USA Speakers 2017

James Woeber, is Co-Founder and CEO of The Art of Heartful Living Institute, an international leadership and personal development training program that empowers thought leaders and entrepreneurs to fully bring their brilliance and gifts out in service to the world. For over two decades, James has trained and consulted thousands of leaders to step boldly into their heart’s deepest desires and generate positive change in their personal lives, organizations, and communities.A family and systemic constellations and energy healing facilitator and trainer, he is a founding board member of North American Systemic Constellations, and served as Co-Director of the 2015 North American Systemic Constellations Conference.James has had a private consulting practice for over 25 years, where he integrates energy healing, systemic constellation work, and other mind/body strategies to empower individuals, families and organizations to truly embrace their greatest potential.His in-depth training includes 6 years of hands-on energy medicine training at Matrix Light Institute, 3 years of energy healing study at The School for Enlightened Healing, and family/systemic constellation facilitator training at Living Body and Soul, along with numerous workshops and conferences. His background also includes working in film, video, multimedia and website development as an award-winning producer, director and writer where he has fine-tuned his communication and leadership skills.

Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever is a Diversity and Inclusion Solutionist and Career Reinvention Strategist. She’s the author of the award-winning book, How Exceptional Black Women Lead and the Founder & CEO of the Exceptional Leadership Institute, a global personal and professional development firm that’s grounded in the notion that the best leadership is diverse leadership. As such, ELI helps organizations and diverse talent maximize their potential for exceptional success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Dr. Avis’ clients range the gamut from major corporations to non-profit organizations to governmental institutions and colleges & universities. Across the spectrum, she understands how to face tough issues and break through to the power and potential that inclusive diversity brings. Dr. Avis has been featured on Al Jazeera English, CBC, BBC, and Arise TV and serves as a Regular Contributor on TV One, PBS, and Sirius XM Radio among other media outlets. Learn more by logging on to: exceptionalleadershipinstitute.com.

Jennifer Jarosik is a rising star in today’s world of multimedia. In addition to being apublished poet, a children’s books author, and a documentary producer, Jarosik is noted as the host of the television show Star Spirit for Hulu in America, where she has candid interviews with noted celebrity guests regarding their outlook on life challenges, success and spirituality. Among recent guests on her show was legendary American talent manager, Hollywood film agent, and producer Shep Gordon, who was the main subject in the feature documentary Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon directed by Mike Myers. As an author, Jarosik’s writing is often inspirational and soul searching. Her first poetry book Amuse Yourself has been very well received, garnering glowing reviews from numerous readers. Following on its success, Jarosik’s second poetry book Conversations with Silence is presently being prepared of publication. While her poetry is reflective, inspiring deeper thought, Jarosik’s series of 70 children’s books entitled Wisdom Teachings of Animals have fun and endearing animal characters, and are filled with humor, heart, and compassion, which teach life lessons to young readers. Her children’s books have received attention from publishers in America, the UK, Australia, and Germany. The first book in the series, Magical Dakota Little Two Dogs, was published in early 2016 and is available in retailers worldwide. Ever busy with projects, Jarosik is also currently producing the documentary feature Unveiling the Rose. It is an ambitious undertaking on overcoming internal and external challenges, which led Jarosik to travel the world to interview international celebrities from Russell Simmons to Marianne Williamson and Nobel Prize nominees and winners. At her core, Jen – as her friends fondly call her – is just a simple girl, who was raised on a farm in a small Nebraskan town. She attended Hastings College and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She enjoys the outdoors and lives an active lifestyle practicing yoga to maintain her overall fitness and health. She is passionate about helping others, especially women to find their voice and discover themselves. Perhaps Jarosik puts it best in her own words. “I’m just a girl from Nebraska. What I am learning most is that it’s not what you do, but how you do it. Do what you love. Accomplish your goals. Get to know oneself, and that voice, where you get a glimpse of God through silence, is truly a gift. Nothing outside can give you this much happiness or take it away. I love people and assisting humanity as I can.”

Living beyond the five senses has always been a part of how Angela Bixby sees and approaches the world. She is a Certified Psychic Medium with the American Federation of Certified Psychics and Mediums, which has furthered her innate skills. Angela is a Certified Reiki Master and Energy Healer for her clients as well. In 2013 Angela conducted a weekly, Blog Talk Radio show where she and her colleagues would offer readings and insights. Angela offers healing and guidance to your questions by bridging angelic & spirit realms, dreamtime, energetic fields and our own physical world. Angela’s passion is teaching; she has an intuitive development coaching program called the Conscious Psychic Program where she encourages experiential styled learning to connect to one’s own, Intuition.Angela holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, A Masters Certificate in Holistic Psychology and formerly worked in healthcare. Angela is working on her first book and is the mother of two spirited, young men in Chadds Ford, PA. She sees clients in Claymont, Delaware at Mind & Matter.“Intuition is simply an expanded listening, something we all have access to.” ~ Angela Bixby

Riana Lynn is a young leader in innovation, technology, and “good food”. As a serial entrepreneur, Riana has developed high-growth, nationally recognized technology, and food businesses. She has spent valuable time exploring different food channels while discovering exciting flavors across the US and beyond

Ellen Barry is a journalist at the New York Times. She has been the paper’s South Asia Bureau Chief in New Delhi, India, since August 2013. Previously she was its Moscow Bureau Chief from March 2011 to August 2013. Ellen Barry began her career as a journalist in 1993 when she was a managing board member of the Yale Daily News. From 1993 to 1995, Barry worked for The Moscow Times as a staff reporter. In 1996 she began working for the Boston Phoenix as a feature writer. In 1999 she began working for The Boston Globe. In the years of 2004 to 2006, Barry worked as the Atlanta bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times.[3][4] She joined the New York Times as a Metro reporter in January 2007 and became the Moscow correspondent for The Times in June 2008 .

I am a senior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina A T State University I am also a Gates Millennium Scholar and I seek to help others write solid essays to attain scholarship money for college and find opportunities for professional development My hobbies include writing learning cooking and watching movies.

Belonging to the 1963 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Amb. Mansingh is considered one of the most distinguished Indian diplomat ever. He has the unique distinction of having served as the Foreign Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs as well as the High Commissioner of India to UK and the Ambassador of India to USA . He has also served as the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria . Earlier, he has served as the Joint Secretary (Estt), Director General of the ICCR and Dean of the Foreign Service Institute of the MEA. Amb. Lalit Mansingh, a topper of his batch, is known for his varied experience, great erudition, cultural sensibilities and enviable oratorial skills. Since his retirement from the active service, he has been sharing his experiences with the Foreign Service Institute as the Honorary Professor Emeritus and also with various foreign Institutes, including the Brookings Institution in the US.

Dr. Myriah Davis is Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and has worked at Hocking College for the past 17 years. She has earned a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Toledo. Dr. Davis has earned certificates from Villanova University in Strategic Organizational Planning, Mastering HR Organizational Effectiveness, and Human Resource Management. Dr. Davis has an extensive professional background and has held a variety of higher education leadership positions in student affairs, academic affairs and operations. The executive level leadership positions she has held are Interim President, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief Operating Officer, Senior Director of Institutional Research, Academic Dean, and Director of College Partnerships. She is often invited to speak at national and international conferences. Dr. Davis has taught graduate and undergraduate courses for multiple colleges and universities. Due to her extensive career path in higher education and areas of expertise, Dr. Davis is able to provide her students the unique opportunity of learning from a faculty member who has enjoyed a successful broad-based career in higher education leadership. She has taught both traditional and on-line courses throughout her professional career of providing services to a diverse population of college students. Dr. Davis brings practical educational lessons into each course she teaches. Dr. Davis is a first-generation college student and child of Appalachia, one of the poorest economic regions in the United States. She has experienced first-hand the socioeconomic barriers that exist for all too many students around the world. Overcoming these obstacles by persevering to obtain a bachelor degree, master’s degree and Ph.D., demonstrates that she has the unique vision of what it takes to educate and mentor students to positively impact social change for their local region, their nation and our world. Her career has been focused on developing opportunities for students by helping them realize their potential through education and self-assurance so no goal will ever be out of reach.

Chiara Hensley is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her Doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from Nova Southeastern University. A Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Eastern Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Michigan. Passionate about issues of economic, gender, education, and race equity and inclusion, her service and professional work focuses on the development of women, institutions, individuals and communities of color, and the development of children, youth, and the elderly in the context of the advancement of civilization through unity, consultation, and the educational, spiritual, and moral development of humankind. Chiara is also a dedicated, strategic educator and servant leader with an emphasis on conflict resolution, collaboration, consultation, social, economic and restorative justice, continuous systemic redesign and improvement, program evaluation and assessment, retention, academic success, and personalized learner-centered growth and development. Dr. Hensley currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University. Her previous work includes service at Pasadena City College in the Counseling and Student Learning Services area, holding a tenured position as Assistant Professor of Counseling. During her tenure, she also served as Counseling Department Coordinator, and Campus Diversity Coordinator. With a heart and mind for community building and unity through consultation and community partnerships, Chiara focuses her non-profit work on geriatric care and community support and development of children and youth – specifically, education, workforce preparation, moral, spiritual, character development and advocacy as well as mental health, well-being and physical fitness. Chiara has served the local non-profit Baha’i community for over 25 years. Her service includes chairing various youth committees, coordinating and leading the local Baha’i community center school, children’s and youth classes, coordinating large and small-scale community events, fundraisers, serving on sub-committees of budget and celebration initiatives as well as three successful terms of service as the chair of the local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Pittsfield Township. As an educated, black, American, woman, Chiara’s history and life experiences come with depth and breadth. She is deeply committed to social change and world unity. She is an activist and an engaged community member and mentor. She is a role model for African Americans, particularly women. Her skills include but are not limited to, bringing a strong sense leadership, professional experience, and an eye of inclusion and diversity in the broadest forms, along with equity and action. A strong project manager, developer of people and collaborative leader of working groups, Chiara always works with energy, grit, resilience, a vision, clear and actionable goals and a life purpose in mind. She is output and product driven – She is intentional, deliberate and focused on producing tangible results from all of her service, community, personal and professional work. As a collaborator, Chiara brings structure and high quality to the work, the teams, collaborations and communities she which she engages.

Ms. Ali’s expertise is directing organizations through change, continuous quality improvement, and team building, while developing IT and telecom strategies to improve service levels in the contact center industry. These strategies include multi-channel communications such as inbound marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media, text, direct mail, and website re-design. Ms. Ali’s clientele ranges from Micro Enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. She is a dynamic leader who conceptualizes and absorbs information fast; exceptional track record in strategy development and project implementation with strong problem solving, research, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Ms. Ali has specialized international experience in the following countries: Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, United Kingdom, South Africa, China, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines and Japan, where she has provided consulting services in economic policy and global sourcing.

Sharmin Ahmad is the founder of The One Light Institute to promote peace through multi-dimensional education and experiential learning. She has an M.A in Women’s Studies, was awarded fellowship and was the first recipient of Women’s Studies Scholar award at George Washington University. She also completed graduate studies in Early Childhood Education at GWU. The Soroptimist International of the Americas club, Washington DC, presented her the Woman of Distinction award for her “outstanding contributions in the field of international goodwill and understanding”. The Rainbow in a Heart is her first published bilingual book (Bangla- English) based on a fiction and transformed into a children’s dance drama to promote female empowerment and peace building among children, parents and educators. Her recently published memoir on her father and Bangladesh Liberation, Tajuddin Ahmad Neta O Pita, has been widely acclaimed by readers who are keen on understanding an important period in history.

Life Coach Brittany is an international certified women’s empowerment life coach who possesses a masters in clinical family and adolescent therapy. Life Coach Brittany has worked in the field of coaching and empowering women for more than a decade as a clinical counselor and therapist with years of experience in the field of marriage and family therapy, domestic violence and substance abuse. Brittany became certified in the field of life coaching, after a job loss and nearly becoming homeless. This situation caused Coach Brittany to not only become financially broken, but emotionally broken as well. With minimal income and resources, Brittany decided to write out a business plan to create a business dedicated to the empowerment of women. Less than 2 years later, Brittany has gone on to provide coaching services to more than 100 women in need annually around the world and build an online subscription of 6,800 women. Life Coach Brittany additionally has opened an international online Life Coaching school that debuted in January of 2016 and has graduated over 100 students from across the US, the UK, Singapore and Australia. Brittany, was fortunate enough in her first year of beginning Dimensioned Wellness to host a 6 city college tour and has recently co-hosted a 5 city international leadership-empowerment tour. In February of 2016, Coach Brittany created the DW Life Coach Network, the first professional association for life coaches globally. This association holds over 200 + members from around the world to include (Canada, Ghana, Singapore and the United States). Most recently Brittany has continued to provide motivational speaking internationally and has participated in a TEDx in South Africa. Coach Brittany has been featured on the TD Jakes Talk Show, The Huffington Post, CBS and NBC News, Essence Magazine and several other national and international publications for her work as a leading life coach to women. Coach Brittany is additionally the author of Dear Pinq, a dedication and self-help book for millennial women seeking to turn their struggle story into their success story. The book features personal life lessons in love, career, finances, wellness and more.

