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Ashley Rose Marcum is a resilience coach, speaker, and founder of the Momentum Framework, helping people trade distraction for clarity and build compassionate courage in everyday life. With over 20 years of experience guiding others through dance, fitness, leadership, and personal growth, Ashley has witnessed firsthand how confidence is built — not through pressure or perfection, but through intentional movement of the body, mind, and soul. Her work is deeply shaped by real life: owning a business, mentoring hundreds of students, and raising six children while navigating challenges with grace, grit, and faith. At the heart of her work is the Momentum Framework: FOCUS — a practical, human-centered approach that helps individuals Find their goal, Organize their path, Cultivate time and habits, Unclutter the mind and soul, and Step into dreaming boldly and living bravely. Ashley’s talks are relatable, energizing, and deeply actionable, blending story, science, and compassion to help people move forward with clarity instead of overwhelm. Her message resonates with audiences seeking sustainable growth — not hype — and real momentum that lasts.
$251 - $1,500
Recognized as a dynamic, fun, engaging and high-energy presenter and AI strategist, Kent doesn’t just talk about the future—he shows it through live, fun, interactive demos. As a high-ed professor at a leading polytechnic, Kent has learned to deliver actionable presentations—not lectures or theory-heavy talks. Kent’s influence extends far beyond his role as Gen AI Thought Leader at Seneca Polytechnic. His expertise is sought out across diverse, high-stakes sectors, leading to significant engagements with: * Government and Banking Officials on AI policy and fact-finding missions. * Post-Secondary Educators at major conferences on the future of learning. * Industry leaders, where he has conducted targeted AI workshops in mining, software development, airport administration, and various business groups. Kent is dedicated to demystifying AI, making it fun, accessible, and actionable, and showing and unlocking its potential to optimize human performance and innovation through practical application and training. His current institutional leadership role solidifies this focus. Kent currently serves as one of Seneca Polytechnic’s two AI Thought Leaders—a strategic position he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he operates at the cutting edge, actively consulting and co-creating with faculty and administration to seamlessly integrate Generative AI into core workflows across the polytechnic. This commitment to innovation is built on strong foundations. Following a distinguished career in employment law, Kent transitioned to higher education, joining Seneca Polytechnic. As a full-time faculty member and in pivotal roles like Lead Professor and Program Co-ordinator, he became an early adopter and champion of EdTech, laying the groundwork for his eventual leap into digital transformation and his current mission of pioneering the future of AI integration.
$5,001 - $10,000
Ashley is a licensed therapist and wellness educator who delivers calm, engaging, and compassion-centered presentations on mental health, substance use, and holistic wellbeing. With extensive experience leading group work, professional trainings, and wellness seminars, Ashley brings both clinical depth and real-world accessibility to every talk. Her speaking experience includes teaching on social topics such as emotional intelligence, communication and healthy relationships, as well as delivering wellbeing seminars for first responders and other high-stress professional populations. She has presented in both live, in-person settings and online formats, making her a versatile and adaptable speaker for conferences, organizations, and community programs. Ashley’s speaking style is grounded, compassionate, and highly engaging, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning techniques. Rather than relying solely on lecture-based teaching, she integrates practical tools, reflection, and interactive elements to help audiences immediately apply what they’ve learned. She is available for keynotes, workshops, and trainings, and is open to travel for speaking engagements. Ashley’s goal is to leave audiences feeling supported, empowered, and equipped with real life strategies for sustainable wellbeing—both personally and professionally.
