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A native of the Bronx, NY, L. Tomay’s advocacy for life, mental health and anti-violence became her focus after recovering from multiple traumatic events that led her to attempt suicide. Inspired by her own healing journey, she vowed to be living proof that overcoming adversity and embracing self worth is possible. L. Tomay graduated from Fordham University summa cum laude with her BSW and a Masters in Social Work with a track in Macro Leadership and Community Practice. Her experience in various nonprofit agencies and as a Ministerial counselor informed her choice to get her CASACT to meet the needs of the whole person. Her commitment to leaving her community in a better state parlayed into attaining certification in Restorative Justice Practices and Mediation. L.Tomay often referred to as “Teachable Tomay” believes in continuing education to provide excellence to those she serves—staying relevant is the key to personal and professional success in an ever changing society. Over 15 years after her healing journey began and working in the helping profession, L. Tomay is deeply passionate about helping others and transforming lives. Currenlty an Adjunct Professor at MCNY, she is also the Founder of Brand Me Beautiful Inc, a consulting agency with a focus on “Restoring Justice to the Human Spirit” and has purposefully teamed up as a Co-Founder of WORTHshop Inc, a nonprofit to “Affirm Worth. Change Lives”. She is committed to empowering women, youth and their families. As a retiree of the NYC Sanitation Dept, L. Tomay understands the value in working with that which is undesirable. It shaped her framework and how she viewed the world. Picking up garbage, recycling and plowing during snow storms gave her the tenacity to endure, hold space for others and stand in truth. Working with trash was the analogy needed to overcome the consequences of holding the garbage dumped on her by traumatic experiences. The myriad of life events, education and employment has given her an expertise that she utilizes when she speaks, trains and facilitate groups. What makes her unique is her passion to meet people on both sides of pain because she believes recovery is not an exclusive event, it’s inclusive for all willing to do the work, even those who have caused harm. In her spare time L. Tomay is a writer, singer and loves to travel. She is the proud mom of two college graduates. Her favorite color is pink.
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Katherine Branchman aka “Kat” is a Long Beach native that has been active in the surrounding community since 2002. After graduating with her Masters of Science degree in Human Services, she realized her calling was helping others make positive transformations in their lives. While working full time, she started her transformational life coaching business on the side, mentoring her clients on how to develop their core values and establish a firm foundation to put them on the path to success in all areas of their lives. In 2016, Kat launched a web series, "Life With Kat," where she shares her journey of losing over 100lbs. She also uses her platform to provide daily doses of inspiration and nuggets of wisdom to her loyal following. Her journey was featured on The T.D. Jakes show. With her growing audience on YouTube and social media, her story has helped people all over the world. Katherine is a full time entrepreneur, speaker, Transformative mindset coach and strategist. You can find her story on KatBranchman.com. Kat currently lives in Long Beach with her husband and their 2 children. You can reach her at [email protected] or on Facebook and Instagram under her handle Kat Branchman.
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As CEO of i-g creative, Cheldin Barlatt Rumer has spent close two decades creating, managing and executing strategic grass roots marketing campaigns for clients within an array of various lifestyle industries. As a seasoned marketing executive, Rumer is committed to communicating on behalf of her clients while aggressively motivating them to share their own enthusiasm for the products and services they represent and/or own. Rumer continues her commitment to communication and marketing education by telling and sharing entrepreneurial stories through her daily digital series This is it TV. Through this online program small business owners have the opportunity find their marketing voice while promoting their products and services. Most recently, Rumer has developed an effective yet cost-effective online marketing course and program called SCREAM YOUR DREAM. This digital, hands-on, educational tool has been designed specifically to support the needs of small businesses owners, entrepreneurs and independent sales professionals who are looking to take their marketing efforts to the next level while achieving their realistic and measurable on-going business goals. As a working mom of two wonderful children, Rumer wants to inspire female entrepreneurs to no longer whisper their wishes but scream their dream. Rumer's upcoming book, Scream Your Dream is expected to release summer of 2018. Scream Your Dream allows Rumer’s audience to take her message home and turn their dreams into reality. In addition to her roles within i-g creative and This is it TV, Rumer is also an Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she instructs undergraduate students in the art of Interactive Media and Advertising. Rumer loves all things entertainment and media. She has contributed to a number of promotional and online publishing platforms. She is currently the "Entertainment Reporter for SNJToday.com as well as an "Editorial Contributor" for MainStCEO.com. Rumer has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors for The Griffin Gives Foundation. The Griffin Gives Foundation is a philanthropic, not for profit 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to supporting our military, those affected by debilitating disease and the health and wellness of children.