Alice Nkore has worked with many organizations, including Walt Disney World Supply Chain Management in Florida and Konoike, a Japanese construction company in Uganda. She has also worked independently as a business consultant and change management specialist. She founded Integrated Training and Development Consulting, which trains private and public sector clients in personal development and leadership, mentoring and coaching. She is also the author of Seeds of Ambition. In 2013 with 8 other professionals founded growing organization known as the READERS TABLE intended to promote continuous learning after school with members in different parts of the world. She hosted a radio program: The Bookshelf to promote the culture of reading in Uganda. Alice is Pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Organizational Management & Consulting at Phillips Graduate University, California. She holds an MBA from the University of Dallas in Texas and a BA in social sciences from Makerere University, Uganda.

Kemi Sogunle is a certified professional coach, international speaker and multi-award-winning author. Kemi’s mission in life is to support single men and women who are ready, to find who they are after a broken relationship or divorce, heal from their painful past experiences, learn to love themselves and develop positive and healthier relationship habits that will make their lives become better not bitter.Kemi is the founder of a (501c3) nonprofit organization, Love Not Hurt, which promotes self-development and building healthier relationships. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, a Dating Expert on Older Dating UK, named one of the top 10 Best Coaches in Maryland by Thumbtack and has been featured in Essence magazine among others.She believes living truthfully is paramount to long-lasting relationships and healthy living.Books Published: • Love, Sex, Lies and Reality • Being Single: A State for the Fragile Heart • Beyond the Pain

Betty DeVita serves as Chief Commercial Officer of MasterCard Labs. In this role, DeVita is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships focused on commercializing existing and future pipeline MasterCard Labs assets. Examples of current Labs innovations being commercialized include Qkr! with MasterPass and Groceries by MasterCard. Prior to this role, DeVita served as president, MasterCard Canada. There she oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations, including regional strategy, business development, acceptance expansion, operations, regulatory, marketing and product introductions with a mandate for continued growth and innovation. Before joining MasterCard in September 2010, Ms. DeVita served as chairman and CEO of Citibank Canada for three years where she led the franchise and its 5,000 employees with accountability across all lines of business. She previously worked in Citibank divisions in Latin America, the U.S. and Asia. She also served on the Executive Council of the Canadian Bankers Association and in 2014 was inducted into the Women’s Executive Network Hall of Fame as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Ms. DeVita holds a Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University in New York and is a graduate of the CEO Certificate program at Wharton-KMA in Seoul, South Korea. She earned the Institute of Corporate Directors certification from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and has served on multiple boards /committees. She is currently the chair of the Ted Rogers business school advisory council at Ryerson University; in May 2016 has joined the board of MolsonCoors as an independent director.

Betty Young was the president of two community colleges: Northwest State Community College and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Dr. Young received a vote of no confidence from 92.93% of the faculty and professional staff of Hocking College, with 92 members of the staff and faculty responding with “I have no confidence in Dr. Young’s leadership”. The criticisms laid out in a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the school included, but was not limited to overcrowded classes, an overuse of adjunct professors, inexperienced instructors, a lack of transparency in her leadership, and a disregard for staff and faculty input leading to a “continuous decline in morale among staff, faculty, students, alumni and the community. She was named President of Houston Community College Coleman College for Health Sciences effective April 1, 2009. Chancellor Cesar Maldonado fired Young in 2014

Anubhav is the Principal at Bit Palette, a full-service branding, design and development studio that helps business owners and entrepreneurs successfully launch a new product or service. He is a strategy and design professional with a track record for delivering products that delight users and exceed business goals. He spearheaded the redesign of PayPal’s fraud investigation interface that saves PayPal millions of dollars in potential fraud losses each year, helped redesign Autodesk’s Sustainable Design Center portal resulting in 10x increase in product trial downloads, and lead the design of Wells Fargo’s next-gen auto-loan and home mortgage online applications.

Her professional background is a result of twenty years of work experience in healthcare management industry. She started her professional career with a US multi-national corporation and US State department in South East Europe, Middle East and India overseeing the healthcare projects. As owner and director of private clinics she implemented international expertise and GSI standardization in project management, business development, contract management, HR staffing, Implementation, Training, Change Management, and Process improvement. As government advisor she created numerous initiatives in Ministry of Health as well as the global initiative on Global health diplomacy and the First Conference of Global health Diplomacy in prestigious Chatham House in London 2010. At the moment she is CEO of HTH Global Medical Solutions, healthcare consultancy company. In 2015 she have completed and received certification in Healthcare Leadership – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, USA. 2013 she published her book “Global Health Diplomacy”.

Sylvana founded Gravity Pro Consulting in 2007 and brings over two decades of software engineering experience with industry leading companies both in the US and internationally. Her track record of successful strategic initiatives includes a full spectrum of services including solution architecture, software design, program management, and executive consultation. A recognized IT thought leader, Sylvana brings to her clients a partnership renowned for progressive thinking, efficiency and measured success. Through her leadership, Gravity Pro Consulting has achieved status as an SAP Gold Channel Partner, and is the only woman-owned business authorized to resell SAP solutions for all licenses across SAP including the newest cloud-based technologies Ariba™ and SuccessFactors™, SAP Mobile solutions, SAP HANA™. Sylvana’s latest project is the creation of her nonprofit, a summit center in the French Alps where world leaders, visionaries, and head of industries can come together to create and manifest their visions for the future. In this new age, the world is ready for a new economic and politic trend to embrace a world without frontiers and respond to a higher consciousness of its people.

Dr. Gloria J. Burgess loves nothing more than inspiring others to create a bridge from what was… and what is… to what can be… and she’s dedicated her entire life to doing just that. An experienced business woman and top inspirational speaker in the US and internationally, she shares her story of overcoming extreme poverty, racism, and sexism, showing us that your life circumstances do not have to predict your destiny. Gloria engages individuals in finding the vital core of their creative genius. And she weaves together her own personal legacy using the threads of authenticity, creativity, soulfulness, and inclusive leadership.

Nyota is a passionate women’s rights activist and has dedicated her life to social justice, conflict transformation and peacebuilding. She is currently the communication manager at La pepiniere a DFID program whose goal is to improve the situation of adolescent girls and young women in the Democratic Republic of Congo. La pepiniere seeks to gather or produce evidence on their realities in Kinshasa and on what works to facilitate their empowermentNyota began her social justice work as a translator/interpreter at the World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya in 2007. In 2009 she began working with International Emergency and Development Aid (IEDA) in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo as well as Norwegian Church Aid, supporting the organizations’ peacebuilding work in conflict-ridden eastern Congo. She later returned to Kenya where she worked at FEMNET a pan African-women led Communication and Development network, and at Urgent Action Fund- Africa’s grant making program, which responds to urgent needs of women human right defenders. From 2012-2016 Nyota worked as a Fundraising and Communication Manager at Fonds pour les femmes Congolese (FFC), FFC provides small grants; capacity building to women and girls organizations focusing on women’s political participation, reproductive health rights, sexual and gender-based violence HIV/AIDS as well as building women’s’ movement in DRC from the ground up. .Nyota has a degree in Business Finance and Accounting. She is a bilingual (English/French) translator and a passionate women’s rights and social justice activist

Cary Carbonaro is an Award Winning, International known Personal Finance Expert. She is a Certified Financial planner professional with an MBA in finance, with over 25 years of experience in financial services. In 2014, she was named an Ambassador for the CFP® Board, one of only 50 in the United States. Cary’s book “The Money Queen’s Guide For Women Who Want Build Wealth and Banish Fear” (Morgan James, October 2015) was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in several countries in Wealth Management. It was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Books that Can Make You Rich” by Daily Worth. She is the recipient of the prestigious “2016 Investment News Women to Watch” award. She is a passionate female advocate and champion of financial literary. Cary is frequently sought out for her opinions and is a leading influencer in her profession. She is listed as #2 on Twitter just behind Suze Orman. She is listed as “The Most Influential Women in Finance on Twitter” www.moneyqueenguide.com/press

Michele is a life coach whose global purpose is to help others recognize their greatness and show them the value of living an authentic life. She teaches people to make choices from a place of inspiration because it creates a space for infinite possibilities where we can co-create a world that works for everyone. Michele believes that when people can wake up every day and shine as their authentic selves the whole world heals.

Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes is an expert in producing women leaders! She helps women to negotiate and navigate the marketplace. Using lessons learned as a Harvard educated corporate attorney, Stephanie teaches that every woman deserves to shine. Women can lead, embrace their shine, be brilliant, and not compromise.Stephanie helps women to have a fabulous career, a fabulous business, and fabulous life!A fabulous life is one where women unapologetically embrace their greatness and live boldly in it! Being fabulous is to live and lead boldly, brilliantly, and vividly. A woman that leads is a fabulous woman!

Jayne Hillman is a serial entrepreneur, early stage business consultant, visionary change-maker and transformative leadership coach . As a serial entrepreneur, Jayne co-created a successful boardgame, was on the founding team of the fresh juice company Fantasia Fresh Juice Co. (similar to Odwalla) that sold to Naked Juice, launched and launched a successful yoga studio in San Francisco and currently launching her new company True Equation a an education and engagement platform for entrepreneurs, intra-preneurs and change-makers that creating new equations to change the world.

Dr. Nadia Brown is an authentic, bold champion for women business owners and those women who desire to become business owners. She is the founder of Doyenne Leadership Institute, LLC. Through her workshops, intensives, and retreats, she helps women break through the glass ceilings they encounter in business by helping them build profitable and sustainable businesses. When it comes to sales, women come to her timid and shaky about going after the money – they leave her strategic, strong, emboldened and most importantly, paid. Dr. Nadia has helped her clients generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales and has been featured in publications such as Black Enterprise Magazine and the Huffington Post. She is the author of Leading Like a Lady: How to Shatter Your Inner Glass Ceiling and lives with her husband Toby in Phoenix, AZ. To learn more, visit www.doyenneleadership.com.

Talitha Batts holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science & English, a Computer Technology & Telecommunications Degree from ECPI University and certifications in Leadership, Executive Coaching and Speaking from the United States. She is the President and Creator of the “Success Outside The Box” brand of which she hosts a successful Talk Radio Show highlighting entrepreneurs and giving them a platform to tell their stories, give advice and market their products & services. She facilitates a series of international workshops, coaching startups and seasoned business owners on how to excel and take their businesses to the next level. She is the Chief Marketing Advisor of Quintessential Business Group educating women and girls about business development through entrepreneurship. She is a Nominated Change Maker for The United State of Women, The White House Summit. Talitha continues to excel and deliver, taking the Success Outside the Box brand to heights unimaginable.

Master coach, Life Artist, speaker, and author, Carmell has worked with thousands over the past 15 years to influence transformation and behavioral change. Through her latest work and system, Bare Minimum Genius, Carmell is training and mentoring women as thought leaders, global change agents, influencers and entrepreneurs. She is known for moving women forward quickly in their vision, and has the uncanny ability to bring them to a clarity on the deepest level of their being in life and business. Her core work is to raise consciousness at every level of women’s lives and leadership. Conscious women become conscious leaders who shift human behaviors in our families and communities, and throughout our cultures, economies, and politics across the globe. A professional instigator, Carmell is a skilled storyteller, international speaker, world traveler, and leadership mentor. Her passion is for the study of and raising of consciousness, for critical inquiry and conflict resolution, and working with the paradox of power and control in human behavior. Carmell is completing her first book, Life is Not One Thing about her creating the most painful loss of her life, and her unavoidable journey to come to understand life as subtly intentional by the soul. As she stumblingly learned to trust herself again, she found her own redemption and the power in uncertainty. She serves on the board of Art in Common, a 501c3 connecting refugee groups and existing communities through art and cultivating relationships.

