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Pastor/Leadership Coach, Vonzel Sawyer, is no stranger to church and community relations. He has spent over 30 years as a minister of the gospel. For over 27 years, Vonzel Sawyer has helped church organizations in the areas of leadership training, church growth, instituting quality programs, organizational setup, pastoral transitions, creating business case proposals, and managing projects. Vonzel Sawyer offers a wide range of ministry experience – from serving as a teacher to an interim pastor, and as a church community liaison. In conjunction with establishing ministry, Vonzel has spent 18 years as a Product/Project Manager in the telecom industry. After a successful career in telecommunications, Vonzel has endeavored to duplicate that success in ministry. Vonzel Sawyer is a minister who helps teach building ministries in the community to churches and faith-based organizations. Vonzel is President/CEO of Vonzel Sawyer Associates LLC, offering a leadership portfolio of services, featuring leadership coaching to startups and turnaround challenges; providing startup organizational services for churches and non-profit businesses. Vonzel currently serves as chairman of Render's Hope Community Development Corporation, Independence, MO. Vonzel formerly served as President and CEO of NBC Community Development Corporation. Vonzel served on the board of Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Kansas City, MO. Vonzel also served on the board of the Wyandotte Health Foundation. Vonzel holds the following educational credentials: • Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Family Bible Institute in Colorado • Ministerial Certification from Aenon Bible College • Master of Project Management Certification from George Washington University in Washington DC • Certification Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt received from Johnson County Community College Kansas • Vonzel has completed 160 hours, pursuing an Associate Coaching Certification with the International Coaching Federation Vonzel is married to Jacqueline Cavitt-Sawyer, with five adult children, and eight grandchildren. FUN FACT - In 2011 Vonzel starred a Christian comedy called "Three Blind Saints."
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Meredith is the author of The Journey Home: A Biblical Guide to Using the Enneagram to Deepen Your Faith & Relationships. She is the 1st published author in the COMPEL book line with Lysa TerKeurst and Thomas Nelson. Her work has been featured by Lifeway, Relevant Magazine, Grit & Virtue, Proverbs31 and YouVersion. On her podcast and blog, The Other Half, she's known by sharing transparently and authentically the real half life that doesn’t make the social media highlight reel, addressing topics including the Enneagram, marriage, personal & spiritual growth. She is s critical care transport nurse and a sexual assault forensic nurse examiner. Married to her high school sweetheart Justin, they live in Nashville Tennessee with their wild and sweet boy Jack.
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Founder/CEO of LITE (Leadership Influencing Teen Empowerment): Nathan has worked in the non-profit sector for over six years where he has founded the non-profit organization, LITE. Through LITE’s programs that Nathan developed, he is bringing leadership education into classrooms of various schools in Northeast Ohio. Personally, Nathan has reached over 2,000 youth with his programs in less than 3 years. Many of the students being reached are less likely to receive leadership education opportunities. Nathan believes in the equal opportunity for all youth to receive such a valuable skill. International Leadership Trainer: In 2014, Nathan experienced his first international leadership experience in Marin, California. The leadership course was a week long, STEM activity course with half of the students from California and the other half from China. In 2019, Nathan went to Yantai, China for 25 days to train, guide, and lead Chinese youth in a leadership course. Nathan also assisted in a public speaking course in China. Education: BSBA (Bachelors of Science in Business Administration) in General Management from Thomas Edison State University MAOL (Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership) from Malone University. Eagle Scout: Nathan’s leadership journey began with the Boy Scouts of America where he earned his Eagle Scout at the age of 14. Nathan served in countless leadership positions from locally to nationally. These positions resulted in over 9 years of training, speaking, and leading national leadership courses with the Boy Scouts of America all across the country. DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) with Toastmasters International Nathan has been active with public speaking since 2006. After joining Toastmasters in October of 2015, Nathan earned the highest award in Toastmasters (DTM) in less than three years in August of 2018. Less than 2% of all Toastmasters earn this award. Akron Betterfellows Graduate: Class II from Heart to Heart Communication: Nathan was selected and completed the Akron Betterfellows program designed to support leaders in the community working towards making Akron a better place. 2nd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate: Nathan has over 15 years of martial arts experience. Martial Arts taught Nathan more than just self-defense. Martial Arts taught discipline, perseverance, respect, and so much more! Soccer Coach: Nathan has been coaching youth soccer for 7 years. This volunteerism is enjoyable to train youth in soccer but to develop character as well.
