Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Evgeniy Tolstykh

Evgeniy Tolstykh

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement.

Currently, I focus on optimizing creative pipelines through AI-driven tools and data integration — building systems that help teams visualize performance, track milestones, and identify bottlenecks early.

Projects: Soul Atlas, Steel Hunters, World of Warships, Best Team Ever
Companies: DPS Games, Wargaming, Lesta Games

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement. Currently, I focus ... Show more

Rebeca Barzuna

Rebeca Barzuna

With two decades of professional experience, my expertise in digital marketing and neuromarketing has been the cornerstone of my success. At La de Rojo Marketing & Talks, I have honed key skills in applied neuroscience and sensory marketing, consistently seeking creative solutions to drive growth and increase sales for the brands I collaborate with.

My passion for continuous learning and innovation is evident in every project and strategy I design, as my team and I work to maximize the impact of our digital campaigns and events, helping our clients achieve their business goals and strengthen their market presence. Additionally, I am the author of "STIMMA," a book on self-love and personal branding for success.

As a motivational, energetic, and charismatic speaker, I am dedicated to educating and entertaining your audience, ensuring they leave inspired and informed.

With two decades of professional experience, my expertise in digital marketing and neuromarketing has been the cornerstone of my success. At La de Rojo Marketing & Talks, I have honed key skills in applied neuroscience and sensory marketing, consiste... Show more

Viachaslau Smirnou

Viachaslau Smirnou

A senior PR & Marketing leader with 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT and tech-driven companies. CEO and Co-Founder of Around PR Studio - PR and communications agency specializing in startup visibility, investment PR, and AI-era reputation strategy for tech and AI companies operating in the US and Europe.

A senior PR & Marketing leader with 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT and tech-driven companies. CEO and Co-Founder of Around PR Studio - PR and communications agency specializing in startup visibility, investment PR, and AI-era reputation strat... Show more

Frank Abe

Frank Abe

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Music Press), and with collaborators Tamiko Nimura, Ross Ishikawa, and Matt Sasaki was named a Finalist in Creative Nonfiction for the Washington State Book Award. He won an American Book Award with Cheung and Greg Robinson as co-editor of JOHN OKADA: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press), in which he authored the first-ever biography of Okada and traced the origins of his novel. He is currently developing a new stage adaptation of NO-NO BOY in partnership with Seattle Rep.

Abe wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning PBS documentary CONSCIENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION on the largest organized resistance in the camps, and with writer Frank Chin helped organize the first-ever “Day of Remembrance” in Seattle in 1978. He was an original member of Chin’s Asian American Theater Workshop in San Francisco and studied at the American Conservatory Theater.

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Mu... Show more

Jack Miler

Jack Miler

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensuring every project meets professional publishing standards. I value ethical publishing, open communication, and long-term author growth.

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensurin... Show more

Verso Tafon

Verso Tafon

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, discipline, and global perspective. He is the founder of Xousiahub, a creative agency dedicated to helping brands, churches, businesses, influencers, and media companies build strong visual identities and digital experiences.

Through his work, Verso has helped clients strengthen their brand presence, create impactful content, and reach their audiences effectively. He has collaborated with Beyond Company LTD, supported media houses with livestream setups, built modern content creation studios, and managed operations at God Firm LTD.

Passionate about combining creativity, strategy, and technology, Verso focuses on delivering high-quality graphic design, brand identity development, media production, and livestream solutions. His goal is to help clients bring their ideas to life and make a meaningful impact through visual storytelling.

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, disc... Show more

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to create events and bring people together for fun nights, games, friendship, and great times. He hosts Thursday VRChat Games alongside NoxTheSergal and Scottish Gamer every week (which are often attended with full instances), as well as in-person gatherings monthly. He passionately embraces VRChat and its rave and convention scene, especially with Furnal Equinox, CozyCon, Projekt Community, WaterWolf, and the Furality Online Xperience. You'll find him most often sharing photos on his art galleries to help promote his favorite events and organizations. Furrydelphia, Furnal Equinox, and Anthro New England's first ever VRChat Meet-and-Greets and Intro Panels were co-hosted by TJCoyote, Chief, Chevron, Lilithe Lotor, mBlade, and members of the Fluffy Fur Friends. Motivated by the TailBass and Furality VRChat portals, Chevron is now working to set up VRChat portals and meets at other in-person conventions.

He serves as a Photographer for the Furality Online Xperience, operator for the Operations Department for WaterWolf, Events Host for Projekt Community, and a tournament co-host for xCirrex Media events.

