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For over three decades, Alan Cohen has worked with business leaders, as an executive coach, senior marketing professional and human resources consultant. As a sought-after speaker, author, leadership instructor and executive coach, he has helped and inspired senior level executives and teams to become more connected to their lives and business goals, resulting in greater performance, and highly improved business results. During that time, Alan discovered an innate ability to transform already-successful executives into breakthrough leaders. This passion inspired him to make the leap into Executive Coaching, enabling him to train, speak, and coach inside some of the world’s top organizations. Alan’s work today inspires leader to harness the power of communication to achieve exemplary results and meaningful connection. As an author, Alan drew upon his success in Public Relations to pen his first book, “Those Difficult Talks for PR Pros.” Widely praised by industry professionals, it became a valued resource. As an Executive Coach, he discovered a universal need for a better understanding of the connection between communication and authentic leadership; his next book, “The Connection Challenge™: How Executives Create Power and Possibility in the Age of Distraction,” invites executives to shatter the boundaries of conventional thinking — while revealing the path to ultimate success. Alan was the head of the publicity team that launched the Harry Potter book series in the United States. Alan Samuel Cohen - In the News June 6, 2019 Elephant Journal - 16 Questions to Turn Chemistry into Intimacy in your Relationship: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/06/16-questions-to-turn-chemistry-into-intimacy-in-your-relationship/?fbclid=IwAR2Cj3SPkCIXo4GU_234XW-_IPDbKrJ66x_0yixwUS0twqyhzhQ6DCzV8xw May 29, 2019 Working Women’s Wealth Podcast - Episode 82: The Connection Challenge https://workingwomenswealth.com/the-connection-challenge-with-alan-samuel-cohen/ May 29, 2019 Thrive Global - 4 Ways to Boost Creativity https://thriveglobal.com/stories/4-ways-to-boost-creativity/ May 15, 2019 Thrive Global - Create More Wealth by Strengthening Your Connection to Money https://thriveglobal.com/stories/create-more-wealth-by-strengthening-your-connection-to-money/
$5,001 - $10,000
Christen Reighter is a Colorado-based writer, editor, and speaker who addresses clinical mental health (from a unique perspective of both client and clinician), personal development including sex-positive psychoeducation, social justice, and women’s rights. She is best known for her empowering viral TEDx talk about living childfree-by-choice (“I don’t want children—stop telling me I’ll change my mind”), which confronts how medical paternalism can impede bodily autonomy, while calling for scrutiny of our prescribed roles. As an award-winning performer and writer, she has performed and competed on stages nationwide, published essays across multiple platforms, and been a featured speaker for TEDxMileHigh, United Way, North Texas Mensa, WNPR radio, and the University of Northern Colorado. Informed and inspired by her academic work in the social sciences, Christen holds degrees with honors in sociology and psychology, and is trained in clinical mental health counseling through the master’s program at the University of Northern Colorado. Christen is available for private consultation and speaking engagements for nonprofit, academic, and women’s organizations. Experienced with diverse participants and settings, she welcomes proposals for all event types and sizes—from small, intimate groups to crowds of thousands, and everything in between. Described as “enlightening” and “inspiring,” her freeform delivery incorporates elements of storytelling and didactic styles, creating a flexible, multifaceted approach that dependably facilitates audience connection and motivation. On a personal note, her hobbies include: reading nonfiction, studying microbiology & psychology, kickboxing & weight lifting, and working on her car. She is currently working eagerly toward moving abroad and devoting her energy to several new writing projects.
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Oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer Katlin Bowman studies mercury chemistry in marine environments using chemistry and genomic techniques, helping scientists understand how mercury concentrations have changed throughout history. Currently, she is studying how microplastic pollution in San Francisco Bay impacts mercury cycling. Katlin has spent nearly a year of her life at sea, spanning 12 expeditions. She has crossed the Atlantic, cruised through the tropical Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, walked across ice floes at the North Pole, and explored the seafloor in the deep-ocean submersible Alvin. A mentor to young women in science in a program for underrepresented women applying to graduate school, she is also the co-author and narrator of a children’s book, To the Top of the World, that tells the story of a research expedition to the Arctic Ocean.