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As a serial business owner and educator from Melbourne, Australia, I'm best known for my unique approach to business and developing companies in a way that creates more time and leverage for the business owner. Having experience in a variety of businesses, I have picked up and developed a strong skillset in: - Scaling a business past the business owner - Business Automation - Business model design - Virtual Assistants & Online teams - Systems & Processes - Joint Ventures - Podcasting Today I help business owners grow their profits, rapidly, through the business of podcasting. As a long-time podcast creator and listener, and an avid add-blocker, I started to think about how I do and don’t spend my time... -I don’t answer my phone if I don’t know the caller -I don’t watch traditional TV -I don’t click Facebook ads -I do listen to podcasts -I do ask friends for recommendations for podcasts -I do buy products and services based on hearing from the creators being interviewed on podcasts Then I started thinking... If revenue from traditional advertising is tumbling, and the expense of running Facebook ads or Google AdWords is increasing, how can business owners cut through the noise in a cost-effective way? The answer is simple: Podcasts. When you have a podcast, you have a way of adding fuel to your sales fire by: -Reaching people you otherwise couldn’t reach to appear as guests -Receiving the opportunity to be a guest on other shows, and talk about your business -Expanding your network, fast! My mission is simple: I want to help business owners create leverage in their business by using a podcast to grow their sales exponentially.
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A psychologist and a relationship coach, Darya began her career managing international consumer brands for Procter & Gamble in the UK, moved on to become a human resources manager and eventually became the HR Talent leader for the P&G Geneva hub. She quit her lucrative corporate job in Switzerland to move back to the UK and focus on helping transform people’s life and work. With more than fifteen years of coaching and talent management experience, Darya is the author of a best-selling Enrich Your Relationships book, she also writes for the Huffington Post and has been on BBC morning and evening radio shows. She holds a First Class Honours in Economics, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masters’ with Distinction in International Relations and holds a Masters’ of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Darya is a certified trainers’ trainer in NLP, professional certified coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and strategic interventions for personal and business growth. Working across different countries and speaking five languages, as well as being a mother of two, she is valued for her skills in helping leaders enrich relationships and build successful and meaningful businesses through focusing on their personal growth.
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Tim Turner - President of Triangle Consulting Group My bio was written by a great friend. Tim is a husband to Amy of 19 years and father to Abbie and Cash, and a 21 year veteran at TMMK. Over the course of time at Toyota, he has held a variety of positions, GPC trainer for the Lexus ES350 plant, as well as, the team leader of the Quality Gate and Surface Damage. Besides overseeing 3 team members who inspect the vehicles, Tim also assisted with countermeasures focused on identifying possible defects, ensuring that the Lexus customers receive the "perfect vehicle”. In the first year of production TMMK Lexus line won the JD Power platinum plant award for best quality. This is the highest honor that an automotive plant can achieve. With Tim's ongoing commitment to Toyota, he helped develop an invention geared toward safety in 2008, and as a result, he was awarded a U.S. Patent. In 2012, Tim implemented a project where a group of developmentally- challenged individuals gained employment at TMMK. The group had been given the opportunity to sub-assemble parts for production. By the means of employment, these individuals gained a sense of worth, pride and value within themselves. Also within the work environment, Tim has been appointed as the Chairman of the Toyota Christian Fellowship business partnering group. The Toyota Christian fellowship is a business partnering group to bring team members of faith together. This creates a positive workplace where diversity and inclusion is used to find everyone’s strengths and use those strengths to better the company and community. In addition to his work ethic and religious commitment, Tim has also published a book entitled, " One Team on All Levels," which the first edition was published in January, 2011. This book focuses on various TMMK team member’s life experiences, both their successes and struggles and how the company has developed them as people. Tim has donated all of the profits to the bereavement fund for those team members at TMMK who have lost a loved one or is facing a difficult circumstance in life. Within his community, Tim is the Family Pastor at the Victory Life Church in Georgetown, KY. In this position, his role is to oversee the Care and Outreach ministries. Tim’s work at church focuses on cancer care and members who have lost a loved one. The outreach ministry involves starting a foster program at church. Victory life is currently working on creating a food / clothing bank. The management of the food / clothing bank will be managed by following the Toyota production system principles. In addition to his religious commitment, Tim was chosen as a "Bluegrass Community Connector” in 2012, the “connectors " were selected from 5,000 nominees, who are very involved within many aspects of their given communities. Two years later, in 2014, Tim was the recipient of the John Maxwell Leadership Award, as being one of the top 100 leaders for both his ministry and community
$251 - $1,500
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Linda Shively is a neuroscience and mindset expert, an award-winning speaker, and has presented across the country at places like the Harvard Club of Boston, the New York City Bar Association, Walmart, and Carnegie Hall. Linda has been a multiple-time guest and a host on cable television, featured in a feature-film with Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels, and even performed at the Rose Bowl for over 90,000 people. After healing from an abusive marriage, and navigating the diagnosis and eventual death of her 3-year-old daughter, Linda found her way to bounce back and reclaim her joy in life. Today she helps successful women defeat the giants in their life and elevate their joy to new levels. Linda has studied brain and mind function for over 30 years, earning a psychobiology degree from UCLA, is a certified Master Life and Executive Coach, a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and a Master Hypnotherapist. She also incorporates Laughter Yoga into her presentations.
