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Oliver James is an author and motivational speaker whose story turns the struggle to read into a message of hope and renewal. After teaching himself to read as an adult, he discovered that literacy isn’t just about words, it’s about reclaiming your voice, confidence, and future. Through his raw storytelling, Oliver inspires audiences to believe that growth has no timeline and that education, healing, and self-worth are lifelong journeys. He speaks to schools, communities, and organizations about resilience, identity, and the power of learning to believe in yourself again.
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As an entrepreneur based in New York, I take pride in being the first in my family to pave a new path through education, corporate experience, and launching my own business at just 26. My journey has been fueled by resilience, ambition, and a commitment to breaking barriers. I specialize in leveraging my unique perspective to guide first-generation professionals in navigating the challenges of career development. I am passionate about empowering others to achieve their potential by sharing insights from my personal and professional journey. My expertise lies in strategic growth, innovation, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset that drives success. Through my work, I aim to inspire and equip individuals who are eager to transform their ambitions into impactful and sustainable ventures, particularly those from underserved backgrounds like mine.
$1,500 - $5,000
For over a decade, Bridgette Simmonds, an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), has inspired and guided leaders around the world to engage their personal power, elevate their leadership, and create meaningful, sustainable impact. As a transformational coach and keynote speaker, Bridgette is known for delivering powerful, interactive experiences that move audiences beyond insight into embodied change. Founder of Bridgette Simmonds International, a premier professional development brand, she equips leaders and organizations with the internal capacity, clarity, and steadiness required to lead effectively in high-pressure environments. Her work blends mindset, strategy, and body-based leadership practices to help individuals break through burnout, restore focus, and lead with grounded confidence and intention. Bridgette’s keynotes and immersive experiences are highly experiential and deeply engaging, designed to regulate, recalibrate, and elevate leaders in real time. Participants consistently report greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and renewed momentum after a single experience. Her facilitation style is calm, commanding, and attuned, creating spaces where leaders feel both challenged and supported. Recognized for her excellence, Bridgette has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and named a Top 15 Coach in Tampa Bay. She is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a trusted partner to executives, entrepreneurs, and teams committed to leading with purpose, presence, and impact.
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Bijoy E. John, MD, is a board-certified physician and practicing sleep specialist currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Based in Nashville, TN, he treats both children and adults with various sleep disorders. Dr. John is the founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America which offers in-person and online consultation, education, modern diagnostic modalities, home testing, and comprehensive treatment for a full spectrum of sleep disorders. He also is the founder of Sleep Fix Academy which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality, and serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is the author of Nobody's Sleeping - The 7 proven sleep strategies, an award winning and best selling book which was published in2024 by Morgan James publishing company. Dr. John is a member of the American Academy of Chest Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was recognized as one of the Top 100 Physicians in Nashville for 2022 by My Nashville magazine. Additionally, he received the Top Sleep Specialist award consecutively from 2015–2020 from Nashville Lifestyle magazine, as voted by his peers and patients. He is also mentioned in Marquis Who’s Who as one of the Top Sleep Physicians for 2023-24. His sleep clinic was ranked among the top 3 by Google in 2025. Dr. John has been happily married to Dotty for 30 years and is the proud father of two grown children. He enjoys maintaining his coral reef aquarium, playing ping pong, tennis, golf, and loves to travel.
