Dr. Ewa J. Kleczyk is a healthcare executive with extensive experience in healthcare research, analytics, and operations. She is a nationally recognized leader, published scholar, and Editor-in-Chief of the Universal Journal of 21st Century Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Technology & Publishing (UJWEL). In addition, she is pursuing a Business Excellence Graduate Certificate at Columbia University, expanding her expertise in organizational leadership and innovation. Dr. Kleczyk is a frequent speaker at premier academic and industry forums, including the Pharmaceutical Marketing Sciences Association (PMSA), Intellus Worldwide, the WomenTech Global Conference, and Harvard’s Conference on Business and Economics. Widely published in peer-reviewed journals and academic volumes, she also serves on multiple editorial boards across healthcare, economics, and leadership disciplines. Committed to advancing education and equitable healthcare access, she co-founded the Kleczyk-Strout Foundation, which supports community initiatives through advocacy, mentorship, and outreach. She also contributes her leadership through service on nonprofit boards and community councils, and by engaging audiences via podcasts and public forums. Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden, the WomenTech Data Science Award, and recognition among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare Technology. Originally from Wroclaw, Poland, Dr. Kleczyk earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Tech and both her M.S. and B.A. degrees in Economics from the University of Maine.

Dr. Connie Bell is a transformational executive and scholar-practitioner known for her ability to lead with both vision and compassion. A native Californian now residing in Texas, Dr. Bell brings over 30 years of dynamic leadership experience in corporate, academic, and global spaces. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Security Risk, Global Incident Response, and Fraud Detection & Analytics at Teleperformance, where she leads strategic governance initiatives across security, ethics, and operational resilience. In addition to her corporate leadership, Dr. Bell is a respected doctoral professor and dissertation chair at the University of Phoenix, where she mentors emerging scholars in business and leadership disciplines. Her scholarly research explores the intersection of ethical leadership, systemic equity, and high-risk organizational environments. As a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Bell brings a deep personal understanding of the importance of wellbeing, self-advocacy, and resilience. She speaks candidly about how ignoring early signs of illness nearly cost her everything and how her recovery redefined her leadership philosophy. This experience fuels her current work in promoting trauma-informed leadership and well-being-centered organizational cultures. Known for her mantra, “Lift as you climb,” Dr. Bell is committed to opening doors for others, mentoring future leaders, and advocating for environments where high performance and human dignity are not in conflict. Her mission is to transform systems from the inside out, bridging governance, innovation, and wellbeing to foster sustainable change for people, communities, and institutions. Credentials: • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) • SVP of Global Security Risk & Incident Response • Professor & Dissertation Chair, University of Phoenix • Conference Speaker | Research Mentor | Survivor Advocate Contact: Email: connie.bell@teleperformance.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-bell

Ellen Mannaert is a visionary serial entrepreneur, transformation coach, and co-author who empowers individuals to embrace their authentic power through her signature philosophy, *The Power of Imperfection*. From building one of Europe's largest textile networks to founding sustainable fashion brand Lemèrt and founding Era of You, Ellen's journey spans continents and industries. A sought-after global keynote speaker recognized at Cambridge and Westminster, this 13x founder, real estate developer and investor, and co-founder of Boat Trips Club transforms ambition into lasting impact. Based between the Netherlands and Dubai, Ellen champions authentic leadership and proves that perfect is boring, but authentic is unstoppable.

Dr. Debra speaks from the heart to help others shatter the lies and false horizons that stop them from achieving their dreams. She has overcome many challenges, from learning difficulties and abuse to cancer. Inspired by her studies in transformational leadership, she puts the principle to practical use to help others discover their unique Superpowers; yes, we all have them. Degrees in Communication, Sociology, and Education, and her doctorate in Transformational Leadership allow her to assist others in unleashing their full potential and becoming the heroines of their own stories. Her studies in education, sociology, speech, and communication give her the perspective to speak not just from her heart but also from a solid knowledge base. She is proud to be a speaker for Blissful Living, Disrupt Aging Classroom and AARP workshops, Changing the Narrative, and Show Me and ASA aging Summits. She is the Keynote Speaker at Fearless Summits and WEL Conferences, 3 times author and 3 time co-author, a podcast host and mindset coach.

