After 12 years in the hospitality industry Chandra took a leap of faith and pivoted to the tech sales industry as a Sales Development Rep/SDR for a tech startup. Within three years of tech sales experience, she has supercharged her career with rapid growth by trusting her authenticity. She is now an Enterprise seller for Microsoft that has developed a versatile skill set that combines the warmth and grit of hospitality, empathy, consultative challenger selling, hybrid teamwork, leadership, and innovation.

She has been recognized as a culture creator & shifter by companies like Marriott International & Outreach. She is passionate about authenticity, empathy and self-care. She is also a public speaker who enjoys sharing her insights and learnings with others. Her proudest work is being a mother to her 5-year-old son.

After 12 years in the hospitality industry Chandra took a leap of faith and pivoted to the tech sales industry as a Sales Development Rep/SDR for a tech startup. Within three years of tech sales experience, she has supercharged her career with rapid ... Show more

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Renée Dalo is a dynamic keynote speaker, educator, and coach who transforms how creative entrepreneurs approach their businesses and lives. Renowned for her approachable and intelligent style (with an extra dash of humor!), Renée combines real-world experience, actionable strategies, and a touch of inspiration to help her audiences thrive.

Renée’s speaking career spans over a decade, with seven consecutive years as a top-rated presenter at Wedding MBA, keynotes at events like NACE Evolve, and workshops at leading conferences such as The Special Event, Alt Summit, and Be Sage. Her ability to connect with audiences, provide real solutions, and make even complex topics accessible has made her one of the most sought-after voices in the wedding and events industry.

With over 13 years of experience as the founder of Moxie Bright Events, Renée knows firsthand the challenges faced by wedding professionals. As a Certified Co-Active Life and Business Coach (CPCC), she also brings unique insights into personal development and the mindset shifts needed to succeed. Her sessions empower entrepreneurs to work smarter, communicate effectively, and embrace their full potential with confidence and moxie.

Renée’s speaking topics are as varied as her expertise, covering everything from building better habits for success to overcoming overwhelm and burnout, from mastering the art of storytelling to creating strong relationships between wedding planners and vendors. She specializes in breaking down complex ideas into actionable takeaways, whether she’s teaching wedding pros how to manage Gen Z clients, navigate tough transitions, or lead with intention on the big day and beyond.

One of Renée’s core philosophies is that personal growth is the foundation of professional success. Whether she’s coaching creatives to express themselves with clarity, helping introverts shine in an extroverted industry, or sharing her journey through pivots and challenges, her sessions always inspire actionable change.

Renée’s accolades include winning Speaker of the Year from the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE), Palm Springs Chapter, recognition by Honeybook’s 20 On The Rise and BizBash’s Most Influential Event Pros, and the upcoming release of her first book, The Coordination Cure. On stage, she delivers every talk with warmth, insight, and her signature wit, leaving audiences inspired to take their next big leap.

Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker to energize your next event, a workshop leader to bring actionable value to your attendees, or a coach to inspire your team, Renée Dalo delivers.

Renée Dalo is a dynamic keynote speaker, educator, and coach who transforms how creative entrepreneurs approach their businesses and lives. Renowned for her approachable and intelligent style (with an extra dash of humor!), Renée combines real-world ... Show more

With over 8 years as a multifaceted design leader, Adnan Farooqui has established himself at the forefront of the no-code movement.

As founder of Vestaso design agency and FlowBookings - a SaaS product serving 400+ global businesses - he combines his Computer Science background with creative expertise to push the boundaries of no-code platforms. His innovative approach has led to the delivery of 70+ sophisticated websites for global clients, integrating AI tools to enhance design and development workflows.

An educator at heart, his design courses have reached over 700 students worldwide with a 4.7/5 rating. His startup FlowBookings was recently showcased at Web Summit Qatar 2024, demonstrating his commitment to making web development more accessible and efficient through the combination of no-code platforms and AI technologies.

Adnan continues to actively contribute to design and development communities while empowering businesses of all sizes to achieve their digital goals more effectively.

