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Looking for an engaging and dynamic speaker to bring a fresh perspective to your event or conference in Orlando, FL or the surrounding region? Look no further than Legacy Communication Training and Consulting, L.L.C. Led by consultant and trainer Michael Strawser. He offers a range of services including Emcee, Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Public Speaker, Corporate Speaker, and Educational Speaker. With a PhD in communication and years of experience as a professor at the University of Central Florida, Michael Strawser brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical insight to every presentation. A DiSC-certified facilitator and trainer and a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), his expertise in communication (human skills that impact productivity and relationships) and generational differences in the workplace has made him a sought-after speaker. As a seasoned TEDx speaker, he knows how to captivate audiences and deliver powerful messages that inspire and empower. Whether you're looking to motivate your team, educate your employees, or entertain your guests, Legacy Communication Training and Consulting, L.L.C. has the expertise and experience to make your event a success. Book Michael Strawser today to take your event to the next level with their engaging and passionate approach to communication as well as generational differences.
$251 - $1,500
Veejay Madhavan (VJ) is a leadership strategist with 30 years from the trenches to the boardroom, 26 of them in corporate roles across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. As founder and CEO of OulbyZ, he built PACE™, an organisational operating ecosystem that builds contextual judgment directly into a leadership bench, and Clarity54™, the 29-question diagnostic behind every engagement. His core conviction: the leak is always human, not technical. AI didn't create the judgment gap in most organisations, it just made it impossible to hide. His work blends board-level credibility with next-gen insight: cultivating Gen Z leaders, strengthening CXO alignment, and quantifying the Complexity Tax, the hidden cost of judgment that never gets made, translated, or acted on fast enough. Certified Kamiya Ikigai Practitioner (one of fewer than 100 worldwide) and certified in Click! Colours facilitation, Veejay speaks not just to inform, but to shift perspective and unlock action. He is also the bestselling author of Clarity Demands Collateral (4.8 on Goodreads), a TEDx speaker, and an independent board director. Currently completing doctoral research into Human-AI Leadership Dynamics at Golden Gate University, Veejay brings both academic rigor and executive realism to every stage he steps on.
$1,501 - $5,000
Clint Day presented risk management to corporate America as a commercial insurance agent. After selling his last agency, he pivoted to help others start their own business. After certifications and a masters in entrepreneurship, he established the program at State College of Florida, co-founded the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, wrote the Entrepreneurship Quick Study Guide in most college bookstores, and began publishing the Current in Entrepreneurship blog. He produces the one-stop, startup Hub setyourownsalary.com while speaking as an evangelist about self-employment often to veterans as a Vietnam vet.
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As a licensed captain, licensed pilot, and the founder and CEO of 4ocean, Alex Schulze is dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time—ocean plastic pollution. His journey has been highlighted by recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and features on The Today Show, CNBC, and numerous national news outlets. Under Alex's leadership, 4ocean has not only removed over 35 million pounds of trash from our oceans but also employs over 200 full-time captains and crews globally. The mission has garnered the attention of celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds, Tom Holland, and Ellie Goulding, who have been seen wearing 4ocean products. With a social media presence engaging over 11 million followers, featuring Alex offers a unique opportunity to share insights from 4ocean's impactful journey, inspire action, and discuss innovative solutions to preserve our planet's most valuable resource—our oceans.
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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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Known for her authenticity and heart-centered message, Courtney Mucker helps audiences turn real-life challenges into purpose-driven action. As a mother who has navigated the special education system firsthand, she brings a powerful voice of truth, courage, and advocacy to every stage. Her talks bridge empowerment and leadership, inspiring parents, educators, and women to stand in their truth, use their voice boldly, and lead with impact. Whether speaking in schools, community spaces, or women’s conferences, Courtney creates a space for transformation — one rooted in hope, honesty, and lasting change.
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Colleen Souza | Living by the Mantras: Parenting Wisdom with Phrases Kids Remember. Colleen Souza is a parenting coach, mom of three, former teacher, and author of Living by the Mantras. She also hosts the podcast Living by the Mantras: Parenting Wisdom with Phrases Kids Remember and narrates the Audible audiobook of her book herself. She turns everyday family chaos into short, simple parenting mantras: memorable sayings kids remember and parents can actually use at breakfast, in the car, and when everyone is melting down. She spent over 20 years in the classroom, teaching and mentoring fellow educators. She holds a master's degree in educational psychology from Pepperdine University. She brought that same values-based approach home, and into 22 years of building the Souza Group real estate company with her husband, Bryan. Married in 1989, Colleen and Bryan have raised three remarkable humans. She brings warmth, wisdom, and well-timed wit to parenting, always choosing joy and a practical approach to life.