$1,501 - $5,000
Named one of the world’s top 35 voices on sustainability, John Pabon has spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving his role at the United Nations, John travelled the globe studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and in Fortune 500s. An expert in sustainability, ESG, and strategic communications, his mission is to move sustainability from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, he shares his message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world. John’s global career has taken him from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. He’s had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, the world’s largest sustainability-focused business network. A decade of experience living and working in Asia inspired him to found Fulcrum Strategic Advisors with a mission to help companies, governments, and individuals capitalize on the benefits sustainability offers. Considered Australia’s leading independent authority on greenwashing, he is a regular contributor to major publications and speaks to an array of global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications, and societal change. John is the Chair of The Conference Board’s Asia and ANZ Sustainability Leaders Councils, advises the United Nations, and serves on the board of advisors to the Anti-Greenwash Charter. He is the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet” (2020), “The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers are Lying to You” (2023), and “Strategic Sustainability: A Pragmatic Blueprint for Responsible Business” (2026).
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With a background in Industrial and Systems engineering and more than two decades of training, executive coaching, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches leadership experience, her view is insightful and refreshing. Danielle believes that we are all connected and that success only happens with the cooperation of others. Knowing all too well that culture eats strategy for breakfast, Danielle’s approach with clients seeking to build a collaborative work culture ensures that trust be foundation. Danielle, referred to as “the motivator” and a “phenomenal change agent” for her innate ability to bring the best out in others to consistently drive results and deliver value, is known for her high energy, humorous style; hailing from Chicago’s south side, Danielle’s fusion of street-savvy real-world stories and her passion for helping others connect with her audience at a truthful, transformational and tailor-made level. Standing firm with science and experience that trust is hands down the #1 force multiplier for high performance, Danielle has delivered unprecedented results as a project management consultant and Lean/Agile transformation coach for best in class companies like UPS, Yellow-Roadway, RR Donnelley, Allstate, Apartments.com, US Foods. She has also served several small business within the US as well as the UK where she was sought out to provide her expertise during a massive labor contract renegotiation for the largest independent airline provisioning and logistics company in the world. Founder and CEO of 7 Wolves Consulting, LLC. and author of the upcoming book “The Trust Factor: How to Unlock the Power of Trust to Build the Perfect Agile Team, Pollard is passionate about making work fun and cultivating peak performance for individuals, teams and companies across the globe. Driven by a strong sense of community she has gleaned from her past experiences to impact the lives of hundreds of inner city youth and aspiring women entrepreneurs through her nonprofit performing arts and empowerment programs.
$1,501 - $5,000
Over 12 million people have witnessed Kristen's speaking and theatrical ability through positive messaging live on stage, over 5,000 American high school students have been inspired by her motivational speeches and made the choice to get information on colleges. 30 Haitian students have earned diplomas and degrees online at computer centers which she created in Haiti’s earthquake zone, where 28 of 32 universities were destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. Many of these young people are now gainfully employed in their native country, a result of Kristen's networking ability in calling on CEOs of international companies to give those graduates opportunity to interview for positions. For the past 5 years, Kristen's start up business, Hertzog Homestead has expanded and increased profits. She has even rallied Amish and Old Order Mennonites together as leader of Hope for Haiti Benefit Auction, which brought over 900 community members to her Event Venue the past six years to raise funds for educational initiatives in Haiti. Serving others and providing opportunity has been the keystone to Kristen's motivation and passion. Kristen was diagnosed with learning disabilities including audio-visual perceptual impairment, dyslexia, and ADD at an early age. She academically suffered during a time when her private school was just beginning to understand how these disabilities were challenging to non-traditional learners. At 17, she failed her written driver’s license test seven times, and felt frustrated and exasperated. A high school guidance counselor once told her that with luck, she would find a job at McDonald's. These early challenges developed in Kristen a persistent drive and motivation to help other nontraditional learners and marginalized peoples gain access to opportunities to become successful in life. With strategic vision and effective communication skills, she transformed her bicentennial family farm into the successful Hertzog Homestead Bed & Breakfast in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Along with her team, she created a unique and hospitable environment for countless guests from around the world. In 2015, Kristen, along with her husband, Scott spearheaded the restoration of their 200-year-old historic limestone bank barn into a three-season event venue for weddings, executive functions, and fundraising events. Kristen has two children, a 16-year-old daughter adopted from Haiti and a 10-year old biological son, who is the 9th generation from an unbroken family bloodline to live on their property. Kristen earned a certificate from Harvard University: Division of Continuing Education in Leadership Coaching Strategies and was awarded the 2017 Women of Influence Award by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal. READY TO TALK? Kristen is only a text/call or cup of coffee away. Contact her directly at: 717-201-4893 - [email protected].