$5,001 - $10,000
From building a financial powerhouse to sharing his expertise, Frederick's (Fred's) journey is one of innovation, service, and challenging the status quo.Fred is a 25-year veteran with deep experience in both finance and technology. In 2003, he founded Creative Capital Wealth Management Group (CCWMG), a nationally recognized boutique wealth management firm now spanning over 25 states. What sets CCWMG apart is its unique retainer-based model—freeing advisors from commission conflicts—and exclusive access to accredited and alternative investments that go beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Fred specializes in helping clients diversify like the ultra-wealthy and institutions do, often taking a contrarian approach: questioning conventional Wall Street wisdom to uncover opportunities in private equity, real estate, private credit, hedge funds, DSTs, 1031 exchanges, and other non-correlated assets that can enhance portfolio resilience and growth.He doesn't just lead his own firm—Fred is passionate about elevating the industry. Fred is a sought-after expert and media contributor, sharing sharp economic and market insights in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, and as a regular contributor to Forbes.com, where he breaks down complex topics like alternative investments and portfolio diversification. A hallmark of Fred's style is his rare ability to explain complicated alternatives and sophisticated strategies in an easy, relatable way—making even advanced concepts accessible and actionable for audiences of all levels, whether high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, or fellow advisors. As a core part of CCWMG's values, Fred is a leader who gives back. Beyond finance, he's passionate about community involvement, having held leadership roles in various organizations and advocating for causes close to his heart. Of course, family and personal passions remain key priorities. Fred is married to Elizabeth and a proud father of twins, James and Abigail. He enjoys technology, cigars, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and has a lifelong love of cars. As a gifted speaker, Fred combines self-deprecating humor with masterful storytelling—his warm smile gets crowds laughing even as they're furiously taking notes and hanging on his every word. Drawing from real-life experience, he delivers nuggets of wisdom wrapped in entertainment, often sparking "aha" moments with his contrarian perspectives and clear breakdowns of complex ideas. Audiences leave inspired, informed, and eager to bring him back again and again.
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Damon Allen has been a spiritual leader for over twenty years. He has taught and engaged audiences of many different sizes in different settings. From religious conferences and employee engagement to educational workshops. Damon is a husband and father of three. He leads a team of technical operations employees as well as a congregation in Southeast Michigan. Damon is open to engagements in the United States and Canada.
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I am the mother of three beautiful souls. At the age of 15, I became pregnant and a wife. It was shortly thereafter I realized I had a bunch of obstacles to overcome. Life was not easy, and help was hard to find. I had my first son a month after I turned 16. I went for my 6 week check-up, all to find out I was pregnant again. One month after my 17th birthday, I had my only daughter. You would think I'm done, no more kids; I have my set. This time we waited 4 years, and here comes our baby boy. This is when I decided enough is enough. Although I had 3 kids at a young age, I was determined that I will not give up on life. By the time I was 22, I had 3 kids and I was divorced. But, I survived it! The dreams of my future, had no room for the devastation's of my past. I have deep roots in God; so the storms of life didn't harm me. I was determined that I will not lose. I woke up one day and realized that I am the author of my own story. I love for lives to be empowered. Determined I wouldn't be who "they" said I would be. I relocated to West Palm Beach, Florida. I started bYou! Drawing on my own failures and shortcomings, I deliver real-life messages that encourage you to know you can win; as failing is not an option to quit. Through various venues, I am committed to winning, and speaking faith to individuals so they can be healed!
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Wendi's lifelong knowledge and passion for health grew exponentially when she was faced with a life-altering disease that left her bedridden. At 27 her unexplained seizures and mini-stroke baffled doctors and if she survived, the best prognosis was lifetime disability. Wendi insisted the human body was capable of complete healing and she proved it. Now, armed with both personal experience and tens of thousands of hours of research, Wendi has an ability to reawaken potential and reignite passion. From Wendi’s diverse and extensive experience in fitness, holistic nutrition, epigenetics, biohacking and biochemistry comes a synergistic wellness approach unlike any other in the industry. Her ability to seamlessly merge physical, mental and emotional health utilizing both ancient traditions with future health systems offers achievable and sustainable transformation. As part of her ongoing commitment to acting as a health and consumer advocate, Wendi has developed several of her own food, beverage and supplement brands and has consulted on many others. She has developed and implemented programs for functional medical centers across the country and designs precision wellness protocols for corporations, elite athletes, musicians and executives. Her second book, The Your Best Diet, is set to launch fall of 2019. While she enjoys discussing the science of things, she will always prefer speaking to the heart of the matter.
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