Chevron's love and passion for Furnal Equinox motivated him to cosplay as "Badgie" (Virtual Furnal Equinox 2021's unofficial mascot made of nothing but attendee badges) at the in-person convention in 2022. He reprized his role in-person in 2023 and 2024, and also attends other conventions as "Badgie" who is often referred to as "Attendee Man."

Chevron first attended Furnal Equinox in March 2021 over VRChat. The experience was so enjoyable that he dared to compared his experience at Furnal Equinox to Furality 2000 (November 2020). This motivated him to attend the in-person Furnal Equinox convention for the first time in March 2022. The trip was a first of many for Chevron: His first time in Canada, first time using Lyft, and first time public suiting and marching in a fursuit parade. Chevron has now added Furnal Equinox to his list of yearly attended conventions.

A lifelong player of EVE Online, Mechwarrior, Armed Assault III, Halo, Command & Conquer, and Dance Dance Revolution, Chevron holds a particular appreciation for older games of the late 1990s-early 2000s, such as the first Ghost Recon (2002) and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. His first video game was Mario on the original Game Boy when he was five years old. His admiration of cyberpunk and all things futuristic is on full display with his Illumi Cyberwear LED visor. His fursuit was made by Sarahcat. Outside of the fandom, he works in the IT industry as a cybersecurity administrator and is (jokingly) addicted to Mountain Dew.

Chevron's ultimate goal is to bring people together for fun and great times. He embraces the future with open arms and is eager to dive right into all the fun that can be had together with friends and the fandom.

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to... Show more

Katrina Owens

Katrina Owens

Katrina Owens is a podcast host, speaker, and personal branding and public relations strategist who helps founders and leaders turn their personal brand into a revenue-generating asset: one that attracts opportunities, partnerships, and long-term growth. Known for her strategic approach to PR and positioning, Katrina helps entrepreneurs become recognized authorities and convert that recognition into tangible outcomes, including paid speaking engagements, media features, brand partnerships, and scalable income.

After a decade working in corporate marketing and public relations, Katrina traded boardrooms for her own bold vision, launching her company to support ambitious founders, executives, and service-based business owners who are doing exceptional work but leaving money and opportunity on the table due to under-visibility.

Today, Katrina teaches business owners how to intentionally build “famous-feeling” personal brands that actively support business growth. Through her frameworks, coaching, and thought leadership, she shows clients how to position their expertise, tell stories that convert, and use PR and visibility as tools for expansion, without relying on expensive agencies or chasing influencer culture. Her clients have landed features in Vogue, The New York Times, top-charting podcasts, paid stages, and brand partnerships around the world by leveraging their personal brand as a strategic driver of income, influence, and long-term legacy.

Katrina Owens is a podcast host, speaker, and personal branding and public relations strategist who helps founders and leaders turn their personal brand into a revenue-generating asset: one that attracts opportunities, partnerships, and long-term gro... Show more

Jade Everage

Jade Everage

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she helps micro‑brands tap into the growing fandom market economy with tailored marketing systems, community growth, content strategies.

Jade Everage, aka Marketing Moonie, is a social media marketer whose passion is bringing marketing solutions to small businesses and creators in the nerd culture space. From cosplayers and con vendors to anime podcasts and geek‑brand startups, she he... Show more

Noël Burgess

Noël Burgess

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly the people! My writing and video content can be seen in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, VinePair, Haute Living San Francisco, Dwell, HotelsAbovePar, Wine Enthusiast, and many other media platforms. Follow me on Instagram @mrnoelburgess and YouTube @noelburgessonourway

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly t... Show more

Natalie Preddie

Natalie Preddie

Natalie Preddie is an award-winning Canadian travel journalist. author and on-air personality with bylines in international publications including National Geographic, Globe & Mail, Travel & Leisure and The Washington Post.

Natalie shares travel tips with national television & radio audiences on shows like Breakfast Television, Sirius XM and Montreal Now.

She is the host of the travel series, GET LOST with Natalie Preddie.

Most importantly, she is the mother of 3 little boys aged 4,6 and 8.

You can follow her travel adventures on social media and her site, nattyponline.com.

IG: @ _nattyp

Natalie Preddie is an award-winning Canadian travel journalist. author and on-air personality with bylines in international publications including National Geographic, Globe & Mail, Travel & Leisure and The Washington Post. Natalie shares travel... Show more

Jennifer Walton

Jennifer Walton

Jennifer Walton is a strategic narrative consultant and the founder of the Sky Nile Narrative Development Studio, where she helps Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and public sector organizations transform how they're understood, trusted, and chosen.

