Rachel Ann Mullis is a film maker turned public speaker known for leading conversations most people avoid—and doing so with precision, emotional intelligence, and earned authority. Recognized as a sensitive subject guru, she specializes in exposing the truths individuals, organizations, and industries can’t—or won’t—address on their own.
Her credibility is grounded in deep, hands-on experience at the center of high-stakes cultural moments. Rachel directed and produced Shame on You, a feature documentary examining sexuality shaming and gender-based violence around the world, starring Tiffany Haddish. The project placed her at the intersection of global conversations about power, harm, and cultural silence—work that continues to inform her speaking today.
She also hosted over 150 episodes of No Filter Friday on Public House Media, where she covered the #MeToo movement from inside Hollywood. Through candid, long-form conversations with artists, advocates, and industry insiders, Rachel became known for asking the questions others wouldn’t—and holding space for conversations others couldn’t.
In addition, Rachel has a book deal based on her involvement in the California v. David Pearce case, further grounding her work in real-world accountability, systemic failure, and the human cost of silence.
What distinguishes Rachel as a speaker is her ability to translate emotionally charged, high-risk issues into clarity and action. She doesn’t provoke for attention—she reveals for impact. Trusted for her depth, discretion, and insight, Rachel equips audiences to engage in the conversations that drive meaningful change.

Rachel Ann Mullis is a film maker turned public speaker known for leading conversations most people avoid—and doing so with precision, emotional intelligence, and earned authority. Recognized as a sensitive subject guru, she specializes in exposing t... Show more

Rebecca Rayner is an explorer and journalist investigating what exploration means in real life — and who gets to claim it.

Her work treats exploration as a lived practice rather than a performance, shaped by place, identity, constraint, and care. Through long-form storytelling and sustained exploration projects, Rebecca examines how curiosity is built and sustained across real lives, including motherhood, neurodiversity, work, class, burnout, and access, and how these contexts quietly reshape ambition, risk, and belonging.

With a background in journalism and experience within the travel industry, Rebecca combines place-based research with lived inquiry, asking not just where we go, but how we move through the world and what stories we tell about who exploration is for. Her work is grounded in proximity, responsibility, and return — exploring familiar landscapes as seriously as distant ones, and valuing depth over spectacle.

Rebecca speaks on modern exploration, lived authority, neurodivergent ways of seeing, motherhood and identity, and exploration through constraint. Her talks invite audiences to rethink adventure, success, and expertise, and to recognise exploration as something practiced over time, within real, imperfect lives.

Rebecca Rayner is an explorer and journalist investigating what exploration means in real life — and who gets to claim it. Her work treats exploration as a lived practice rather than a performance, shaped by place, identity, constraint, and care. ... Show more

Michael Cinquino has spent his career studying what happens to people under pressure, and what allows trust, clarity, and real collaboration to emerge when outcomes matter.

He began in high stakes environments as a United States Navy Rescue Swimmer, where presence was not a mindset but a requirement for survival.

After his military service, he trained as an actor, earning a BA in Acting and Directing and an MFA in Acting from Rutgers University, where he studied with William Esper, a protégé of Sanford Meisner. That lineage instilled a deep respect for listening, embodiment, and unforced response, and a firsthand understanding of how performance collapses when it becomes self protective.

Michael’s work later moved beyond the stage into leadership and organizational life. He spent nearly a decade working behind closed doors with the founders of the CIO Strategy Exchange, an invitation only forum that convened senior Chief Information Officers from Fortune 70 organizations including Goldman Sachs, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, Disney, Lockheed Martin, and Target. These leaders met for extended, off the record conversations designed to surface real tensions, think forward together, and speak candidly without performance.

Those rooms made something unmistakably clear: innovation and trust do not emerge from politeness or impression management. They emerge from environments where productive tension is allowed to exist and people are not punished for thinking out loud. As Edwin Land observed, politeness can be the poison of collaboration. Michael saw that principle lived, not theorized.

He later brought these insights into academic and applied settings, teaching at the University of New Hampshire’s Paul College of Business and Economics and building psychologically safe practice environments where people could rehearse human interaction without the cost of performance.