Tonya Fitzpatrick is a lawyer by training but an intrepid traveler and global citizen by heart. She is co-Founder of World Footprints Media https://worldfootprints.com/ and co-hosts the multi award-winning World Footprints radio show with her husband, Ian. World Footprints stands on the foundation of social responsibility and inspiring life journeys. Through the World Footprints platforms, Tonya travels deeper to share our common humanity, coaches people to live their best life through travel and she shares interesting back-stories from destinations she explores. Listeners have been inspired by the interviews Tonya has held with prominent figures like the late Dr. Maya Angelou, Ken Burns, Jack Hanna, Stefanie Powers, David Rockefeller, Jr., Robert Kennedy, Jr., and others.A published author, Tonya has contributed a chapter in a career inspiration book with Stephen Covey, co-created a Baltimore travel app and authored an e-itinerary guide for Washington, DC. She is a TEDx presenter and she’s presented at seminars and conferences around the country, including FestiGals in New Orleans. Tonya has also served as moderator for the Environmental Film Festival and a film presentation at the National Press Club. Her professional career is diverse and ranges from a fundraising executive for a theatre to a politico. Under President George W. Bush, she received an appointment as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education; she was placed as a federal contractor as Senior Legal Advisor in the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and, Tonya has served on Capitol Hill and other in other political capacities.Tonya received a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a law degree from Wayne State University. She has lived, studied or worked in England, Russia and China. Some of her appearances include public radio, the CBS and NBC networks and Retirement Living. Tonya has also been featured in Black Enterprise, USA News Report and several books including “This Is NOT The Career I Ordered”. When she is not crossing the globe, Tonya lives in the metro Washington, DC area with her husband Ian and their cat, Irwin.

LaShonda Bracey is a serial entrepreneur, author, sought-after training, guru and creative visionary. As CEO & President of Health-Works and ASAP Training and Course Development, this inspiring entrepreneur is making strides in the world of government training and consulting and beyond. Since starting two training firms and working with hundreds of clients all around the world, she has built a solid reputation as an astute deal-maker for top federal and private sector agencies, executives and everyday individuals seeking to build and improve their learning portfolios. This ambitious leader brings unique perspective and experience and continues to overcome obstacles and blaze new trails daily. When most girls were busy with their dolls, she was more interested in playing “mogul,” creating clients and connections, to-do lists and delegating. Fast forward a few years later, LaShonda remained on the fast track receiving her Bachelor’s in Applied Biology and Chemistry, while working full time at a pharmaceutical company she obtained a Masters Degree in Training and Development and Course Development. After LaShonda took business classes pursued opportunities in training, and truly cultivated the entrepreneurship passion in her heart. LaShonda has also tried her hand at a few franchising opportunities. These diverse opportunities eventually paved the way for her personal and professional development. So after careful consideration, she took a step out on faith, looked fear in the eye and left a steady 9-to-5 job during the economic downturn in 2008 and played her hand at living her passion, and since then has never looked back. Not to mention expansion, merger opportunities and other exciting projects in the works. Today LaShonda Bracey is helping other small businesses buy introducing them to the Federal Government as a great business option. Providing Training on Contracting, Procurement and Proposal writing. She also lends her time to some contracting advising as a SR. VP of Government Relations for an IT firm and Contract. Others are definitely taking notice of her boundless energy, enthusiasm and drive, with LaShonda being featured as a Wharton Lead Council Lunch and Learn Speaker, Black Woman’s Round Table Advisory Council winner, featured in Women Who Launch, Fox 5News, Black Enterprise and Huffington Post among other media outlets. This attention, her drive and determination to show the world how she handles business has led her to consulting and training on a full time basis.

Tiffany Rashel is an International Speaker, Teacher and Trainer, who is an expert in mindset mastery and believes empowerment and healing of women is the key to healing the world. She regularly facilitates workshops and retreats aimed at inspiring women to use their Divine Feminine gifts to influence

Dianeth V. Vasquez is a lawyer who is also a Personal, Business Coach and Trainer. She is very passionate about helping and motivating people to succeed in their personal, professional, and business life with harmony, and a clear purpose of life always encouraging her protégés to achieve a higher potential and to obtain tangible results.She knows perfectly that every start requires courage, determination and persistence in order to become the person you desire to be and to accomplish your goals.She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, also a Diploma in Mediation, Negotiation and Arbitration along with a Diploma in Negotiation, Trades, and International Commerce.She invests her time attending different Personal Developments Conferences, reading, and connecting with people. She is currently working on her book entitled "Designing Your Future with Clarity", in which she shares the keys to Achieve your Potential.

Juliette M. Willoughby is a practicing Attorney, certified in the area of Child Abuse and Neglect representing indigent parents and children. She is the owner of Creating Your Soft Place to Land, a coaching and speak business, focused on the empowerment of women by " Infusing hope through the power of forgiveness, enough-ness, empowerment and joy" She is described as: having a Mind of Steel and a Heart of Gold, unstoppable, mother, inspiration. She knows every woman deserves a life full of sensuous expression, a life of living fully into her feminine power" She is committed to LOYALTY, RESPECT AND EMPOWERMENT.Juliette's life focus has been to be of service to those who have not had the same opportunities as she has been blessed to have. She has done this by volunteering: with "at risk youth “in larger community, being on the Board of Trustee at her Alma Mater.

Samira Jones is a thought leader that encourages and challenges women across the globe to live their best lives despite what encounters they may be faced with. She believes that the way in which we receive life is all perception, and we either allow that perception to build or terminate our divine destiny. Jones is also the Author of “Tough Skin, A Journey of Survival and Persevering Life’s Challenges”, a memoire of Samira’s heart-rending childhood. Through it all, she believed in using her gifts to rise strong and support other women along the way in her mentoring, coaching programs, and live events. Samira’s programs support women in both life and business, focusing on building the entire woman to be healthy, fabulous, and whole from a holistic perspective. She believes that if your life is not in order, then your business certainly cannot be in order. Everything that you do not deal with, will eventually deal with you. It is imperative to declutter, gain focus, clarity, and strategy around both your life as well as your personal business goals. Featured in The Huffington Post late last winter, Samira described her journey and what pushes her to keep going even when the odds were stacked against her. What’s next? Samira will be traveling on a 5 city tour in 2017 as well as hosting her annual “Girlfriend’s Discovering Our Strength” Retreat in September, where last year she had exciting speakers such as Comedienne, Kim Coles and The Chief Activator, Lucinda Cross. Her mission is for women to LEAP… Be Bold… Be Courageous… Have Faith… Be Inspired!.

Sandi Mitchell is a leadership consultant who helps women leaders create intentional emphasis on their emotionally intelligent leadership. Sandi works with leaders from corporations, small to mid-size businesses, and nonprofits on the topics of leadership, emotional intelligence, workplace stress, change management, influence & communication, high performing teams, and business acumen. Her experience comes from over 30 years working in the corporate world and as a certified Executive Coach. Sandi is a bestselling author and has written Coloring Outside the Lines: A Creative Guide to Increasing Emotional Intelligence, and is a featured author in two book series: The Change and the Spirit Fed Entrepreneur.

After making history as the first Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to win the title of Ms. Corporate America 2015 in a pageant held in Orlando, Fl, Charlene Rhinehart created the Career Goddess Academy - an empowerment and educational blog dedicated to helping women unlock their career potential. She is also the Managing Director of CEO Unlimited LLC, a freelance writing & consulting firm based in Chicago, IL.Charlene Rhinehart is a Keynote Speaker, Freelance Writer and Entrepreneur. She’s been featured in more than 20 media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Women on Business, Ms. Career Girl, Essence, and Chicago Tribune. In January 2016, Charlene was selected to travel to 15 cities around the world on a six-month service and performing arts tour with Up with People. She often speaks about how traveling was the best career decision she made in her 20s, giving her the career courage and diverse experience needed to live her dreams. Charlene has made speaking appearances at the Old State Capitol House, Federal Reserve Bank, JPMorgan Chase, American Heart Association, and numerous universities and conferences. Her most popular words of advice are, "Never let the word 'no' stop your flow.Charlene is a first generation college student from a single family home who empowers others to never let their past define them and don’t let the power of the present moment escape them. Charlene Rhinehart is the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards including, the 2015 Illinois CPA Society Young Professional Leader of the Year and the Class of 2009 Student Lincoln Laureate Award - an honor given to one student who embodies the spirit of Abraham Lincoln from each participating four year degree granting institution. Charlene is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Project Management Professional who resides in Chicago, IL.

Shevelle McPherson is a successful attorney, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and number one bestselling author of “Soar! Beyond the Heels of Adversity”. Having broken down significant barriers to transform her own life, she is passionate about educating and empowering other women across the globe to do the same.Shevelle delivers a powerful message of empowerment, challenging her audience to shift their mindset, ignite their inner power and stand in their true greatness. She believes in living out loud, unapologetically. She calls her audience to action guiding them on how to apply the principles she outlines to achieve success in their personal and entrepreneurial lives.Shevelle has been selected a Rising Star Attorney, a Top 100 Trial Attorney and a Top 10 Female Criminal Attorney. She has been featured in Super Lawyers Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, South Jersey Magazine and Inspiring Lives Magazine. To learn more about Shevelle, visit www.shevellemcpherson.com

Cary Carbonaro is an Award Winning, International known Personal Finance Expert. She is a Certified Financial planner professional with an MBA in finance, with over 25 years of experience in financial services. In 2014, she was named an Ambassador for the CFP® Board, one of only 50 in the United States. Cary’s book “The Money Queen’s Guide For Women Who Want Build Wealth and Banish Fear” (Morgan James, October 2015) was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in several countries in Wealth Management. It was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Books that Can Make You Rich” by Daily Worth. She is the recipient of the prestigious “2016 Investment News Women to Watch” award. She is a passionate female advocate and champion of financial literary. Cary is frequently sought out for her opinions and is a leading influencer in her profession. She is listed as #2 on Twitter just behind Suze Orman. She is listed as “The Most Influential Women in Finance on Twitter” www.moneyqueenguide.com/press

Marie is an engaging, passionate woman with a commitment to empower and serve people through speaking, expressive writing and her books of short stories and poetry. Her passion radiates to others and fills them with a sense of “I can” live a healthier lifestyle of harmony and peace. She believes in the power of the written word to heal, and her plus twenty years of experience tells her that each person is able to find their way through writing, regardless of their writing experience. Every piece of writing from writing a postcard to journal entries to stories, invites and introspection and learning of self. Marie’s mission is to empower all of us to join in community of sisterhood to honor, serve and empower each other. Currently, she is working on a project called, “Gold in the Soul,” choosing to find beauty in others. One of the things that amazes me about Marie, is her ability to inspire people to take one small step.” CEO Baseline, Inc. “For example. Marie inspired a friend and her sister to speak at the One Billion Rising event 2016 held on the Idaho State Capital Steps. Neither woman had spoken at such an event before. Both women left stating they had felt empowered.

Liz Velazquez is currently founder and CEO of The Heart Center, a mind, body, and spirit healing sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area of Western North Carolina, USA. She is also founder and CEO of Light On The Mountain, a not for profit organization, dedicated to providing a uniquely positive, loving, uplifting, and adventurous camp for struggling children. She has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Davis, a four year certification in Nondual Kabbalistic Healing from A Society of Souls, Lebanon, NJ, and Chaplaincy training from Unity Church. She has worked and trained extensively in the social service industry both in the private and public sector. She is a Reiki Master, Life Coach, and Truth Principles conduit, committed to being an agent in the transformation of consciousness from one of separation, duality, and limitation, to a consciousness of unity, wholeness, and unlimited possibilities! She is mother to her biological son Felipe, 34, and her adopted 15 year old son, Dakota. Wayah is her mystical dog companion.