With over 15 years leading brand strategy across Abbott Nutrition, Nationwide Insurance, and Columbus Regional Transit Authority, Jennifer has built a reputation for solving the problem many leaders don't want to name: their story isn't working for them. She specializes in developing proprietary narrative frameworks that align leadership teams, activate culture, and create measurable market differentiation.

Jennifer's talks blend strategic rigor with cultural intelligence, delivering actionable frameworks that audiences can implement immediately. She speaks on corporate storytelling, authentic leadership, and how organizations can build narratives that drive belief, action, and long-term impact. Her approach is direct, practical, and designed for leaders who are tired of visibility without results.

She also writes The C.O.D.E., a weekly newsletter on LinkedIn teaching career "cheat codes" to ambitious professionals navigating organizational life.

Jennifer lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters where she serves on a number of Boards, such as Zora's House, Girls Health Period, and the Columbus College of Art and Design. Community building is not just a passion, but a priority for her as the co-founder of GroundxGrind, a community social hub in her city that brings together people and programming in a thirdspace that's thriving.

Jennifer Walton is a strategic narrative consultant and the founder of the Sky Nile Narrative Development Studio, where she helps Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and public sector organizations transform how they're understood, trusted, and chosen... Show more

Jonny Ross

Jonny Ross

Jonny Ross is a Fractional CMO, digital strategist, and founder of the award-winning agency Fleek Marketing. With over 24 years’ experience in small business and more than two decades working in digital, Jonny helps organisations cut through the noise, build visibility, and turn their websites and marketing into genuine growth engines.

A former e-commerce business owner himself, Jonny brings a practical, commercial mindset to everything he does. His work focuses on modern SEO, content strategy, and discoverability in evolving search environments — including AI-driven platforms and generative search — always grounded in real customer behaviour and measurable outcomes.

Jonny works with leadership teams to clarify strategy, strengthen messaging, and build internal capability, often acting as the bridge between vision and execution. He’s known for translating complex digital concepts into clear, actionable insights that teams can actually use.

An experienced speaker, trainer, and event host, Jonny regularly talks about SEO, AI, content, and website strategy, with an emphasis on storytelling, trust, and long-term visibility. He is co-author of WebProud, host of the Jonny Ross Fractional CMO Podcast, and co-host of the 90-Day Website Mastery Podcast.

Jonny’s approach is simple: no gimmicks, no jargon — just smart strategy that helps businesses get found, chosen, and grow with confidence.

Jonny Ross is a Fractional CMO, digital strategist, and founder of the award-winning agency Fleek Marketing. With over 24 years’ experience in small business and more than two decades working in digital, Jonny helps organisations cut through the nois... Show more

Stephan Simonidis

Stephan Simonidis

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. Show more

Sophie Ferrlein

Sophie Ferrlein

Sophie has spent over a decade working with data across various roles, company sizes, and industries. With a deep passion for data and a versatile background in media informatics and communication studies, she thrives at the intersection of analytics and creativity.

In her professional role as a Senior Product Data Analyst, Sophie focuses on transforming complex data into actionable insights and advocates for the power of data visualization to simplify decision-making and drive business success.

On the creative side, Sophie explores the artistic potential of (mostly open) data. She crafts data-driven code art, where numbers and algorithms shape captivating visuals. Sharing her journey on Instagram @bytesbysophie, she showcases digital sketches, inspiring others to see data in a new light.

Sophie has spent over a decade working with data across various roles, company sizes, and industries. With a deep passion for data and a versatile background in media informatics and communication studies, she thrives at the intersection of analytics... Show more

Dr. Luis Alberto Gonzalez

Dr. Luis Alberto Gonzalez

Dr. Luis Alberto González is a seasoned media executive and educator with over 35 years of experience in Radio, TV, Newspaper and Digital Media journalism. He’s currently the owner and president of Newsroom Coaching and Consulting, a company he founded in 2003 in Los Angeles, CA.

He’s also an Assistant Professor of Journalism and New Media at Florida International University. Due to his experience and current work with media clients, his students are exposed to the latest trends in content creation, technology, and workflows.