$251 - $1,500
A speaker for over 30 years, Jenn makes you laugh, sometimes cry and discusses tough topics. As a speaker on foster care, adoption, being Mom Of 18, single parenting, blending families and everything that goes along with those topics. Jenn grew up in dysfunction and is a published author of a self-help memoir on overcoming adversity. Jenn runs a podcast - The Naked Podcaster - to "bare it all" and thrives from learning peoples stories.
$1,501 - $5,000
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Rogers Communications tagged Beverley as one of Canada's leading experts on social media and digital strategy. She undoubtedly has the know-how, but audience members also love her humor, sass, authentic viewpoint, and real-life examples that clearly illustrate what to do and what not to do. Attendees literally make changes to their social media pages on the spot while laughing out loud! She is regularly crowned "crowd favorite" at social media and digital marketing conferences. And, because she's so easy to work with, she gets invited back! Beverley has spoken at major conferences and intimate workshops, online and in-person, always breaking down social media marketing into relatable, real-life situations and solutions, so that everyone walks away with a strategy to impact their online presence. As Beverley says, "I'm not a big fan of "thought-provoking", "motivational" or "fluffy" presentations. I like when someone teaches me something I can go home and try. If someone is paying $300+ for a ticket, they need to LEARN and be able to DO something afterward, not think about a pie in the sky (I really like pie though)." If you want your audience to be engaged, educated, entertained and make real changes, secure Beverley as your speaker today!
$251 - $1,500
A passion to make a difference in the lives of others, is what drives me each and every day. Active in forging connections to create partnerships and engaging in the world of development as an avenue to give back, I continue to help others in developing their skills to pay it forward. This ability to help others develop their success, defines the success we achieve as a community. Paired with a goal oriented approach and strategic vision, I blend a business based perspective with a marketing mind. A love for arts and culture continue to fuel my creativity and a deep rooted thirst for knowledge and understanding will ensure education remains a lifelong pursuit. A career in financial services, marketing and business development paired with volunteer management and higher education allows for a broad spectrum of topics. Additionally, the themes of breaking stereotypes, strong females, overcoming challenges, athletics and coaching are all also areas of expertise.
$1,501 - $5,000
Heather, known as Anish on trails, became the second female to complete the “Double Triple Crown of Backpacking” in 2017. This entails completing the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide National Scenic Trails each twice. In 2018 she simultaneously became the first female Triple Triple Crowner and the first female Calendar Year Triple Crowner when she hiked all three of those trails in one March-November season. She also holds the overall self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Pacific Crest Trail (2013)–hiking it in 60 days, 17 hours, 12 min, which broke the previous men's record by four days and established the first female record. She also holds the female self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (2015) in a time of 54 days, 7 hours, 48 minutes, and the Arizona Trail (2016) which she completed in 19 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes. She has hiked nearly 30,000 miles since 2003 including 13 thru-hikes. She is also an ultra-marathon runner and has completed six 100 mile races since August 2011 as well as dozens of 50k and 50 mile events. She has attempted the infamous Barkley Marathons four times, starting a third loop once. She is also an avid mountaineer and peakbagger working on several ascent lists in the US and abroad. When not on an adventure Anish speaks regularly about her adventures and her first book Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home chronicling her Pacific Crest Trail record, was published by Mountaineers Books in 2019. As a professional speaker, her talks are sought after for their adventure stories, humor, and the applications of trail lessons to life off the trail.
$1,501 - $5,000
Shirley Gabriella is a legislative advisor, an author, entrepreneur and a PhD student at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her research is on Counterterrorism - An African Approach. She is also a life coach with over 10 years experience. She has extensive knowledge on policy formulation, peace studies and leadership. She is also a trained tug-of-war player. Shirley is very passionate about regenerating Africa through the use of indigenous policies and also improving the lives of young people through sharing experiences. She has given talks in high schools, universities & institutional forums.