Dr. Debra Dupree is a Dispute Resolution Enthusiast, Workforce & Leadership Development Coach, International Trainer and Keynote Speaker. Debra has trained throughout North America, Australia and the Pacific Rim in workplace mediation, the interactive process, and leadership strategies. She was voted in the top ten of worldwide trainers by SkillPath Corporate Strategies. Her dissertation on the “Psychology of Good Bosses versus Bad Bosses” has evolved into a 90-day Leadership Bootcamp for Leading Consciously Now. She embraces the philosophy that MINDSET shapes our behavior and how we show up matters. particularly as leaders and mediators, going way beyond race, ethnicity, and religion. Debra served as the President of the California Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (CARP) when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed when major changes to the California Workers’ Compensation were enacted by Legislature in 1994. Since then, she was featured in Newsweek as one of San Diego’s top psychotherapists, recognized by the Los Angeles Federal Executive Board for her workplace mediation expertise and mentorship, and distinguished as a leader in dispute resolution by the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) and the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). She served nationally as the Workplace Co-Chair and Newsletter Editor for the Workplace Section of ACR. She was also President of ADR-San Diego and currently serves on the SCMA Board of Directors, heading up the Employment Mediation Institute for 2021. She is an avid educator teaching at Cal Western School of Law in ADR, National University in Conflict Management Systems, Ryokan College in the field of psychology, California State University in Leadership, and on the faculty for the American Arbitration Association and Hong Kong Institute of Mediation. Today, Debra is the founder and president of Relationships at Work, Inc., a consulting and mediation practice founded in 2011 serving organizations and the professional community on the psychology of people in conflict. DR. DEBRA DUPREE – CURRICULUM VITAE, DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR WORKPLACE ISSUES PAGE 1/9 Hi, I’m Dr. Debra Dupree. I work with people and organizations ‘looking for resolution’ – not ‘looking for trouble’ in the conflicts in their lives. It takes a shift in mindset to recognize the difference and the strategies available to get to ‘both-gain’ outcomes. I leverage the neuroscience behind people in conflict and use behavioral strategies in dispute resolution services to achieve this. I look forward to working with you in the search for resolution for ‘both-gain’ outcomes

Tracy Kyler is an Intuitive Healing & Business Success Mentor, Author, and Speaker who works with individuals and leaders navigating the long-term impact of unresolved emotional experiences in relationships and careers. With a background in Human Services and years of experience supporting children, families, and entrepreneurs, Tracy brings a trauma-informed, insight-driven approach to personal and professional growth. She is the author of Glowing Through the Chakras and a contributing author to Pray Don’t Panic. Tracy’s work focuses on helping people recognize how emotional patterns influence leadership, communication, and success—and how healing creates lasting, positive change.

Iryna Synychak is a gifted Holistic Wellness Coach, captivating speaker, and an inspiring author of her newest book “The CALM Entrepreneur.” With a Master of Arts degree in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta and a distinguished background in Journalism, she combines expertise in communication with her passion for wellness to guide leaders toward lasting wellness and sustainable business growth. Drawing on years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer, Iryna integrates a comprehensive holistic approach to wellness that blends exercise, stress-management bodywork, and mindfulness therapies. Her method nurtures balance across body, mind, emotions, and spirit—empowering overwhelmed entrepreneurs, CEOs, and high-achieving leaders to thrive without burning out. Iryna’s professional journey also spans roles as a journalist, television reporter, and educator, where she learned the power of storytelling, awareness, and communication in inspiring change. Today, she channels that experience into motivational talks, keynote speeches, and her coaching practice, where she helps entrepreneurs design lives and businesses that support—not sabotage—their well-being.

