Amplify Your Mindset with Ricky Kalmon: Recent Episodes
Ricky Kalmon
Motivational Speaker, Mindset Expert, and Celebrity Hypnotist Ricky Kalmon has amazed audiences around the world. Kalmon empowers his audience with simple, but powerful techniques to boost confidence and belief toward their goals and to exceed their own personal and professional expectations. Each episode of Amplify Your Mindset features business leaders, motivators, and incredible individuals that share how mindset has contributed to their success. Put awareness and action into your life with the confidence that you’ll succeed at the things you want to make happen.
Dr. Tim Bono is a faculty member in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis where his teaching and research focus on positive psychology and college student development. His work has been featured in a number of national media outlets including NBC News, CNN, Fast Company, and the Associated Press. Over the last decade, thousands of students have taken his popular courses on the Psychology of Young Adulthood and the Science of Happiness. He summarizes the research from those courses, along with how his students have put that information into practice in their own lives, in his book, Happiness 101: Simple Secrets to Smart Living & Well-Being.
Michelle Routhenstein is a thought leader and expert in heart disease management and prevention. Globally, heart disease is the number 1 cause of death. However, research shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through nutrition and lifestyle change. Michelle’s mission is to reduce this burden. Michelle has a thriving nutrition counseling and consulting private practice, where she helps clients optimize their heart health. She utilizes science-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine to yield high success rates and astonishing results. She helps reduce the risk of heart disease by counseling clients, delivering engaging speeches that empower others to take ownership of their health, and by leveraging her social media to increase awareness worldwide. She approaches nutrition through a dynamic perspective that tackles the underlying root causes of chronic disease to protect individuals' hearts for optimal longevity. She also is a Forbes Health advisory board member. Michelle is the author of the cookbook titled: The Truly Easy Heart-Healthy Cookbook: Fuss-Free, Flavorful, Low-Sodium Meals
When Mark was six, his mother took him into Manhattan every weekend for singing and ballet lessons. When he returned to school each Monday and showed his fellow Bronx classmates what he had learned, the class would gather around and beat him up. Mark’s mother smartened up and enrolled him in karate lessons, but those came to a halt when the karate teacher beat him up. When Mark was twelve, his parents took him to a nightclub. There, live on stage, was Rodney Dangerfield doing his act. At that moment, he knew the path he had to follow. Mark has headlined in all the major casinos and clubs across the country and has appeared many times on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. He has had both HBO and Showtime specials and has been the featured act at the Montreal Comedy Festival. He has written for and guest-starred in Mad About You – starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. His new book is available where ever books are sold titled: Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah
Walter Schindler is a lawyer, investor, entrepreneur, strategic advisor and project developer internationally recognized as one of the US pioneers and global leaders of sustainable impact investment. Walter has won more international awards for his sustainable investment vision and game-changing achievements than any other American. He has been selected by international judges based in London “Game Changer of the Year” for each of the last seven years.
In 2020 Walter accepted the invitation of Forbes Magazine to join the Forbes Business Council and has published twelve (12) articles in Forbes. Through his current company Transformation LLC,Walter is providing strategic and legal advisory services and project development and management services to large global clients pursuing sustainable energy, water, agriculture, healthcare and other sustainable projects throughout the world. He serves as Chairman of the International Advisory Boards of two world leaders in sustainable innovation.
Bruno has over 20 years of experience in management across several different industries in senior executive roles such as CEO and COO. His talents thrive in business development, change management, transition and transformation, sustainability, business consulting, and organizational agility. Due to his wealth of experience in various global business roles across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Bruno developed a profound interest and knowledge of how people from different backgrounds and cultures best work together to achieve success within matrix organizations. With the vision “Accelerate Customers,” Bruno's aim is to accelerate his team in Switzerland to the next level, creating more value, building more experience, and driving digital innovation on the market – empowered by the employees and partners.
Rob Fisher is the President and Director of Operations for Fisher Improvement Technologies. They provide education and consulting services in Human & Organizational Performance Improvement, Incident Analysis and Corrective Actions, and Improving Procedures. He is a pioneer in Human and Organizational Performance and all aspects of organizational learning, including incorporating the understanding of personality diversity into risk management. Rob is a sought-after executive mentor, coach, and trainer, and is routinely invited to speak both locally and internationally. He is the author of the book Understanding Mental Models.
Jon Grauman is a real estate agent, developer, and former mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience, Jon Grauman, Founder & Principal of Bond Collective, prides himself on understanding every facet of the business. The featured Senior Agent on the Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills, Jon demonstrates close to unparalleled skill within the high-stakes world of LA's luxury real estate market. In 2022 alone, Jon and his partners sold over $1.4 Billion, ranking them among the top teams in the country. For his work, Jon has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, L.A. Business Journal, Los Angeles Magazine, and more as one of the leaders in the luxury real estate market.
As a three-time entrepreneur, Andy has successfully coached, managed, or run businesses for 500 plus businesses over 20 years. As such, he can provide invaluable insight and experience to those looking for advice. Whether clients are struggling with a startup or running an already established company, business owners are all going through the same thing hustling day after day. Andy’s expertise lies in his knowledge of different business types including everything from small family-owned firms to Fortune 100 companies. He understands how it feels to struggle and push through chaos. Having experienced his own fair share of losses as well as tremendous success, in early 2000 Andy created a 34-billion dollar beverage category while not losing out on what mattered most at home. This is where we'll find true success - when we don't give up on the things that matter most during these chaotic times.
Financial Professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial field, encompassing financial advising, business development, and brokerage/trading. Consistent record of exceeding sales goals and organizational objectives through strong networking, negotiating, and follow-through. Howard shares his personal story and challenges to stay sober and help others.
Sam Bishop has over a decade of experience working with elite performing athletes and professional sports teams. His clients range from Premier Leagues, Women’s Super League footballers, Premiership rugby players, Professional Golfers, and Cricket players. Sam is also an Executive and Performance Psychology Coach for senior executives and business leaders. He has adapted a unique performance coaching style from the sports fields to the boardroom. He has taken his techniques from elite performing athletes and teams.. to business professionals and senior leaders. Sam specializes helping people and organizations rise to elite performance levels.
A sales guru with more than two decades of experience in Sales and Marketing at the corporate level, Crispin enjoys the art of relationship building and closing deals. His diverse work history combined with his multifaceted viewpoint towards business strategy and sales methodologies is one reason why Sales Arbiter is so effective. Crispin is a trusted advisor for the sales/marketing space and provides strategic support, identifying customized opportunities to accelerate sales growth. With an experience toolkit built from a diversity of multiple industries and locations across the nation, Crispin trains thousands of sales professionals at all levels. His goal is always the same: build a highly functional and sustainable sales process that takes business growth to the next level, regardless of the scale or environment.
Julia Williamson started riding horses at the age of four. No one in her family has any background in horse or ranching. She grew up in a typical suburban neighborhood.
Horses have always been part of her life. She never stopped learning about and from them. She eventually turned her passion into a profession at the age of 18. A lot of her work is focused around “problem horses” and rehabilitation.
Throughout the years of being exposed to the main problems she sees going on between horses and humans, she has learned that compassionate horsemanship is what gets the long-term results, change, and connections that people are looking for and longing for.
Heart-to-heart connection is an understanding of how the horse communicates and what the horse tries to tell us, and why.
She believes that by learning what to look for and how to correctly interpret the signs, we can prevent further problems in the future and generally raise the level of education and awareness in the equestrian community.
Julia has the purpose and passion for spreading the wisdom of horses and for sharing the joyful moments they bring to her life. She has over 163,000 followers on Instagram in a very short time, and the videos that she posts are mesmerizing.
Steve Beechman is a speaker and author specializing in helping companies and individuals grow their businesses by leveraging professional and social connections more effectively. With40 years of sales and entrepreneurship in various industries, he is the author of three business books: What’s Your Buzz?, -- Bass-Ackward Business: The Power of Helping Without Hustling; --- and The Tapes We Play in our Head. Founder and President of Home Town Mortgage Inc., in based in Atlanta. Past President of the Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers.
Andrew Dorfman and his wife, Aimee, have been in the comedy business for over 35 years. He started his career as a young comic and as a comic manager's assistant in the mid-80s. Realizing that the road was not the path for their life. Andrew and Aimee decided to open up a comedy club. In 1992 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, they opened up and partnered with Rick Uchwat, Zanies Comedy Club. From there, the club business grew to where Aimee and Andrew own multiple clubs and own multiple club names; Improv, Zanies, Stand Up Live, and comedy zones. In his later life, Aimee and Andrew have chosen to slow down “haha” and ventured into the orchard business. They own a successful orchard/country store and winery in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. They have three beautiful sons, two pigs, five mini horses, one full-size horse, six goats, four cows, one donkey, 50 chickens, three dogs, a turtle, two snakes, and a cat. They are trying to live the best life they can.