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41 year old ex-con, ex-gang member who served 22 years for manslaughter and other violent crimes. Well-spoken, raw and direct. Dedicated to transforming misguided youth and preventing youth from becoming misguided. "There's more to life than guns, gangs and fast money". 1-618-335-3295.
$251 - $1,500
Kevin McArdle is a veteran entrepreneur with more than 30 years of domestic and international business experience. As the founder of three successful companies, Kevin has first-hand knowledge of what works in the business world—and what doesn’t. After helping hundreds of emerging, mid-market and Fortune 500 companies build market share, Kevin has earned a reputation as a thought leader in driving large-scale, high-impact transformative change—and results. Recently, Kevin has focused on helping companies who are struggling to break through to the next level, whose leaders feel as though they are spinning their wheels and making little progress. With a comprehensive system and simple, practical tools, Kevin helps these leaders strengthen the six key components of their businesses and align them to work together, creating immediate traction for growth. An internationally-renowned speaker, Kevin has also entertained and inspired audiences of tens of thousands of people in the United States, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Puerto Rico and Canada. He has also served as an Expert Resource Speaker for Vistage International, one of the world’s leading CEO peer-advisory membership organizations.
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I'm passionate about helping people (individuals and teams) get out of their own way so they can shine. I'm a speaker, executive coach, Board director and consultant on internal culture change, resilience, leadership, conflict, presence, personal brand and other great stuff. I also speak on the topic of mental health, stress, resilience, autism and the need to embrace diversity. I was a wildly successful, accidental executive who avoided real work until I was 26. After earning an impractical BA in English and Philosophy, I spent two years living on a 40-foot sailboat with five guys (I only slept with one of them, darn it). Started my career at an ad agency in Toronto, and quit everything at 32 to move to the Prairies and be an earth mother. After six months of screaming babies, I hurtled back into the workforce, became an executive at 37 and ran everything from marketing communication to business strategy and enterprise risk. Having never wanted to be a boss, I decided I'd learn how to be kick-ass at it. When my employee engagement scores were 20% higher than the rest of the company, the CEO took notice and I helped him and a peer shift the organization from one of command-and-control to one where employees actively gave constructive feedback up, down and sideways. We landed on Canada's Top 50 Employers list, climbing to #5. That experience informs much of what I do. Lots of leaders talk about trust, constructive conflict and accountability, but fail to understand that actions speak louder than words. Employees have fantastic radar about who's an authentic leader and who isn't, who has their back and who doesn't, and who has the guts to give them difficult feedback that will help them grow. I'm a huge fan of Brené Brown's work on courage and vulnerability, and am both a Certified Daring Way Facilitator (weaving her work into speeches, coaching and consulting) and a Dare To Lead Master Facilitator (corporate clients). Other certifications include PCC (Professional Certified Coach) through the International Coach Federation, Institute Certified Board Director (ICD.D), emotional intelligence (EQi 2.0), and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). In 2007, I was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women; in 2012, one of Canada's 25 Women of Influence; in 2014, I was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Canadian Red Cross (SK) for my voluntarism in the area of autism and Dress for Success, in 2018, one of the WISE 50 over 50 award recipients for those who start successful businesses after age 50.
$5,001 - $10,000
Matthias Gelber has recently completed a two and half year assignment as ESG advisor at the Philippines Stock Exchange... He was voted Greenest Person on the planet in 2008, has given talks in 42 countries internationally and five times at TEDx events. Matthias holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Brunel University, UK, where he graduated in 1994. Ever since he has been active in helping organizations with environmental management, decarbonization, employee well-being, and ESG.
$5,001 - $10,000
From poverty and food stamps to signing on over $17,000 worth of business in one month – Ava Waits is an inspirational speaker, business mentor, and sales trainer who can help you become a more energized and confident business person and make MONEY in ways that feel like bliss!
$5,001 - $10,000
I became a finaial adivsor in 1986. Now as a reformed financial advisor, I call myself a "Financial-Prenuer. I am a mix of financial expert and entrepreneur. You have to have a way of doing things outside the traditions box or your bound to stay inside the box, like most of Wall Street and the Financial Planning commmunity. Speaking to audiences interested in business, investing, and wealth, I will bring to life topics and innovative ideas and strategies seldom taught. My foucs is on empowering and educating people to make wise financial decsions for all their goals and objectives and see them through to their successful conclusion. I use real life stories and examples to entertain and enlighten my audiences.
$5,001 - $10,000