Anna Geagea is a mindset and identity coach, speaker, and creator of the Identity Architecture™ framework. She supports purpose-driven women entrepreneurs in releasing internal patterns that hold them back and creating meaningful, flexible success without guilt or burnout. Anna’s work is shaped by lived experience, including multiple immigrations, rebuilding life from scratch, personal loss, an infertility journey, and the premature birth of her son. These experiences led her into deep self-awareness, neuroscience-based inner work, and grounded spirituality focused on integration rather than escape. Based in Boston, MA, Anna combines psychology, nervous system regulation, and embodied spiritual insight to help women shift identity at the root level—so growth becomes natural, sustainable, and aligned with both ambition and family

Loren Sanders, PCC is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and author who writes and speaks about the realities many leadership conversations avoid: power, pressure, and the hidden costs of overfunctioning. Her work resonates with high-performing professionals and entrepreneurial women who are done performing strength while privately managing depletion. She is the author of the highly rated book Empathy Is Not a Weakness: And Other Stories from the Edge and is currently writing her next book on impostor syndrome and leadership under sustained pressure. Grounded in neuroscience, performance science, and systems thinking, Loren’s work replaces motivational language with evidence-based self-command. Loren is the founder of Roxlo Coaching & Consulting, creator of the RISE and STRONG frameworks, and a sought-after keynote speaker known for intellectual rigor, direct insight, and practical tools leaders actually use when the stakes are real.

Raquel earned her master’s degree in Economics from the Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands and has obtained multiple certifications in leadership development. Throughout her career as a trustee strategic advisor, she has restructured organizations and advised management boards, supervisory boards, and trustees on a broad range of strategic issues. Since nine years, Raquel, based in Curaçao, leads Creating Milestones, a company dedicated to leadership development across the Dutch Caribbean islands. Through this work, she designs and facilitates leadership programs, provides executive coaching, continues her advisory practice, and is an active speaker on (personal) leadership development. She has a fascination for mindset and human behavior and also writes policies, articles, and columns on leadership. As the President of the HR network Curaçao, she wants to positively impact the HR and leadership landscape on Curaçao. Furthermore, she collaborates with FutureWomenX to expand this global platform for female leaders within the Caribbean.

Dr. Tracy J. Dancy is an electrifying grief motivational speaker, best-selling author, certified life coach, and suicide awareness advocate who empowers women to rise from loss into wholeness. After enduring the unimaginable loss of two daughters, Tracy transformed her pain into purpose and made it her life’s mission to help others reclaim their lives after tragedy. She is the visionary and founder of Soaring on Angels’ Wings™, a nationally recognized grief platform and anthology series that gives voice to those navigating loss and healing. The first edition, Soaring on Angels’ Wings™: Grief Through Our Eyes, debuted as a #1 Amazon Best Seller in multiple categories including Death & Grief and Inspirational Personal Testimonies. Tracy also leads the  Soaring Angels-Wings grief support group, which continues to grow and impact lives across communities. Dr. Dancy is a certified QPR Instructor for suicide prevention and a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. She guides individuals through her 40-Day “Journaling Through Grief” Experience, a faith-centered healing journey designed to help participants process pain through daily reflection, breathing exercises, and intentional writing. She is the recipient of numerous honors, including: • 100 Women of Color Honoree • Phenomenal Women in Business Honoree (2021 & 2022) • Survivor Award Honoree • Amazon Best-Selling Author • Certified Motivational Fire Speaker • Certified Life Coach • Honorary Doctorate in Christian Counseling — Anchorway Christian University Through her faith-driven message and signature phrase “You Can Live Again,” Dr. Dancy delivers powerful keynote talks, panels, and healing-centered experiences that restore hope, ignite resilience, and activate transformation. Her impact reaches far beyond the stage through her books, international media features, guided grief journeys, and global platforms.

I am the Founder of Together in Unity, where health communications meets environmentally sustainability. These have a strong and important impact on the stability of our world. How we interact with each other and the choices we make do make a difference. Be the change you wish to see in the world – Mahatma Gandhi. I have a Doctor of Education (EdD) and Master of Science (MS) degree in Health and Behavior Studies from Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY, and a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Environmental Conservation Education from New York University, New York, NY.