Samuel James Striker, Ph.D., is the founder of Hollin-Phoenix Consulting, LLC; a company that specializes in socio-cultural research in unstable areas. He is considered by many to be one of the foremost conflict zone social scientists with extensive experiences in unstable areas such as North Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan; representing the most difficult populations to assess. His educational experience is equally expansive, with degrees in both the hard and soft sciences. His past work experience includes Education Ministry Advisor, Educational Director, Software Consultant, Military Liaison, Research Manager, and Social Scientist. He has worked with such entities as the Afghan Ministry if Education, Department of Defense, and several NATO units. His certifications encompass extensive training, Labor Relations and Negotiations, Combat Advisory School, Open Source Intelligence Resources and Information Systems, Counter-Insurgency Leadership Academy, Afghanistan Immersion Studies and several iterations of the Human Terrain System. His has worked in Iraq include training and supervising multiple third country nationals from Nepal, Uganda, Bosnia, and Serbia, as well as the Iraqis. In Afghanistan most recently included advising the Ministry of education to build their capacity toward conducting their own research studies. He also worked as a social scientist where he devised an effective collection and analysis tool known as the Truncated Methodology. He has dozens of internal publications as well as a published dissertation and a published book, “The Humanity of Warfare: Social Science Capabilities and the Evolution of Armed Conflict”. His works have informed policymakers at all levels to include the Defense Intelligence Agency and the POTUS’s kindle, Logistics Command, CIMIC, Department of State, USAID, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and many other agencies. He has also submitted comprehensive critiques on the US Army’s Human Terrain System training program. Dr. Striker has been featured in The Afghan Paradox and honored by Western Michigan University for his work in conflict areas. His guest speaking engagements include the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Multinational Group in Motta di Livenza, Italy and the 2012 GEOINT Symposium, Human Terrain System, and the COIN Leadership Academy. Dr. Striker has two children and four grandchildren. He currently calls East Lansing, MI home. He enjoys travelling, SCUBA diving and flying as quasi-leisure activities. His never-ending vision is to bring the Social Science capability to virtually all cross-cultural endeavors for the purpose of protecting populations and soldiers through cultural understanding. Stay tuned for Dr. Striker’s next book which features Applied Social Science in a Trans-cultural World, representing the next stage in social evolution.

Bridget Washington, known as the "The Passion Inspirator", is a Global Passion Strategist, Speaker, Writer, and Author. She is the person to contact when you are ready to take your life vision from a black and white existence to a live and in living color masterpiece. Bridget is the founder of BríMarí Global (pronounced BREE - MARIE), a global enterprise raising the bar of success with all things empowering, transforming, and inspiring. The mission of BríMarí Global is to equip the trailblazer in becoming a champion of their purpose and passion. She is the author of the Fanatical: Living A God Inspired Life You Are Crazy About”, a contributor for Huffington Post, and a featured life coach columnist for Vital Woman Magazine, a premier Christian based women’s magazine in the U.K. For more information, visit www.bridgetwashington.com

Xiomara Fambrough is a 23-year-old student, entrepreneur and activist. This will be her second year speaking at ALL’s WEF in India, New Delhi. This young women believes that an ethically run business can be the antidote to hurting societies. Incorporating her background in communication-public relations Ms. Fambrough is building her first start-up in 2017 that will lead by this very example.illed to be associated with ALL and the inspiration the nonprofit spreads worldwide!

Crystal’s business personality and work practices are the foundation of her success as speaker, coach and consultant. Crystal has worked over 20 years in various leadership positions as a change agent. She’s had the privilege to work with leading experts in various countries such as Portugal, Spain, Mexico and Sweden. These experiences have enabled Crystal to become very knowledgeable about Business Process Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and leadership development, and to thrive in diverse work environments. Crystal’s career spans over a number of business functions, industries and disciplines including automotive, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare, engineering, strategy deployment, training, facilitation, coaching and speaking. Crystal earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University and a MBA from Samford University. In addition, Crystal is a certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach.

Turyatunga Rebecca commonly known as Becky Juna , is a 25 year old female Ugandan, a human and youth activist , a feminist that strongly advocates for equal representation of young women in the peace and security processes and all decision making spheres. Currently working as the Youth Team Leader Women Situation Room for one and half leaders , she advocates for peace before, during and after elections in Africa while using the youth peer to peer process. She works together with the youth that are often regarded as outcasts and trouble makers like gang members , she organizes and sensitizes the youth on the impacts of violence on their lives and society and how better they can contribute to peace while identifying their needs and drawing strategies to address these needs like advocating and lobbying the policies makers to cater for the youth affairs . This has helped in cubing down violence in 15 districts in Uganda in the February 2016 elections and in Ghana in the December 2016 elections . She has been on the U.S Department of state’s international visitors leadership programme titled women leaders peace and security , has addressed some heads of embassies, European Union and African Union observer missions and United Nations dignitaries on issues to deal with inclusion of youth in the peace process. She has worked as the Youth Programme Manager at the Centre for Governance, Peace and Security and also a

Kintla Striker is the Founder and CEO of Kintla Yoga, LLC, and the creator of Kintla Yoga Therapy®, a trauma-informed, empirically supported, heart-centered, choice-driven, and mindfulness based yoga practice designed to empower healing in trauma survivors. She is a trauma survivor herself and has dedicated over 30 years of her life to understanding how the body, mind and spirit heal. Kintla maintains a private and group client practice in East Lansing, Michigan. She conducts speaking engagements and facilitates Kintla Yoga Therapy® workshops and trainings nationally and internationally. Her trauma-informed yoga practice has served survivors of combat trauma, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, childhood abuse and neglect, human trafficking (both sex and labor), medical trauma, chronic illness and cancer. Kintla has been interviewed about her work in print, radio, and television, as well as in the new groundbreaking feature-length documentary, Break the Chain, which sheds light on the growing crisis of human trafficking in the US.

Dr. Marazita’s wellness philosophy is one of self-care, empowerment and disease prevention. Educated in business and medicine at Columbia University (New York, USA), INSEAD (Fontinbleau, France), Michigan State University and Bastyr Univeristy (Washington, USA), Dr. Marazita was a commercial banker with UBS, A.G. in London, Geneva, New York and Hong Kong for 15 years when her corporate stresses led to a career change and medical school in Chinese Medicine and Oncology. She is currently faculty at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (www.acaom.com). She is also a wellness entrepreneur and author, designing foot reflexology walking paths for Universities, private companies and corporations(www.pathsofhealth.net). Dedicated to teach others about wellness and disease prevention, Dr. Marazita is now the department head of Mundo Pato Inc.’s department of Integrative Medicine (www.mundopato.com) where she seeks and guides curriculum experts and thought leaders in integrative medicine to launch their wellness platform on the cloud. Elizabeth lectures and teaches internationally on wellness to business executives,

Rashika Roberts Relationship Columnist & The Good Men ProjectUnited States OF America (USA)Rashika Roberts was always known for her big voice and bigger personality, especially growing up in a family of five siblings and many adopted family members. Watching her parents help so many children and families, she grew a soft spot for helping others. She always knew that what ever she did, she wanted the outcome to be positive and inspiring. In high school she spent many hours after school and during lunch tutoring English/Literature. In college, she tutored English, Communication, and Writing for College. While receiving a degree in Psychology she was recognized for her Storytelling, Short Stories and Biographical Incident Assignments. Developing a love for writing became her passion. After graduating, she organized a reading and writing summer program to inspire children to read and expand their potential as young authors. It wasn’t long before she stole a little time to study children’s literature. During her in home studies she managed to attend college receiving an Associates in Early Childhood Education. After teaching Pre-K for six years, she decided to live her true purpose as writer. She had gained all she needed from institutions and best of all, from being hands on with her students. There big bold imaginations along with the life out loud experiences with her own three girls inspired her children’s books. It wasn’t long before schools and universities had great interest in her journey as a writer. Although she enjoyed her time with adolescents, she continued to write adult content for publications. It seemed almost over night, Rashika became the go-to for Celebrity Entertainment. She is now known for her big voice as a Broadcaster on her show Inspirational Media. A show that inspires audiences to live there best life, define their passions and believe in who they are. She also creates and shares inspirational stories from War Hero Veterans to Gun Violence Victim Professional Artist.

Priscilla McNealy is a wife, mom, a member of the Army National Guard, and she is the CEO and founder of Royal Signs Interpreting Agency. She is also a CODA (Child of a Deaf Adult). Because she was born into the Deaf world, sign language was her first language. She saw her Deaf parents experience both discrimination and oppression.Priscilla realized that the primary reason her parents were experiencing this is because there was a lack of knowledge about Deaf culture. Her mission is to educate people and entities that being Deaf is not a disability, it is a lifestyle. As a result, she founded Royal Signs Interpreting Agency and is on a mission to bridge the communication gap between the Deaf and Hearing communities. There are over 70 million Deaf people in the world who are more than worth connecting to. Royal Signs also helps corporate brands increase their loyal customer base and their revenue by tapping into an untouched market and provide training, captioning and transcription services as well as keynote messages at events.Royal Signs has worked with brands and companies such as The Clinton Foundation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, The United States Postal Service, and National American Miss. When Priscilla is not busy running Royal Signs Interpreting and serving her country, she enjoys traveling with her husba

Lauren Kay Wyatt is a Love Psychic, an Illusion Dismantler, and spiritual healer. She is the founder of www.LoveRenegades.comand the creator of the Soul-Level Healing for Your Broken Heart Program, the Enlighten Your Love Life Movement, and the Revolt for Love: Love Revolution. Lauren passionately guides her clients and audiences into reconnecting with their hearts, breaking the laws of love, and having their best relationships

Dr. Julianne Robertson, Esq. is an interfaith minister, peace activist, spiritual counselor and Washington, DC attorney. Her work is intended to promote the values of compassion, peace, truth, unconditional love, personal empowerment, justice, mutual acceptance, and generosity of spirit. Reverend Julianne is the mother of 4 amazing children. Dr. Julianne is a 1982 graduate of The University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Political Science (B.A. 1982); and Howard University School of Law, (J.D. 1988) where she focused on International Economic Relations. Dr. Robertson is also a graduate of The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies, where she received a Masters’ Degree in Theology (M.Th. 2015) and a Doctor of Divinity (D.Min 2016). As a lawyer and minister, she is trained to interpret strategic opportunities and challenges for individuals and groups. Dr. Robertson has counseled private clients, government agencies and political leaders in a variety of roles.

For Wellologist Candice Camille, wellness is who she is! When you experience Candice Camille, you get a strong sense that everything about you is about to change. With a very engaging, but very direct approach to life, one is left with a sense of urgency to do something NOW, once you depart her presence. With her boundless energy, infectious laughter, genuine enthusiasm for life and a body that epitomizes fit and healthy, one cannot help but be convinced that 50+ can indeed be the new 30. For Candice Camille, wellness has to permeate the thought process of how you breathe, how you eat, how you move and how you engage the elements around you. Her strategic approach to wellness is to work with clients to help them to create synchronicity in each aspect of their lives with a goal of achieving their own ultimate state of wellness. As a cancer survivor, Candice knows the process and the power of thinking and being well. Her approach of operating from a space of relativity and understanding what it takes to be well is key to being able to effectively lead clients on the path to living a life of complete and balanced wellness. The owner and operator of Pure Nuphoria Wellness Space, Candice spends her days working one-on-one with individual clients and as a practitioner for corporate clients. In addition to speaking and fitness training, she also consults on meal planning and altering lifestyle behaviors. She is also a National Persuasive (Transformation) Speaker for corporations, youth groups and women’s organizations. “After tremendous research and self-reflection, I discovered that my healing must come from within. I found that physical fitness combined with good nutrition is the only way to optimize the body from the inside out,” said Candice. Candice began her journey to wellness and literally “went to work” and not only became cancer-free, but also became an advocate of physical fitness and wellness overall. Her passion for wellness and an entrepreneurial spirit led her to start Fling with Fitness, a personal training business focused on having fun with fitness. The learning of self-love and the desire to share it with others, fed her quest to create a place of peace and wellness; thus Pure Nuphoria Wellness Space was reborn. Candice obtained her Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She went on to work as a respiratory therapist and pulmonary functions technologist for UMDNJ and later transferred her skills to Saint Michael’s Medical Center and Children’s Specialized Hospital both in New Jersey, in the same capacity. In her role, she was responsible for maintaining adult and pediatric patients’ optimal lung function. As a committed community leader,Candice is Co-Founder of Girls Run Gorgeous Prince Georges, where she serves as a running and mentoring coach for young girls between the ages of 7-13.Giving them permission to win and teaching the ingredients of self-worth. Candice held the position of Vice President and President of BNI in Greenbelt, MD 2010-2012. She also serves as Co-Director for Membership for Women Business Owners (WBO) of Prince Georges County and serves on the advisory board for Women of Prince Georges.