Rick Balkin is a Professor, Department Chair of Leadership and Counselor Education, and Coordinator of Educational Research and Design in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi. He is the author of Practicing Forgiveness: A Path Toward Healing. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. Rick is a Fellow of the American Counseling Association. Rick began practicing counseling in 1993 with a focus on adolescents in crisis-care and has been working in universities since 2003. He has published in the areas of religious diversity, forgiveness, counseling youth, and research methods.
At age 17, Alex Hackel spent four years on the US national ski team. In the 2020 X-games he received a bronze medal & was Fan favorite award. In the 2021 X-games he received a silver medal. Alex also Produced & Starred in the movie “Many fantasies Later' which was the movie of the year at the high fives film festival. He has produced five full-length ski films and is the Co-founder of a ski company called "1000 skis". Hear his story of determination and direction. He has no limits to what he wants to accomplish.
David Duley has been an entrepreneur almost all of his life. He started his first company at the age of 23 in the technology world creating a website to match homeowners to contractors, then he invented the world’s first permanent escape ladder (PEARL) for residential construction, and that company was bought by Werner Ladders, the largest ladder company in the world. He is an investor in many startups, real estate and even owns part of a successful restaurant in Atlanta called The Nook on Piedmont Park. In 2012, his book “I Can Fix America: 52 ways to make the United States Great Again” attracted the attention of a wide array of thought leaders who helped promote the ideas and eventually led to the creation of a new Podcast called The Controversial Truth, with New York best-selling author, Robb Wolf.
Joshua Frank (JT) is a proud veteran and first responder. He started his career in the United States Air Force and has spent the last 23 years protecting and serving his country as a civilian federal employee. Through his extensive time in the military and as a first responder, he has become very familiar with both the positive and negative lifestyles and habits associated with these career fields. Unfortunately for JT, the negative habits progressively played a larger role in his life. Eventually, JT realized not only do these habits not serve him personally, they are detrimental to the long-term success and mental health of the veteran and first responder community.
In 2019, JT came to a crossroads in his life where, through personal reflection, he looked inwardly at what was holding him back from being the best version of himself. Through his exploration, JT realized the power of habit building, both negative and positive ones, in relation to happiness and success. He made major changes in his life to work towards a healthier lifestyle and building better habits for himself.
JT’s lifestyle changes inspired him to create the Consequence of Habit podcast in 2020 with the overall goal of empowering individuals and communities by bringing awareness to the impact habits have on mental health, success, and the environment.
Dee Ann is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A, Inc. Selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001, she was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture and talent systems. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Turner was responsible for thousands of selections of Chick-fil-A Franchisees and corporate staff members. Additionally, she led Talent Management, Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and Engagement. Prior to her retirement, she launched and led Chick-fil-A’s Sustainability and Social Responsibility function. Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, writing books, speaking to over 50 audiences per year and consulting and coaching leaders globally. She is the author of the best sellers, It’s My Pleasure: The Impact of Extraordinary Talent and a Compelling Culture (2015) and Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture and Win the Hearts of Customers (2019) and Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job and Launch Your Future (2021). She also hosts the Crush Your Career Podcast and is the Talent Expert in Residence at High Point University.
Ford Saeks, Business Growth Innovator, Speaker, and Author, specializes in helping businesses attract loyal and repeat customers, monetize social media, ignite innovation and increase sales & profits. His efforts have helped companies generate a total of over a billion dollars in sales worldwide.
Meetings & Conventions Magazine calls Steve Miller the Idea Man for his unconventional, edgy, no-spin approach to marketing and branding. He is the author of eight books. His newest release is, "STEALING GENIUS: The Seven Levels of Adaptive Innovation." Steve’s speaking and consulting clients have ranged from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 corporations, including Proctor & Gamble, Caterpillar, Boeing Airplane, Starbucks, Philips Electronics, and the prestigious TED Conference. His background is eclectic. He’s the son of the co-inventor of the 8-track tape player. He played on the PGA Tour, worked in the copper mines of Arizona, and was a stunt man in Hollywood. It also explains why he brings a slightly bent perspective on marketing and branding.
It also explains why he brings a slightly bent perspective on marketing and branding to us here today, please join me in welcoming Steve Miller!
As the founder and co-president of Vector Management, Ken Levitan leads one of the most formidable artist, lifestyle and brand management companies in the entertainment business today. Levitan has an active role in the successful careers of the company’s diverse list of artists such as Kid Rock, The Struts, Peter Frampton, T Bone Burnett, Tom Morello, Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Hank Williams Jr. and others. Levitan is a partner in many highly acclaimed restaurants in Nashville (Adele’s, Bajo Sexto, The 404 Kitchen/Gertie’s Bar and Emmy Squared/The Gulch and Green Hills, Sadie’s and Shep’s) and others around the country. Levitan was also a co-producer of the annual Music City Food & Wine Festival, a unique event that brings together top musicians with today’s culinary stars, held in Nashville each fall.Levitan, who has received two Grammy® Awards, is an active member of multiple boards in Nashville where he resides. He is a member and past Chairman of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau, a trustee on the Country Music Hall of Fame board, is a member of the Nashville Health board, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce board and the Onsite Foundation board. Levitan also sits on the advisory board for The Music City Grand Prix.
Kay Miller is an expert on Uncopyable Sales. As the first woman ever hired for outside sales by Amerock, a division of Anchor Hocking, she built her formidable sales career by emphasizing long-term relationships over one-time deals. Kay was later hired by Walker Exhaust, a division of Tenneco, and the largest automotive muffler manufacturer in the world. While there, she was named Walker’s Salesperson of the Year, an accolade that earned her the nickname “Muffler Mama." Kay has been a top sales performer ever since, and now speaks and consults. She’s the author of the new book, Uncopyable Sales Secrets – How to Create an Unfair Advantage and Outsell Your Competition. The book has been called “The most fun sales book you’ve ever read,” and is packed with powerful strategies as well as specific actions you can start using immediately to make more sales.
Richard Dobson started in Financial Services Industry in June of 1980, and attended the University of Northern Iowa where he earned a BA Business- Marketing ’81. He is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Richard has given hundreds of continuing education classes, workshops, and keynotes and has helped thousands of clients and advisors move towards success over the last forty years. Richard is also the author of the book Make Simplicity Your Superpower! Communication Hacks Every Financial Advisor Should Know.
Ron Shurts is the Co-Founder of Annexus. Annexus is the leading independent retirement planning product design and distribution company in America. They are dedicated to designing and marketing innovative products that help people grow and protect their retirement savings. Ron has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including experience and success in sales, distribution and management. He has revolutionized the financial services independent wholesale sector. He is actively involved with the Phoenix Suns Charities, the Arians Family Foundation for children and the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success. Ron is an avid sports fan and is also the owner of the Arizona Rattlers.
A fire dramatically changed the trajectory of Connor McKemey’s life, but would not define it. At just 13-years-old, Connor was burned over 90% of his body with third degree burns and given less than a 1% chance of survival after a backyard explosion. After three months in a medically-induced coma, nearly two years of painful rehabilitation, and more than one hundred surgeries over a decade, Connor emerged triumphantly … not only to walk again, but to live his best life. He went on to play high school and Division 1 collegiate lacrosse, and embarked on a career in coaching and managing an elite university lacrosse program. Through it all, he carved out a life-long mantra of mental resilience and toughness forged from years of dealing with the long journey back from the lowest possible points of just surviving … to thriving.
Steve Schankman co-founded Contemporary Productions in 1968 as a local and regional booking agency for bands. Contemporary evolved into one of the largest entertainment producers in the United States. Through the leadership of his leadership Contemporary emerged as one of the nation’s top producers of entertainment, corporate marketing programs, special events, venue ownership, and management including the development of Riverport Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO in 1991 - currently named Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre and Sandstone Amphitheatre (currently named Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre) in Kansas City, MO and in 1992 and co-development of The Pageant in St. Louis in 2000. Contemporary Productions was recognized as one of the most diversified companies in the global entertainment industry.
In 1998, Contemporary Productions was sold to New York-based SFX Music, the world’s largest fully integrated live entertainment company. With the sale of SFX Music to Clear Channel Entertainment in 2000, Steve left to re-launch Contemporary Productions, L.L.C., an international special event, entertainment marketing, and venue management company.
Erika has over 18 years of hospitality experience with high-profile brands including The Walt Disney Company, Marriott International, and Forbes Travel Guide, the global rating star system for luxury hotels, restaurants & spas. Her expertise is in luxury standards training and leadership development, operations management, quality assurance, and guest experience. Some of the luxury properties clients are The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Four Seasons, Wynn, Encore, Nobu, Montage, Auberge, Edition.
