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Dr. Tyrone W. A. Grandison is a renowned technologist, entrepreneur, and social advocate with over 25 years of experience transforming industries. As a Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and Founder of The Data-Driven Institute, he drives innovation and empowers communities through data. A White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and co-creator of groundbreaking initiatives like The Human Collaborative, he’s earned over 47 patents and numerous accolades, including the IEEE Technical Achievement Award. A compelling keynote speaker, Dr. Grandison inspires audiences with his visionary insights on technology, leadership, and equity, blending expertise with a commitment to creating solutions that serve humanity.
$5,001 - $10,000
Hailing from the great city of East St. Louis, now residing in Texas, Dr. Eboni January is a board-certified physician/surgeon, author, health and educational coach specializing in improving health disparities, advocacy, preventative medicine, weight loss, mentorship, and fitness. She received her medical degree from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Licensed in 14 states, Dr. January is an appointed Department of Health & Senior Services council member and an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Hub member. She is also a corporate trainer for delivering culturally competent care and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and is a key principal investigator for fibroid and endometriosis clinical trials. A multi-dynamic business professional, Dr. Eboni January has launched several businesses under her patient-inspired Boss-ish Lifestyle brand. This includes educational and preventative health coaching, supplements, and fitness services focused on changing an individual's mindset to achieve favorable results. Along with her love for health and coaching, she has an ever-present passion for youth success coaching. Personally, Dr. January has worked with youth and young adults for over 10 years, contributing more than $50,000 in scholarship funds. Passionate about provoking change, she authored and published the self-help book Educational Athlete: "Why Every Successful Student Needs a Coach" to help students and their parents navigate academic and professional success despite adversity. From elementary school through graduate school, Dr. Eboni January reveals life hacks in the book to turn adversity into triumph. Dr. January has spoken at over 30 schools and 20 corporations and coached over 250 students, 1200 corporate staff, and numerous business owners. One of her biggest accomplishments thus far is her 2015 childhood obesity campaign she spearheaded alongside her fellow East St. Louisian Olympic gold medalist, Jackie Joyner Kersee. Together, they were able to impact over 20,000 families nationally. Her dedication to the field garnered Dr. January the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama. Coaching and delivering healthcare from a mindset standpoint, Dr. January continues to advance communities in Houston and across the globe regarding whole-body preventative health, public health, and youth success. Removing barriers and redefining success within underserved communities is the MD's rallying cry as a health and educational powerhouse.
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Felicia Joyner, affectionately known as Your Favorite Tech Auntie, is the powerhouse behind TekBizTranslations—a firm dedicated to helping corporations AIM: Automation, Innovation, and Mastery. With a sharp focus on tackling some of today’s most pressing corporate challenges, Felicia expertly guides businesses through digital transformation, empowering them to leverage technologies like cloud computing, AI, and data analytics. Her mission? To help organizations tame the complexities of technology transformations aligning with their strategic vision, ensuring every initiative drives tangible results. A visionary in talent management, Felicia is a champion for remote and hybrid workforces. She equips leaders with practical tools, dynamic communication strategies, and innovative support systems to retain top talent, foster productivity, and build vibrant virtual cultures that thrive in the modern workplace. Felicia also specializes in revolutionizing operations. Whether streamlining outdated processes or introducing cutting-edge solutions, she helps businesses enhance efficiency and position themselves for sustainable growth in today’s fast-paced marketplace. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Felicia’s presentations light up the room—literally. From “aha” moments during her talks to the follow-up success stories from clients, her impact is unmistakable. She thrives on helping organizations not only survive but thrive in the ever-evolving corporate world. Outside the boardroom and conference stage, Felicia is a devoted wife, proud mother of three accomplished adults, and a doting grandmother to two musical little stars. She brings the same warmth and wisdom that she shares with her family into every engagement, making her the trusted advisor corporate leaders turn to when they’re ready to AIM higher.