Melissa Binkley is the CEO and Founder of MSB Coaching, Events and Retreats. She is also the creator and founder of The Love Society and Intuitive Intelligence Academy™. She is Intuitive Intelligence Trainer, Certified Master Transformation Specialist, Soulistic™ Business Mentor, Best- Selling Author and former Holistic Health Coach. She is a dynamic, highly sought-after International Speaker and Retreat Leader. She empowers Love Leaders, healers, creatives, conscious entrepreneurs and women to tap into intuitive intelligence so they share their purpose and gifts on platforms throughout the world. Known for her ability to transcend limiting beliefs, she uses several techniques that fuse science, whole brain learning, personal development, and the quantum field. In 2014 Melissa developed her own mode of Spiritual Transformational Process called Intuitive Intelligence™ that is changing the way coaches, healers, and speakers connect with their audiences and transform lives through this new healing modality. Through her Intuitive Speakers Training and Masterpiece Message Programs she is teaching entrepreneurs how to craft dynamic speeches, and turn their life’s work into a masterpiece message and book engagements worldwide that fill their client funnel. Melissa is a graduate of The Ohio State University, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Holistic MBA. She has been featured in magazines, radio and TV shows throughout the USA.

Dynamic, real, heart-centered, knowledgeable, and inspirational are words that describe this speaker, trainer, author, mentor, mother, and wife! Mamie believes in living life with purpose, dignity, and self-respect. She believes that every person has the power of choice and action; each person has a right to shine their gifts and to courageously live life with intention and purpose! She is committed to Empowerment, Integrity, and Compassion! Mamie’s life focus is providing systems, science and solutions to helping businesses worldwide to increase top-line revenue and bottom-line profits using an alternative currency known as “People Currency.” With this is mind, Mamie served the King’s Charities of Thailand, United Nations, Philippines Chamber of Commerce, and Special Olympics where she was inducted into the “Hall of Fame” for her 35 years of service impacting the lives of over 12,000 participants and 20,000 volunteers.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the African Energy Association and Chief Operating Officer of ONAPS Holdings, Ltd, Sitienei brings more than 13 years of multi-faceted experience in government relations, foreign relations, international trade, financial services, energy, commodity trading and negotiations. Culturally astute and discerning in her approach, Pamela has an extraordinary track record for structuring complex deals around the globe with major corporations, governments and high-ranking officials. Her ability to nimbly operate in various business capacities has persuasively broadened her reach across continents and industries. Multilingual, Sitienei has easily afforded herself a seat at the global roundtable. An entrepreneur at heart, Sitienei envisions the African Energy Association’s role as the most influential, effective and independent trade organization serving as the voice of energy in Africa. In her capacity as Founder and CEO, she is actively engaged in comprehensive oversight, including short and long-term strategic planning, policy draft on all facets of energy; renewables, Oil & Gas, power and local content, marketing, quality assurance and financial management. During her tenure as the Government Relations/Federal Affairs Specialist, at the American Gas Association (AGA) on Capitol Hill, she gained exposure to policy issues in natural gas and actively liaised with the federal government, to include the executive and legislative branches of former President George Bush and currently, President Barack Obama. Her portfolio was State affairs and Federal with emphasis on Renewables, Pipeline Safety, Cybersecurity, Budget under Appropriations, Energy & Natural Resources, Energy & commerce and financial committees. Additionally, she developed an impressive wheelhouse of expertise in areas such as Federal Election Committee laws and regulations, PACs, election cycles, legislative processes, political contributions and disbursements, lobbying disclosure and reporting. Outside of her traditional duties at the AGA, Pamela managed the legislative outreach congregation, including legislative forums and supported the Vice President in fundraising. She was also responsible for the preparation, forecasting, monitoring and tracking of the department’s budget. Prior to joining AGA, Pamela spent four years at Zurich North America/Zurich Financial Services. She supported the Vice President’s efforts to lobby, build coalitions and sustain relationships with different multi-lateral institutions including, International Finance Corporation, OPIC, World Bank – MIGA and International Monetary Fund. As the manager of the Government & Industry Affairs, she developed business relations with emerging markets; defined project scope, goals and deliverables, which supported the company’s business goals in collaboration with senior management & stakeholders. She interpreted and ensured consistent application of organizational policies; negotiated contracts, maintained financial records and managed a $5 million dollar budget for the department. Pamela received her Undergraduate from University of Central Oklahoma in Journalism and Public Relations. She received her Doctorate in Divinity from My Life Bible School in Maryland, USA. She recently received The Prince of Wales Business and Sustainability Leadership Certification from University of Cambridge, London, United Kingdom. Dr. Sitienei serves as a strategic advisor to several governments, energy companies and investors throughout Africa, specifically, Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya. She currently serves on the board of DFC Holdings, Nigeria. She has also managed election cycles in the USA, Republic of Congo, and in Nigeria. She is certified by the United States Government Relations Professionals.

Ms. Jeanette Falotico is an accomplished motivational speaker with over 25 years’ experience in business development, market communications and operational performance. As the Founding Principal of the Trinity Consulting Group, Jeanette demonstrates talent in driving unprecedented, sales and market share growth by clearly communicating go-to-market strategies and establishing sales best practices. Ms. Falotico is a dynamic, award-winning communicator recognized for her ability to win audience participation and turnaround seemingly insurmountable business situations. She is also the author of the inspirational BLOG titled The Art of Living Lost documenting her joyous journey through grief, motherhood and all things worthy.Connect with Jeanette at Jeanette@trinityconsultinggroup.net and via LinkedIn Facebook

An ardent dancer of many forms for decades, Lisa Beck travels regularly to India to imbibe the richness of the Motherland. She is a devoted Odissi student of Shakti School of Dance and the creator of an unique style of Indian fusion called Dakini. She is a prolific teacher, choreographer, dynamic performer as well as an avid blogger, writer and public speaker.She is the director and founder of the Lisa Beck Fusion Dance Company, performing Bollywood, Indian Fusion and Belly Dance all over Southern California.Through dance and music classes, workshops, performance trainings and retreats, Lisa creates a safe space for women to express their innermost desires, move their bodies with greater freedom, ease, joy and devotion. The energy channels of the body are awakened and opened, and all shapes, ages, sizes and backgrounds are invited to celebrate in a supportive atmosphere.

Tiana Patrice is a captivating bestselling author, thought leader, transformational speaker and founder of The Fearless Tour, a global experience designed to educate and empower women, as well as give them tools and strategies to live fearlessly on purpose. Tiana holds a deep passion for supporting the personal and entrepreneurial development of women all over the world and specializes in equipping women to shift their mindsets, own their power, and push through their fear, while living the life that they absolutely deserve.Her message of empowerment has been spotlighted on The Huffington Post, WTVY News (A CBS Station), WGRX News (A NBC Station), WOOF FM, MMIA Magazine, The Freedom Biz Podcas, Quit The 9-5 podcast and most recently as a guest contributor for Forbes Women Under 30 Her book Fifty Two Shades of Fearless: Powerful Declarations For The Purpose Driven Woman inspires women to shift their way of thinking, declare greatness over their lives, stand on faith and make the conscious decision to fear less.Tiana’s vulnerability of sharing her story empowers women to keep pushing when things seem impossible. Her vibrant personality and conversational tone incites a spark among her audiences to take immediate action outside of their comfort zone, let go of the self-limiting beliefs, divorce their fear and reach their fullest potentia

Introducing Marissa Pei, Ph.D. an Inspirational Speaker, TV Commentator, On-Air Personality ‘the Asian Oprah’, Consulting Psychologist, Author, Life Balance Coach, Singer/Songwriter and Global Thought Leader. Using her doctorate in Organizational Psychology, Dr. Marissa has been speaking, coaching and facilitating to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson, Wells Fargo, Cedars-Sinai, AT&T, Mattel, Toyota and Bank of America for the past 27 years. A former graduate school professor– at Boston University Brussels, European Business School, and the Anderson Graduate School of Management UCLA, she has since ‘retired’ from teaching to speak, write, and commentate on a variety of Life Balance Topics including How to have More Joy and Less Stress at Work and at Home, How to Jump Off the Hamster Wheel into Balanced Living and How to be Happy 88 percent of the Time. Her popular syndicated talk radio show “Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It: Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa” on Universal Broadcasting Network out of the Sunset Gower studios in Hollywood California and syndicated on CNBC News Radio KCAA AM 1050 FM 106.3 and now on I Heart Radio has had a plethora of past Oprah guests including Dr. John Gray, Neale Donald Walsch, Fran Drescher, Don Miguel Ruiz to name a few. Her popularity is evidenced by over 500,000 downloads of 200+ shows on ITunes and YouTube with over 180,000 regular listeners in over 100 countries after 4 short years. Originally dubbed “the kinder gentler Dr. Laura” she is now known as the “Asian Oprah”, because of her many past Oprah in addition to winning the 2014 Asian Heritage Award, 2014 Lotus Business Person of the Year Award and the 2012 Asian Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She also holds the 2007 Remarkable Woman of the Year Award and the 2005 Role Model of the Year Award in Business and Media presented by Hillary Clinton in Washington DC. Interviewed internationally, she was featured in a 3-page spread in the Marie Claire China fashion magazine as one of the influential women in their anniversary issue 2014. Dr. Pei has been featured as a television guest and commentator on Hunting the Lost Symbol, Nostradamus: A Scientific Inquiry (Discovery Channel, Planet Green, Documentary Channel), Totally Out of Control People: Surveillance in the Workplace (ABC/Discovery) Busted on the Job (FOX); UFO’s: Put to the Test and Monster Myths ((The Learning Channel); Making It (KTLA), KUSI News, CW6 San Diego to name a few and produced Get Balanced with Dr. Marissa on SB-TV(Adelphia). Dr. Marissa co-authored a bestselling text published by Jossey Bass “Organization Development & Consulting” with Dr. Fred Massarik, UCLA professor emeritus, as well as “Mommy, What Are Feelings?” an interactive children’s book illustrated by her daughters which has been recognized for helping autistic children express their feelings. A Global Thought Leader, she created The 21 Fast from Complaining with Dr. Marissa cementing her broad social media reach and the practice of Balance Tai Qi Qong: A moving meditation that promotes Inner Peace, now on DVD, to continue her global movement work aimed at changing planetary consciousness towards Peace, Prosperity, Joy, Balance, Creativity and Love.

For years I have helped busy working professionals live happier lives and advance their careers. As a business owner, lawyer and former corporate executive with a family and many personal interests, I know what it is like having competing demands on your time. I teach individuals and groups core skills needed to succeed both professionally and personally: Intentional communication, focus and balancing it all are a set of learned skills.=> Take The Balanced Life quiz to help you make choices that will improve your quality of life. Type “Quiz” in the subject line to: nicole@employeeandclientengagement.com to get free access to this tool.I was fortunate to have advanced my career while traveling the world, climbing mountains, trying pretty much every extreme sport out there, and having a family too. I provide lunch n learns, workshops, talks, on-line trainings and personal coaching, as well as 1-Day intensives, to help individuals and organizations boost performance.**Imagine feeling at ease, energetic and joyful every day, regardless of all the demands on your time. Imagine working with great, smart people you also like personally and learn from, AND spending more time with your family.**

Nadine Milham loves the family. She has worked with children and families for over twenty years. She began her career serving the people of Navajo Mountain Indian Reservation. She worked building hogans and establishing a drug prevention program as a Service Learning Scholar for the University of Utah. She developed a passion for working with children in difficult situations and found joy in assisting their families. She knows firsthand the value that comes from having the support of a family. Nadine’s father passed away at a young age and she has always valued the care that her mother and grandparents have given her. Throughout her career she has been a Clinical Therapist working with drug addicted mothers and their children, homeless families, and families dealing with AIDS’s impending death and loss.Nadine has multiple Bachelor’s Degrees and Master’s Degrees in the following fields; Sociology, Mental Health Therapy, Alcohol and Drug Therapy, Political Science and Play Therapy. Over the past fourteen years Nadine has helped start and develop multiple technology based companies ranging in size from a few to hundreds of employees. Over the past twenty years she has worked in the private banking sector as the managing director of diverse estates.Nadine is an active member of her community. She has been a board member of a local charter school. She currently is on the committee for Steel Days and on the Parks and Recreation Committee for American Fork City. She has also been instrumental in planning numerous family focused events in the community with Family Watch International, American Mother’s Inc, and other non-profit organizations. She also assists several local PTAs with organizing carnivals and other special events for their schools. Nadine is also an active member of her church serving a full time Spanish Speaking Mission and has enjoyed serving in many callings throughout her life.Nadine has a supportive and encouraging husband, a ninety eight year old grandmother for whom she took sole responsibility (until her passing this summer), four very active sons, and a daughter whom they have been trying to adopt for years whom has been in the Foster Care system since her birth.

