She is a native of Bryan, Texas by way of Calvert, Texas. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1997. She received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (2002) and a Master of Business Administration (2005) from Prairie View A&M University, also a Master of Educational Administration (2011) from Lamar University. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate pursuing studies at Grand Canyon University. As an undergraduate at PVAMU, she received an Academic and Athletic Scholarship and excelled in Track and Field, various organizations, and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. In 2003, she started her career in Public Education and being a lifelong learner, she pursued her dreams of entrepreneurship and received her Real Estate License in 2015. Currently, she resides in Houston, Texas where she lives with her beautiful family, her husband Gregory and two daughters, Khloe and Kadence. A life of service and servant leadership is what drives her as she serves through being an author, her church, job, business, as well as social and civic organizations. Guiding Scripture Galatians 6:9 - “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”  Email:  Glamandgirlfriends2020@gmail.com  tamekacmartin@gmail.com

Dr. Les Wright, Jr. is a veteran educator and leader with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, training, and program management in higher education administration and the federal government.   Dr. Wright is a board-certified coach with a graduate evidence-based executive leadership coaching certificate. He is a certified DISC behavior analyst with coaching certifications and credentials through Taking Flight Learning. Dr. Wright is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Evaluation Association, and the American Psychological Association. He also served 4 years in the U.S. Army. He has a doctorate in higher education and adult learning from Walden University, a master’s degree in adult education and instructional technology from Troy University, and a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University.   Dr. Wright currently uses a wheelchair, having lost the ability to walk independently. Despite his challenges and limitations, Dr. Wright remains active and engaged as the CEO and owner of the Wright Coaching and Consulting Services LLC, a veteran-owned small business that helps individuals, professionals, and leaders develop their skills, improve their strengths, and design a plan to achieve their goals through personal, professional, and executive leadership coaching.   Contact Info: Website: https://www.thewrightcoachingservices.com/ Email: thewrightcoachingservices@gmail.com

Centario and his wonderful wife, Nardette, live in North Charlotte with their three children (Noelle, Casen and Cairo). As a Co-Founder of J&G Legacy Financial Group LLC, he sincerely believes that most people want to do what's right: right for themselves, right for their families, and right for their communities. His mission is to meet his clients where they are…communicating to each client their current value and creating a partnership to unlock their true wealth! He understands the challenges that most families and businesses encounter as it relates to their finances. Centario also understands that every situation is different, so his team is intentional to ask the right questions. Once they have a clear picture of your financial goals and objectives, the planning process begins, and we’ll uncover all of your potential “blind spots”. At that point, Centario and his team will set parameters around the Advisor/Client relationship to ensure that each client has a lifechanging experience.  Contact Info:  Website: www.jandglegacy.com Email: grierinc@gmail.com

He is an author and the host of Leadership Talk with Adegoke. He is a Pastor and Happily married with children. He is the owner of 1st Degree Consulting, a Management Consulting firm focusing on areas such as Leadership, Professional Selling and Marketing Skills, Customer Retention, Communication/Interpersonal Skills, Business Etiquette and Business Ethics.   Contact Info: www.1stdegreeconsulting.net Email: gokytola@gmail.com

Andres Ruiz is a motivational speaker, Ted Speaker, Life coach, and radio show host of the Common Good Radio Show on 1030 AM The Voice.   He is also host of the podcast cafe entre amigos and author of the books Morning Warrior Secrets and The Blueprint on How to Turn Goals into Achievement. Both books were #1 on Amazon. Andres has also been featured on CBS, NBC and Fox. Andres' Mission is to help our youth and his clients do what inspires them to make the world a better place. Andres has been speaking up about mental illness, mental health, and recovery.   Contact Info: www.ibelieveonmyself.org Email ibelievecal@gmail.com

Steven Dossou Featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, Steven is an Inspirational TEDx Speaker, Author, co-founder of Leadership University, Owner of Sail Force Catalyst a platform dedicated to empowering speakers and coaches. Steven has impacted thousands of lives on a global scale, nicknamed "Action Man", he is viewed by his peers as a charismatic visionary who undoubtedly believes in unleashing the human potential by inspiring people to break their boundaries and redefine their limits. As a living testimony, Steven has followed his dreams and recreated a new path by elevating himself from humble beginnings in his country of origin (Togo-West Africa) to leadership and impactful roles on a global platform. Contact Info: info@stevendossou.com https://sailforce.site/coach-orator