With over 8 years as a multifaceted design leader, Adnan Farooqui has established himself at the forefront of the no-code movement. As founder of Vestaso design agency and FlowBookings - a SaaS product serving 400+ global businesses - he combines... Show more

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell, MAML is on a mission to make the world, or at least her corner of it, a better place. Since the age of 12, Cortina has been a student of creativity and entrepreneurship, learning at the hands of elders, mentors and teachers in the rural South about how to serve, how to build good business and how to be a leader in life. Having to overcome the challenges of being born to teenage parents, the strife of poverty and the slippery slope of wanting to “make it out”, Cortina had an early passion to build the life God envisioned for her and go beyond the limitations imposed upon her by society. The early teachings to pursue an education, keep God first in all things and be a good human paid off and her life is an ongoing testament to the power of hard work, strategy, resilience, authenticity and working from the heart. Since 2004, Cortina has been speaking to audiences all over the world, seeking to ignite hope and courage in others. Notable achievements in her career include:

EPA & Tuskegee University, Environmental Justice Fellow, 2024;
River City Company, Emerging Producers Fellow, 2024;
ArtsBuild Periscope CHA Fellow, 2024;
Certified ICAgile Professional, 2023;
KNOW Global, Notable Women: Asheville, 2020;
Tzedek Impact Award, 2019;
Certified Grant Writing Professional, 2018;
Certified Creative Facilitator, 2016;
Masters of Art in Business Management & Leadership, 2015;
40 Under Forty: Asheville, 2013;
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award, 2012;
Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2008; and
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2005.

Cortina Jenelle Caldwell, MAML is on a mission to make the world, or at least her corner of it, a better place. Since the age of 12, Cortina has been a student of creativity and entrepreneurship, learning at the hands of elders, mentors and teachers ... Show more

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.

During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innovation. In addition, he was named to Current’s inaugural “Rising Stars” — a cohort of young professionals whose ideas and skills are redefining public media.

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism, Munoz mentors emerging journalists through STLPR’s visual journalism internship, Teen Photojournalist Prize and the NPR Next Gen Radio project. Through these initiatives, he is dedicated to breaking barriers and providing opportunities for the next generation of storytellers — particularly in underserved communities.

Munoz is a 2019 graduate from Southern Illinois University. When he isn’t diving into a good story, you can find him binging sports, following the marching arts and hunting the next great bite to eat.

Brian Munoz is the Visuals Editor at St. Louis Public Radio. During his time at STLPR, he has helped shape the station’s digital storytelling initiatives. Those efforts were awarded regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Digital Excellence and Innov... Show more

Greg Bulmash has been publishing web content for nearly 30 years and doing full stack development for 20 of them. In the past 10 years he's spoken at multiple developer conferences spanning 3 continents and has even emceed a couple. He's created developer-audience content for Microsoft Internet Explorer/Edge, Login with Amazon, Amazon AWS, Amazon Alexa, Postman, GitGuardian, and others. In 2021 he released his first novel and in 2024, he co-authored a Packt Publishing book on Crafting Secure Software for a management and leadership audience.

Greg Bulmash has been publishing web content for nearly 30 years and doing full stack development for 20 of them. In the past 10 years he's spoken at multiple developer conferences spanning 3 continents and has even emceed a couple. He's created deve... Show more

Keelan Knox serves as Security Engagement Manager for Alias. Quickly moving through the ranks after joining Alias in 2022. He brings Cybersecurity and Project Management expertise to each engagement. He also has experience in SOC monitoring services, penetration testing, and network security. Knox conducts IT auditing, incident response, security awareness training, and social engineering for Alias as well. After being promoted from Security Engineer to Security Engagement Manager, Knox manages a team of engineers & security analysts while also overseeing both engineering and SOC/SIEM monitoring projects.

Keelan Knox serves as Security Engagement Manager for Alias. Quickly moving through the ranks after joining Alias in 2022. He brings Cybersecurity and Project Management expertise to each engagement. He also has experience in SOC monitoring services,... Show more

Hermen is an accomplished visual thinking expert and design strategist. He collaborates with executives globally to align people and activate vision, strategy, and transformation. His visual approach unlocks the human brain's processing power and boosts inventiveness and co-creation in teams.

