission Manager for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. His expertise ensured that the intelligence community's insights were strategically aligned with national security policies, enhancing the decision-making processes at the highest levels of government. In his earlier role as a Senior Foreign Affairs Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, Mannina was deeply involved in formulating and influencing U.S. arms control and international security policies. His contributions were pivotal in shaping the nation's weapons of mass destruction and cybersecurity strategies, significantly impacting global diplomatic and security frameworks. Mannina's involvement in the U.S.-Russia New START Treaty negotiations underscored his diplomatic prowess and strategic insight. His role in these critical negotiations helped facilitate significant reductions in nuclear arsenals, promoting greater transparency and stability in international arms control.
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Hey! I am Anna-Carina. A confident & crazy woman who knows exactly what she wants and why she is in this world. As a speaker, coach and mentor, I remind women to bring their craziness and crazy dreams into reality. My podcast "YOU DESERVE THIS" brings everything to the point. Personally, I always had this one big dream, for which everyone else labeled me as crazy, to create something so great in this world that is not yet in this world. It's not easy if you've always been condemned to be the way you are on the outside. And this self-confidence, I first had to work out... Because what most people don't know about me is that 3 years ago I was an overweight frustrated and indebted alcoholic who slipped into her next depression. Full of fear of being condemned, I did everything wrong that could only be done wrong. My first company brought me to corporate insolvency through this fear of speaking my truth. Until then, I was firmly convinced that I could never live my dream. Until I decided not to look away anymore and radically changed my life and my environment. I started to learn everything about human energetics, human design, the basics of psychology and trained as a life coach. Did the NLP Practitioner and countless other courses just to become the person I am today. And let me be honest, it's been a damn hard and rocky way up here, but I don't want to miss a lesson or experience of it. At this point, one thing became clear to me; that EVERYONE has his INDIVIDUAL WAY. I accompany women to bring their dreams and desires into reality. Who dream of a life that corresponds to their inner truth, a life that makes their soul sing and makes the desire for freedom and fulfillment fade any fear they have. These women are ready to really change their lives.
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Spiritual Leader | Unity Minister | Author | Transformative Coach | Founder of Unity Philippines Florence Rivera Monzon is a distinguished spiritual leader, transformative coach, and visionary mentor dedicated to empowering individuals in their spiritual and personal growth. As the founder of Unity Philippines Spiritual Center, Inc., she has played a pivotal role in expanding the Unity movement across the country. With decades of experience in spiritual education, she combines ancient wisdom with modern spirituality to help individuals unlock their divine potential and manifest lives of purpose, abundance, and grace. A Unity Minister and author of Dream B.I.G. and Prosper with Ease and Grace, Florence has guided thousands through her "Dream B.I.G." program, a powerful framework for spiritual transformation and prosperity consciousness. Her signature “Thank you, God!” philosophy inspires people to embrace gratitude as a pathway to success and fulfillment.
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Dr. Beverly R. Sargent is nationally certified and licensed counselor. She earned her Master of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland and her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the same University. Her training includes Theraplay, Child Centered Play and Sand therapies, and grief and loss counseling. She is a certified Master Gardener for the University of Georgia Extension Service and also certified in integrative medicine with a concentration in nutrition. Dr. Sargent produced a series of radio shows in 2020 for WOL 1450AM; her monthly television broadcasts, (2015-2020), Mental Health Moments were seen daily throughout Prince George’s County, Md., and several YouTube videos (2021) introduced viewers to preserving vegetables. She has held memberships in the American Counseling Association, the Association for Creative Counseling, the Maryland Association for Counseling Development, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, Religious Values In Counseling; the Chi Sigma Iota counseling honor society and the Southwest Georgia Master Gardeners organization. Her research details the intersections of mental health and growing up as a nondisabled sibling. Her clinical interventions provide a SANE© framework for clients to structure their improvements in a day-by-day approach. Self-care, Spirituality, Sleep Hygiene, Affirmations, Nutrition, and Exercise (SANE) helps clients paint a personal picture of growth and wellness. She has published two books, When My Daddy Died, February 2007 and When My Mommy Died, July 2012. She is currently working on her third children’s book. Dr. Sargent is also a licensed Church of God minister and certified community chaplain. At her very first meeting, she was voted president of her local NAACP Branch! She is the owner of Ashes Rising Counseling Services; and co-owner of A Servant’s Heart Youth Ministries, Inc., and The Promised Land Ranch-International. She continues to enjoy being married to the same man for the past 42 years, Minister Reginald, and terribly proud of their adult son, RJ, who lives in Dallas.
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Charles Achampong is a bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker who teaches leaders and teams how to harness the power of pause, not just as a wellness tool, but as a performance strategy. With over 20 years of leadership experience across business, government, and philanthropy, he’s led initiatives with organizations like the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Committee, Scotiabank, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. His bestselling book, Around the World in Family Days, was inspired by a year-long global sabbatical with his wife and daughters. Through that journey, Charles uncovered how intentional pauses fuel clarity, resilience, and what he calls failure immunity—the ability to recover faster and stronger from setbacks. Known for his humour, heart, and practical wisdom, Charles helps ambitious professionals stop running on empty and start working, leading, and living with more impact and purpose.
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Tielor Han is a seeker of wisdom, a weaver of words, and a guide. His purpose is to illuminate the ordinary, revealing its extraordinary essence. Like a lantern in the dark, he offers inspiration and light. Tielor’s heart beats for the broken, the downtrodden, and the distressed. He carries a mission to see their pain transformed into hope. In every word he writes and word he speaks, he plants seeds of resilience, whispers of courage, and echoes of healing. Tielor Han is an accomplished inspirational speaker, author, and spiritual leader with a rich background in community service, mentorship, and athletics. Hailing from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Tielor has dedicated his life to uplifting and empowering individuals through his work in various roles. With three years of experience as a Chaplain at Oral Roberts University, Tielor was responsible for the spiritual growth and development of students, touching countless lives and guiding individuals on their personal faith journeys. His passion for service led him to volunteer as the Pastor of the Tulsa Salvation Army Chapel, where he provided both spiritual and practical support to individuals and families in need. Additionally, Tielor played a pivotal role in building a church from the ground up and served as the Youth Pastor for two years, mentoring young people and fostering their spiritual and personal growth. Beyond his spiritual and community work, Tielor is an avid athlete. During his high school years, he was recognized as one of the top five tennis players in the state of Oklahoma and received an invitation to run cross country for Team USA in the Junior Olympics in Australia. Tielor's journey has not been without its challenges. After high school, he survived a harrowing experience in a cult, which taught him resilience and the importance of faith and community. This profound journey has shaped his perspective and fueled his desire to inspire others through his speaking engagements. As an author, Tielor continues to explore themes of spiritual growth, resilience, and the supernatural. His captivating storytelling and genuine passion for helping others make him a sought-after speaker who leaves a lasting impact on his audience.
$1,501 - $5,000