Luis Alberto has spent the past 25 years leading the technological evolution of newsrooms, while managing its direct impact on journalism. During his tenure as a media executive, he led the implementation of TV duopolies, the transition to tapeless, wireless, digital newsrooms, and the integration of new media. His work in local markets such as Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and San Juan, has given him a unique perspective regarding multicultural audiences, and their shift in behavior as consumers of content across multiple platforms. His clients include Voice of America, the Associated Press, GFR Media, and the Telemundo Station Group.

His work has earned him Emmys, Golden Mikes, and the RTDNA Communicator Award.

Luis Alberto was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he obtained his B.A in Communications from the University of the Sacred Heart. He holds a M.S. in Broadcasting from Boston University and recently obtained a Ph.D in Journalism from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Dr. Luis Alberto González is a seasoned media executive and educator with over 35 years of experience in Radio, TV, Newspaper and Digital Media journalism. He’s currently the owner and president of Newsroom Coaching and Consulting, a company he found... Show more

Bri Williams

Bri Williams

Bri Williams helps leaders speak confidently.

She ensures your voice is heard, your contributions are known, and your value is undeniable within your organization through public speaking and leadership development.

An international speaker, she has delivered talks worldwide to culturally diverse audiences in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.

She brings 20 years of experience in talent, learning, and development within financial services and IT industries, from graduate programs to leadership development.

Her talks help emerging leaders develop unshakeable speaking confidence and skills for:
🟢 Internal and external meetings
🟢 Presentations and Training
🟢 Media
🟢 Events

Her clients are regularly featured in the media, including CNN, Reuters, Bloomberg, COP26, and Macy's, at top industry events or making waves internally with their teams and stakeholders.

Bri has been featured on Thrive Global, International Women's Day and is the in-house communication expert for the wellness app LiveMore.

✔️ 94% of hosts book Bri to speak again.
✔️ 93% of her audience rates her talks as Actionable, Engaging, Inspiring, and Relevant.

Australian-born 🇦🇺 and after a decade of living in London 🇬🇧 Bri is now based in the South of France 🇫🇷 (…if you can't pick the accent!) and loves living between the mountains and the sea, but is always happy to speak at your in-person event or deliver virtually.

Bri Williams helps leaders speak confidently. She ensures your voice is heard, your contributions are known, and your value is undeniable within your organization through public speaking and leadership development. An international speaker, sh... Show more

Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Meet Craig Smith: an unstoppable force in Live Television Shopping and a dynamic keynote speaker who commands both the stage and the screen. As the go-to host for global brands like Google, HP, Samsung, and more, Craig doesn’t just represent companies—he elevates them. His mastery of storytelling is a true superpower, one that energizes audiences, ignites customer passion, and builds communities that actually stay engaged.

With over 4,000 live television appearances, Craig has become a recognizable face in broadcast retail. His magnetic presence has lit up QVC, CBS Saturday Morning, America’s Steals & Deals, and HSN, reaching millions of viewers nationwide. Whether pitching to Fortune 500 executives or inspiring a packed auditorium, Craig brings a clear conviction: storytelling is the ultimate connector.

What sets Craig apart is a rare combination of skill and presence. He crafts experiences audiences remember, turns customers into advocates, and builds vibrant communities around the brands he champions. A seasoned speaker, emcee, media coach, and live TV host, Craig helps organizations communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection.

When you want to captivate, connect, and create lasting impact, Craig Smith is the one audiences never forget.

Meet Craig Smith: an unstoppable force in Live Television Shopping and a dynamic keynote speaker who commands both the stage and the screen. As the go-to host for global brands like Google, HP, Samsung, and more, Craig doesn’t just represent companie... Show more

Stacy Quackenbush

Stacy Quackenbush

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and decentralized tech education, Stacy has built and scaled transformative ventures, including the first fully immersive, technology-driven entertainment complex in the U.S. and pioneering blockchain platforms in education and entertainment. A leader in tokenizing ticketing, streaming educational content on-chain, and using NFTs as souvenirs for events, she has also driven initiatives to fund artists and release new music through blockchain-backed models, enabling creators to connect directly with audiences and unlock new revenue streams. Known for driving strategic growth, building influential partnerships, and leading high-profile, tech-driven projects, Stacy excels at creating transformative opportunities within the Web3 space across industries. Skilled in investor relations, brand positioning, and team development, she is dedicated to reshaping the future of tech, entertainment, and decentralized learning, empowering communities, and fostering innovation in high-growth sectors.