Hermen has worked with numerous Fortune 500 clients in Europe, the United States, Africa, China, and the Middle East for the past decade. Besides client work, Hermen teaches thousands of students worldwide to structure and communicate ideas in his online Visual Thinking course. He regularly volunteers to use his skills and experience to create a positive impact.

Hermen is an accomplished visual thinking expert and design strategist. He collaborates with executives globally to align people and activate vision, strategy, and transformation. His visual approach unlocks the human brain's processing power and boo... Show more

Développeur du moteur de recherche du site de l'entrepôt du bricolage, je suis curieux et cherche toujours à explorer de nouveaux domaines connexes à mon métier.

Développeur du moteur de recherche du site de l'entrepôt du bricolage, je suis curieux et cherche toujours à explorer de nouveaux domaines connexes à mon métier. Show more

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and creating software solutions that drive business success.

Awards:
* Winner: International Data Visualization Competition
* Top Contributor: AA Idea Rally
* Hall of Famer: Hacktoberfest

I am a passionate data scientist and software developer with a strong background in machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, dashboards, graph data science, and full-stack development. I thrive on turning data into actionabl... Show more

Just Isaac - Your Breakthrough Specialist

Just Isaac is renowned for his powerful and transparent approach to public speaking, empowering audiences to break through personal barriers and discover their true potential. A six-time boxing champion, Top 40 radio artist, lead actor, and three-time author, Just Isaac draws on his diverse experiences to deliver impactful messages that resonate deeply. He overcame significant challenges, including bullying and suicidal thoughts, to inspire others to rise above their limitations.

Known for connecting authentically with people, Just Isaac's talks are more than motivational—they are transformative. His words encourage audiences to embrace their inner greatness and push beyond their perceived boundaries. Whether speaking to small groups or large audiences, Just Isaac leaves a lasting impression, equipping listeners with the mindset and tools for lasting change.

Just Isaac - Your Breakthrough Specialist Just Isaac is renowned for his powerful and transparent approach to public speaking, empowering audiences to break through personal barriers and discover their true potential. A six-time boxing champion, T... Show more

Dave Delaney is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communication strategy. Trusted by brands like Google, LinkedIn, and FedEx, he is an acclaimed keynote speaker and published author of "New Business Networking." Delaney is passionate about helping your group improve their communication skills with his presentations to build stronger professional relationships ​and accomplish their goals. Bold, humble, and hilarious, you're in for a treat! 

”Dave blew me away (as well as the audience)... an amazing speaker.”- LinkedIn.
”If you have an opportunity to work together, it will be worth it.” - Google.
”The room was captivated by his brilliance...Dave is exceptional!” - Better Business Bureau.

Review testimonials, videos, and more at https://futureforth.com.

Dave Delaney is a communication expert, chief communication strategist, and CEO of Futureforth, a leadership communication firm based in Nashville, TN. He teaches leaders the Nice Method, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and inclusivity in communicat... Show more

Jaryn is a leader of Inclusive Design in Healthcare. His work intentionally centers the wellness and joy of Black people. This serves as a grounding point to work towards the liberation of other oppressed communities.

As a design leader, author, board member, and founder; Jaryn has spent over 10 years developing services that bridge healthcare, technology, and the community. Over his career, his teams have made it easier for Veterans to access the care, helped care providers adapt to Telehealth during a global pandemic, supported a billion dollar merger between start-ups, connected parents in Oakland connect with community- based doulas, and raised and distributed $80k in reparations. Along the way he developed a passion for eliminating maternal health disparities.

Most importantly he’s raising a really dope kid, who’s currently mastering gymnastics, alongside his really dope partner, who’s currently mastering Queer Ethnic studies.

Jaryn is a leader of Inclusive Design in Healthcare. His work intentionally centers the wellness and joy of Black people. This serves as a grounding point to work towards the liberation of other oppressed communities. As a design leader, author, ... Show more

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc…

He started out as a contract designer back in the 1990s working on special projects such as AOL’s Instant Messenger (The Buddy List) that changed the landscape and was the precursor to today’s social media platforms.