Billy Harris is a highly sought-after auctioneer who lends his comedic style to the auction block. His contagious energy, explosive style, and ability to work the crowd, will create an atmosphere that will have the audience laughing while opening their wallets! Billy has raised hundreds of Millions of Dollars for No Kid Hungry, The New York Food Bank, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Autism Speaks, The James Beard Foundation, March of Dimes, The Roundabout Theatre and the National Institute of Health…just to name a few.
Don Costante. Don spent 14 seasons with the Kansas City Royals and was responsible for developing a premier sports entertainment experience by utilizing new technology, creativity, and advanced vision to touch all areas of fan involvement. He oversaw all aspects of the Royals event presentation, production, and team special events, including creative direction, concept development, theme, and execution. Don is also the President of Costante Group Sports & Event Management. Don’s experience extends over 26 years and has produced and directed numerous high-profile large-scale events including 3 NBA Finals, 12 NBA All-Star Jam Session Center Courts, 3 MLB All-Star Games, 2 World Series, and 4 World Championship City Celebrations.
Troy Nix is a military veteran, entrepreneur, business leader, motivational speaker, and American author. A 30-year veteran of the manufacturing sector, Nix is the founder, president, and CEO of an association management company First Resource, Inc. First Resource, Inc., is focused exclusively on providing value to manufacturing business executives and is comprised of well over 1,000 production facilities in North America. Troy is an American author with his book, Eternal Impact: Inspiring Greatness in Yourself and Others. Troy is driven by passion and purpose and heart to impact corporate leaders in countless industries to inspire greatness.
Jeb Blount is the author of thirteen books including Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, People Follow You, Virtual Selling, and his latest book, Virtual Training. Jeb advises a who’s who of the world’s leading organizations and their executives on the impact of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills on customer-facing activities. He is among the world’s most respected thought leaders on prospecting, sales, leadership, and customer experience.
Justin Batt is passionate about disrupting fatherhood by encouraging and equipping fathers to be intentional parents who raise good kids that become great adults. Batt is a healthcare innovator and works in the B2B sector with the largest biopharmaceutical and life science companies in the world. He is a prolific entrepreneur with several startups across technology, retail and real estate. Batt founded Daddy Saturday in his own backyard with his four children, and it’s grown into a national movement engaging fathers across multiple channels, including YouTube, social media, the Daddy Saturday book, an Alexa skill, a podcast, merchandise, live events, and a 501(c)(3) foundation, through which Justin plans to impact 10 million fathers in the next 10 years.
Mark Hunter, CSP, “The Sales Hunter,” is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, “High-Profit Prospecting” and “High-Profit Selling” and his newest “A Mind for Sales.” He’s known for his engaging style that empowers sales teams to move to a higher level.
Founder and CEO of Good Money Framework, Derrick Kinney is changing the conversation about money. On his podcast, Good Money, Derrick interviews the world’s top business professionals, influencers, authors and leaders to inspire listeners to build their net worth for good. Sharing insights from conversations with prominent figures like Matthew McConaughey and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, Derrick leads with the approach that money is not bad, and good people should have more money to facilitate more good in the world. His mission is to teach others how negative beliefs about money are holding them back, and how to change their money mindset for the better.
John Assaraf is one of the leading mindset and behavioral experts in the world who has appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. John has built 5 multimillion-dollar companies and has written 2 New York Times bestselling books that have been translated to 35 languages. He has been featured in 10 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and "Quest For Success" with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a company dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset and emotional skills, so they achieve their goals and dreams faster.
Anthony Iannarino, the founder of B2B Sales Coach & Consultancy, is recognized as one of the foremost thought leaders of value creation. Anthony’s unique gift of powerful business acumen causes sales teams to gravitate to him, as they quickly see selling is a conversation and a lot easier than making it. Anthony’s invaluable insight of how to leverage value in our highly commoditized world helps clients elevate their competitive disposition to drive more revenue and build better long-term client relationships. These results are achieved by the frameworks, tools, and methodologies Anthony has developed that sales leaders and sales teams find it highly easy to use and simple to apply. Anthony is also a bestselling author, as recognized by Amazon and USA Today. His newest release is Eat Their Lunch – Winning Customers Away from Your Competition. In 2017 he released The Lost Art of Closing – The Art of Winning the Ten Commitments That Drive Sales, and his first book in 2016 was The Only Sales Guide You’ll Ever Need.
As the best-selling author of Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer, The Art of Selling Your Business and founder of The Value Builder System™, John Warrillow is the business model expert sought out by the likes of Tim Ferriss and Inc for his proven methodology in adding millions to the value of a business.
John’s also amassed the world’s largest library of entrepreneurial exit stories as the host of Built to Sell Radio, 300+ episodes in and ranked by Forbes as one of the world’s 10 best podcasts for business owners.
Britnie Turner founded Aerial at the age of 21 with the mission of elevating people and places. Britnie has since formed multiple companies under the Aerial brand, all accelerating the mission of empowering people, sustaining the planet, and utilizing capitalism as a force for good. Through the success of her companies, Britnie is resetting the standard for what is possible for women and young people around the globe and has won several national and international awards for speed of growth, innovation, and trajectory. Aerial’s commitment to a triple bottom line approach is proving that conscious business is not only viable but the way of the future.
Richard Kopelman serves as CEO and Managing Partner to Aprio, a top 50 business advisory and CPA firm based in Atlanta. For nearly 30 years, Kopelman has enabled clients’ success through strategic insights and a results-driven approach. He advises business owners and managing partners of CPA firms on strategy, raising capital and mergers and acquisitions. As Managing Partner, Kopelman works with Aprio’s board and leadership teams to ensure Aprio continuously advances its people, diverse culture, capabilities, clients and communities. Known for being one of the most well-rounded business leaders in Georgia, Kopelman has been awarded the most influential and most admired CEO in Atlanta. Under his leadership, Aprio has been named a top workplace across its various offices.
Jennifer Pilates - Lover of Life: Health & Fitness, Beacon of Light: Intuitive-Empath, Empowering: Teacher, Mentor and Coach.
From her coaching to advising, from her signature JP Activewear line to her new Podcast: Empowered within with Jennifer Pilates - Jennifer has been leaving her inspirational, empowering and transformational touch on clients and celebrities worldwide for more than a decade!
Lisa Lieberman-Wang is a Business & Life Strategist helping entrepreneurs to create multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses. Supporting professionals & million-dollar organizations to up-level themselves and their business. Featured on TEDx and regularly on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, & The CW! Recently ranked Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs. She is a #1 International bestselling author of Brand You Become the Expert & F.I.N.E. to FAB, co-creator of NAP, Licensed Master NLP Practitioner/Trainer, and leading expert in neuroscience and human psychology. She personally has done over $60 million in sales and has led her own business organizations to over $100 million in revenue. She has coached thousands of highly successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and managers in their marketing, sales, leadership roles, relationships, and mindset.
Brigadier General Len “Loni” Anderson IV is a Deputy Commanding General of the Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force. He is a former Blue Angels flight demonstration pilot, a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), and the Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. Before his current position, Len served as an interim Chief of Operations for a 7100-person organization across 13 states as the Assistant Wing Commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
Known across the globe as “The Sales Energizer” Dan Jourdan or “The Deej” is a true salesman and prospector who lives and loves the game! His superpower is taking businesses from start up to sale, and training others to do the same.
Dan’s goal is to encourage salespeople (and people that don’t realize that they are salespeople) to adopt the self-employed, anything can be done, eastern European immigrant mindset to get more customers, earn more profit so they can have a real lifestyle of freedom!
Dan hosts Thepitchman.live on Amazon and his own Podcast, DJ LIVE and is the author of three books including the best seller “Sales Proverbs”. He has coached, mentored and helped thousands of salespeople worldwide on how to live a “prophetable” sales life through his programs and keynote speeches. Dan himself has started, built, and sold six businesses ranging from a deli, brokerage firm, to staffing companies and consulting firms. Lost it all twice…but still managed to keep his wonderful wife of 25 years and sometimes his children still like him.
Singer/rapper miles combines his melodic tone with hip hop to create a unique brand of upbeat music. He brings his audience a style of music that reflects his urban taste, lyricism, and choir upbringing. Miles incorporates his music influence of Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, and Khalid to create music that exemplifies friendship, partying without a care, and living life to its fullest. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Miles always had a love for music but grew up focusing on academics & football. He was accepted into Dartmouth with the intention to play football but it was his strong passion for music that would cause him to leave school, move to Los Angeles, and pursue his music career full-time. Since his big move in 2018, miles has accumulated close to 900,000 listeners and over 3.5 million streams on Spotify with the help of songs such as “what in tarnation”, “hearts of gold”, “love in California”, and “mornings with you”.