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George Woodard fixes marketing and sales operations bottlenecks for B2B companies, nonprofits, and government agencies so they can scale revenue without adding headcount. Over a 13-year career, he has driven a 2,300% increase in sales, contributed to more than $20 million in new revenue and secured funding, and cut marketing operations costs by 40% across more than 3,000 client engagements. He brings practitioner credibility that most speakers don't have: as Marketing Technology Manager at Viridien, he designs and optimizes a live marketing technology ecosystem every day. He speaks about what's working now, not what worked a decade ago. As a University of Houston SBDC Trainer, WordCamp presenter, and TechSoup Chapter Host, George has trained thousands of business owners and marketers on marketing automation, RevOps, and AI tools. Every session is built around one question: what can you do with this Monday morning? He holds certifications as a HubSpot Developer & RevOps Specialist, Conversion Optimization Specialist, Claude AI Developer, and WordPress Expert Developer, with degrees from Alabama A&M University.
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Dr. Erika Brown, pharma leader turned speaker and author (and yes she does cosplay and voiceover work) helps high-achieving women and the organizations that employ them recognize the quiet disconnection that can happen even when performance still looks strong. With nearly two decades in the pharmaceutical industry, she understands the pressure to deliver, stay composed, and keep going. Her work helps audiences name what’s happening beneath the surface, understand what’s been missing, and reconnect to a more honest, intentional way of living and leading; helping the audience reclaim curiosity and aliveness alongside their ambition. As founder of The Bravewell Group and author of Brave Enough to Disappoint, Dr. Brown speaks to the gap between visible success and internal disconnection, and what it takes to reconnect without abandoning what you’ve built. Her mission is simple: to remind people they are more than their output, and that joy, curiosity, and presence matter just as much as performance.
$1,501 - $5,000
Karlyn Benn is a Liberation Strategist, Psychotherapist, Author, and Speaker with over 15 years of experience helping people break free from self-doubt and step into their most confident, authentic selves. She specializes in guiding individuals through the struggles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome, patterns that can keep them playing small in every area of life. Karlyn’s approach blends self-love, mindset shifts, and practical tools that empower people to trust themselves, set boundaries, and stop seeking external validation. Her work isn’t just personal, it has a ripple effect on how people show up in their careers, relationships, and everyday lives. When individuals feel secure in who they are, they communicate more clearly, advocate for themselves, and move through the world with a sense of freedom and ease. Karlyn’s speaking style is relatable, engaging, and packed with real-world strategies that leave audiences not just inspired but equipped to create real change. Her message is the same whether she’s speaking at events, companies, or community gatherings: You don’t find confidence by waiting for the right moment. You build it by showing up as your whole, unapologetic self.
$1,501 - $5,000
Butch Reynolds is a former elite 400‐meter runner whose achievements on the track have left an enduring mark on the sport. He represented the United States at the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games—winning a silver medal in the 400 meters and a gold medal in the 4×400‑meter relay in 1988. At the World Championships, Reynolds helped secure three gold medals in the 4×400‑meter relay (1987, 1993, and 1995) while also earning individual medals—a bronze in 1987, silver medals in 1993 and 1995, and a gold in the 400 at the 1993 World Indoor Championships. In August 1988, Reynolds set a world record in the 400 meters with a time of 43.29 seconds, a record that stood for more than 11 years and surpassed Lee Evans’ mark from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. In 1990, however, he faced suspension by the IAAF over allegations of drug use. Reynolds engaged in a lengthy legal battle—including a case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately declared him eligible for the 1992 Olympic Trials. Although he made the relay team for the 1992 Games, the IAAF barred him from competing, and a later libel suit he won in U.S. courts was eventually overturned on appeal. A graduate of Ohio State University, Reynolds set a school and meet record of 44.10 seconds in the 400 meters at the Jesse Owens Invitational. He also contributed his expertise as a trainer and speed coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team during the 2005–2006 seasons under Head Coach Jim Tressel, helping the team advance to the National Championship game. Today, Reynolds remains a dynamic force in the athletic community. He passionately advocates for fair treatment of athletes, mentors competitors to reach their peak performance, and leads his foundation, Butch Reynolds Care for Kids, which is devoted to empowering youth. All the while, he continues his determined battle to vindicate his name from the tainted testing allegations.