Ashley A. Moore transforms the way organizations navigate change by centering capacity, human needs, and the real conditions teams face during transformation. Known for elevating conversations from bandwidth to capacity, she blends strategy, organizational psychology, and people-centered design to help leaders create environments where awareness strengthens, readiness grows, and change becomes sustainable. With a rare ability to merge strategy, technology, and human behavior, Ashley ensures that change is not just implemented, but fully embraced at every level of an organization. Her impact spans complex, enterprise environments. At Northern Trust, Ashley guided a global workforce of 28,000 through a Microsoft 365 transformation that activated 90% of employees and streamlined digital workflows, reclaiming 167 hours of weekly productivity. At BDO Digital, she co-founded the firm’s Enablement & Adoption function—later renamed Change Management—establishing a scalable, human-centered approach that reshaped how the organization and its clients engaged with transformation. Ashley’s influence extends into culture and employee experience. At Port Houston, she launched the organization’s inaugural employee engagement and recognition program, strengthening leadership alignment and accelerating cultural transformation. Across every initiative, she turns insights into action by listening deeply, honoring lived experience, and designing change that people can sustain. Recognized as an industry thought leader, Ashley received the 2024 BrainStorm Stormies Award for Most Innovative End User Adoption Program and has spoken at leading summits on capacity-centered change, organizational readiness, and the future of transformation. She holds a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston. A Prosci-certified practitioner, Ashley applies a structured yet adaptive approach to ensure organizations don’t just adapt to change but lead it.

Bruce Wren is an award-winning executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Bruce Blueprint, a framework for developing principled, transformational leaders. With more than two decades of executive leadership experience—including Vice President of Learning and Development at Regal Cineworld—Bruce led the initiatives that earned the company its “Great Place to Work” certification and the Fortune 100 Best Places to Work for Diversity designation. He brings a successful background in education and operations, having directed large-scale organizational transformations, driven performance improvement, and strengthened leadership capability across Fortune 500 companies and national education institutions. A certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Duke Fuqua School of Business Management and Leadership alumnus, he has consistently championed the empowerment of women and the advancement of inclusive leadership throughout his career. As the founder of ACE Independent Consulting Services, Bruce partners with organizations and leaders worldwide to enhance leadership performance, elevate workplace culture, and drive sustainable growth. He is passionate about empowering leaders to execute, engage, and empower—the hallmarks of the E³ Model embedded in the Bruce³ System—enabling principled leaders to have a transformational impact.

Michelle is a portfolio careerist who intentionally lives on cross-boundary intersections, bringing together innovation, creative expression, and human well-being. As an Innovation Designer and Human Well-Being Insight Designer, she explores how people live, work, and thrive, translating complex insights into meaningful everyday practices and solutions. Her work as a Vision-to-Experience Curator connects ideas to real-world impact, helping individuals and organizations bring purposeful concepts to life. Alongside these roles, Michelle is an author, artist, and podcaster, using storytelling and creative expression to explore themes of purpose, resilience, and modern innovative work. Her multidisciplinary path reflects a commitment to curiosity, integrity, and designing a life that aligns with her values, vision of succes and purpose. With experience across multiple sectors and creative fields, Michelle brings a grounded, integrated perspective to conversations about wellness, innovation, and entrepreneurship, offering insights shaped by both lived experience and intentional design.

Ekta Anand is a dynamic speaker and transformational guide dedicated to helping individuals and organizations embrace spiritual leadership as a path to purposeful living. Drawing from her work at Shambhala’s Land, Ekta weaves together ancient wisdom and modern insights to inspire personal growth, resilience, and authentic leadership. Her talks empower audiences to reconnect with their inner strength, find clarity in times of change, and cultivate a deeper sense of meaning in both work and life. With a warm, engaging style, Ekta speaks at conferences, workshops, and retreats, leaving participants with actionable tools and a renewed sense of direction.