Victor Antonio earned a B.S. Electrical Engineering, an MBA, and built a 25-year career as a top sales executive before becoming President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M technology company. He is the author of 13 books on sales enablement, leadership and motivation. His most recent book "Sales Ex Machina", focuses on how Artificial Intelligence is Changing the world of selling. He is also the founder of the SalesVelocityAcademy.com, an online sales training platform.
Clay Lowder is the author of Winners Travel. He developed the concept of “Winners Travel” to help his patients live healthy lives, mentally, spiritually, and physically. One trip to the doctor could change your life. Let Clay’s passion and enthusiasm for life show you how you can make easy changes and start living your best life possible!
Saeju Jeong, CEO & Co-Founder: Born in South Korea to a family of doctors, Saeju has always had an intense desire to help people. From an early age, he knew his life’s work would be dedicated to improving the wellbeing of as many people as possible. It was after the death of his father at a young age that Saeju became more motivated than ever to truly change lives for the better and use his entrepreneurial spirit (Saeju founded South Korea’s first-ever heavy metal record label) to make an impact. After dropping out of college and moving to the US, Saeju met his co-founder Artem Petakov who shared his vision of helping people live healthier lives and convinced him to leave Google to develop Noom. As CEO, Saeju is responsible for setting the strategic vision for Noom and has led the company through several years of tremendous growth, helping millions of people improve their lifestyles and health. In 2020, Saeju was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
Christine Trippi is an award-winning hotelier who has been in a romance with hospitality for over 30 years, serving resort, full, and select-service hotels. She is the founder of The Wise Pineapple and uses her experience and passion for helping leaders and organizations have Sweet Operations, Sweet Cultures, and Sweet Results.
Christine’s book, Yes Is the Answer became an instant bestseller on Amazon and was endorsed by the inspiring Anthony Melchiorri of Hotel Impossible, calling it "A must-read for any leader, especially anyone in the business of hospitality.
Dhomonique Murphy is a 3x Emmy Award Winning Television Journalist and the reigning Mrs. Virginia American. Dhomonique has appeared on stages across the nation and has been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, FOX, ABC, NBC, HSN, CBS and countless radio, print, and local television platforms.
Dhomonique is a published author of three books: A) RESET: Attitude is Everything, B) The Right Method Cookbookand a contributing author on the bestselling book: 1Habit for Entrepreneurial Success alongside Forbes Riley and Les Brown.
At the age 19 Tim Weinhart became one of the youngest PGA members in the country. He earn the PGA’s highest ranking of Class “A” at the age of 23. As PGA player, instructor and coach, Tim Weinhart works with players of all skill levels from beginners to professionals. Tim’s students have won on almost every level; including: AJGA, SEJGT, Hurricane junior golf tours as well as wins on various mini tours including Open Golf Atlanta and the Hopkins Golf tour.
Nathan Harris Waynick, who was adopted and raised by Tripp and Wendy Waynick, was accepted By the University of South Carolina. Dream big and never give up seems to be the motto the Waynick family. Nathan was in and out of a children’s home until the age of 12 found his home with the Waynick’s. This compelling story became viral in the news and social media when Nathan’s emotional grandfather was caught on camera reading the acceptance letter. There is more to this story than just a young man’s dream but also the mindset of a family that grew together and learned from each other. Their family journey is filled with lessons of happiness, growth and gratitude.
Debbie Dermer is an entrepreneur, teacher, and mindfulness coach. She saw a need in childcare & in 1982. She created the first state of the art childcare center CREME DE LA CRÈME. In 2006 with a staff of close to 450, 2500 families & 5 locations throughout Atlanta. Dermer and her partner sold the company to a national group that now has 45 schools throughout the country. She is now a mindfulness coach and teacher who advocates for students and parents to become more mindful.
Todd Bender was named the first Master Instructor for the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA), has been trained by the UK’s Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA)and is an Honorary Fellow in England’s Institute of Clay Shooting Instructors (ICSI). His teaching methods have taken him around the world and created a number of like world champions, and is recognized as the leading authority in shotgun shooting instruction. Todd helped develop skeet shooting’s Wounded Warrior Day, an event for active duty soldiers recovering from injuries sustained in action, and is the current Moving Target Shotgun Coach for the Elite Teams of the US Navy SEALs. For 20 years, his series of best selling DVDs have set the standard for instructional shooting videos within the industry.
Yonason Goldson is director of Ethical Imperatives, LLC, teaching leaders how good ethics is good business and the benefits of intellectual diversity. He’s a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and community rabbi, as well as a repentant hitchhiker, recovered circumnavigator, former newspaper columnist, and retired high school teacher in St. Louis. He’s authored hundreds of articles applying ancient wisdom to the challenges of the modern world, and five books including “Fix Your Broken Windows: a 12-step system for promoting ethical affluence” and “Proverbial Beauty: secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages.”
The Startup Admin provides one dedicated Admin to provide services of an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Human Resources Manager, Bookkeeper and Event Planner, on an as needed basis. CEO and Founder is La Donna Higgins who is also a Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Motivational Speaker.
Bob Casciola is the former president of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Author of 1st and Forever: Making the Case for the Future of Football. As NFF President, he oversaw 119 chapters with 13,000 members throughout the country, The College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana and The Foundation's many educational and football related programs. Selected All-Ivy League at Princeton University, where he played for Hall of Fame coaches Charlie Caldwell and Dick Colman, Casciola spent 20 years in the college coaching ranks as an assistant coach at his alma mater and Dartmouth College, under head coach and Hall of Famer Bob Blackman. He became head coach at the University of Connecticut in 1971, before returning to Princeton to lead the Tigers for five seasons.
Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. By challenging leaders to shift priorities, cultivate an organizational culture, and inspire both individuals and teams to take ownership in fresh and results-producing ways – he is helping companies dramatically increase productivity, profitability, and growth. Global Gurus has named Sam Silverstein as one of the World's Top Organizational Culture Professionals.
Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert and keynote speaker. She is a New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and has enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA. She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series. In 2008, when the economy crashed, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill. Her best-selling books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil and Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success and Something Greater. She is also featured in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and on the national television series World’s Greatest Motivators.
Phillip Van Hooser - Award-winning Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Author on Engaged Leadership & Communication. When organizations want to transform their leadership talent to drive performance and productivity, Phillip Van Hooser is the trusted advisor they can confidently turn to. From his high-pressure management roles in banking, manufacturing and consumer goods to the lessons revealed through work with 1000+ clients, Phil shares commonsense, results-driving leadership methods that build trust, teamwork and valued employee engagement. An award-winning keynote speaker, leadership trainer and accomplished writer, Phil’s clear success plan is laid out in multiple online training courses and books including Leaders Ought to Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense Leadership.
Alessandro Vitale is a Team Krieghoff shooter and nine time All American. He is one of only four people in 2020 to shoot a 400/400 globally and has competed in eight world championships and is one of only four people in 2020 to shoot a 400/400 globally. Alessandro is currently ranked number four globally for NSSA American Skeet. He has a top ten high average leader in all four Gauges & Doubles. In addition Alessandro is a NSSA certified instructor and has shot over 70,000 competition targets!
Kelly Springer formerly worked as the Division Dietitian at Wegmans Food Markets and as a clinical dietitian at Auburn Hospital working in bariatrics, critical care, and nutrition support. She began Kelly’s Choice in 2012 with a vision to empower people to invest in their own health and wellness in order to live their best lives. Kelly’s Choice now functions as a comprehensive nutrition and health company that offers private nutrition counseling, workplace wellness, educational webinars, media appearances, and brand partnerships. The company has grown exponentially since its inception, and is headed in an exciting direction to reach a wider audience and change the conversation surrounding what it truly means to be healthy.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Jannell MacAulay has managed human performance under high-stress situations for over two decades. As a military leader and combat pilot, she experienced the same stress, frustration, and fears that leaders and teams in corporate America face daily in their personal and professional lives. Her own personal journey led to earning her Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health and human performance. With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the US military. She continues to consult within the DoD, DoJ, and corporate America delivering keynotes, training, and a high-performance mindset training program that she developed with Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance sports psychologist. Jannell is a TEDx speaker and mother of two, who is on a mission to help leaders and organizations excel in high-stress and rugged environments, by showing them how to lean into each moment.
Dawn Kirk - executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author of the book Heartbeat Leadership. Best known for being Bold, Brilliant, and Best Practice driven, Dawn Kirk has epitomized consistent excellence in and out of the boardroom. Dubbed one of Georgia’s 100 Most Powerful and Influential Women, Dawn’s real-life approach towards professional and lifestyle management has supported an impressive 26-year corporate climb to senior executive levels at two, Fortune 100 Corporations. Dawn challenges the status quo and is goal and solutions-oriented. Her core values are Faith, Family, Integrity, Wellness, Diversity/Inclusion, Leadership, and Continuous Learning. Dawn’s family have inspired her mission to demonstrate for professionals how you can have a family and excel in the workplace.