$251 - $1,500
2012 Certified Relationship Therapist 2013 Co-founder of Dynamic Relationships 2013 Co-founder, owner & facilitator of Kinbaku Lounge
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Wayne Gregori is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for creating SF Net, the world's first social network, launched in San Francisco in July 1991—years before the World Wide Web existed and long before Friendster, MySpace, or Facebook. SF Net consisted of coin-operated public terminals installed in Bay Area coffeehouses, giving everyday people affordable access to real-time chat, email, forums, and community building for just a few quarters. It pioneered the internet café concept, blended online interactions with in-person "NetGets" gatherings, and fostered a diverse, inclusive virtual community that bridged physical and digital worlds. Wikipedia and tech historians recognize it as a groundbreaking piece of internet history that democratized early online social connection. Though not a professional writer by trade, Wayne is a natural storyteller who captivates audiences with vivid, engaging narratives—skills he's brought to his memoir/history book, The First Social Network. The book preserves this overlooked chapter of tech and cultural history through personal anecdotes, memorable characters like street magician Captain Nemo, and reflections on how SF Net embodied ideals of open discourse and accessible knowledge. A lifelong innovator, Wayne has since founded other online ventures (including Leadx.com and Openfence.com) and spoken on technology's social impact, from early internet communities to blockchain and Bitcoin. He continues to advocate for preserving and sharing the story of SF Net as a foundational milestone in how humans connect online.
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Dan motivates audiences to overcome adversity and achieve a new heart for life by sharing his personal stories. Dan reached a low point in his life after the dot com crash and endured several years of unemployment. Both his life savings and network were lost. Driven by his passion to help connect others in similar situations, Dan founded The Networking Community and authored the published book, Tales from The Networking Community. Along with overcoming emotional adversity, Dan survived open heart surgery where his life was revived multiple times during the operation and came-back to achieve top USA ranking as a masters track athlete receiving All American honors from the United States Track and Field Association. Upon learning of his near-death experience and athletic accomplishments, The American Heart Association published Dan's story "A New Heart for Life" in their survivor gallery to inspire millions of people with heart disease to achieve a healthy and fit lifestyle. Dan shares these experiences and more, teaching life principles that bring about profound change, no matter how dire the situation may be. MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTE & WORKSHOP PRESENTATION NETWORKING, LIKE LIFE, IS A PROCESS NOT AN EVENT Based on his book, Tales from the Networking Community Dan Williams speaks to organizations about the power of networking and how it transformed his life. He energetically shares life lessons on the art and science of networking. Those who attend Dan's keynote speeches and workshops find his advice practical, motivational, and inspirational. Mixing stories with light humor, Dan shares how to build a networking community through systematically managing network contacts from the point of simple awareness through a series of measurable milestones. Dan's networking system is adaptable to virtually any set of circumstances. TAKE-AWAY'S Dan shares his experience with the ONE networking principle that has NEVER failed... PLUS - The top ten networking tips. - How to build and grow your networking community. - Learn the five-step process & three networking profiles. - How to develop your elevator pitch. - How to remember names.
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Sharifah Hardie is a marketing strategist, media expert, and founder of The People’s Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating real economic opportunity through connection, collaboration, and community. With over a decade of experience in marketing and media, Sharifah helps entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations increase visibility, generate leads, and turn attention into revenue. She has helped raise millions of dollars for companies by combining strategic marketing, relationship building, and positioning that converts. Sharifah is also a seasoned podcast host and media professional. She launched her first podcast in 2009 and has since produced and hosted multiple shows, including Ask Sharifah Radio, Ask Sharifah Podcast, Ask Sharifah Show, and In The Studio with Sharifah Hardie. Through these platforms, she has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders, gaining deep insight into what drives success across industries. In addition to her work in business and media, Sharifah has been actively engaged in public service and civic leadership. She ran for Long Beach City Council in 2020 and for State Senate District 33 in 2024, advocating for small business growth, economic opportunity, and stronger communities. As the founder of The People’s Chamber of Commerce, Sharifah is building a modern business ecosystem where relationships lead to real opportunities. The organization provides tools such as a Timebank for exchanging services and a Member Directory designed to increase visibility and collaboration among members. Sharifah’s speaking focuses on practical marketing strategies, leveraging media for authority, and building relationships that drive real business growth. Her approach is direct, actionable, and designed for professionals ready to move beyond visibility and into results.
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