Dr. Petya Belcheva-Gemuenden—also known as Dr. Petya Belcheva-Gemuenden or “Dr. Next Level Love”—is changing the global conversation around love, relationships, and success. As a psychologist (PhD), NLP Master Coach, Hypnotherapist, Elite Relationship Mentor, and Bestselling Author, Dr. Belcheva has built an international movement with her transformational mentorship brand, Next Level Love®.

Aruna Ramamurthy is the Founder and CEO of Enlighten Embody Empower Yourself, where she dedicates her expertise to empowering high-powered, ambitious women entrepreneurs and mothers navigating the challenges of balancing their professional and personal lives. With over 16 years of experience in the healthcare field, Aruna specializes in helping her clients overcome guilt and shame associated with managing their careers while striving to spend quality time with their families. As a Master NLP Practitioner, Certified Life and Success Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Licensed Medical Massage Therapist since 2008, Healing Touch Therapist, and 200-hour certified Yoga Instructor, Aruna integrates a diverse array of modalities to facilitate personal transformation. Her educational background includes a degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras in India, along with extensive training in NLP, hypnotherapy, and yoga from esteemed institutions such as the Cincinnati School of Medical Massage, Yoga Body and Transform Destiny. Aruna is also a best-selling author, having penned several influential works, including "Life Lessons: Getting Your Act Together," "Becoming Positively Awesome," "Gift of Pain," and "Unbreakable Spirit." As an international keynote speaker, she inspires audiences with her insights and practical strategies for living a mindful, abundant, and joyous life. Additionally, she is the creator of multiple transformational workshops and classes including the Attitude Changes Trajectory Now (A.C.T. Now) meditation program, designed to help her clients release limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential and hosts the "Align with Your Dharma" podcast, where she explores topics related to purpose, mindfulness, and personal growth. Through her comprehensive approach, Aruna empowers individuals to fulfill their purpose while cultivating peace and resilience in their lives.

BIOGRAPHY Melissa Drew is an international keynote speaker with over 30 years of data and digital transformation expertise. Her professional career has contributed to her breadth and depth of knowledge working in the private sector, with startups, and as a consultant with Kearny, Deloitte, and IBM. She focuses on how emerging technologies impact procurement and supply chain organizations. Ms. Drew was ranked #34 of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain 2023, was named a Top 25 Global Consultant, and is a Top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Supply Chain 2024. She hosts the “Impact of Data & AI Literate Citizen' podcast, interviewing female leaders worldwide about their perspectives on today, tomorrow, and beyond. Ms. Drew is a TEDX speaker and is featured in a variety of digital magazines and technology podcasts. Recently, she became the founder of the non-profit organization, The AI Literate Citizen, with a mission to advocate and educate AI literacy to all global citizens of all ages. Melissa's personal life, including her dedication to her twin teenage daughters and her love for international travel, adds a relatable touch to her professional profile. When not writing or speaking, Ms. Drew mentors others and tries to keep up with her busy life. One of her most outstanding achievements is to remain cancer-free since October 2022. . She has worked and lived abroad in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the Netherlands, France, China, South Korea, and Malaysia.