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Shannon D. Smith is an Expertise Translation Strategist and facilitator who helps organizations turn critical know-how into shared language, decision tools, and repeatable ways of working that do not depend on any one person being in the room. Her work begins where most knowledge management efforts stall. Before expertise can be documented, managed, transferred, or made AI-ready, someone has to slow the expert down long enough to surface what they actually know and decode the judgment inside it. Research on expert knowledge elicitation suggests that experts often omit a significant portion of what they do when asked to describe their own process, which is why telling a top performer to “just write it down” rarely works. Shannon names the gap plainly: that is not a documentation problem. It is a translation problem. She brings dual graduate level training to the work, with an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology and an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and she is a Certified Professional in Talent Development. Her approach sits at the intersection of instructional design, organizational psychology, facilitation, and knowledge management. On stage and on the page, Shannon helps leaders understand why their best people are often their worst explainers and what it costs when knowledge stays trapped. She shows organizations how to translate expertise into something a team, system, training experience, or AI initiative can actually use.
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Trauma-Informed Care Emotional Safety, Wellness Strategist for Health & Leadership Systems
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Dr. Melanie Gray is a nationally recognized expert in Trauma-Informed Leadership, a visionary wellness strategist, and a powerful voice for change in high-stress professions. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has dedicated her life to healing the systems and people who are tasked with caring for others. As a doctorate-prepared nurse leader, author, keynote speaker, and confidence coach, Dr. Gray stands at the intersection of clinical practice, academic rigor, and heartfelt advocacy, championing a new paradigm of leadership rooted in psychological safety and holistic well-being. Her journey into nursing was seeded in childhood. As a proud baby boomer and African American woman, Dr. Gray came of age during a time when career paths for women were profoundly limited. Yet, within those constraints, she found a calling. Her mother, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), often brought a young Melanie to work, and those early experiences left an indelible mark. She witnessed firsthand the quiet confidence, profound compassion, and life-changing impact of nurses. As she later reflected, "It planted a seed long before I had language for purpose." Choosing nursing from the available options, what began as a practical choice for a stable career quickly transformed into a lifelong passion. Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, Dr. Gray became the first in her family to earn a terminal degree. As a first-generation college student, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education, followed by a PhD in E-learning and Curriculum Design from Northcentral University. This academic foundation, built upon years of frontline experience as a Registered Nurse, equipped her with a rare and profound understanding of human behavior, organizational dynamics, and the science of effective learning. Dr. Gray’s clinical and leadership career is distinguished by her pioneering work in operationalizing trauma-informed care. As the Program Manager for Trauma-Informed Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, she spearheaded the development and implementation of a hospital-wide, interdisciplinary delivery model. This initiative was not merely a program but a cultural transformation, creating a more supportive and effective environment for both patients and staff. Her leadership was instrumental in demonstrating that when caregivers are cared for, the quality of patient care naturally elevates. Recognizing that the burnout and moral injury she witnessed were systemic issues, Dr. Gray expanded her mission beyond the hospital walls. She founded Melanie Gray Solutions, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations break free from the cycles of stress and exhaustion. She became a highly sought-after keynote speaker, translating her insights into powerful presentations for healthcare systems, educational institutions, and other mission-driven organizations. Her message is amplified through her acclaimed book, "REGULATE FIRST, LEAD SECOND: Master Your Biology. Transform Your Leadership," and her popular podcast, "Code Calm," where she shares practical, evidence-based strategies for managing stress and leading with authentic confidence. At the heart of her teaching is the signature STOP-IT™ framework, a proprietary methodology that bridges neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and organizational psychology. This framework provides a tangible toolkit for emotional regulation and stress mitigation, empowering individuals to move from a state of reaction to one of regulation. It is a testament to her unique ability to distill complex science into actionable strategies that create sustainable change for individuals and organizations alike. Beyond her national platform, Dr. Gray is a fierce advocate for diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment. She has been a dedicated member of the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association for over 20 years, serving as its 11th President. Her commitment to service is further exemplified by her long-standing involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Junior League of Milwaukee, and Professional Dimensions. She also contributes to community-based research as a member of the Center for Translational Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In recognition of her profound impact, she has been honored as a Notable Hero in Health Care and is a recipient of the prestigious Milwaukee Excellence Award. Today, Dr. Gray continues to expand her influence as Dr. Melanie Gray, The Confidence Coach, with a special focus on empowering midlife women to reclaim their energy, overcome burnout, and lead purposeful lives. Through her coaching, her "Fearless Party With a Purpose" events, and her unwavering encouragement, she helps women reframe midlife not as a season of retreat, but one of reinvention and flourishing. Her mission is clear and resonant: healing people heals organizations. Dr. Melanie Gray’s life and work are a testament to that truth, leaving a legacy of empowerment, resilience, and transformative leadership.