Accomplished executive and visionary leader, recognized as one of the top women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3/AI and shortlisted by Wirex for Best Founder. With a distinguished track record in immersive entertainment, blockchain, and de... Show more

Lizzi Pittman

Lizzi Pittman

Lizzi's career in client services encompasses a wide variety of projects across multiple disciplines: video & media production, traditional & digital advertising, and app & website development. As a Sr. Project Manager, Lizzi manages projects from discovery to delivery, with a focus on collaborative and compassionate leadership.

Lizzi's career in client services encompasses a wide variety of projects across multiple disciplines: video & media production, traditional & digital advertising, and app & website development. As a Sr. Project Manager, Lizzi manages projects from di... Show more

Brian Moncey

Brian Moncey

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling with the necessity of solid marketing operations, Brian brings his background in creative craftsmanship to the art of business.

Helping businesses of all shapes and sizes find and reach their vital audience. Brian is the founder and CEO of Black Raven, a full service marketing agency with a focus on helping firms working in private capital. Balancing the power of storytelling... Show more

Anupriy Kanti

Anupriy Kanti

Anupriy Kanti is a UX Design Leader and Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience designing for B2C and B2B products across various domains. He has led multidisciplinary teams in design agencies like Think Design and FoxyMoron, as well as high-growth unicorns such as Zeta and Infra.Market — where he built and scaled content design functions from the ground up.

Anupriy’s work intersects with systems thinking, storytelling, and UX clarity. He is known for developing frameworks and playbooks that make information architecture and content strategy accessible to cross-functional teams. As a design mentor and a frequent speaker across design communities, he employs metaphor-rich thinking to translate abstract ideas into practical tools and playbooks.

When he is not building design systems or advocating for content-informed UX, you will find him conducting mythological-prehistory walks in Bengaluru or decoding cosmic stories from deep time.

Anupriy Kanti is a UX Design Leader and Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience designing for B2C and B2B products across various domains. He has led multidisciplinary teams in design agencies like Think Design and FoxyMoron, as well as h... Show more

Chewie XO

Chewie XO

Chewie is a dynamic force in the worlds of marketing, gaming, and blockchain innovation. As a seasoned marketing strategist, Chewie crafts compelling narratives that bridge traditional strategies with cutting-edge digital ecosystems. A veteran semi-pro gamer, Chewie has a deep history in gaming having managed e-sports teams and running a large gaming community in the past, dominating leaderboards or driving community growth.

Chewie is the co-founder of @OnChainBrits, a vibrant collective championing on-chain culture and British blockchain enthusiasts. In the kitchen of crypto creativity, he collaborate on @ChewieTech_xo whipping up innovative strategy solutions driving UX and functionality. Chewie is also a proud member of @AvaxTeam1 on the Avalanche network where he promotes decentralised finance and Web3 adoption.

With a knack for community-building and a passion for pixels-to-protocols, Chewie isn't just playing the game he is rewriting the rules.

Chewie is a dynamic force in the worlds of marketing, gaming, and blockchain innovation. As a seasoned marketing strategist, Chewie crafts compelling narratives that bridge traditional strategies with cutting-edge digital ecosystems. A veteran semi-p... Show more

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Ms. Tam Lawrence

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com
Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com

The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination to never let her dreams be deferred by corporate America. Her relentless spirit opened doors that no one could close.

Lawrence's educational journey began at a technical college, where she earned a degree in Human Services. She then double-majored at Marquette University, earning a BA in Communication with a minor in Psychology. Pursuing further education, she attended Kent University and obtained a Master’s degree in Journalism.

While in college, Lawrence traveled the world as a professional stand-up comedian, appearing on BET Comic View and touring with Jamie Foxx and Sommore. After graduating, she opened a public relations agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the Democratic National Convention. In 2011, she expanded the agency to Atlanta, Georgia, and in 2013, she launched Exposure Magazine. In 2020, during the pandemic, she added Exposure Plus TV and Keynote Magazine to her media empire. Advocating on the frontline for urban media, Lawrence founded the Urban Media Union to ensure diversity and inclusion, providing fair opportunities for boutique urban-owned media platforms during adWeek.

Lawrence's commitment to social causes extends beyond media. She is a former State of Wisconsin Lobbyist who fought to advance the protection and care of aging individuals living in private community residential facilities that are not monitored or supervised.

As a mother of two incredible college graduates who walk in the grace of success that mirrors her compassion, Lawrence is a wealth of knowledge and experience. Over the years, she has owned a daycare center, a nightclub, several retail stores, and a senior care online safety program called Kare Facts.

In addition to her extensive professional achievements, Lawrence is also an accomplished author with two books available on Amazon.