For over 20 years, Magi Graziano has empowered leaders and teams to optimize performance and workplace culture. ✷ 10,000+ hours dedicated to developing, leading, and facilitating transformation at every level. ✷ From single mom on commission to three-time business owner — understands barriers and how to break them, so you don’t have to. ✷ Transformed an organization from the brink of a union walkout into a high-performing workplace that outperformed its 95-year history — helping your culture shift from friction to flow. ✷ Ranked in the top 3% of recruiters nationwide for 15 years. ✷ Developed The Certification in Employee Retention for the National Placement Association. ✷ Led interventions that empowered over 20,000 people to optimize their work. ✷ Trekked the Camino de Santiago and spent 12 days in the jungle on a journey of self-discovery. ✷ Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. ✷ Amazon & WSJ Bestselling Author ✷ Top 100 Business Women in Silicon Valley RESPONSE AGILITY FROM FRICTION TO FLOW “Magi has changed the way me and my teams execute and makes me a better leader on the daily” - CFO, AFFINIUS CAPITAL From Friction to Flow is a deeply personal yet universally relevant exploration of how subconscious programming shapes behavior, relationships, and workplace dynamics. Drawing from neuroscience, personal experience, and two decades of working with top executives and organizations, Magi teaches audiences how to navigate the chaos and uncertainty of modern life with resilience and purpose. Her transformative framework, centered on the three tenets of Autonomy, Agency, and Authority, empowers individuals and leaders to shift from reactive stress states (“friction”) to alignment and productivity (“flow”). This talk offers actionable strategies to reduce stress, enhance decision-making, and build emotional agility—skills crucial for thriving in today’s volatile world. Understanding how subconscious patterns drive stress and conflict enables you to move forward and reprogram your program. Magi’s inspiring story and actionable framework will leave your audience empowered, energized, and ready to make transformational changes in their lives and work. IGNITE CULTURE ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT FROM THE INSIDE OUT “What a great event! The room was buzzing with positive energy after the presentation and the morning continued to flow from it!” - CEO, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SANTA CRUZ Imagine anticipating the moment instead of chasing it. In this fastpaced world we live in, with the onset of digital transformation, people in organizations are experiencing unprecedented amounts of stress and friction that exacerbate widespread breakdowns and challenges. Employee engagement is down and employee turnover is up. Systemic mistrust and a lack of communication and execution are pervasive – all combining to create high levels of burnout, overwhelm, and disconnection in members of the workforce. What would be possible if all that energy was positively pointed in the direction of innovation and people naturally collaborated in service of a cause they all believed in and were willing to set aside their ego for. In today's dynamic hyper competitive marketplace, employee, team, and organizational alignment is the answer for meeting the moment and elevating as a market leader. After experiencing this keynote, both leaders and employees leave with a renewed perspective, attitude, and framework toward their role, their impact, and how they can elevate their team and drive results in service of unified commitments.

Jamie Gabriel, MBA, affectionately known as The Crown Adjuster, is the CEO of Women Of Virtue Eliminating Negativity and the reigning 2025 Ms. Indiana Corporate America and Pageantry Spirit Award winner. A proud mother of three, seasoned entrepreneur, and operational leader with over 20 years of experience, Jamie is committed to helping others rise. Having overcome personal challenges—including teen motherhood, depression, and a struggle with self-identity—Jamie embodies resilience, purpose, and transformation. She lives by the belief that healing starts within and flows outward, showing up for herself first, then empowering others. Jamie’s mission is to help people become the best versions of themselves. Through her platforms, she creates spaces for healing, growth, and empowerment—helping others “balance their crowns” mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially. With humility and purpose, she walks alongside others as they rewrite their narratives and journey toward destination greatness.

Jenna Evola is the founder of Evolve Systems where she helps businesses leverage automation and virtual assistants from international countries and she also the co-founder of Interventional Orthopedics of Washington. She has worked with brands like General Motors, Ford, and Monster Energy and has certifications from UpViral, Tremageddon and Sphere Rocket. https://jennaevola.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-evola/ https://www.instagram.com/jenna.evola/

Ambassador Terry Earthwind Nichols is a recognized top 10 global thought leader, speaker, author of 9 books, former UN Peace Ambassador at Large, and Global Ambassador at United Refugee Green Council. He is Chairman of Evolutionary Healer - a global transformational performance improvement company currently serving clients in 17 countries, including 27 US States. He is known as the Father of Repetitive Behavior Cellular Regression® and works with people who are at their wits end. They know something is in the way of their success, and they just can’t put their finger on it. Amb. Terry discovered how to access an amnesic like memory from early childhood that drives post-traumatic stress, suicide ideation, and repetitive behaviors in adults. When he’s not training his CR Practitioners online all over the world, Terry can be found doing intriguing interviews, planning his next vacation, or having dinner at his favorite restaurant in a suit and dress shirt he designed himself. Amb. Terry enjoys connecting with his 43K+ followers on LinkedIn. His Consortium Business Model is reshaping the way business is conducted worldwide.