Alyson Van Hooser is an Author, Keynote Speaker, and Leadership Trainer with Van Hooser Associates, Inc. Alyson’s tough beginnings, personal leadership experience in the foodservice, retail, and finance industries, and serving as an elected City Councilwoman — all by the age of 30 — helped her uncover the crux of success in today's world.
Alyson works throughout the country and within numerous industries to help leaders bridge the gaps that exist within individuals and teams which cause negative results in performance, retention, and engagement results. Alyson’s leadership development work guides organizations and individuals to master the nitty-gritty, practical actions necessary in order to crush their goals!
Max Yoder is CEO and co-founder of Lessonly, the training software company that helps teams learn, practice, and do better work. He is also the author of Do Better Work, a book about being a better teammate.
Lance J. Cunha - international banker, consultant and heart transplant recipient. He received the miraculous gift of a heart transplant. In his 2016 published book, Resolute: My Quest For A New Heart, Mr. Cunha tells the remarkable and emotional story of his difficult journey for a new heart and his utter determination to live. Since his heart transplant, Lance and his wife have been ardent supporters of Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the Georgia Transplant Foundation.
Jana Morrin is CEO and Co-founder of Speakfully a platform to help employees and companies grow through the recording and sharing of uncomfortable experiences within the workplace. Speakfully is behind a movement to create psychologically safe environments through its documentation, reporting, and support resources.
After experiencing workplace harassment herself, Morrin channeled her passion for changing workplace culture by leveraging design and technology to create a platform that decodes the gray area, supporting individuals, human resource departments, and leadership to address and improve workplace issues, creating a safer work environment for us all.
Kimberly Lou is a Certified Health Coach, and Integrative Life and Corporate Mentor who coaches top CEOs, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and world-class athletes around the world. She helps clients accelerate and thrive through mental focus, emotional fitness and physical training. In addition to Kimberly’s mentoring programs, she is an accomplished author, and a nationally recognized spokesperson for mental health and wellness. With over two decades of experience and extensive education, Advanced Fitness and Certified Wellness Specialist, Kimberly Lou creates attainable solutions using techniques that work at all fitness and wellness levels. Kimberly Lou has helped doctors create programs addressing mental illness, cognitive disabilities, and major addictions, in addition to, facilitating workshops and support groups for clients struggling with cognitive, mental, emotional, drug, and eating disorders. She recently released her fourth book, "Becoming Who You're Meant to Be," a step by step guide to help folks struggling with burnout.
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, and author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine, and SEO for Growth.
His newest work, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business taps into the wisdom of 19th-century transcendentalist literature and the author’s own 30-year entrepreneurial journey to challenge today’s entrepreneur to remain fiercely self-reliant while chasing their own version of success.
In addition to his own writing, speaking and consulting career Jantsch is a podcasting pioneer, with a continuous string of weekly podcast episodes dating back to the summer of 2005. He has interviewed thousands of guests and appeared on the other side of the mic, as a guest, hundreds of times.
Brian Parsley is a Certified Professional Behaviour Analyst and Human Capital Strategist, and is rated one of the top business speakers in the U.S. He guides business leaders to increase sales effectiveness, delight customers and build profits.
Not only a talented speaker, Brian has been a regular contributor for magazines like South African Airways and broadcast media. As a Human Capital Strategist, he consults with a select group of organizations each year to assist them in building winning cultures. Brian’s current business interests includes his podcast The Life of Brian.
Steven A. Robinson is a consultant, author and speaker on organizational culture design & leadership, brand strategy development, marketing planning, and distinctive advertising principles.
He is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc., 1981-2015. Prior to joining the company, Steve was the director of marketing for Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta, Georgia. This role was preceded by marketing positions at two other Six Flags properties and communications manager at Texas Instruments.
In addition to serving on Chick-fil-A’s board of directors from 2016-2018, Steve serves on several boards for organizations and ministries, including FamilyLife, Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Atlanta, Links Players International, Atlanta Hall Management & College Football Hall of Fame, and the National Football Foundation.
Andrew Zimmern is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable personalities in the food world. In February 2020, Andrew returned to television with What's Eating America, which premiered on MSNBC, and in 2021, he will premiere Family Dinner, on Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network. As the creator, Executive Producer and Host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food and the Emmy Award-winning The Zimmern List, Andrew has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food.
Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage. “The Promise” is a keynote speech that feels like a show, with proven processes and immediately implementable takeaways to transform your business and leadership skills. His new book, The Promise to the One is now available on Amazon.
Celebrity Chef, Nutritionist and Reiki Master, Serena Poon has made it her mission to promote further education around the mindful combination of food, nutrition and healing intuition inwhat she has coined, “Culinary Alchemy®.”
Cory Oliver is a multi-talented actress and beauty expert who is best known for starring in the feature film "God's Not Dead" as well as starring in the original series "Beverly Hills Pawn" for the REELZChannel. Behind-the-scenes she has been a licensed make-up artist and hairdresser for Hollywood's A-list, which led to her developing her own beauty balm skincare line "Beverly Hills Balm." Currently, she is co-hosting "Hollywood Westlake," a streaming lifestyle series with Ryan O'Quinn, that premiered February 2020 on Apple TV, Roku, Instagram and Facebook.
Dr. Tim Elmore is the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, a non-profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. He and his team equip secondary school students, college students and recent graduates from thousands of campuses across the US and around the world to think and act like authentic leaders. Tim is the author of more than 30 books, including the best-selling Generation iY: Our Last Chance to Save Their Future, Habitudes®: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, Life Giving Mentors,12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid: Leading Your Kids to Succeed in Life and Marching Off the Map. His newest book The Pandemic Population: Eight Strategies to Help Generation Z Rediscover Hope After Coronavirus releases in August 20, 2020.
Dr. Allen is the Medical Director of Rushford, Chief of Psychiatry at Midstate Medical Center, and Vice President of Addiction Services for the Behavioral Health Network of Hartford Healthcare.
Jon Macaskill is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He’s a Naval Academy graduate and has his masters in Opera-tions Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama. He now runs his own consulting company, Macaskill Consulting, LLC, bringing mindfulness and meditation to high performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
He also serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Veteran’s PATH, a nonprofit organization that works to introduce meditation and mindfulness to veterans to bring them a sense of Peace, Acceptance, Trans-formation and Honor.
Jordan Fladell is CEO and Co-Founder of MLevel, the award-winning micro learning platform designed for the enterprise. He brings a unique viewpoint to the learning world and for the past twenty years Jordan has been delivering and educating corporations on disruptive technologies witnessing firsthand the engagement challenge companies face today. The excitement and passion for helping companies successfully drive advancement via education is what Jordan brings to the table each and every day.
Previously he was Solutions Managing Director at Slalom Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia, where he led the charge to build out their technology practice. He has also served as Vice President of Business Development at Web.com, the leading provider of websites and web services for the small business space and the companies who service that community; Principal of Definition 6, an internet marketing firm that he co- founded; and President of Web World, a website design firm that was sold to Jaye Communications and eventually integrated into CyberNet Solutions.
Mr. Fladell has spoken at the MSFT Worldwide Partner Conference, I-Tech, Ed-Tech Israel, DevLearn, ATD & SHRM to name a few. In addition, he hosted and created The FFL Guru Fantasy Football Webcast, which led to both radio and TV appearances. He is a highly engaging speaker who knows how to bring a crowd to life.
Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, speaker, and author of nearly twenty fiction and nonfiction books. His short stories and articles have appeared in publications from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) to Writer’s Digest Magazine. He’s penned two recent textbooks on co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, and opioid use disorders, which are used nationwide. And has written two plain-speak books on Alzheimer’s Disease and Bipolar Disorder. His first PARADE special edition magazine, The Science of Sleep, hit the stands April 2019. He writes urban fantasy both under his own name and as Caleb James. And his newest medical thriller, Elixir, will be out this summer.
Dr. Atkins has served as a regional medical director for the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and as the chief medical officer for Waterbury Hospital and Community Mental Health Affiliates. He is a faculty member of Yale University, School of Medicine, and a member of the Connecticut Commissioners’ Alcohol and Drug Policy Council.
Linda Bernardi is a technology disruptor and innovator. She’s a successful serial tech entrepreneur, two-time award-winning author, keynote speaker, and has held key executive positions such as Chief Innovation Officer at IBM. More than anything, Linda is massively passionate about the innovation capacity in every human being around the world, and truly believes that once mindset changes, everyone can innovate without limits. Her technology focus is AI, Data, and the future hyper-connected world. Linda’s central theme is ‘Pivot’ – the necessary shift in mindset and business that all companies need to make to not only survive, but to thrive.
