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Arthur Ayotte is a multidisciplinary artist and speaker based in Athens, Georgia, using speaking and spoken word to communicate truth in a way young people can actually connect with. When life feels loud and directionless, Arthur helps them name what they are carrying, understand the patterns shaping their thoughts, and reconnect with who they are becoming. Through storytelling, real-life experience, and faith in Christ, he challenges how his audience thinks and guides them into reflection that produces real change. His approach pushes for discipline, clarity, and purpose, pairing mindset shifts with practical ways to live differently day to day, so mental scatteredness turns into focus and steady motivation.
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Michelle Foulia is originally from Cyprus and a native Greek and Cypriot dialect speaker, and now lives in Wales, UK. She is an Author, Speaker, Bibliotherapist, and Therapeutic Writer. She helps individuals and organisations use the most powerful, free, and accessible tool they have: their words. Through compassionate, research-informed bibliotherapy and writing support, she creates practical pathways for people to express what feels difficult, reflect without judgement, and move forward with clarity. Her work supports children, youth, parents, charities, leaders, and teams as they navigate adversity, challenges and uncertainty, and build meaningful connections with transformative outcomes in both work and personal life. Whether guiding reflective writing, facilitating workshops, or delivering empowering talks, Michelle helps clients turn language into lasting impact, strengthening resilience, understanding, and healthier communication. Her work is informed by personal lived experience of complex trauma and adversity in childhood and adulthood, and her passion for the power of words for healing. Her background in serial entrepreneurship coupled with training in a variety of therapeutic modalities including clinical hypnotherapy, animal-assisted therapy, counselling skills, positive psychology, life coaching and bibliotherapy, have given her a unique opportunity to equip, encourage and empower others to change their lives through changing their words.
$251 - $1,500
Hi, I’m Dwight Thompson, a speaker, nonprofit leader, and Executive Director/Founder of Rise League, Inc with 12+ years of leadership experience and 7 years leading a youth development organization. I specialize in leadership, discipline, personal growth, and overcoming adversity through authentic storytelling and real-world experiences that inspire action. Through my work, I have personally mentored and worked alongside more than 2,000 students, athletes, and emerging leaders. Whether it’s a conference, corporate event, athletic program, graduation, or school assembly, I deliver a meaningful message that connects with audiences and creates lasting impact.
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Adrienne Bulinski is a Speaker, Author, and Entertainer based in Colorado who helps individuals and organizations move forward without getting stuck in the paralysis of overwhelm. Her approach simplifies the Art of Perseverance into practical, disciplined action you can apply immediately, whether you are leading a team in a corporate boardroom or showing up for students in a rural school gym. Drawing on her background as a corporate Marketing Director and her personal "textbook" recovery from a limb-threatening injury, Adrienne brings high-performance strategy and real-world grit to the room. Adrienne coaches educational leaders, nursing and healthcare associations, and corporate teams ready to trade burnout for sustainable high performance. She bridges clinical resilience with professional strategy, teaching audiences to stop waiting for an "attitude adjustment" and start using life’s "sucky situations" as fuel for character, resilience, and a purpose-driven future. Her message is high-velocity and no-fluff: when you want organizational growth, fine-tune the individual parts first, and culture becomes unshakable.
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Kathy Simmons | Recovery Advocate, Author, and Founder of The Other Side of Rock Bottom
Meriden, Connecticut
Kathy Simmons is a recovery advocate, author, speaker, and certified recovery coach dedicated to helping others rebuild their lives after trauma, addiction, and loss. After experiencing years of abuse and the devastating loss of both of her parents within two months, Kathy struggled with addiction for 14 years before making the life-changing decision to walk away from drugs, alcohol, and an abusive relationship on October 18, 2014. Since then, she has dedicated her life to helping others discover that healing, transformation, and purpose are possible. Today, Kathy is the founder of The Other Side of Rock Bottom, a recovery community that hosts daily online meetings and provides support, encouragement, and resources to people around the world who are seeking recovery and personal growth. She is also the author of multiple books and workbooks focused on trauma healing, self-talk, emotional recovery, and rebuilding self-worth. In addition to her advocacy and writing, Kathy is an entrepreneur who creates meaningful memorial and recovery jewelry that symbolizes faith, remembrance, and resilience. Through her speaking, coaching, and writing, Kathy shares a powerful message of hope: that even the most difficult chapters of life can become the foundation for a new beginning. Her mission is to help people understand that no matter how far they have fallen, there truly is life on the other side of rock bottom.
$251 - $1,500
With over a decade of experience building Impact Marathon across four continents and ten countries, I help organisations, teams and audiences in the United Kingdom and beyond understand what it truly takes to create something meaningful from scratch. As Founder & CEO, my focus is on leadership, resilience, community, and bridging the gap between vision and execution. My insights come from lived experience and operational reality, always shared with honesty and humour. I speak at corporate events, running industry conferences, schools, churches, and social enterprise gatherings, delivering talks grounded in lessons learned the hard way. My approach is authentic, engaging, and designed to inspire lasting impact even when the going gets tough, making complex challenges accessible and actionable for diverse audiences.