Darcell L. Streeter, M.S., Ed.D. (in progress) is a visionary leader, educator, and strategist whose work sits at the intersection of applied learning sciences, positive psychology, and culturally responsive design. As Executive Director and CEO of Women’s Circle, Inc. in South Florida, and Founder of Positive Images Consulting, she has dedicated her career to transforming learning environments, expanding economic mobility, and equipping organizations to thrive in an age of rapid change. Darcell is also the founder of B.HER Global, an initiative committed to empowering women to become Healed, Effective, and Reigning in every aspect of life and leadership. Through B.HER Global, she creates spaces where women leaders and high achievers can embrace their wholeness and lead with both strength and grace. Her doctoral research explores how Self-Determination Theory and applied learning science can unlock human potential, particularly for women, under-resourced communities, and multicultural learners. Her innovative frameworks bridge generative AI and culturally responsive design, offering fresh pathways for leaders navigating complexity, equity, and digital transformation. An accomplished speaker and advocate, she has keynoted on themes of empowerment, resilience, and leadership, inspiring audiences to reimagine “softness” not as weakness, but as a radical source of power, wisdom, and sustainable influence. Her signature message, “Softness is a Superpower,” challenges executives and women leaders to embrace emotional intelligence and intentionality as strategic assets in business and life. With more than two decades of nonprofit, academic, and civic leadership, Darcell has mobilized millions in funding, advanced women’s workforce initiatives, and advised on systemic solutions that close opportunity gaps. Her work resonates globally because it unites research, lived experience, and a bold vision for the future: leadership grounded in empathy, resilience, and human flourishing.

Christina Deering is a renowned Shaman Healer and Business Intuitive who helps spiritual entrepreneurs align with their purpose and build thriving, soul-led businesses. Known for clearing more limiting beliefs and trauma in a single session than years of traditional therapy, Christina empowers her clients to achieve 6+ figure success while staying deeply connected to their spiritual mission. As a global leader in wealth energetics, emotional mastery, and unlocking spiritual gifts, Christina blends ancient healing with intuitive business strategy to catalyze profound transformation. She’s the host of the top 10% podcast “You Unlimited” and has been featured in Forbes and Goss Manifesto Magazine for her impactful work. Through her signature programs, private mentorship, and speaking, Christina inspires purpose-driven entrepreneurs to heal, rise, and create prosperous legacies rooted in authenticity and alignment.

Nurse Jackie is a compassionate healthcare professional with a diverse skillset aimed at helping you achieve your health and aesthetic goals.

Carmen Croonquist is a Money Mindset Business Mentor & Keynote Speaker who helps heart-centered coaches and wellness professionals “crack their money code” to create confidence, cash, time freedom and impact! Fueled by a humble childhood on a farm in west-central Minnesota, where the prevailing winds carried limiting beliefs about money and worthiness, Carmen learned early on the high cost of underearning and overworking. Today, Carmen is a beacon of confidence, guiding women coaches & wellness entrepreneurs through their journey of financial empowerment. She believes that wealth creation is a part of our spiritual path. Her proven methodology merges ThetaHealing with powerful coaching to swiftly identify and dismantle limiting beliefs, replacing chaos and confusion with clarity, confidence, and cash! Carmen’s mantra, “When you have clarity about your intentions, you can live your truth and own your worth at the highest levels,” encapsulates her mission. She is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs break the shackles of financial limitation so they can step into their power, create wealth, and make a monumental impact in the world. With a rich background spanning over 3 decades in coaching/mentoring, leadership, teaching, public speaking, and training coaches, Carmen has served as President of Intentionality LLC since 2003. Her career has also encompassed coaching top executives at PWC, Facebook and Capella, as a faculty member and Program Director at Adler Graduate School and the University of Minnesota, and as the Director of Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. As a speaker, Carmen has presented to international audiences in Sweden, Iceland, and Mexico, as well as nationally and regionally. Carmen’s credentials include a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, as well as coaching certifications in Money Mindset Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Career/Life Transition Coaching, Personal Brand Coaching, Neuroscience Coaching, Law of Attraction Coaching, and ThetaHealing. She is a John Maxwell certified leadership coach, speaker, and workshop leader. Carmen and her husband have created an idyllic "Sun Bird" lifestyle, residing in Hudson WI during the summers and Dunedin FL during the winters.