Jeff’s background in sports marketing and sponsorship gave him the opportunity to take his passion of relationship marketing forward into the entrepreneurial world. Getting to build relationships with brands such as YETI, ESPN, Major League Fishing, USA Softball, Bass Pro Shops among others has opened doors.

Today, he gives back to the citizens of the Cherokee Nation as someone who just wants to just make a difference through volunteering, helping elders and just trying to point citizens in the right direction through his platform called Cherokee Coffee He serves as a local leader of a Cherokee Community Organization where the focus is on GaDuGi.

As Co-Founder of AudienceRent, this venture is going to change the way you spend your advertising dollars on Meta with a focus on curated custom audience targeting while giving audience owners on Facebook and Instagram to opportunity to "rent" their audience which has been made easy.

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc… He start... Show more

I've been working as a developer and product designer for more than a decade. I'm the Chief Design Officer at Uncover, where we are building a product design with a deep engineering foundation.

I'm deeply interested in Design Engineering, Creative Coding, Data Visualization and Functional Programming.

Mostly known in FP communities for talks and packages related to design systems, and web development. Such as elm-book, elm-widgets and lustre/ui.

I've been working as a developer and product designer for more than a decade. I'm the Chief Design Officer at Uncover, where we are building a product design with a deep engineering foundation. I'm deeply interested in Design Engineering, Creativ... Show more

Omari Harebin is a digital alchemist, mentor, and author who left behind a traditional engineering career to pursue his passion for storytelling, self-expression, and digital business. Through his journey, Omari has built a successful business helping others unlock the power of online platforms like Squarespace while navigating the ups and downs of freelance life, financial challenges, and personal growth. His memoir, The Corporate Dropout, captures the essence of rejecting societal norms to pursue one's true calling, and Omari now shares his insights to inspire others to find freedom in their own path.

Omari Harebin is a digital alchemist, mentor, and author who left behind a traditional engineering career to pursue his passion for storytelling, self-expression, and digital business. Through his journey, Omari has built a successful business helpin... Show more

Luka Pejić (1996), BA in English language and literature. So far, he has translated, from English to Croatian, several books for different publishing houses in Zagreb, among others "The Priory of the Orange Tree" by Samantha Shannon for Hangar 7. He is currently working on another fantasy project with the mentioned publishing house, as well as his own dark fantasy novel, where Monster comes out of his Empire in the boy's closet, and the boy takes his hand.

Luka Pejić (1996), BA in English language and literature. So far, he has translated, from English to Croatian, several books for different publishing houses in Zagreb, among others "The Priory of the Orange Tree" by Samantha Shannon for Hangar 7. He ... Show more

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces.
He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden replicar sus sistemas con una imagen estandarizada.
Actualmente trabajo en Multiplica para el Banco Compartamos en el que he implementado un sistema de diseño y he ayudado a optimizar sus procesos en la manera de diseñar sus productos digitales.

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces. He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden re... Show more

Nadia is skilled at being angry, and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. She spends most of her days doing just that as a UX Lead at Buypass

Nadia is skilled at being angry, and even more skilled at seeing through the anger of others. She revels in frustration and loves figuring out what angry users really need. She spends most of her days doing just that as a UX Lead at Buypass Show more

Ryan Kia is an investor with a background in technology and the capital markets (having made his first investment at just 11 years old).

A Twitter space (hosted by the Web3 legend, "Farokh") inspired Ryan to venture down the Web3 rabbit hole, serving as the COO of a successful Web3 project, raising over $12m.

He held an executive role at a UAE-based blockchain network, facilitating on-chain redemption of renewable energy certificates for large corporations.

In his Web2 life, Ryan was an early hire at a billion-dollar British FinTech (backed by SoftBank), empowering retail investors within the capital markets space.

Currently, Ryan leads strategy at Everbloom, the platform that allows people to invest in creators.

Ryan Kia is an investor with a background in technology and the capital markets (having made his first investment at just 11 years old). A Twitter space (hosted by the Web3 legend, "Farokh") inspired Ryan to venture down the Web3 rabbit hole, serv... Show more

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe.

2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;)

He's currently offering inspiration, tools, experiences, and community to support people in creating their own purpose through empowered choice.