$5,000 - $10,000
Bishop Elias Lorenzo was born in Brooklyn in October 1960 and raised in Sunset Park, where he attended a local parish elementary school and later a preparatory seminary that introduced him to structured study and a steady prayer life. Growing up in this environment helped him understand how small daily choices shape long-term character. These early experiences encouraged him to value consistency, humility, and community support. Over time, these lessons created a foundation that guided him toward a life centered on service and thoughtful leadership. Bishop Elias pursued higher education at a Catholic college, where he earned a degree in philosophy before entering a Benedictine monastery to begin religious life. When he professed vows in the mid-1980s, he committed himself to communal living, prayer, and continual learning. He was later ordained a priest, taking on responsibilities that required patience and sincere attention to others' needs. Through these early stages of formation, he grew in awareness of how spiritual life deepens when one is willing to listen and serve with openness. Bishop Lorenzo began his ministry in education by teaching at a secondary school connected to his monastic community. He taught religion, organized retreats, and supported service programs that encouraged students to strengthen their understanding of faith and responsibility. He also worked closely with school administrators and the board of trustees as his duties expanded. Despite increasing responsibilities, he continued teaching because it allowed him to remain close to students' concerns. This experience shaped his belief that leadership is most effective when grounded in direct, personal engagement. Bishop Elias Lorenzo strengthened his ministry by pursuing advanced academic studies in several disciplines. He completed graduate work in liturgical theology, deepening his understanding of how worship shapes community life and supports spiritual growth. He later earned a graduate degree in counseling, gaining practical skills to help individuals navigate personal and emotional challenges. He eventually completed formal studies in canon law, allowing him to guide religious communities with clear, informed insight. These combined disciplines supported his ability to serve with steady judgment and a balanced perspective. Bishop Lorenzo held leadership roles in monastic communities in the United States and abroad. He first served as prior at his home abbey before assuming the same role at an international Benedictine community in Rome, where he worked with members from various cultures and backgrounds. He later took on responsibilities that required communication between monastic communities and the Vatican. These experiences broadened his understanding of the global Church and helped him appreciate the diverse needs and challenges faced by religious communities worldwide.
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Brooklyn Dicent is a workplace happiness keynote speaker who helps organizations reduce burnout, increase engagement, and create cultures where people thrive. She's is a TEDx and UN speaker, and author of Be Undeniable: How to Develop the Courage to Be Unapologetically YOU. Known for blending neuroscience, positive psychology, and humor, Brooklyn delivers high-energy, deeply human talks that help people build confidence, navigate change, and show up fully at work and in life. Audiences leave energized, laughing, and equipped with practical tools to elevate mindset, performance, and well-being.
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Bobby Atkins of Stonington, Connecticut, is a Warehouseman Working Leader at General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, Connecticut. The company, which employs over 24,000 people, focuses on the design, construction, repair, and modernization of nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. It operates as a division of General Dynamics, a global leader in aerospace and defense. His career has enabled him to develop expertise in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, material handling, and team leadership. He is also skilled in workplace safety, employee training, and seasonal operations management. His strong work ethic and leadership abilities have made him a valuable team member in fast-paced environments. After joining Electric Boat in 2020, he advanced to the position of First Class Warehouseman and later to Working Leader. In this role, Bobby oversees the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a well-organized workflow. He also serves as the Department Safety Leader, enforcing safety protocols and ensuring workplace compliance. Before his time at Electric Boat, he spent 7 years at Seaside Beach Club, gaining experience in construction, maintenance, and customer service. He also worked at Walmart in Rhode Island, focusing on inventory management and customer support. Bobby Atkins graduated from Stonington High School and furthered his education at both the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point and Mitchell College. In his personal life, he is committed to his community, supporting local youth basketball programs and volunteering with organizations such as the YMCA and Stonington Community Center. He has also been an active participant in recreational sports leagues, particularly in basketball. Bobby Atkins of Stonington, Connecticut, continues to thrive in his career, contribute to his community, and pursue his athletic passions with dedication and enthusiasm.
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Ben Webb is an award-winning Project Manager, Project Director, and event delivery specialist with more than 30 years’ experience leading complex projects across infrastructure, major events, tourism, transport, and the built environment. Recognised as Australia’s Leading Project Manager (AIPM, 2022), Ben is known for delivering high-stakes projects under intense public, political, and commercial pressure—where failure is visible and success is non-negotiable. His career spans large-scale infrastructure, iconic public events, and nationally significant programs involving government, private enterprise, community stakeholders, and global brands. Ben’s expertise sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery, risk, and leadership. He speaks candidly about why projects really fail—not because of tools or templates, but because of decision-making, governance, human behaviour, and misplaced incentives. His work challenges traditional project management orthodoxy, advocating for pragmatic, accountable, and outcome-driven delivery over bureaucracy and box-ticking.
$5,000 - $10,000
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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