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Barbara J. Negron is a senior banking and fintech executive with more than 20 years of experience building and delivering banking platforms, digital products, and embedded finance capabilities inside regulated financial institutions. She currently serves as SVP and Managing Director of Embedded Finance and Partnerships, where she focuses on developing bank led embedded finance capabilities and managing strategic partnerships. Her work centers on aligning product, technology, risk, compliance, and operations to support scalable and responsible innovation. Earlier in her career, Barbara held senior roles working with FIS and Finastra. In these roles, she was deeply involved in implementations, product management, and the development of both core banking platforms and digital financial products. At FIS, she worked directly on the embedded finance platform and partnership initiatives, collaborating with banks, fintechs, and internal teams to support sponsor banking models and embedded finance programs operating in highly regulated environments. Barbara has delivered speaking engagements focused on fintech and bank relationships, drawing from real operating experience rather than theory. Her perspective is shaped by years of hands on work inside institutions where ideas only succeed if they can be implemented, governed, and sustained. She has worked closely with bank executives, product teams, engineers, compliance leaders, and fintech partners to bring platforms into production and keep them running at scale. Her experience includes supporting sponsor bank models, designing operating frameworks, and helping organizations navigate regulatory review, risk ownership, and cross functional accountability. She understands where friction typically arises between banks and fintechs and how to address it before it slows progress. As a speaker, Barbara is known for clarity and practicality. She focuses on how bank fintech partnerships actually work once programs move beyond strategy and into execution. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of what successful partnerships require and how to apply those lessons within their own organizations. She speaks to executive, senior, and practitioner audiences on embedded finance, payments and platform modernization, sponsor bank readiness, and leadership in regulated financial institutions. In addition to her platform and partnership work, Barbara has been actively involved in internal inclusion and leadership networks, supporting talent development, mentorship, and cross functional collaboration within large financial services organizations. This experience informs her approach to leadership, team alignment, and building cultures that can sustain innovation at scale.
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Benjamin Lemley doesn’t just talk about crisis, he’s lived it from the front lines. As a mental health crisis specialist and criminal justice professional, Ben has spent years working with individuals at their most vulnerable moments, supporting first responders, and teaching crisis intervention skills. With a background in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Psychology, he bridges the gap between psychology and real-world decision-making. Ben’s talks are practical, honest, and grounded in experience, helping audiences better understand mental illness, trauma, and human behavior when it matters most.
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SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Owner (US Air Force) with over 20 years of public speaking experience. President of Hughes Business Consultants that specializes in managing the rising costs of human capital. Mr. Hughes is passionate about healthcare. The
$5,000 - $10,000
I’m an entrepreneur, educator, and startup operator, combining hands-on experience with a passion for teaching. I’ve lectured at the University of Limerick, the University of Cambridge, and Queen’s University Belfast, where I’ve taught across topics in entrepreneurship, education, and mathematics. As the Chief Operating Officer of a growing tech startup, I work daily on building teams, solving operational challenges, and helping founders navigate the realities of early-stage company growth. I’ve delivered multiple talks, workshops, and guest lectures, and I regularly mentor early-stage startups as they develop their ideas and go to market. My speaking style is practical, factual, and grounded in lived experience. I focus on giving audiences real frameworks, clear explanations, and actionable insights they can use immediately—whether they’re students, founders, or anyone interested in entrepreneurship, education, maths, or building something new.
$250 - $1,500
Asha Puthran is a keynote speaker and wellness consultant who helps busy professionals harmonise the demands of modern work with practical self-care. Drawing on 20 years in the IT industry, she offers grounded tools that promote mental clarity, emotional balance and physical recovery for people navigating high-pressure corporate environments. Blending yoga, mindfulness and Ayurvedic principles with real-world experience as a working mother, Asha translates ancient wisdom into simple, sustainable habits teams can use immediately. Her sessions are engaging, relatable and highly interactive, giving audiences concrete practices to reduce stress, prevent burnout and build everyday resilience. Asha is known for bridging the gap between career success and personal wellbeing, making her a sought-after speaker for organisations and wellness-focused events in Melbourne and beyond.
$1,501 - $5,000
Abdel Aziz Nossier Executive Director, Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) Abdel Aziz Nossier is a seasoned executive and thought leader with over 30 years of experience driving organizational transformation and excellence in the finance and education sectors. Since taking office as Executive Director of the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) in 2017, he has led the institute through a remarkable expansion—growing its market share fivefold and extending its footprint across Africa from eight to forty-four countries. He also spearheaded the launch of an innovative e-learning platform and mobile application that revolutionized access to banking education. Prior to joining EBI, Nossier spent 14 years at the American University in Cairo (AUC), serving as Associate Director of Organizational Excellence in Libraries and Learning Technologies. His work included leading strategic planning efforts, developing competency models, and driving institution-wide initiatives in quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Nossier’s passion for education extends beyond leadership roles. He has been an active lecturer in executive and professional programs at AUC and other universities since 2005, where he is known for his engaging teaching style and practical insights. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Helwan University and completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. His contributions to human capital development have earned multiple regional and international awards. With board memberships across several financial and educational institutions—and qualifications as a certified board director and strategic thinker—Nossier brings deep insight into office politics, governance, leadership, and organizational change. His proven ability to design and execute growth strategies, lead cultural transformation, and foster high-performance collaboration makes him a compelling speaker on office politics, change management, general management, and leadership.
