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Dr. Nafisa Sekandari is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author dedicated to helping high-achieving individuals feel empowered and confident in the face of anxiety, stress, excessive worry, fear, and burnout. Her work blends clinical expertise with holistic, mind-body strategies , creating a comprehensive approach to resilience and well-being. Whether through live presentations or her book Calm Within, her mission is simple: To help individuals feel strong on the inside , not just successful on the outside.With over 15 years of experience, she uses practical, brain-based and mind-body tools to help students build confidence, focus, and resilience so they can succeed in school and life. Twice invited to the White House for her mental health activism, Dr. Nafisa is passionate about reducing stigma and making mental health support simple, relatable, and accessible for people everywhere.
$5,001 - $10,000
Based in New Jersey, I am Yahne Sneed, the Owner and Lead Architect of The Arch Methodology. With a passion for empowering purpose-driven women over 30, I specialize in helping them transform their life wounds into architectural strengths. My approach is deeply rooted in the belief that our challenges and experiences can become the foundation for personal growth and authentic manifestation of one's true purpose. Through The Arch Methodology, I guide women on a transformative journey to rise above their pasts and build resilient, purpose-filled lives. My expertise lies in blending architectural principles with personal development, creating a unique framework that supports sustained empowerment and meaningful impact. I am committed to helping women harness their inner strength to realize their highest potential.
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Based in Dallas, Texas, Irish Burch is the Founder and CEO of Irish Burch Co., a leadership and professional development firm dedicated to strengthening women in leadership and the organizations they serve. Her work focuses on helping professionals recognize career drift, reclaim ownership of their growth, and lead in ways that sustain both people and purpose. Irish is the former President and CEO of an internationally recognized eight-figure nonprofit organization. Over a 30-year career in the child advocacy field, she led complex multidisciplinary teams, stewarded significant public and private funding, strengthened statewide and national partnerships, and navigated the realities of high-stakes governance and community accountability. Her leadership experience was forged at the intersection of mission, influence, and institutional responsibility. That experience led to a moment that reshaped how she understands professional growth. Years ago, Irish accidentally discovered that she was the lowest paid person on her team. After years of working hard, serving the mission, and doing everything she believed was expected, one question echoed in her mind: “How did I get here?” That moment revealed something she now sees across industries — talented, dedicated professionals often place their careers on autopilot and slowly begin drifting without realizing it. Today, Irish helps leaders and organizations recognize and address career drift before it erodes engagement, leadership capacity, and long-term impact. Her work operates at two levels. Through her talk How Did I Get Here?, Irish challenges individuals to recognize when their careers have quietly shifted into autopilot and equips them to take back control of their professional direction. At the organizational level, her signature framework — Protect the Mission. Strengthen the People. Sustain the Work. — helps mission-driven organizations navigate change by investing in the people responsible for carrying the mission forward. Irish understands firsthand the pressures leaders face: financial responsibility, board expectations, staff wellbeing, public scrutiny, and the emotional weight of mission-driven work. Her message is both practical and direct: meaningful work can be demanding, but it should never come at the cost of the people entrusted to lead it. Through powerful storytelling and seasoned leadership insight, Irish equips audiences to strengthen culture, reinforce organizational capacity, and build environments where both the mission and the people behind it can thrive. Irish is a sought-after voice for conferences, leadership summits, women’s leadership events, and organizations navigating change while preparing their people for the future.
$5,001 - $10,000
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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Sam Jusino is a keynote speaker, author, and martial artist who teaches leaders how to move from awareness to action under pressure – so they can respond with intention instead of reacting on impulse. A Shotokan Karate black belt, tech CEO, and co-founder of The Path Retreats, Sam delivers high-energy presentations on performance under stress – teaching practical mental skills that work in real time, not meditation cushion theory. His signature framework, the Awareness → Action Protocol, helps leaders regulate their nervous systems, make clear decisions when stakes are high, and model emotional discipline for their teams. Recent engagements include keynoting for 500+ service managers at a national leadership conference. Sam is the author of Doubling Down and Follow Your Path: 30-Day Mindfulness Journal. He's available for in-person and virtual speaking engagements across North America and Europe.