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Mick Thornton was born to build things. Mick has been a pastor, radio producer, writer, app designer, trauma consultant, grant writer, program designer, economic and community developer, full-time RV-er, and counting. All of these pursuits are united by his passion to build things and help people. A next level communicator and serial creative, Mick envisions a world designed to bring out the best in us all and creatively care for our deepest struggles.
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Dr. Nacy Tai Ryerson is an educator, and school founder focused on building , personalized, strengths-based education systems that meet the needs of all learners. With a background in psychology, special education, and a doctorate in educational leadership, she brings both practical experience and academic insight to her work. As a leader, Dr. Ryerson brings a unique lens to designing learning environments that prioritize equity, innovation, and whole-person support. She has developed and led professional learning initiatives praised by educators across sectors, regularly guest lectures at area universities, and is passionate about training the next generation of teachers. Her work emphasizes collaboration between public and private institutions, and she actively supports nonprofit and school-based teams in building more equitable systems. In 2026, she was named Springfield Business Journal's 40 under 40. In 2025, she was honored with the Virginia Fry Rising Star Award from the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and in 2024, she was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women. Her doctoral research, A Qualitative Exploration of the Leadership Qualities that Contribute to the Opening and Management of a Successful Private School Serving Marginalized Student Populations, reflects her commitment to educational innovation with a public purpose.
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“Leadership Larry” Mietus — Chief Excuse Obliterator Founder, Speaking of Strategy If you're looking for a speaker who will engage your audience, challenge their thinking, and inspire action long after the event ends, Leadership Larry Mietus delivers. Larry is an energetic keynote speaker, trusted business consultant, and author who specializes in obliterating the excuses that sabotage business success. As Founder of Speaking of Strategy, he brings real-world insight and experience to topics like leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic sales and marketing. Larry’s audiences range from frontline teams to C-suite leaders at companies of every size — from mom-and-pop shops to global brands. He has been quoted in HR Magazine, the most respected publication in the human resources field. His book, “We Tried That Once” And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success! is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and serves as a powerful resource for individuals and organizations ready to stop making excuses and start getting results. Larry is also a frequent contributor on LinkedIn, where he continues to share fresh perspectives on strategy and leadership that spark conversation and action.
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Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” J. Young is the Founder/CEO of CJ Young Consulting, LLC, a knowledge management consulting firm, as Career and Leadership Strategist and Knowledge Management Consultant, as well as the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center Certification and Training Lead with Leidos in Virginia Beach, VA. She is a Navy veteran, retiring as a Surface Warfare Officer after 23 years in the U.S. Navy. She holds professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSSMBB), and an ASQ-Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). Cindy served as the ASQ Tidewater Section 1128 secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair, using knowledge management practices to better support the volunteer section leaders and members. She is a member of ASQ, PMI, and IISE. Cindy is a Forbes.com contributor for Careers and Knowledge Management and a quarterly management columnist for the Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) at Work Magazine. She has also written for Harvard Business Review and other outlets. In September 2020, she gave a TEDx Talk called “A Knowledge Mindset: What You Know Comes from Where You Sit,” which provides actions organizations can take to improve trust and retention using knowledge management practices. In February 2023, her book, The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger, was published by Goal/QPC to provide methods and insight for individuals to increase their professional growth through knowledge management practices and organizations to build trust, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement within their organization through better knowledge management practices. Her book became an International Book Awards finalist, an American Book Awards finalist, a Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner, a Book Fest Third Place Business Leadership – Professional Growth awardee, and a Winner in the Business and Management categories in the International Impact Book Awards in 2024. Contact her at [email protected] and find her offerings at https://www.cjyoungconsulting.com.
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Jeff Peterson is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor based in North Carolina. With over three decades of experience, he has successfully founded and operated multiple thriving businesses across various sectors, including Commercial & Residential Real Estate acquisition and management, Land Development and Construction, Retail & service businesses including Re-upholstery, Salons & Bars/Restaurants among others.
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