Monica McCoy is the Founder of MonicaMotivates, an organization providing coaching, speaking, and consulting services that helps women transition from being spectators with their lives to being active participants inside the arena. Monica is also the Acting Global Director, Strategy and Innovation for The McDonald’s Division where she leads a range of visionary business initiatives. Since starting her career with The Coca-Cola Company in 2002, her innovative approach and passion for pushing the envelope have earned her a variety of strategic positions and expanded responsibilities. Monica sits on the executive board of Women’s LINC (Lead, INspire, Connect), The Coca-Cola Women’s Business Resource Group that engages women at the company to drive business performance and reinforce its reputation as a great place for women to work. She chaired LINC’s Global 2015 Leadership Conference, reaching more than 1,000 members in 32 countries. She is also Vice President, Ambassadorship, for LINC, responsible for developing relationships with organizations and individuals to help advance women and girls. In 2011 Monica McCoy noticed the amount of women struggling to find their passion and purpose. Sparking her to action, she founded MonicaMotivates, providing executive-level speaking, coaching and consulting services to professional corporate women and female business owners. Monica initially thought that she wanted to be a cardiologist when going to college, but quickly learned that she wanted to help save people lives in a different manner. MonicaMotivates focuses on providing actionable solutions for business owners to pursue their passion, dream, and goals.

Ulla Müller is a lifelong advocate for the rights of women and girls and thought leader in women’s rights, poverty alleviation and women’s sexual and reproductive health and has a track record of achieving mission-driven successes in the ever-changing environment. She is currently the President and CEO of EngenderHealth. Having lived and worked in Africa more than 20 years, she drives policy change to empower women and girls to claim their rights and being recognized as critical contributors to sustainable development. She has instituted innovative funding and collaboration models, transforming thinking to increase impact. She promotes the right to sexual and reproductive health services, in particular contraception, as the foundation for women and girls to reach their full potential. She contributes to print and online publications and participates in professional, academic, and policy forums. She holds advanced degrees in International Human Rights and Democracy and in Economics and Business Administration.

Karla has been invited on behalf of the President Barack Obama and the White House to be Speaker at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016 at Stanford University; Invited by the Aspen Institute to be part of the CENTRAL AMERICA LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE – CALI FELLOWSHIP 2016; she was chosen as 1 of the 5 women around the world to receive the Vital Voices GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD 2015; Recognized as 1 OF THE 10 INNOVATORS IN LATIN AMERICA 2014 by the Inter-American Development Bank; Chosen as 1 of the 22 women around the world to participate in the GLOBAL WOMEN’S MENTORING PROGRAM 2014 organized by Fortune Most Powerful Women, U.S. State Department and Vital Voices. Chosen as 1 of the 60 specialist of the WORLD SUMMIT AWARD Jury in 2014, 2015 and 2016, Recognized as VISIONARY OF THE YEAR 2014 by the leading Guatemalan brand Saúl E. Mendez; Awarded as OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR IN 2014 by Universidad del Itsmo in Guatemala; Declared WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2013 by Look Magazine; Chosen as FOUNDING CURATOR of Global Shapers Guatemala by the World Economic Forum. Her company MILKnCOOKIES was declared 1 of the 8 WSIS + 10 GLOBAL CHAMPIONS by the World Summit Award in UNESCO and awarded as one of the Top 5 leaders in E-Entertainment by the World Summit Award, both are awards for “building knowledge societies for peace and sustainable development”.Karla connects people through technology helping individuals and companies navigate, contribute and participate in an increasingly borderless world. Karla believes that having a digital presence is about more than just business. “Technology is reshaping the world,” says Karla. “I am convinced that rather than asking ‘What is technology doing to us?’, the right question is ‘What can we do with it?’”Karla sees a future of interconnected global citizens who are keenly aware of the power they have and how to use it. She envisions a community of changemakers who connect through technology to improve the world.

Colleen Schell believes the best way to change the world is to change the way the leaders lead. By shifting from leading with one’s money and mind to leading with one’s heart and values, Colleen believes the world can transform into something that is unrecognizable. Using emotional intelligence and moral courage as her foundation, she is creating online training and development for emerging leaders to step powerfully into their leadership and make the difference they were born to make.

I am Frances McDaniel, 2016 Graduate of the Fox School of business Temple University Executive MBA Program. I was Inducted into the Golden Key National Honor Society in 2015, mentor to 2 current MBA students, CEO of Get OnBoard Technologies, and Smart Skirts INC. I have traveled Internationally and collaborated in South Africa with Coca Cola, MTN South Africa, and many other organizations for profit and not for profit. Recognized as one of the top 20 new business Idea Concept recipients in 2015 for an Idea Competition at Temple University. Participated and Interviewed top investors to assist new business owners in gaining the attention of investors.Visionary Executive leading high level performance teams to enhance growth and profitability. Empowering people to succeed, through outreach, education, resources, is one of the greatest attributes that I am always willing to share in any sized organization locally and globally. Throughout my 20 plus years of hands on experience in leadership, management, training, in an economically diverse nation and my top executive level education I offer solutions using strategies, analytics, relationship building, innovations, and project management.I am a mother of 2 Children, a wife and professional who believes in creativity, innovations and opportunity for all. I focused my recent activities on entrepreneurial opportunities to help build and empower new leaders. With over 20 years of corporate experience, and leadership I know the importance of community involvement, and continuous education. As Past President of Rotary International (Springfield, PA) we built a new water system in Belize as well as raise funding for protoplast surgeries globally. I have been a speaker and volunteer at local top Universities such as Temple’s Fox school of business to assist recent graduates with career opportunities and Cheyney University for financial literacy and fraud protection.I enjoy running, learning, teaching, traveling, meeting new people and being able to participating with my children in their extracurricular actives. I recently completed a half marathon in 2014 and I am currently training for a marathon in 2016-2017. It is important to me that I maintain a healthy work life balance.

Sameer S. Somal is the Chief Financial Officer at Blue Ocean Global Wealth and Blue Ocean Global Technology. Prior to co-founding Blue Ocean Global Wealth, he was a Senior Investment Analyst at The Bank of Nova Scotia and a Financial Advisor and Intermediary at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch & Co. Sameer is a CFA Charterholder, a CFP® professional, and a Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystSM. Sameer serves on the Financial Planning Association (FPA) National Diversity Committee and the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia/Tri-State chatper. A senior financial services leader on industry roundtable and panel discussions, Sameer serves on CFP Board’s Council on Education and is a Women’s Initiative (WIN) Advocate. He is also an active member at CFA Institute and a Board Advisor at the iPlan Education Institute in New Delhi, India. A member of the Speakers’ Series at the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business, Sameer is a frequent speaker on the empowerment of women, technology, diversity, retirement, investing, financial planning, entrepreneurship, and leadership. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and a 2012 FPA Diversity Scholar.Sameer’s mantra is “The man (or woman) who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man (or wo

Berny Dohrmann is Chairman of Forbes # 1 ranked Business Conference in the world. Mr. Dohrmann is an economist investment banker having run a public global Wall street investment banking firm prior to his work for 30 years as Chairman of CEO SPACE INTERNATIONAL. Mr. Dohrmann is a best-selling author, film producer and radio show host, and the inventor of SUPER TEACHING a new digital way to design future class rooms for modern learners. Mr. Dohrmann’s wife September is President and CEO of their award winning international instittuion, featuring an all-woman executive team as Mr. Dohrmann stands for full partnership for woman globally. CEO SPACE serves clients in 140 nations over a time frame of three decades. Mr. Dohrmann resides with his wife and two children in Florida in the USA. His latest book “SUPER CHANGE” HOW TO PROSPER IN THE AGE OF SUPER CHANGE is a best seller in America upon its release in 2017

A small business expert with an impressive cadre of experience spanning nearly two decades in marketing, small business development, supplier diversity and entrepreneurship, Kathey cut her teeth in the world of business early on. In her capacity as a supplier diversity director and consultant for the government, higher education and corporate sectors she has successfully assisted small businesses to receive over $10 million in contract opportunities. She has served as chair of the SWaM Committee (small, woman and minority-owned businesses) for VASCUPP (Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals), a consortium of Virginia state colleges and universities, where she led the organization of SWaMfest, the largest and most anticipated annual event for small, woman and minority-owned business professionals, corporations, higher education institutions and state agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Tyema has over ten years experience in event planning and 15+ years experience in administration in Corporate America and in Hospitality Industry. In 2011, she established her own business – GirlTini, based out of Philadelphia, Pa. She created this company to empower women. She loves sisterhood and everything related to uplifting, empowering and encouraging women in the world. She prides herself on providing platforms where women are living, laughing and learning from each other’s life experiences.Along with being a businesswoman, she is a philanthropist.Tyema takes proud in her ability to ignite women and girls into fulfilling their potentials through volunteerism. Her mission is to create powerful volunteers that understand it is time for us to come together as one to save our communities. Each component is slightly different, but the goals remain the same; empowering women to rebuild their communities.Her latest crusade is very dear to her heart: Handbags 4 Peace. Tyema is the co-founder of Handbags 4 Peace and the mission behind this grassroot movement is to teach safety awareness to women and young girls. This movement was created in 2014 after women were being killed over their handbags in Philadelphia, Pa. Their goal is to teach as many women and young girls self-defense in Philadelphia by offering monthly free classes throughout Philadelphia. She received a citation from the City of Philadelphia for her continuous efforts to keep women in Philadelphia safe.Lastly, she created a lifestyle blog (www.BeingTyema.com) with the hopes to inspired and uplift women with her personal experiences and insight into life. Although Tyema is viewed as a “Socialite” her first true passion is being a wife and a proud mother of three. Her husband and children are the reason for the illuminating smile she carries daily.

Emefa A. Kpegba is IT and Telecom Engineer, a social tech-entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Code School for Africa – CS4A, member of Afri Tech Hub Team, Women TechMakers Lead – Lome, Google Developper Group – GDG Lome Co-Organizer, a winner of the “100 innovations for sustainable development in Africa Forum 2013” with the social project OMobileFunding and Author of the book “Le monde professionnel : un champ de bataille”. The winner of “Women In Tech” Apps Africa 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. And YALI – Mandela Washington Fellow 2016.The social and economic problems within her country like the whole Africa led her to become a Social Entrepreneur. In order to motivate and support the African youth especially women to innovate and to make changes via technology and social entrepreneurship for a sustainable development.“It is good to teach someone to fish rather than give him or her fish. But it is better to offer him or her the fishing rod also

Anita Teresa Boeninger is the founder of the ground-breaking Sex & Medicine Summit, and creator of The Embodied Femme. She offers a wide array of group programs and private consulting for women and men visionaries, drawing from extensive training in mindbody education, transformational coaching & performance art. In 2015, she produced the Sex & Medicine Summit as a way to bridge health care providers with empowering sex education. She has appeared on the Dr. Oz show, News 12NJ, and the Progressive Radio Network, sharing her expertise on vitalizing practices and sexual well-being.Anita has also appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, and has been interviewed on Doctor Radio, News 12 NJ, Progressive Radio Network, and others, sharing her expertise on vitalizing practices and sexual well-being. She has presented at the annual “Heal Thy Practice” Conference for medical professionals, the Queen’s County Lawyer’s Assistance Program, a Three Tomatoes sexual health event at the Hungarian Consulate, and more recently, the East Meets West Medicine Fest. Anita leads through presence, driven by a passion for experiential knowledge and body-centric wisdom.She was a founding member of the Department of Integrative Health Programs at NYU Langone Medical Center, helping to grow their programs over a five-year period through providing mindbody education to thousands of patients and staff. Further corporate wellness training credits includes Amnesty International, JP Morgan, West LB, Cotton Inc, Rockefeller University, Bellevue Hospital, The Creative Center, the NY Insight Meditation Center, Integral Yoga Institute, and others. She offers on-going panel discussion salons, courses, and private training for women & men. Visit her website: www.anitateresa.com

Stella Damasus is a Nigerian born entertainer based in the United States of America. She was born on the 24th of April 1978 in Benin city and is most notable for her work as an actress, has been in the Entertainment Industry for over two decades and has since been considered to be one of the most popular film actresses in Africa. A devoted Christian, Stella is a woman with many talents; she is an Actress, Dancer, Singer, Radio & TV Host, Acting Coach, Advocate, Event Host, Mentor, Writer, Vlogger, Blogger, Educator, Presenter, Producer, Business woman, World Changer, Mind Re-inventor, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Humanitarian. Stella co-founded Index Two Studios, a production company which was set up to redefine the standards of the motion picture industry in Nigeria and Index two has conducted free training on film making in Cameroon, produced a short film on cancer, a feature length unreleased movie titled “Unspoken”, a Web Series titled “Mix Match”, several music videos and a soon to be released feature length film titled “Between”. She is also the co-founder of MON AFRIK TV a FREE online television station which was created to deliver world-class, premium entertainment content from and about Africa to the world, as well as i2Radio an online radio station in which she hosts two radio shows “UNDILUTED WITH STELLA DAMASUS” and “WHEN WOMEN PRAISE”.