David Covington, LPC, MBA is CEO & President of Recovery Innovations, Inc. He is a behavioral health innovator, entrepreneur and storyteller. He is also a partner in Behavioral Health Link, and founder of the international initiatives “Zero Suicide,” “Crisis Now” and “Hope, Inc.”
Cort Davies was diagnosed with malignant paraganglioma in November of 2017. He was given just three years to live. Instead of folding under the intense stress of having a late-stage cancer, Cort set out on a mission to save his own life.
After 7 surgeries, half of his bladder removed, and almost being paralyzed, Cort realized his biggest challenge was actually his greatest opportunity. He also realized that chronic stress was a major deterrent in healing for millions of cancer patients, including himself.
He has recently brought light to this subject in a Ted X Talk and launched a book and is in the midst of producing a cancer summit and multi part documentary to try to impact millions of cancer patients around the world by giving them the necessary tools to help them manage stress on their journey.
Joshua Dobbs is well known for his role as the quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2013-2016. He graduated from the Tickle College of Engineering, in May 2017, where he completed a five-year Aerospace Engineering degree and a Business Administration minor, all within four years. He then entered the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and now is currently the Quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Andy Lipman has cystic fibrosis, but cystic fibrosis will never have him. On his 38th birthday, Andy passed the current median life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis (also know as CF). At 46, his life expectancy now exceeds the expected. Andy is a positive role model, who defied all odds to become a college graduate, Olympic-torch bearer, runner, advocate, author, husband, and father. He is dedicated to finding a cure for this genetic disease.
Andy’s fourth book, The CF Warrior Project: 65 Stories of Triumph Against Cystic Fibrosis, celebrates the people from around the globe who, like him, persevere and live life the fullest every day even though they have a terminal, invisible disease. The book is available on Amazon and other booksellers.
Dr. John Santopietro. He is the physician-in-chief of the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network, Connecticut’s leading provider of addiction and mental health services. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine.
A nationally recognized leader, Dr. Santopietro comes to Hartford HealthCare from Silver Hill Hospital where he served as president and medical director. Prior to that, he was chief clinical officer for behavioral health and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare systems. He has published and lectured extensively, especially on the use of technology to enhance the delivery of behavioral health services, and integration of behavioral healthcare into primary care practices.
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean and his latest Stay Positive. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.
Dr. Aaron P. Brinen is a primary developer of Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy along with Aaron T. Beck, MD. Under the guidance of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, Dr. Brinen has worked to formalize the treatment, Recovery Oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), adapt it to a group model, team-based approach, and milieu. He is a co-author in the upcoming manual of CT-R for schizophrenia, and has been active in the training of community therapists from around the world. Dr. Brinen is an assistant professor in the Drexel College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, where he directs a center for the dissemination, development study and practice of recovery oriented cognitive therapy for psychosis. Additionally, he trains psychiatry residents in CT-R. Dr. Brinen is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with schizophrenia, PTSD, and other disorders. In addition to training, research and treatment development, Dr. Brinen has a small practice where he sees individuals. Dr. Brinen is also a trainer for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and was a faculty member at the Beck Institute, where he trains nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including CBT for schizophrenia and PTSD.
World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It is hosted by the World Sleep Society and aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders.
Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—now a CEO, she shares unconventional techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes world of sports.
Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. A popular keynote speaker, Fletcher shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur.
Richard Janes is a personal brand expert with a passion for storytelling. His career has seen him support some of America’s top actors, athletes, musicians, and television hosts, as well as entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and teams at major organizations such as EA Games. His dedication to helping people find their unique life purpose through the development of a personal brand has earned him countless awards, including an Emmy®.
Holistic Wealth and Leadership Expert & Author of Beautiful Money
Leanne Jacobs is an international speaker specializing in holistic wealth creation, energy management and sustainable leadership.
She is the author of BEAUTIFUL MONEY (Penguin Random House) and the founder of HealthyGirl. Leanne is also a certified yoga and pilates instructor, as well as a clinical nutritionist and a passionate advocate for holistic wealth, wellness and entrepreneurship.
She is a former sales and marketing executive working with L'Oreal, DuPont, Nike, and Johnson & Johnson. She is regularly featured in the media and has appeared in: Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Dr. Oz Show, Success, Fox, Glamour, Marie-Claire, Women's Health and the Jenny McCarthy Show.
Leanne has her B.Sc in Biomedical Toxicology as well as her MBA. She is mom to 4 children and a 7-time marathon runner!
Stacey Ruth is unstoppable. She is the founder of 2 multi-million dollar agencies, an acclaimed marketer, entrepreneur and award-winning author. She has been among the Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Atlanta, and twice awarded Top 100 “It” Agencies by Experiential Marketer – all before the age of 40.
Stacey has walked on fire, both literally and metaphorically. As a novice entrepreneur, she made nearly every business mistake possible – and still managed to thrive. Her businesses have survived personal challenges, the fallout of 9/11 and deep recessions, teaching her how change is not a thing we manage, but a fire that transforms individuals and organizations.
As an impassioned leader herself, Stacey believes that without exception, everyone is an unstoppable leader, when they understand what they are meant to do. She serves in numerous organizations, where she is an advocate for individual leadership, including her roles as Director of Marketing for the National Speakers Association, Chair of Mentorship for the National Association of Women Business Owners, and co-founder of the Fire Starter Retreat for Women Leaders.
She is the author of the book Truth & Dare: Inside Out Marketing and her new book is called Own Your Own Shift.
Jeff Hilimire is an accomplished entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and who has successfully sold two companies. His current business, Dragon Army, is one of the fastest-growing digital agencies in the nation. Over the course of 20 years, Jeff has applied his knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation to help guide leaders from some of the most well-known global brands to mobilize growth using an entrepreneurial mentality. He is also the co-founder of 48in48, a global nonprofit that produces hackathon events to build 48 nonprofit websites in 48 hours.
When Jeff isn’t running Dragon Army, mentoring, or volunteering at 48in48, he is working hard as the founder of Ripples of Hope, a collection of for-profit and nonprofit organizations focused on business as a force for good in the world. Jeff is also an accomplished author, and his book, The 5-Day Turnaround, is a reflection of his drive and personal purpose to have an outsized, positive impact on the world.
Meet Greg Bush who made the decision to take charge of his health and transform his body by losing 90 pounds and has kept it off!!! Greg uses Ricky Kalmon’s mindset and weight loss programs to guide him on a rediscovery of health and wellness utilizing Ricky’s self-hypnosis/ meditation techniques. In this episode, Greg reveals his daily commitment and how beneficial it is in reducing stress, maintaining his weight loss and exercise programs . Kalmon’s Incredible life changing program has taught Greg how to change his relationship with food and create a positive mindset that has proven successful for the past 4 years!!
Yonason Goldson is director of Ethical Imperatives, LLC, teaching leaders how good ethics is good business and the benefits of intellectual diversity. He’s a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and community rabbi, as well as a repentant hitchhiker, recovered circumnavigator, former newspaper columnist, and retired high school teacher in St. Louis. He’s authored hundreds of articles applying ancient wisdom to the challenges of the modern world, and five books including “Fix Your Broken Windows: a 12-step system for promoting ethical affluence” and “Proverbial Beauty: secrets for success and happiness from the wisdom of the ages.”
Dennis snow is a Customer Service Speaker, Trainer, and Consultant, and is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals in the areas of customer service, employee development, and leadership. He is also the author of two best-selling business books, “Lessons From the Mouse,” and “Unleashing Excellence.”
Christine Jones is the COO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. She is the former Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Go Daddy. As Go Daddy’s first lawyer, she was an early leader in developing technology policy. She helped drive federal Internet-related legislation, including laws to keep the Web safe from child predators and rogue online pharmacies. A serial entrepreneur, she has started numerous ventures that continue to operate today including a venture capital firm, an enterprise software company, a music management business, and a non-profit, social welfare organization. In addition to running for public office twice, Christine is active in Arizona politics.
James Whittaker is an international bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur. He has interviewed more than 100 of the world’s leading athletes, entrepreneurs and business leaders to unlock their secrets to success. James is co-executive producer of multimillion dollar film Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and author of the official book accompaniment. His mission is to share the success habits of high performers to give people of all backgrounds the tools to take ownership of their financial, physical and mental health.
Lori Palatnik is Founding Director of Momentum, international speaker, television and radio personality, author, and vlogger. She is the author of four books, Friday Night and Beyond, Gossip, Remember My Soul, and Turn Your Husband Into Your Soul Mate.