$1,501 - $5,000
Security and Education Consultant; Professional Speaker; Former CIA and U.S. Department of State Officer
Dallas, Texas
- 12-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and U.S. Department of State, where I served in the presidential administrations of George W. Bush and Barak Obama, and focused on terrorism and threats against the homeland, political stability, organized crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. - Served overseas tours in U.S. Embassies in Madrid, Spain; Caracas, Venezuela; Mexico City, Mexico - Worked for more than a decade with non-profit organizations focused on the fight against human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children, youth and adults - Led numerous international undercover child rescue operations, and had my work featured in the 2023 summer blockbuster movie, "Sound of Freedom" - Currently work with males of all ages to reduce the demand for human trafficking by exhibiting healthy masculinity and becoming the best versions of themselves.
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As Principal Strategist & Global Counsel based in Henrico, Virginia, I specialize in bridging the pervasive gap between intellectual rigor, spiritual depth, and practical leadership. My work addresses the "relevance gap" that many leaders and students encounter today—a disconnect where faith is marginalized in academia, intellectual engagement is often avoided in the church, and personal calling is overshadowed in corporate and global policy arenas. With a strong foundation in International Law, Public Policy, and Christian Apologetics, I bring a comprehensive approach to helping diverse audiences navigate these challenges with clarity and purpose. I serve universities by offering scholarly frameworks that explore emerging legal and ethical frontiers such as Space Mining and Redemptive Justice. For churches and non-profits, I provide actionable "Blueprints" that harmonize biblical truths with contemporary political and social realities. For business fellowships, I empower leaders to develop a "God-strong" mindset that transforms legal complexity into strategic advantage. Beyond speeches, I deliver a multilevel toolkit designed to equip audiences to be legally informed, intellectually equipped, and spiritually grounded in the complex world we face.
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Dr. Naveda “Veda” Walker is a self published author, Certified Life Coach, Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid provider, and transformational motivational speaker committed to helping women and youth rise above their circumstances. Known for her powerful signature message, Turn Your Pain Into Power, Veda teaches that while pain may not have been your fault, healing is your responsibility. Through her life coaching, speaking engagements, and mentorship programs, she helps women heal from trauma, overcome anxiety and depression, rebuild their confidence, and rediscover their identity beyond past experiences. Her approach blends lived experience, professional training, practical life strategies, and emotional resilience tools that create lasting transformation. Veda is also the founder of Thrive Girls Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing teen girls for adulthood. She empowers youth to break generational cycles, avoid risky behaviors, develop leadership skills, strengthen their mental health, and build bold futures rooted in purpose. With experience in healthcare, customer service, leadership, and community advocacy, Veda brings authenticity, compassion, and real-life wisdom to every stage she steps on. Her mission is to break cycles, build leaders, and transform pain into purpose.
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Despite not having many examples of tangible Black male leaders in academia, I wanted to shape myself into the man that every young Black man needs to see to know exactly what’s possible. Whether guiding nursing students to NCLEX success, rebranding what it means to be a male nurse, counseling clients to reframe their perspectives for improved mental health, or building awareness around Black men's health and fertility, I have stepped up to the plate to change the narrative of what it means to be a Black male. I am a motivational speaker, Christian counselor, business owner, mentor, resume builder, mock interviewer, husband, and new father. I leaned on God more than ever to get my wife and I through our fertility journey. Such exploits are described in detail in my new book entitled Faith vs Fertility. My mission is to motivate people to do the unthinkable and walk towards the unimaginable. Many times, people already have the goods, they’re just unaware how to use them to their advantage. I’m an avid believer that once a person sets a goal for themselves, anything is possible. Let’s continue to build, grow, learn, surrender negative thinking, and embrace God’s will and plan for our lives. Get comfortable in the unknown and dare to be the difference you want to see.
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As a Michigan-based Motivational Speaker and Author, I have dedicated my career to uplifting and empowering women through the intersection of faith and mental wellness. With Faith Haven Voices, I provide inspirational talks that shine a light on mental health awareness within a faith-based context, offering spiritual support that fosters personal resilience and growth. My work is rooted in the belief that combining faith with mental health advocacy creates a powerful foundation for lasting transformation. Through my speaking engagements and writing, I strive to build a nurturing community where women can feel encouraged and supported on their journey toward emotional well-being and spiritual depth. Serving women who seek strength and encouragement in their faith, I am passionate about helping them overcome challenges and embrace healing within a supportive, faith-driven environment.
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CBT Therapist/Pastoral Counselor, Behavior Coach, & Mentor
Asheville, North Carolina
My name is Dedra, but you can call me Dr. D, Dr. Dedra, Dr. Forbes. I have a diverse and rich background in mental and behavioral health, crisis intervention, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and ASD. I am licensed through the the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC) as a Marriage & Family Pastoral Therapist and Board Certified Christian Counselor. I am a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who, five years ago, the Spirit led me to Pastoral Counseling. I have since yielded and obtained my Doctorate in Community Care & Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience with online Counseling/Therapy, Behavior Coaching, and Teaching (as well as having been the Head of a Sabbath School Ministry) for 9 years. I know I have been chosen and accepted and I need to integrate CBT with Biblical Scriptures furthering my purpose as a “Helper of Many”. Please let me know how I can be of service to you. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bless, Dr. Dedra M Forbes, EdD, MFPT, BCCC, CCBT, MS/MA
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