Dan Blanchard, Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Educator, TV Host, and philanthropist is also a 2-time Junior Olympian Wrestler and Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach, and a veteran of the Army and Air Force. Growing up as a student-athlete, he is the first to admit that there was more athlete than a student. To make up for it, he completed 14 years of college and earned 7 degrees. Dan is a Special Education teacher in Connecticut at an alternative high school. He is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Writing Project and the face and voice for educational reform for the American Federation of Teachers. Dan is also the president of the Teen leadership Network and the Association of Publishers for Special Sales. As an educator, author, speaker, and parent of five, Dan feels he must positively influence our youth every chance he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their children, and their family dog, Willow, in Connecticut.  Check out Daniel Ted talk below Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men’s ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 42 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. Website: www.suitupministries.org ALSO CHECK OUT!!! Website www.chazjacksonspeaks.org

Bill is an experienced Leadership Coach and Speaker for over 29 years with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. Skilled in Theology, Discipleship, Teaching, Leadership, and Team Building. Strong community and social services professional with a BA in Education from Mars Hill University and a MA in Education from Gardner Webb University. Certified John Maxwell Team Coach and Speaker. Website: https://www.bkleads.me/

Randy Birch is a devoted father and husband with two daughters. Coach Birch was born and raised in Shelby, NC and played college football at Western Carolina University. For the past 15 years, Randy has been a high school football coach and teacher. He has spent the past 11 years at historic Gaffney High School, where he currently holds the titles of Co-Defensive Coordinator, Assistant Strength Coach, and Recruiting Coordinator. In 2021, his team achieved a perfect 15-0 season and won the 5A state championship, adding to the school's impressive 18 state championship titles. I am passionate about using athletics as a tool to help young people make positive changes in their lives and achieve their goals on and off the field. Twitter @CoachBirch93 @GaffneyFootball Instagram CoachBirch93 GaffneyFootball18

He is a husband, father, speaker/bestselling author, President of the Hispanic Texas High School Coaches Association and Athletic Director of Spring ISD. Coach Jacinto is passionate about helping young men overcome adversity, develop organization, time management skills, as well as understand the benefit of teamwork and leadership in the community! Website: www.springisd.org

Dominique "Dom" Brightmon, DTM is an award-winning speaker and certified member of the John Maxwell Team. He is the bestselling author of "Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself", "Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success" and contributing author for “Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy”. Dom host's the Going North podcast, a top-rated self-help podcast that interviews authors from all over the world. His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself. Reach out to him to learn how you can unlock your inner value through book writing, coaching, and podcasting.  Website: https://dombrightmon.com/

Health science major Wide receiver at Hendrix College Aspiring physical therapist  Website: https://hendrixwarriors.com/.../christian-gadison/5918

Caleb Phillips is a Western North Carolina native whose deep knowledge of the area and passion for real estate investing led him to found Lusso Realty in 2018. Since then, he’s helped people all over WNC achieve their goals of buying and selling real estate while delivering a level of white glove service. He’s been married for twelve blissful years to Dominique, and they have two sons named Ryder and Atlas. In his spare time, he enjoys relaxing with family and volunteering at Elevation Church. Website: https://www.lussorealty.com/about

Merrick Rosenberg co-founded Team Builders Plus in 1991 and Take Flight Learning in 2012. He is the author of Personality Wins, The Chameleon and Taking Flight, three books about personality. Under Merrick’s leadership as CEO of Take Flight Learning, his company has been selected as the New Jersey Business of the Year and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work in the Philadelphia area. Merrick received his MBA from Drexel University who recognized him as the Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year. Merrick has worked with more than half of the Fortune 100 companies in the US and around the world.   Website: Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Author. (merrickrosenberg.com)

About Dr. Eric Holmes He is an award-winning and bestselling author, minister, motivational speaker, certified life coach, and radio show host. Dr. Eric Holmes and I talk about the power of your spoken word, vision/passion, having endurance, and more empowerment! Social Handle Eric Holmes | Facebook