Audrey Hope is multi-talented force in the healing arts for over 20 years, Audrey Hope’s gentle-but-firm approach in addiction and relationships gets to the ‘root of the root’ to solve problems through spiritual modalities as she guides patients to freedom using a new frontier of healing to achieve inner peace.
Audrey has worked with an abundance of celebrities, producers, CEOs, doctors, lawyers, authors, athletes, heirs, and more – helping them cope with their relationship and/or addiction problems.
Featured for both her expertise in love and relationships, as well as her knowledge in trauma healing, Audrey has been seen in top tier media like Fox News, MSN, Reader’s Digest, Medical Daily, Glamour, Bustle, Livestrong, Redbook, Elite Daily, Martha Stewart Wedding, Bride Magazine, Popsugar, Shape Magazine and much more. She is also an addiction therapist at Seasons In Malibu rehab facility.
Brandon Dempsey - Husband, Father, Adventurer, Entrepreneur, and Global Non-Profit Leader. Brandon spends as much time exploring the world with his family while/or riding a BMW motorcycle as he can. When he’s not adventuring he’s collaborating with the owners of $25-250 million companies to help them reposition their company to unlock growth. A serial entrepreneur, Brandon is the co-owner of a marketing firm goBRANDgo!, and a real estate developer. He is also the author of Shut Up And Go!- A Millennials Guide to Figuring Out What You Want And How To Get It. And as the Global Membership Chair of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Brandon works to bring entrepreneurial tools, community, and support to entrepreneurs all over the world. He’s also actively engaged in several youth business programs.
Brandon lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs. They adventure every weekend: hiking, rock climbing, dirt bike riding, exploring, or playing at a local park.
Lt. Col. (ret.) Waldo Waldman - The Wingman – is a Hall of Fame leadership speaker, executive coach, and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo. He teaches organizations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences as a combat decorated F-16 fighter pilot and businessman.
Curtis Lovejoy is a world-class “Elite” athlete in both swimming and fencing who knows no boundaries. His athletic achievement in both sports is extraordinary and has been recognized and honored through numerous awards, certificates medals and is known as an “Icon throughout the world. Curtis Lovejoy was paralyzed from the neck down at age 29 after a car accident. During rehabilitation, Lovejoy overcame his fear of swimming and began swimming every day. He started breaking records only a year and a half later. Following the discovery of his passion for swimming, Lovejoy has found that being in the water is one of the places he feels most at comfortable and at peace. This five-time Paralympian knows a thing or two about racing, and stopping doesn't seem to be in his future
Ed Herman serves as a managing partner for the law firm Brown and Crouppen, one of the largest personal injury law firms in the Midwest. Ed has practiced personal injury and pharmaceutical law for over twenty years. He has been recognized by Superlawyers in 2017, 2018, and 2019. This distinction is reserved for the top 5% in the profession. Ed has appeared as a legal expert on television on over 400 occasions on programs such as Fox 2 News in the Morning, Great Day St. Louis, Show Me St. Louis, and Kansas City Live. He also serves as co-host for Taste and See Kansas City. He has been featured on WGN radio which broadcasts in 38 states plus Canada, as well as The Rizzuto Show on 105.7 The Point. Recently, Ed has turned his attention to digital content and stars in two highly viewed digital series, “Ed versus” and “Three lawyers Eating Sandwiches.” These videos have garnered over 16 million views in the ten months since the first episode was launched. Ed is a graduate of Washington University School of Law where he was honored for excellence in Trial Advocacy as the recipient of the William M. Pomerantz Trial Prize, the Milton F. Napier Trial Award, and the Lewis F. Powell Award.
Dr. Elliot Hirsch is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision. Dr. Hirsch speaks about the industry and the mindset of patients.
Dr. James LaValle, is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, Inc., a web platform and practice solution enterprise, launching AIR Support and the Metabolic Code Assessment.
He is author of 16 e books and 20 books including the most recently released, Your Blood Never Lies, as well as his best seller, Cracking the Metabolic Code, along with Smart Medicine for Healthier Living, Nutritional Cost of Drugs and The Cox 2 Connection. He was named one of the “50 Most Influential Pharmacists” by American Druggist magazine and was one of only nine Americans selected to participate in the inaugural Dietary Supplement Education Alliance & Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. LaValle served as the nutrition correspondent for Body Shaping, the number one fitness show on ESPN II in the late 1990’s. Jim is a favorite interviewee for the media related to natural care, and has done well over 500 media appearances in T.V. and radio.
Laura Rhodes-Levin, is a licensed therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Laura holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is known for her unique approach in the understanding of anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Laura is the Founder of The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety, a facility that offers Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, Meditation and Mindfulness, to help ease the nervous system and restore the brain, body, and mind to a place of calmness and relaxation.
In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of 40 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production.
Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.” In this episode, Jim shares stories about his career and insight into the power of mindset.
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler is a highly sought after eye surgeon who’s earned the reputation “The Surgeon’s Surgeon” for being the choice of many doctors for their own vision correction.
He is best known for developing the Holcomb C3-R® procedure, a unique procedure which treats Keratoconus (a degenerative eye disease); This procedure is an alternative to an invasive cornea transplant surgery.
Dr. Jeff Rose is the founder of Leading Ed Solutions, a national community of superintendents and leaders proving solutions, strategy, and support. Jeff has worked to establish focused, collaborative, and transparent organizations of learning. He has a proven track record of innovation and an unrelenting focus on student achievement.
Jeff joined Fulton County Schools, in Atlanta, as the Superintendent in June 2016, responsible for the leadership, administration and management of approximately 96,700 students, 105 schools, 14,000 employees and a $1.1 billion general fund budget.
He served for five years as Superintendent of Beaverton School District, Oregon’s third largest school system. In addition, Jeff was the Superintendent of Canby School District, also in Oregon. During his 23 years in education, he has served as a classroom teacher, principal and a director of school improvement.
Mark Willingham is a longtime Fashion Industry Expert and CEO of AGENT. AGENT is the fastest growing modeling platform in the world with over 25,000 models registered nationwide. AGENT’S services include the development of professional model portfolios where 1,000’s of individually selected models are showcased in high-resolution photos, easy booking and job management, trusted and secure payments, criminal and sex-offender background checks on all clients as well as ID verification and verification of needs, real time communication, detailed rating system, and much more.
Dr. Nancy Irwin is a licensed clinical psychologist and highly sought after addiction therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy, as well as other holistic approaches for treating addictive behaviors, sexual abuse recovery, and other traumas. She currently works as a Primary Therapist at Seasons in Malibu, a renowned residential treatment facility in Malibu, California. She has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox and MSNBC.
Zeev Neuwirth MD currently serves as the Senior Medical Director of Population Health for Atrium health. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Neuwirth served as the Senior Medical Director for Primary Care Services and the Chief Clinical Executive of the Atrium Health Medical Group - a group consisting of approximately 2000 providers, which proactively provides medical care to over 1.1 million primary care patients, and serves a community of over 2 million people in the greater Charlotte area.
Dr. Neuwirth has been featured in Newsweek, Forbes, Fast Company, WebMD, The Yale School of Management Journal, and in two Harvard case studies.
Dr. Neuwirth has a bi-weekly healthcare podcast entitled, Creating a New Healthcare. The podcast has been named as one of the most popular healthcare podcasts of 2018. He is the author of the book, Reframing Healthcare - A Roadmap for Creating Disruptive Change
Alisa Glutz is an entrepreneur and the author of Color My Credit. She specializes in empower individuals to master their credit report and score. After a successful beginning to her career working in Hollywood as an Executive for HBO and a Producer on ABC’s Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Alisa decided to return to her native Arizona where she became committed to helping her community realize the dream of home ownership and understand their true credit potential. Founder of Color My Credit which teaches consumers how to understand their credit report in a colorful simple way and shows how to take action to improve their credit scores.
Adam Wasserman is an Attorney and Managing Partner of Education Justice Law Group who specializes in ensuring that both parents’ and students’ educational rights are maintained throughout a child’s education.
Wasserman has spent his entire professional career leveling the playing field for people with disabilities while working to help to remove the shame, stigma and fear often experienced by his clients.
Early in his career as an Attorney, Wasserman recognized significant flaws in the education system at the very highest level. To provide a solution to these problems, he developed an educational software program and personally traveled from State to State to ensure that students with learning difficulties have the same opportunity to succeed as those without such challenges. As a result, almost every State in the US has integrated this program into the discrete areas of education that were affected by these issues. Wasserman has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The LA Times for his work in education and has been described as an educational software pioneer, trailblazing the convergence of education and technology for the benefit of students with learning challenges.
Jeremy Poincenot is an inspirational speaker. He has been featured frequently on TV, including MTV’s True Life and ABC’s 20/20. CNN.com has called him “one of the best golfers in the world” - just not in the sense you might be thinking.