Transformational coach, motivational speaker, Author, Founder of URAWARRIOR.COM and two time breast cancer survivor, Bershan has dedicated her life to helping others discover their inner warrior during life’s most difficult journeys. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, and it returning stage 4 in 2009, Bershan beat the odds with stage four breast cancer and Bershan is now seven years cancer free. A driving force in Bershan’s life has been the unshakeable belief that she is meant to help others discover their own inner warrior. In 2011, she became a transformational speaker to women & men worldwide. She then started a unique social networking support site, URAWarrior.com designed to inspire others during the most difficult times in their lives. The site offers a safe and supportive place where they can find connection, comfort, inspiration, and above all, hope for a brighter tomorrow.Bershan helps individuals find their inner warrior through her dynamic relationship & career coaching & leadership coaching. Bershan specializes in her self love work because she truly believes that without truly loving yourself you will never be great in your career, relationship, health or family. Her sweet spot is leaders, CEO’s, entrepreneurs, women and anyone who feels lost or stuck and needs to reinvent their life.Bershan believes that beauty rises up from the ashes of pain and suffering, and wants to help others see possibility when all they see is pain and defeat. Her one on one coaching with business executives, leaders , entrepreneurs and men and women have given her the most satisfaction because everyday she sees how she has changed someone’s life. She has written a book, “URAWARRIOR 365 Ways to Challenge You to a Better Life” to assist others on their journey toward healing and health.Bershan is in very high demand and has shared her messages with countless audiences worldwide through leadership conferences, businesses, institutions, wellness conferences, empowerment stages and more. She has spoken worldwide in places like Poland, Ghana, Rome, London and more to help leaders, women, CEO’s and everyday people “Find their inner Warrior to Step into their Greatness.” Bershan was also part of the “Love and the City” cast, a docu-series on the OWN network.

He is a Real Estate Agent representing property primarily on the west-side of Los Angeles, including Hollywood Hills to the sand of Malibu and everything in between. He Completed his education from Ricardo Palma University in Economic and Business Science. Alejandro wants to help people create a new belief system about themselves in what is possible as he assists his clients in attaining their ultimate level of happiness. He believes that everyone deserves joy, peace, wealth, success, and extraordinary results. It is his wish for them to experience a meaningful and fulfilled life. Alejandro has many interest which includes learning from various multicultural backgrounds during his travels. He meditates daily to find greater self-understanding, to increase his intuitive powers, and to improve his ability to concentrate. He enjoys yoga, playing tennis, soccer, snowboarding, hiking, and sailing. He is Founder of the Higher-Self Project. He is a Higher-Self Coach, Business Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Father of a son and a daughter, Volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Project organizer for El Hogar Orphanage, He Studied Science of Economics in Lima, Peru. Managing Director/Treasurer for Uniteller Financial Services, Inc. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the Real Estate industry; Senior Mortgage Advisor for Bank of America & Union

One of the leading pioneers in the digital business revolution, Sandy Carter was a driving force of Innovation at IBM for the last decade. Most recently serving as IBM’s worldwide General Manager of Ecosystem Development, Sandy was the global evangelist responsible for connecting emerging technology companies and accelerators with enterprises to increase productivity and creativity while fostering a community of innovation. As a warrior for workforce diversity, she is the founder of “Super Women’s Group,” the longest running and largest diversity group at IBM.Sandy Carter is an international speaker who has presented in 80+ countries and author of 3 best-selling books, including “The New Language of Business,” “The New Language of Marketing” and “Get Bold” which was translated into 9 languages. Her latest eBook “Geek Girls are Chic” was featured in USA Today. She was named Best Speaker by Baptie & Company for receiving the highest speaker rating at the Channel Focus North America/Latin America conference and Best Speaker at the IoT Slam 2016 Conference.Consistently recognized by her peers as one of the most influential and powerful women in technology, Forbes named her one of their 2016 Digital Influencers, Onalytica’s Top 100 Influencer both for Cloud and IoT and a Top Channel Chief by CRN Magazine. In 2015, she also received honors as a C-Suite Social Media Legend, Biz.Com’s 2015 Top Growth Hackers, B2B News Network’s 2015 B2B Influencer, Franz Edelman Laureate for Analytics Innovation, and one of CNN Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Tech. She has been awarded more than 25 social media awards for her innovative and successful implementation of Social Business techniques. Sandy is a board member of Girls in Tech and WITI (Women in Technology International). She was honored twice with the AIT United Nations Member of the Year award for helping developing countries in the area of technology.A trailblazer behind new business and technology market entry and a recognized business and marketing thought leader, Sandy has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, London Economic Times, USA Today, Economic Times of India, Business Insider, Forbes, Venture Beat, Silicon Beat, Ad Age, Huffington Post and other numerous media outlets.Sandy Carter has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelors in Computer Science from Duke University.

Khadijatu Mansaray is a writer, activist and independent publisher. Creating a portfolio career by successfully combining her financial career with her interests in journalism and social justice. She is the founder of Sondiata Global Media, a publishing house for the African diaspora and Nefertiti Reborn, a women’s leadership blog. Her projects include Books Not Babies, which helps teenage mothers get an education. The project also helps under privileged girls get an education and teenage mothers go back to school. As a journalist, she wrote for Ebola Deeply, a substitute for News deeply that covered the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. She also hosted a radio show, which helped the diaspora to engage with stakeholders to find solutions to Ebola crisis in West Africa and was part of the Sierra Leone UK Diaspora Taskforce. She was also a trustee for the Diaspora Voluntary Alliance and was one of the Diaspora Changemakers of 2014, selected by the Royal Society of A

Ellie’s mission is to help yo-yo dieters get off the dieting merry-go-round permanently, and discover the simplicity and joy of investing in their most precious asset ~ a healthy mind, body and soul. Ellie Savoy is the author of the #1 international bestselling book “Stop Dieting Start Living: 5 Foundations for Your Health to Permanently Lose Weight Without Dieting Starvation or Suffering in Silence” and a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach. A yo-yo dieter for over 25 years and regularly not feeling satisfied with the way she looked, everything changed for Ellie in the summer of 2011 when she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She refers to it as “a gift in disguise”. She was given four options, three involved surgery and the forth was to do nothing. The idea of surgery was unappealing and doing nothing was not an option because she knew change was necessary. This shocking moment made her realize the errors of her ways. She started a journey of self-healing, and ended up stumbling upon the real secret to weight loss. Ellie’s approach is for everyone who is concerned about what their future looks like and wants to take control of their health. She has helped women with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid imbalance, irritable bowel syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and a host of other symptoms. Ellie helps you to show up in your own life, stop making excuses, shift your mindset, have a plan and connect with your passion to live your best life.

Felicia R. Phillips, MDiv. is a gifted and sought after speaker, preacher, teacher, and prayer intercessor. She is an Associate Minister at Vision of Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA, and the Founder of F. R. Phillips Ministries (FRPM). Founded in 2015, FRPM seeks to provide innovative platforms for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world and to support those who are called into Christian ministry, especially women. In addition to her work in the ministry, Felicia is a seasoned marketing communications professional with over 18 years of industry experience. She graduated summa cum laude from Clark Atlanta University with a BA in Speech Communications and a minor in Spanish. She received a Master of Divinity from the Urban Theological Institute of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, where she graduated with honors and also earned a Certificate in Black Church Studies.

J. Frederika Eaddy is a preacher, teacher, leadership consultant, and poet. ! A spirit-filled, passionate, creative and accomplished professional, she has over 15 years of experience in operations, ministry leadership, youth and young adult ministry, counseling, organizational and people development, management and administration. One of her life’s goal is to ensure that people and organizations reach their full potential.! Reverend Eaddy is the founder of I Just Believe Ministries Inc. , an organization dedicated to creating a safe environment for survivors of sexual abuse and assault and domestic violence to heal. She also serves as an Associate Minister at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo Maryland, where she serves as president of the counseling ministry, educator, worship leader and administrative support. Additionally, she also serves as an Associate Pastor at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Here her primary responsibilities are preaching, teaching, congregational and community care.! She is the author of “Getting Naked To Get Free”, a collection of poetry released to let those who have been impacted by sexual abuse, domestic violence and mental illness know that they are not alone. As a survivor of sexual abuse, she is committed to sharing her testimony and to bringing awareness to an issue that so deeply affects so lives of many women. She has experienced the life transforming healing of Jehovah-Rapha and knows that healing is possible for others. And because she deeply believes that healing is possible, she helps others move beyond the shame and stigma of abuse in order to rediscover their joy. Reverend Eaddy received a Master of Divinity degree (cum laude) from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in May 2016. ! She is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and currently resides in the District of Columbia.

Kristen Wenz received her master’s degree from Columbia University and has over 12 years of experience in International Development and policy. She has lived and worked in Ethiopia, Malawi, Thailand and the United States. Her diverse sector experience (private sector, NGOs, government, UN, and World Bank) has helped her foster collaboration, harness expertise to support more effective partnerships. She has been a part of several high-level United Nations initiates and has provided technical support and guidance around the world. Her technical expertise stemmed from her passion to support the most vulnerable. She is currently working for the World Bank and for UNICEF in lives in Brooklyn New York.

Marcia L. Dyson is the CEO of M and M Dyson, LLC an international consultant enterprise in matters of business development, marketing, political strategies and social engagement. She is the founder and CEO of Women’s Global Initiative, a for-profit entity to enhance the lives of women via wealth, education and civil participation. She has served as the first chief of staff for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s Operation Push International Trade Bureau in 1980. She served as the Public Information Officer Mayor’s Office of Special Events for the City of Chicago, where she built bridges across the diverse 87 ethnic communities through cultural diplomacy and world-class events.Dyson is a board member of many social and women’s organizations, including the Black Women’s Round Table (liaison to the White House on social justice); the Middle East Peace Working Group; and, Mama Sarah Obama Foundation. She is an Ambassador of Peace for the Universal Peace Federation (UPF).She currently Dyson resides in Washington D.C. where she is also an affiliate of Georgetown University’s Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service.

A cheerleader for positive change, Dr. Deana Murphy is a multinational speaker and creative problem solver who teach organizational leaders to create positive, resilient and profitable cultures so they don’t have to suffer the costs of disengagement and poor productivity. Having experienced many personal adversities and losses both during and post-corporate leadership, Dr. Deana relishes training individuals and teams on understanding flexibility, how the brain works and developing their unique combinations of character strengths and collaboration skills.Her research and advice has received attention from CBN, Oprah Magazine, Fine Living, HGTV, Huffington Post, Panache and Exceptional People Magazine; she is on the list of the top 50 minority businesses by the Philadelphia Business Journal and was honored as a woman of outstanding leadership by the International Women’s Leadership Association. She has wowed audiences from stages on the continents of Europe and Africa.