$1,501 - $5,000
As a CEO based in Denver, Colorado, I am passionate about guiding individuals to unlock their fullest potential and live out their true purpose. My work centers on empowering people to identify and embrace the unique missions they were placed on earth to fulfill, offering tailored strategies and support that catalyze transformative personal growth. With years of leadership experience, I bring insightful guidance that bridges ambition with authentic self-realization. Drawing on a deep commitment to personal development and human potential, I lead with empathy and vision to foster meaningful change. My approach is rooted in helping each person align their inner values with their external actions, ensuring that their journey is both fulfilling and impactful. Through my leadership in Denver, I strive to inspire a community driven by purpose and bold action to become the best versions of themselves.
$1,501 - $5,000
Michael Hingson, blind since birth, was born in Chicago to sighted parents who believed in raising their son with a can-do attitude. Michael’s family relocated to Palmdale California when he was five years old. He received his first guide dog at the age of 14. He later went to college receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Physics along with a secondary teaching credential from the University of California at Irvine. Michael then enjoyed a nearly-30-year career working for high tech companies spending most of his time in management roles. Michael Hingson’s life changed dramatically on September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the World Trade Center. Soon after, Michael and Roselle were thrust into the international limelight where Michael began to share his unique survival story and 9-11 lessons of trust, courage, heroism, and teamwork. Mike has served as The National Public Affairs Director for one of the largest Nonprofit organizations in the nation: Guide Dogs for the Blind; He has served as the vice president of the National Association of Guide Dog Users; Michael has held seats on several boards. Until October 2019 he worked as the CEO of the Do More Foundation, the non-profit arm of Aira Tech Corp, a manufacturer of assistive technology which makes a revolutionary visual interpreter for blind people. In January 2021 Mike joined accessiBe as its Chief Vision Officer to help advance the company goal of making the entire internet fully inclusive. He is the author of the #1 New York Times Best Seller: “Thunder dog –The True Story of a Blind Man, a Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust” – selling over 2.5 million copies Worldwide. In 2014 Mr. Hingson published his 2nd book “Running with Roselle”- A story for our youth. His third book, “Live Like A Guide Dog”, was released on August 20, 2024. This book shows readers how they can learn to control fear and not, as Mike would say, “become blinded by fear in the face of crisis”. Mr. Hingson has traveled the Globe speaking to some of the world’s most elite: from former President, George W. Bush to Larry King, to Fortune 500 companies and colleges and Universities Nationwide. After sharing his story of survival on hundreds of TV and Radio programs, Michael is now an Expert hired by many of today’s major corporations and organizations. Speaking and consulting on the importance of Teamwork and Trust, Moving from Diversity to Inclusion, as well as offering Adaptive Technology Training – spearheading innovation for ALL! In June, 2024 Mike was inducted as an alumni member into the honors Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa. Currently Michael lives in Victorville, California with Alamo, Michael’s eighth guide dog and his rescue feline, Stitch. More information on Mr. Hingson is available on his website. Here also is a link to Mr. Hingson’s press kit, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/q8uxu9u7pap4puj5de7rg/h?rlkey=22bziy0wmghf8111kad73685y&dl=0
More than $10,000
Keynote Speaker | #1 Bestselling Author | Creator of the Human Perspective Method™ | Physiotherapist & Kinesiologist
Denver, Colorado
Julie Renae Smith, MPT, is a speaker, #1 bestselling author, coach, physiotherapist and kinesiologist who helps people recognize the hidden patterns shaping how they interpret, react, communicate, lead, and perform. For more than 25 years, Julie has worked at the intersection of the body, behavior, change, and human performance. That work led to the development of the Human Perspective Method™—an approach for recognizing where our attention naturally lands, understanding the patterns that creates, and expanding the possibilities available when we can see more of what's actually happening. Because we don't respond only to what happens. We respond to what we notice, what we make it mean, and the story we build from there. Julie brings that work into organizations through engaging, practical experiences that reveal the invisible patterns behind workplace stress, communication, decision-making, leadership, burnout, and change. Her sessions blend science, storytelling, humor, movement, and practical application. Audiences don't simply leave knowing more—they begin noticing differently. And that's where choice becomes possible. Because you can't interrupt what you haven't noticed. When people can recognize a pattern, they can interrupt it. Julie's signature keynotes—including The Invisible Workday™ and Pain Bending™—combine neuroscience, movement, storytelling, humor, and immediately usable tools that help people reduce burnout, strengthen communication, navigate change, improve leadership, and perform at their best. Whether speaking to corporate teams, healthcare professionals, associations, or executive leaders, Julie's mission is simple: Help people see more so they can choose better.
$1,501 - $5,000