Jeremy’s objective when he steps in front of an audience is not to dictate how to succeed in life; it’s to convince individuals that independence is good, while interdependence is great. He speaks from experience and has discovered that with a focus on the good, key insights, and the determination to persist through the challenges, anything is possible.
He’s hoping that a little bit of storytelling today will encourage you by providing perspective, and sharing how we can all use the strength around us to be stronger.
Dr. Rick Goodman, CSP, is renowned as one of the most sought-after leadership and engagement experts in the world today. His keynote presentations and breakout sessions have produced transformational results leading to engaged employees, increased productivity and, most importantly, HIGHER PROFITS. Dr. Rick has the distinction of delivering over 1,000 presentations in all 50 states and 23 countries. He earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation which is the speaker profession’s international measure of speaking experience and skill. Fewer than one percent of all professional speakers worldwide hold this designation.
In addition to his 30-year speaking career, Dr. Rick is the author of three books: “Living a Championship Life – A Game Plan for Success,” a book combining his success philosophy with stories compiled during his tenure as one of the team physicians for the Super Bowl champion St. Louis Rams and the St. Louis Ambush professional indoor soccer team; “My Team Sucked: Ten Rules That Turned Them Into Rock Stars A Small Book with Big Solutions” on leadership, engagement and business growth; and his latest book “The Solutions-Oriented Leader: Your Comprehensive Guide to Achieve World-Class Results
Dr. Rick’s writing style integrates real-life stories with innovative and engaging solutions to real-world challenges. His articles are a favorite with national publications and corporate/ association newsletters. His books, CDs, DVDs, online learning and virtual presentations are all designed for achievers who want to grow and implement a system that fosters great leadership!
Dr. Rick is a successful entrepreneur who walks his talk and shares his winning philosophy with his audiences. 1988, he created and sold one of the largest medical practices in Missouri. That same year, Dr. Rick founded a new enterprise that is still active today. His goal is to introduce his leadership and team building formulas and systems into 10,000 businesses worldwide.
In March 2000, Dr. Rick became Vice President of Neurology Associates Group, and, in just three years, grew the franchise from two facilities to 13, with more than 100 employees and revenues in the millions. Then, in 2002, Dr. Rick also founded Advantage Continuing Education Seminars (ACES), which has become one of the fastest-growing continuing education companies in its field, providing programs in seven distinct categories, including legal, accounting, human resources, medical, construction, sales and marketing, and customer service.
What is the last thing you lose before you lose everything? The Fear of Losing Everything. This phrase became apparent in Bill’s life as he realized he was about to have a life changing event running an internet Startup in the dotcom era. In the midst of losing everything he owned and everything he had built after college, he had to find a way to make it back from the loss of everything. Now recently diagnosed with Terminal Stage 4 Neuroendocrine cancer in his liver, lymph nodes and small intestine, Bill has decided to embrace his challenges, his condition and find the positive in life. He has made nevergiveuptocancer.org his mantra and is working on turning it into a motivational cause to help others find the courage to embrace their challenges as well.
Mental Conditioning Expert & Strategic Advisor to some of the World’s Most Elite Performers. Named the “World’s Best Brain Trainer” by Sports Illustrated. Trevor has been part of eight National championship games. He is also the mental coach to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
Trevor continues to be a thought leader in the performance space, appearing consistently in the global media, including ESPN, SI, Fox Sports, NPR, USA Today, The Herald Tribune, Outside the Lines and a number of national, regional and local outlets. Moawad costarred with Russell Wilson in ESPN’s QB2QB in 2018, as well as appearing for a third season in ESPN’s DRAFT ACADEMY.
Audrey Craig and Brenda Cascio are the mother/daughter entrepreneurs and designers behind GB Design House and Gracious Bridal a premier design studio that personalizes and brands fabulous events with unique and custom products and gifts.
With more than a million dollars in annual eCommerce sales, Audrey and Brenda are the ultimate party hosts and have turned their artistic talents and style savvy into a business to help others achieve the custom events, wedding, corporate gatherings, special occasion, etc. of their dreams.
Mike Durant - Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Blackhawk helicopter Master Aviator in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne, also known as SOARA
On October 3, 1993, while piloting an MH60 Blackhawk in Mogadishu, Somalia, he was shot down and held captive by hostile forces. He was released eleven days later. He is the author of the NY Times Best Seller In the Company of Heroes and The Night Stalkers.
Today, he credits his harrowing ordeal for his success in business and his personal life.
Phil Rosenthal is the creator and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” an unscripted documentary series on Netflix, which combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor. Phil Rosenthal is the creator and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” an unscripted documentary series on Netflix, which combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor. Phil is known for creating the hit CBS comedy, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” which ran for nine years. “Everybody Loves Raymond” was nominated for over 70 Emmy awards, and won 15 awards, including two for Best Comedy Series in 2003 and 2005. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for Excellence in Television Writing for his “Everybody Loves Raymond” script, “Italy.”Phil is also the author of the book “You’re Lucky You’re Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom” Phil’s first travel food series, “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having,” premiered on PBS in fall 2015 and received two Taste Awards as well as the winner of the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Television Program, on Location.
Kati Morton holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition, she is a certified dialectical and behavior therapist, and a grief counselor. She is a member of The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Kati is well known for her YouTube channel which now has over 700 thousand subscribers, over 50 million views, and has grown over 150% in the last year. In addition to her YouTube channel and strong presence on social media, she has appeared on the HLN/CNN television show “Dr. Drew On Call” and showcased in Europe’s highest circulated magazine, Glamour UK. Kati just released her first book, Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health
Charlie Harary is an author and speaker, known internationally for his charismatic, passionate and sophisticated lectures, seminars and keynotes. Charlie’s best-selling book, “Unlocking Greatness,” was published last year by Random House. His podcasts, videos, and radio show have reached hundreds of thousands of people world-wide, providing messages regarding business, personal growth and spirituality. Currently, Charlie Harary is the CEO of Ayven Point Group, an investment and advisory company based in New York.
Dr. Lisa Strohman is the founder and director of the Digital Citizen Academy, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of students, parents and educators through the resources, tools and knowledge needed to foster a healthy balance with technology. DCA offers research-based education, prevention and diversion programs that are professionally designed to inform, protect and support young children, teenagers and adults impacted by issues resulting from technology use and overuse. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Strohman has spent more than a decade working with individual, family and adolescent clients struggling with issues including depression, anxiety and addiction.
Lauren Thompson has been in the entertainment industry for nearly 20 years as an actress, print model, journalist, and voice-over artist. She has proudly been a part of the GOLF CHANNEL family for a decade. You can see her weekdays on the “Morning Drive” tv show, as well as weekends on NBC on the show “The Champion Within”. In this episode, Lauren speaks about her career and the power of mindset in golf and life.
Tony Thene is the President & CEO of Carpenter Technology Corporation and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Before being named top executive of Carpenter’s $2.2 billion global manufacturing operation which serves the aerospace, energy, transportation, medical, and industrial markets, Tony joined the company in January 2013 as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.
Tony has focused his efforts on providing customers with material solutions for complex problems. His “voice of the customer” approach to business was the driving force behind the development of Carpenter’s new strategy which focuses on Technology Development, Operational Excellence, Strategic Marketing, and Talent Engagement.
Tony also restructured the company’s commercial organization to better align company expertise and professional services with current and future customer needs. In addition, he introduced the “Carpenter Operating Model” based on lean manufacturing principles and also developed the organization’s values and vision, rounding out a clear direction and identity for the company. Currently, Tony is positioning Carpenter to be a leader in additive manufacturing and soft magnetics with strategic investments and acquisitions.
Alton Fitzgerald White is known for his record-breaking 4,308 performances as King Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Alton has added Author and in-demand Keynote Speaker to his growing list of titles. His book, My Pride: Mastering The Challenge Of Daily Performance, an inspirational biography filled with secrets to fulfillment and joy in work and life was recently published by Disney Editions. Other Broadway starring roles include Mister in The Color Purple, Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime, Ken in Smokey Joe’s Cafe, John in Miss Saigon and The Hawker in The Who’s Tommy. He made his West End debut as Ken in Smokey Joe’s Cafe in London. Alton has performed concert dates all over the world, including music from his best-selling CD, Disney My Way!, full of re-imagined Disney on Broadway classics. Alton has also had Guest Star roles on the hit TV series Law and Order, Bull, The Blacklist, The Good Fight, Code Black, Elementary, and Mindhunter. He has featured roles in four upcoming films including the highly anticipated The Goldfinch, as a social worker opposite Oscar Winner Nicole Kidman. Alton’s popular TEDx Talk can also be found on YouTube.