Beth Ann McMerrick is a holistic financial mentor, cash flow specialist, speaker, author, intuitive energy healer, and trusted accountant. As the founder and CEO of Divine Money Mastery Inc. and Accounting Cents Inc., Beth Ann utilizers her 22+ years of accounting and business management experience to teach and empower others how to increase their positive cash flow, master their finances, build their businesses, and simply have more fun in life. She specializes in weaving together money and spirituality in a unique and enlightened approach to build profitable financial systems in business and life. So individuals can live a financially joyful life, work in their divine passion, make more money, and make a difference in the world. She is the author of the Divine Money Goddess Oracle Cards, which teach how to re-connect, balance, and heal mind, body, spirit, and wallet. Illuminate the feminine side of money through universal wisdom, mother nature, divine love, and sensuality to create a Divine Financial Economy. Beth Ann’s accounting experience includes working in several industries, ranging from small, single-person to multi-million dollar corporations. She also provides tools to assist individuals to sharpen their financial skills and knowledge and remove doubt and fear around money activities She is the author of the Divine Money Goddess Oracle Cards, which teach how to re-connect, balance, and heal mind, body, spirit, and wallet. Illuminate the feminine side of money through universal wisdom, mother nature, divine love, and sensuality to create a Divine Financial Economy. Beth Ann’s accounting experience includes working in several industries, ranging from small, single-person to multi-million dollar corporations. She also provides tools to assist individuals to sharpen their financial skills and knowledge and remove doubt and fear around money activities.

Regina Robinson is an award winning speaker, entrepreneur, author and inner confidence strategist who is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping audiences to unlock their inner confidence and soar to new heights intheir lives, careers, and businesses. After years of teaching, consulting, and coaching in the educational field, Regina built a platform where she provides education, strategies, and accountability for women who are ready to show-up in their authentic power as they increase credibility, visibility, and confidence as entrepreneurs, leaders, and career professionals. She supports women in discovering and magnifying their internal confidence so they show-up bolder and more assured in their businesses. She helps them to confidently connect their vision to a plan of action plus execution while holding them accountable to achieving their desired results as they step outside of their comfort zone and move on to greatness.

Aliya Abbas from the Washington DC, USA and I am in the field of empowerment as a Transformation-Motivational author/ writer, speaker, blogger, and coach. In all of my motivational talks, I tie in my personal life story as a child bride-young single mother which has a very important message that must be shared to help people to see that adversities aren’t to be drowned in, rather used as a ladder to get to where you want to be in life. Below is one of the motivational presentations I was honored to conduct for a government agency- MOSH (Maryland Occupational Safety & Health Department) for their annual conference retreat. The staff and leaders of MOSH left energized and with a sense of gratitude and productivity! I would like to have the opportunity to speak at the 2017 WEF. Speaking to an audience from back home (India) is something which I have always had a passion for since I believe that women in the Indian culture need the most empowerment and what better than a woman who’s been through all colors of life empower another woman! I look forward to hearing back from you.

Cheryl Wood is an international keynote speaker, leadership expert, and women’s empowerment champion who has a passion for supporting the personal and professional development of women globally. She equips women with tools and strategies to immobilize their fears, stretch their thinking, expand their expectations, and take bigger risks in order to reach their fullest potential. Cheryl’s compelling story of fearlessly transitioning from the mother of three who was frantically running the corporate rat race as a legal secretary to immobilizing her own fears and growing a 6-figure speaking and coaching business inspires women globally to breathe life into their own possibilities. Cheryl has been featured on media outlets including the Dr. Oz Show, Forbes Magazine, Bronze Magazine, Essence, Black Enterprise, The Washington Informer, Afro-American Newspaper, Fox 5 News, Fox 45 News and Radio One. Recognition for her work includes the 2016 Metropolitan Business Woman of the Year Award, 2015 Business Trailblazer Award, 2014 Success In Stilettos Award, 2013 Willie Jolley Motivational Speaker Award, and 2012 Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, educated in the public school system, a strong implementation of family-oriented values, continuous spiritual impartation, I am reminded daily of the blessings of my journey. Diversity interests in cultures and individuals part of those cultures illuminated in my life during early formal education, and my travels throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, etc. Therefore, it is no surprise to me that my interests would continue in the direction of domestic as well as, international entrepreneurship. A major conduit to entrepreneurship is “building relationship bridges.” As founder and consultant of Women’s Body Beautiful Audio Video Teleconference and Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide, the mission is simple—“Building Cultural Relationship Bridges Worldwide” (WEW), we connect women entrepreneurs around the globe for the purpose of insight to other business opportunities, exchange of cultural ideas and information to assist in building healthier economies globally.

Carrie Scott (Carolyn) is the Director of Development and Operations for Promethean Spark International, a nonprofit organization that helps impoverished youth throughout the world break the cycle of poverty by inspiring change from within. She loves adventures, especially her recent in-country roles as the Volunteer Program Officer and Promethean Spark International representative with Rising Star Outreach of India. Ms. Scott is a professional musician who has performed throughout the United States over the past two decades. Her music has been featured on radio, film, and television and she fronts The Soulistics, Utah’s premiere dance and party band. As a business owner and a therapist, Ms. Scott has worked with a diverse clientele ranging from children and teenagers to adults on probation and parole. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Creativity in Counseling and she loves Malcolm Gladwell books, James Brown music, and Alfred Hitchcock movies

Marie is a writer and a Poetry Therapy Facilitator. As a lover of words, she understands the power of the word not only for creativity and healing but to empower individuals.

I grew up in Ohio, spent 16 years living in Arizona and other beautiful Western US locations, although most recently I spent 6 years in Southern New Hampshire. I started my first business in 2006 doing in-home coaching for fitness and nutrition. It wasn’t long before I was pretty tired of driving around town all day! I opened my own boutique fitness studio Synergy Total Fitness in 2008 where we specialized in Personal Training, Yoga, and Spinning. It was awesome!I won the 2009 Best of Flagstaff, AZ award for Personal Training services and was nominated for the prestigious Athena award for Women in Business through the Chamber of Commerce.I help people feel healthy, connected and On Purpose by teaching them daily habits that create measurable results.From the huge accomplishments my clients have had like losing 100 pounds or winning Figure Competitions, to the less obvious but just as thrilling results of healing relationships, learning how to communicate in a way that your needs are met and you and your partner feel seen , heard and respected everyone has things they desire to up-level. My most rewarding work comes from helping clients develop a level of self-mastery in many areas of their life so that they are able to live a life that is authentic and in alignment with their core values.I believe you must bring your whole self into the coaching process if you want to create real and lasting change. That includes your personality, your honesty, your spirituality and most importantly your sense of humor.I’m known to deliver highly innovative and high quality wellness and personal development coaching, programs, and Intensives.That’s because my team and I care deeply about you and are committed to serving you on a personal, “high-touch / low-tech” level. My clients get intimate access to me through products, programs and live events, where I share practical wisdom from leading authorities in nutrition, fitness, healthy relationships, as well as thought leaders who specialize in creating personal happiness.I got to this point in my career by learning not just from books, but from my own mistakes and success! I never pretend to have all the answers and I make my fair share of mistakes too… But, my commitment is to bring you the very best of what I’m living and learning and to keep it real and honest as I go.

Sophia Casey is a woman with a commitment to serve and to support others in having the best life ever. Her larger than life personality at one time mirrored her plus size physique, but with her faith in God, commitment, and dedication to a healthier lifestyle, she is a testimony. To date, she has lost over 100 pounds! She proved she can continue to have a larger than life personality but in a healthier body.

Elianne is the Principal and CEO of Speak Hispanic Communications and Founder of the Border Kids Relief Project. Known online as @ERGeekGoddess, she is an award-winning, nationally recognized social entrepreneur and Latino community advocate. She is considered one of the most influential Latinas in social media.Elianne lends her broad expertise to projects that raise civic awareness and participation, including collaborations with the White House, the U.S. Department of State, and major civic-centered organizations. For years, she has sought to elevate the dialog on critical Latino issues, by amplifying the voices of social justice and marginalized segments of our community through her weekly Google+ show, Twitter chats and other online/offline initiatives.In 18 years of experience, her past roles have included Creative Direction, Copywriting, and TV Spot Production. Recognition for her work includes the 2015 Girl Scouts Distinguished Woman of the Year Award, 2014 Women Media Center Social Media Award, the 2014 Maryland Governor Social Innovation award, the 2013 SmartCEO Brava Awards and many more

Professional with over 20 years of experience showcasing strong organizational, communications, branding, project management and marketing skills. Detail-oriented, C-Suite Administrator with industry experience in health care, auto, manufacturing, insurance and small businesses. Award winning writer, and published author. She is fully certified having earned 3 Executive Education Certifications in Business, Management and Leadership graduating from the executive education program at Harvard University, Boston MA.

Dr. Joynicole Martinez is founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Alchemist Agency, a management consulting firm serving leading corporations, health care facilities, non governmental organizations, and not-for-profit corporations.Dr. Martinez has 20 years of experience providing capacity-building services, including strategic planning, with a focus on performance management, fund development and impact measurement.As a community advancement and public health expert, Joynicole has developed initiatives that reach across disciplines to strengthen health and wellness. For example, the development of mixed-income, mixed-finance housing communities that address the social determinants of health, equity and human rights.Dr. Martinez earned a BA in Political Science and a MBA in Marketing from the College of Charleston, a MBA in International Business from the University of Phoenix, a DSc. In Clinical Counseling and a DHSc./PhD. in Public Health and Health Science with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from A.T. Still University. She is also a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB).She sits on the Board of Directors for the Wisdom To BELIEVE Foundation and is a regular contributor to the online publishing platforms She Owns It, Women on Business, and Mogul https://LinkedIn.com/in/joynicolemartinez

An astute, efficacious, and multi-talented attorney, author, international keynote speaker, expert facilitator, complex communications consultant, and strategic leadership advisor, Karima has a brilliant track record for helping clients to achieve results. She speaks regularly before audiences around the globe, providing clients with unique insight that drives results. Her shrewd ability to identify nuances helps clients to:➢ Establish credibility ➢ Leverage expertise and ➢ Build polished and powerful professional brandsWith over two decades of multi-faceted legal, academic, corporate, and executive development experience, Karima has developed an extremely keen eye for the ‘devil in the details’ and is masterful at meticulously leveraging skills and talent across industries.Teaching clients to cultivate their Executive Celebrity™, she develops specialized content for individuals and organizations, emphasizing the principles, practices, and strategies that yield measurable results.Distinguished by her zealous approach to coaching self-mastery, she is widely acknowledged for her commitment to excellence and willingness to think and work outside-the-box. Her shrewd ability to convey the art and science of achievement inspires clients to strive for personal and professional excellence.

Alka Dhillon is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Technalink, Inc., a leading Technology company in North America. She is a Conscious Leadership Expert and International Speaker. In addition to her responsibilities as CEO of Technalink, Ms. Dhillon uses her passion for technology as platform to give back. She is a keynote speaker to the Girls in Technology organization (GIT) on Entrepreneurship and STEM to inspire more girls to pursue STEM related careers. Ms. Dhillon is actively involved in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and serves as a board member. Ms. Dhillon has been honored with numerous awards not only for her professional achievements, but also for her commitment to serving her community. Her accolades include receiving the 2012 BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Award presented by SmartCEO, the Top 100 Women Leaders in STEM, the 2013 Locally Grown honor by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the Abe Veneable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Agency (MBDA). Ms. Dhillon is the author of the book “The OM Factor®: A Woman’s Spiritual Guide to Leadership: 7 Essential Tools and 7 Key Traits to Cultivate for Your Success and Well-Being. This book provides you with essential tools to deal with stressful situations in the workplace real-time, and also teaches how to cultivate key traits to limit those scenarios from arising so often. The OM Factor has received the Bronze Medal from Axiom Business Book Awards as one of the Best Business Books of 2016 in North America. She contributes to The Huffington Post, Today.com & NBC Universal, blogs and offers OM Factor related merchandise and advice at www.alkadhillon.com. Connect with her on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Sharon G. Mijares, Ph.D. is a Psychologist and Author, Associate Faculty at National University, Core Faculty at the California Institute for Human Science and Adjunct Faculty at Brandman University. She is the author/editor of six books, focusing on women’s advancement as well as psychological and spiritual development. The sixth book, A Force Such As the World Has Never Known: Women Creating Change, brought women together from many nations to share their ideas and endeavors. Her work is especially focused on balancing power and beauty in order to create deep and lasting transformation. She has earned Shodan rank in Aikido, and has led workshops to empower women in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Mexico, Scotland, Uganda, United States and Venezuela. She was one of the keynote presenters at “Women Gathering For Change: Envisioning Ways to Create a Healthier Future” sponsored by the Library of Alexandria and the Human Foundation (March 2016, Alexandria, Egypt). On a personal level she is a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and currently lives in Nevada City, CA.