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Will Everett is an accomplished businessman and community leader who carries an obligation to serve. He is an alum to Morehouse College and North Carolina A&T State University and he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As a seasoned professional, he has a corporate resume that includes working for Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, & KPMG. While he has excelled in business, he finds the most meaning in coaching students and professionals on how to enhance their careers and livelihoods via the framework of The KPIs of Life. The KPIs of Life is his debut book based on the principles he has developed and lives by to maximize his own potential and help others to do the same. Inspired by his family and the village that raised him, Will lives life to the fullest by engaging in efforts to serve his community, travel the world, and lead with purpose. Will Everett has served as a past President of the DFW Morehouse College Alumni Association, is a founding Board Member of Make A Play Foundation, and is a member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. He has lived in many cities throughout his life but Houston, TX is what he calls home and where he lives with his wife, Lina.
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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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I didn’t plan to become a dog rehabilitation specialist. I have a history degree and a background in marketing, publishing, news, venture capital, and oil and gas — I built a career in communication and business development and never imagined this would be my path. But at the lowest point of my life, when I didn’t want to live anymore, I got Kenny. I loved him more than I loved myself, so I got out of bed to meet his needs — and in caring for him, I slowly started healing. As our relationship grew, I learned about my own nervous system, trauma, and regulation. I trained him, then other dogs, then dogs labeled “aggressive” and scheduled for euthanasia — and one day someone asked me what I charge, and I realized this wasn’t just survival, it was purpose. Today, Kenny is not only my service dog but my partner in rehabilitation, and the work I do giving people hope — helping them see change they thought was impossible — is the reason I live, because I know what it feels like to believe nothing could ever be different… and to discover that it can be.
$1,501 - $5,000
Jessica McNaull is a former executive turned author, speaker, and animal rescue advocate who helps high-performing leaders navigate disruption without losing themselves in the process. After building and scaling revenue, operations, and experience strategy functions across global entertainment and experiential brands, she found herself facing her own “Well, f*ck. What now?” moment — and rebuilt from the inside out. Through raw storytelling, sharp humor, and practical frameworks, Jessica speaks on resilience, reinvention, burnout, and identity beyond title. In addition to her executive career, she is deeply involved in animal rescue, serving on the board of a nonprofit dog rescue and advocating for overlooked and special-needs animals — including her own rescue dog, Bird, who inspires much of her work. Jessica believes purpose isn’t something you find once — it’s something you choose again and again, especially when life slides you off the Dreamhouse.
$1,501 - $5,000
As a Doctor of Alternative Medicine based in South Africa, I specialise in helping Clients and Guests connect their emotional and belief systems to foster holistic improvements in health, life, and happiness. My approach integrates the wisdom of alternative therapies with an understanding of the deep emotional factors that influence physical and mental well-being. This holistic perspective allows for personalised healing journeys that address not just symptoms but the underlying emotional causes, resulting in profound and lasting wellness transformations. I am passionate about guiding individuals to unlock their inner potential and create meaningful change in their lives. Through compassionate listening and expert guidance, I support each person's unique path toward harmony between mind, body, and spirit. Residing and practicing in South Africa, I am attuned to the diverse cultural and emotional landscapes of my community, which enriches my ability to connect authentically and provide impactful support for health and happiness.
$1,501 - $5,000
I’m a trauma-informed therapist and developmental coach with over a decade of experience working in mental health and social services, and a deep curiosity about one thing: why people think, react, and behave the way they do. My work began with EMDR training and quickly evolved into a passion for understanding trauma not just as an event, but as something that lives in the nervous system and shapes how we move through everyday life. I’m fascinated by how our internal “alarm system” can sense danger even when none exists and how learning to rewire those patterns can completely change the way we experience ourselves and the world around us. Born in Eritrea and raised in South Dakota, I bring both cultural awareness and clinical insight into my work. I completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies in social work at the University of South Dakota and have spent the last decade working closely with individuals navigating stress, trauma, and major life transitions. I’m bilingual and deeply value connection across cultures and experiences, which shapes the way I engage with audiences and clients alike. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. I focus on nervous system awareness, cognitive reframing, and practical tools that help people understand their triggers, build awareness, and shift how they respond in real time. I believe people don’t just need information — they need experiences that help them see their patterns clearly and practice responding differently. My speaking style reflects that belief: interactive, energetic, honest, and often infused with humor. I like to keep people engaged, thinking, and participating because real change happens when we can see ourselves in the process. One of the principles I live and work by is simple: treat everyone like they’re the most important person you’ve ever met. That perspective guides how I speak, teach, and connect. Whether I’m speaking to professionals, students, or community groups, my goal is to help people understand how their thinking shapes their reality and to show them how to reframe, regulate, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
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