Tam Lawrence’s dynamic career and dedication to advocacy and diversity make her a powerful speaker and a true inspiration.

Publisher of Keynote Magazine https://www.keynotemagazine.com Publisher of Exposure Magazine https://www.iloveexposure.com The vivacious Tam Lawrence has owned and operated several businesses for over three decades, driven by her determination t... Show more

Michael Ronen

Michael Ronen

Michael Ronen is a leader in immersive design and creator of the Play Economy Framework, helping companies blend technology, empathy, and play to innovate faster and more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, Michael’s engaging, fun, and comedic speaking style has made him a favorite among executives and startups alike, driving real-world success from 0 to 1 through rapid product development and team alignment.

Michael Ronen is a leader in immersive design and creator of the Play Economy Framework, helping companies blend technology, empathy, and play to innovate faster and more effectively. With over 20 years of experience, Michael’s engaging, fun, and com... Show more

Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer

Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer

Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked with Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

Through KLR, she helps writers navigate traditional, hybrid, and author-publisher paths with clarity, strategy, and heart—offering an accessible, author-centered approach to publishing and marketing. She’s passionate about demystifying the process and empowering authors to take control of their publishing journey.

Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer is the founder of KLR Literary Management and brings 30+ years of experience in publishing and entertainment, including roles at The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and Russell & Volkening Literary Agency, where she worked ... Show more

John Elbing

John Elbing

John Elbing helps brands stop sounding like everyone else. As a business storytelling expert and author of Storybuilding: Your Brand From Their Standpoint, he guides marketing and leadership teams to flip the script—from pushing messages to building stories people actually care about. Drawing on his work with startups, corporates, and nonprofits, John blends strategy, storytelling, and sharp humor to help organizations stand out, connect, and convert. His sessions are lively, practical, and rooted in real-world experience—whether you need to rally a team, realign a brand, or rethink the story you’re telling the market.

John Elbing helps brands stop sounding like everyone else. As a business storytelling expert and author of Storybuilding: Your Brand From Their Standpoint, he guides marketing and leadership teams to flip the script—from pushing messages to building ... Show more

Brittany Abdool

Brittany Abdool

Brittany Abdool is a seasoned strategist and agency leader with over 15 years of experience shaping digital and social media campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands. A first-generation college graduate, Brittany built her career across global agencies and boutique firms, leading award-winning campaigns and building high-performing teams from the ground up.

She has advised organizations including AARP, Accenture, Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ford Motor Company, PepsiCo, and Target. Her work on Bank of America’s Friends Again campaign earned a Gold SABRE Award for excellence in digital influence.

Brittany is known for bridging creative vision with operational rigor, helping brands not only tell their stories—but ensure those stories create real connection. Her leadership philosophy centers on people, process, and product as the core drivers of innovation.

She previously served on the Board of Directors for Washington Women in Public Relations and regularly speaks at industry conferences on digital strategy, social media, and brand leadership. She currently lives in Chicago with her family and is the founder of Ona Media Company, a consultancy focused on building bold, reputation-first social strategies for complex organizations.

Brittany Abdool is a seasoned strategist and agency leader with over 15 years of experience shaping digital and social media campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands. A first-generation college graduate, Brittany built her career acro... Show more

Sue Sutton

Sue Sutton

I am a Radio Personality and Media Coach. I've been in radio for 39 years and am currently the morning show host on Pirate Radio 93.5 FM in Fort Collins. We are a non-profit community radio station that offers FREE 5-7 minute interviews for your business, non-profit, or event. As a media coach, I offer one-on-one or group coaching to help you master your message, and speak with confidence in any situation.

I am a Radio Personality and Media Coach. I've been in radio for 39 years and am currently the morning show host on Pirate Radio 93.5 FM in Fort Collins. We are a non-profit community radio station that offers FREE 5-7 minute interviews for your bu... Show more

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities. Prior to that, they worked for the Marshall News Messenger newspaper in East Texas, and the Suncoast News, a subsidiary of the Tampa Tribune. They got their bachelors degree in mass communications - journalism from the University of South Florida and their masters degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University. In their free time, they play a lot of videogames, boardgames, and tabletop role-playing games. They're also writing their first TTRPG, combining their experience as a journalist during the pandemic and their love for the zombie genre.

Daylina Miller (they/them) is a nonbinary, multimedia journalist in Tampa, Florida at NPR member station WUSF 89.7 where they've worked for ten years. They produce much of the multimedia content for the station, and cover the LGBTQ+ and transgender ... Show more

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