Cynthia Encinas-Concordia is a transformational life coach, published author, podcaster, a mother and a grandma. As a Human Resource practitioner at the World Bank (retired, Headquarters, Washington, DC) her job involved dealing with diverse groups of people. This professional knowledge, experience, skills coupled with her personal life journey led her to share and work with others to create the life they would like to live … “I had the best opportunity—through my life journey, to see the value of making a positive impact on others' lives. I felt a calling to make a difference by inspiring others and creating awareness to empower people to unlock their full potential and create a life they love. I am results-oriented and passionate about personal growth and mindset mastery. With me fulfilling my purpose, I am now leaving my footprints so the young generation may be inspired and continue what we are doing – making an impact in this world. Join me on this incredible journey of self-discovery and let's create the life you've always dreamed of. I want you to live your dreams and welcome each day full of gratitude, saying, Life is great!” Cynthia is the proud founder of Dream to Rise, LLC. Her books include My Journey Into Becoming, Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Dream to Rise Anthology.

Natasha E. Feghali, an award winning Canadian for her philanthropy and dedication to global education. She is a Stanford University Fellow of the Draper Hills School for Democracy and Democratic Rule 2022 and PEAK Canada Emerging Leader 2024. She is the recipient of the 40 Under 40 United Way/ Leadership Windsor-Essex Award 2018, the Sovereign Canadian Medal in 2015 and the Odyssey Award University of Windsor 2018. Most recently she has received the Woman of Inspiration Award UWN 2023 and the WXN GAIL Award 2025. She is a notarized speaker, MC and facilitator for many events and learning opportunities both in Canada and internationally. Natasha is a 2x graduate from the University of Windsor with extensive expertise in Second Language Education, Leadership and ICT in the classroom and has her MAED with St Mary's University Minnesotta USA. Natasha is an International educator working overseas throughout her career in China, France, Kuwait and Canada for more than 17 years in multiple roles such as Instructional Coach and Literacy Interventionist supporting a portfolio of schools. Natasha is a distinguished media personality acting as MC in her community events, hosting events in the GCC as well as a journalist since 2012 and has written for magazines such as Bazaar Kuwait and City Pages Middle East and has been published in a book on Women and Leadership in Ontario with the Elementary Teachers Federation (ETFO) 2014. Natasha is a valued Board of Director holding multiple positions in for-profit and non-profit organizations across Canada and Kuwait. She has donated both her time and financially through a branch of her business Feghali Group Inc to assist organizations in reaching their mission and vision statement. Natasha is the Founder and CEO of Feghali Group Inc and FG Family Homes Inc. which is a complete home and storage space rental group as well as property manager for landlords and investors. We pride ourselves on great service and ability to customize our services for our clients and tenants!

Vicki Werling is a leadership and joy-centered keynote speaker who helps individuals and organizations reconnect to what truly fuels them — from the inside out. With a grounded, heart-forward approach, Vicki teaches how shifting energy, trusting yourself, and making intentional choices create Unshakable Joy in both life and leadership. Drawing from decades of experience in leading leadership development, coaching and organizational growth for large organizations in industries ranging from Aerospace and Defense, Finance and Banking to Automotive Services. Vicki blends real-world insight with warmth, authenticity, and practical tools audiences can use immediately. Her message resonates with leaders who are ready to move beyond burnout and lead with clarity, confidence, and heart. Through her signature keynote, Unshakable Joy™: Living and Leading from the Heart, Vicki invites audiences to see joy not as a destination, but as a daily practice — one powerful moment at a time.