Ryan Fila has traveled 5 of the 7 continents, telling stories from the Peruvian Andes to the war in Ukraine. He's a rare "Denver Local". And he loves playing tic-tac-toe. 2 of those are true. 1 is a lie. Good luck. ;) He's currently offering in... Show more

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profesor de tecnologías y herramientas libres, buen compa :) Me quedo varios días y así participar en cualquier actividad relacionadas que se genere a partir de las propuestas desarrolladas.

Ingeniero electricista Universidad de Chile, desarrollador de software, (c)Magister en ciencia de datos UChile, integrante del área de Geodesia en CSN. Activista por la cultura libre y los bienes comunes, tejedor de redes del común. Literario, profes... Show more

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to deliver innovative services and solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to del... Show more

With over four years of experience as a Product Manager in the SaaS and fintech industries, Tolulope Okesanya has established herself as a specialist in developing and scaling innovative payment systems and revenue-generating products. Her career is distinguished by her work on major payment integrations, including collections, remittance, and card acquiring, which have significantly driven business growth and expanded market reach.

Tolulope's expertise lies in crafting and implementing sophisticated payment solutions that address complex user needs and optimize revenue streams. She excels at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact integrations and refine product strategies, resulting in substantial enhancements in user experience and business outcomes.

Beyond her professional achievements, Tolulope is dedicated to community empowerment and advocacy. She volunteers with Hertechtrail, a woman-focused tech foundation, where she teaches advanced product management. Her contributions to the foundation have helped thousands of Black women across 17 countries gain technical literacy and mentorship.

Tolulope's work continues to inspire innovation in the Africa FinTech space, and she is passionate about collaborating with others to advance the future of payment systems and user experiences.

With over four years of experience as a Product Manager in the SaaS and fintech industries, Tolulope Okesanya has established herself as a specialist in developing and scaling innovative payment systems and revenue-generating products. Her career is ... Show more

✨ I'm Built Different. 🙏

In a nutshell, I am a recovering alcoholic and ex-narcotics enthusiast who found sobriety, quit his 9-5 job, changed his life, bought some ETH, created a Web3 persona, minted some NFTs, and grew my independent consultancy during some of the most exciting and terrifying times that this industry has seen so far.

TLDR:

👨 Father 👨
🧡 Ordinal Watch Co. ⌚
🏗 Project Builder 🏗
💻 Web3 Consultant 📈
🦍 BAYC #3833 🦍

✨ I'm Built Different. 🙏 In a nutshell, I am a recovering alcoholic and ex-narcotics enthusiast who found sobriety, quit his 9-5 job, changed his life, bought some ETH, created a Web3 persona, minted some NFTs, and grew my independent consultanc... Show more

Daniel is a Denver-native, artist and entrepreneur. Having spent time in different sectors as an IT Systems Engineer, and diving in head first into marketing, advertising, and sales - he has unique insights into efficient systems and effective communications.

Daniel is a Denver-native, artist and entrepreneur. Having spent time in different sectors as an IT Systems Engineer, and diving in head first into marketing, advertising, and sales - he has unique insights into efficient systems and effective commu... Show more

I'm a Go software engineer and have 5+ years of experience. Have a master degree in psychology and worked in human resources area for almost 2 years. Last years tried to contribute to Go community in my city Kharkiv and Ukraine at all: helped with meetups organization, wrote some articles, leading the Go community inside Intellias. I'm trying always have a mantee to keep my knowledge and communication skills warm. I have an amazing wife and deadly love music. Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine. After a year of war in Ukraine left it and currently travelling over Europe.

I'm a Go software engineer and have 5+ years of experience. Have a master degree in psychology and worked in human resources area for almost 2 years. Last years tried to contribute to Go community in my city Kharkiv and Ukraine at all: helped with me... Show more

Kelly J Andrews is a developer advocate and has been tinkering with computers for over 35 years.

He enjoys teaching new developers how to navigate through the industry, work out their insecurities, and build everyone up together.

You'll also find him doing magic somewhere.

Kelly J Andrews is a developer advocate and has been tinkering with computers for over 35 years. He enjoys teaching new developers how to navigate through the industry, work out their insecurities, and build everyone up together. You'll also fi... Show more