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Alan K. Nevel is a globally respected executive leader, author, and keynote speaker who inspires organizations to lead with clarity, integrity, and human connection. From Accenture to Victoria’s Secret to Thermo Fisher Scientific, his work across global Fortune 500 companies and major health systems reflects a consistent ability to lead sweeping cultural and operational transformation grounded in strategic rigor, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership. As CEO & Managing Partner of INTETHIQ (pronounced "in/teh/thick"), Alan helps leaders unlock talent, build trust-centered cultures, and connect purpose to performance. His work empowers executives and teams to innovate responsibly, elevate people, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Alan has spoken across Europe, Asia, and North America, energizing global audiences to lead with courage and compassion in a rapidly changing world. He is also the author of Living MY Truth, a leadership memoir and modern guide for navigating complexity, personal growth, and ethical leadership. Alan challenges leaders to reflect on how they lead, why they lead, and the legacy they are shaping—for their organizations, communities, and future generations. Contact: [email protected]
$5,000 - $10,000
Anthony Qi was born in Buffalo, NY, and raised in Houston in a household that emphasized education, curiosity, and exploration. From an early age, he was encouraged to approach learning with discipline and openness, which helped shape a steady interest in understanding how systems work and how thoughtful decisions are made over time. After high school, Anthony earned admission to the Business Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin, one of the most competitive undergraduate business programs in the nation. He pursued a major in Finance with a minor in Spanish, graduating in 2018 with a major GPA of 3.5/4.0. The honors curriculum emphasized analytical rigor, structured case work, and collaboration through demanding group projects. During his academic years, he also spent a semester in 2015 at the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires. There, he studied program management while developing Spanish language skills through immersion. This experience broadened his global perspective and reinforced his interest in learning through direct exposure to diverse cultural and institutional environments. Anthony Qi began his professional career in investing and financial analysis, where disciplined research and careful evaluation were essential. Early internships at Goshawk Global Investments, Nine Ten Capital Management, and Intertek in Shanghai provided exposure to multiple industries and international business settings. Anthony developed a methodical, data-driven approach to assessing opportunities while learning how incentives, execution, and context influence outcomes. These early roles strengthened adaptability and reinforced the importance of grounding decisions in evidence rather than assumptions. He later joined Highside Global Management, a $250 million fundamental long/short equity hedge fund, where he spent almost 4 years sourcing investment ideas and managing sector coverage across advertising, transportation, and logistics. His work included identifying market mispricing, improving earnings forecasts, and supporting portfolio decisions through structured analysis and statistical modeling. Anthony Qi later expanded into software development and product design, applying analytical and financial skills in a technical environment. As the first employee at a startup building research tools for hedge funds and investigative journalists, he helped develop products from initial concept through launch while also supporting client development and partnerships. Anthony worked on tools that tracked regulatory investigations and industry payments, aligning technical execution with broader strategic goals. His responsibilities included data analysis, UI and UX feedback, client engagement, and business development, reflecting a practical, hands-on approach to building sound systems.
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Dr. Alexander L. Eastman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS is a trauma surgeon, board-certified emergency medical services physician, and sworn law enforcement officer whose career spans the operating room, the police tactical unit, and the senior levels of federal public health security. He currently serves as Senior Medical Officer for Operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Security, Lieutenant and Chief Medical Officer of the Dallas Police Department, and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He has served as a tactical physician with the Dallas Police Department since 2004. His clinical background includes serving as Medical Director and Chief of the Rees-Jones Trauma Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the country's busiest Level I trauma centers. He completed surgical residency and two fellowships at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital, and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Eastman has been a central contributor to the Hartford Consensus and the national Stop the Bleed campaign, which has trained millions of Americans in hemorrhage control. He served as Medical Director of the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support program and has authored more than 79 peer-reviewed publications, including papers in the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. He has delivered more than 145 lectures and keynote addresses nationally and internationally, including his 2025 keynote "Crisis Leadership: Lessons from Our Nation's Heroes" at Suburban Hospital's Critical Issues in Trauma conference in Bethesda, Maryland. His speaking topics include crisis leadership, tactical medicine, emergency preparedness, hemorrhage control, mass casualty response, active shooter response, officer safety, and federal public health security.
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