A graduate of Birmingham’s Huffman High School, he would go on to play safety and linebacker at the University of Alabama – Birmingham, where in a bible study targeting athletes, Scotty would commit his life to Christ. Following graduation from UAB Scotty would join the staff of Campus Outreach Ministries in pursuit of his passion to “Build laborers and leaders on the campus for the lost world.” Scotty would engage in campus ministry with athletes while serving as team chaplain at Tuskegee University (2000-03), UAB (2004-07), Alabama State (2007-08) and in 2009 he joined the FCA Staff at the University of Alabama. In each of these venues, the lingering impact of Scotty’s ministry, can be seen in the leaders he has equipped, empowered, and who are now serving Christ through leadership in their families, churches, campuses, and some are engaged in full-time ministry. Scotty now serves as the Executive Director for Blueprint Tuscaloosa and is primarily seeking to Equip and empower students at the University of Alabama to become leaders who transform the under-resourced communities in Tuscaloosa by investing in urban youth. In February 2005 Scotty made the most significant decision he would ever make apart from the day he placed his faith in Christ as his Lord and Savior, when he took Sylvia Austin as his bride. Together they have four children: Scotty Jr. “Champ” (11), Jonathan (10) Scotty’s 8-year-old princess Olivia and the newest addition is Baby Austin (4)! Website: https://www.blueprinttuscaloosa.com/

As a veteran Screen Actors Guild Actress and Model, you’ve seen Eleni in campaigns for Apple, Garnier, Google, L’Oreal, Tresemme, IT cosmetics, IKEA, Electrolux, Carnival, Cover Girl, Kraft, and Johnson & Johnson just to name a few! You’ve also seen her in the pages of publications like Good Housekeeping and Dr. Oz Magazine and on the screen as Debbie (Steve’s girlfriend) in Sex and the City.   During the height of COVID-19, she saw an opportunity to give back to her community and became a certified elementary school teacher. Working at a variety of elementary schools in New York City, Eleni saw how storytelling can provide a playful platform for students to learn about important topics and share their experiences in a safe space. This encouraged Eleni to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing a children’s book. This children’s book adventure started for Eleni over eight years ago, when her two enthusiastic boys, Zen and Billy (ages nine and seven at the time), inspired her to write her stories down and share them with the world—even if it meant printing them out on a copy machine and passing them out at a lemonade stand in front of their house in Astoria, Queens.   Eight years later Eleni is the proud author of The Kids We Love Collection. Through each book, children learn lessons about gratitude, self-reflection, problem-solving, empathy, kindness, and inclusivity. The series gives parents and fellow teachers tools and resources to actively and organically engage with their kids. Eleni has traveled the country to share her story with elementary school children from the East Coast of New York to the West Coast of Montana.   Website: https://www.elenifuiaxis.com/about

Concrete Connections, Building Solid Relationships That Last, is packed full of knowledge from visionary author Charles Woods and an assortment of powerful relationship builders. The authors will draw you into their world and supply you with a unique perspective of strong relationships from their personal points of view. They will help you see the importance of the bonds that you build with the individuals in your path and how those relationships will forever make a positive difference. CHARLES WOODS: PRINCIPAL AT KLEIN ISD TEP SCHOOLS @CHARLESWOOSWW MONICA NEECY EARL WASHINGTON: ENTREPRENEUR | AUTHOR | SPEAKER @MONICANEECYEARLWASHINGTON CHIP BAKER: SPEAKER | AUTHOR | VISIONARY @CHIPBAKERTSC DERRICK PEARSON: SPORTSCASTER | AUTHOR | SPEAKER @DERRICKPEARSON Website: https://checkout.square.site/buy/IAL75POFGYNEUE4AAZPURKZU

About Iron Lives: Our vision is for Central Virginia to be a positive community with a skilled workforce full of engaged citizens and thriving families. Our mission is to be a bridge between students and the community by providing positive youth development, committed mentoring, and character-centered athletics. Website: https://www.ironlives.com/   Claudio Otero Claudio Otero III (@claudioooo_3) • Instagram photos and videos Olivia Raj 𝐡𝐢, 𝐈’𝐦 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚! 🤎 (@mrsoliviaraj) • Instagram photos and videos