Today, Michael continues to develop Drop the Act through writing, speaking, and applied organizational work. He is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Applied Psychology at Northwestern University, deepening the integration between communication science, nervous system regulation, and leadership behavior.

Michael Cinquino has spent his career studying what happens to people under pressure, and what allows trust, clarity, and real collaboration to emerge when outcomes matter. He began in high stakes environments as a United States Navy Rescue Swimme... Show more

Stefanie Magness is a visibility strategist, PR expert, and passionate educator with 28+ years of corporate leadership experience, including COO-level roles. She’s the creator of The Visibility Stack™ framework and founder of The Elevate Desk, a $49/month subscription platform that curates 130+ monthly visibility opportunities—awards, speaking gigs, podcasts, and media features—for service professionals like coaches, consultants, realtors, and attorneys.
After her own visibility win with the Pine-Sol Award for Women Making a Difference led to features in Essence and Ebony magazines and paid speaking opportunities, Stefanie realized that most professionals can’t afford $5K-$10K PR retainers. So she built an affordable alternative that teaches them how to elevate themselves.
With a background as a former lobbyist, political candidate, and SBDC counselor who’s trained over 1,500 entrepreneurs, Stefanie brings real-world expertise to every stage she steps on. She’s also an Expert Instructor & Advisor with NCRC, teaching digital identity, online visibility, public relations, and sales & marketing strategies.
Stefanie’s approach? Sassy, direct, and unapologetically authentic. She’s not here to gatekeep—she’s here to teach you how to get visible, get recognized, and get paid.

Stefanie Magness is a visibility strategist, PR expert, and passionate educator with 28+ years of corporate leadership experience, including COO-level roles. She’s the creator of The Visibility Stack™ framework and founder of The Elevate Desk, a $49/... Show more

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the city, the personalities, power dynamics, and turning points that helped define an iconic place.

Over his career, Jack has written more than 30 books, authored over 2,000 magazine articles, and contributed countless newspaper columns exploring culture, community development, entertainment, and notable crime stories across the country. His reporting has included interviews with serial killers, conversations with men on death row, and work that has helped bring attention to unresolved and emerging murder cases.

His work draws on extensive interviews with casino owners, performers, producers, law enforcement officials, and influential figures who helped shape Las Vegas and, at times, the darker chapters of American history from the inside.

Jack is a sought-after speaker for conferences and corporate events, known for blending firsthand insight with compelling, accessible storytelling. He is also currently developing a multi part presentation series with The Mob Museum, drawing from his long history of documenting the city’s evolution.

Jack Sheehan is a journalist, author, and storyteller who has spent decades documenting the people and moments that shaped Las Vegas and American culture. Rather than focusing on headlines alone, Jack is known for uncovering the stories behind the ci... Show more

I spent my 20s building things people said were impossible. I didn't have a trust fund or a traditional roadmap; I had a non-linear brain and a relentless obsession with how systems work.

I’ve lived the full spectrum of influence. I have lived out of a car on the streets of NYC and at a lighthouse on the California coast, I have navigated the elite corridors of South West London, and I have stood in the halls of power coaching the Director of the United States Mint on how to command a room. I have built punk venues from the ground up and managed talent for the world’s biggest film franchises.

My non-linear path wasn't a detour. It was an elite training ground. It taught me how to spot the operational leaks that 99% of people miss. It taught me how to scale a movement by 400% with zero financial backing and how to engineer a 3,675% growth spike in a week with just $20 for strategic advertising.

I am an expert in zero-waste scaling, engineering systemic overhauls, and extreme lean operations. I don’t need a $1M budget to find a $1M solution. My experience building venues, brands, events, and organizations from nothing means that I see efficiency leaks that traditional consultants are trained to ignore.

My credits include:

The United States Mint | Coached the 38th Director on executive presence & rhetorical logic at Voice Academy NYC

The New York Times | Featured contributor

The Julliard School | Provided private coaching to dual-enrolled Julliard students

Josh Groban / Madison Square Garden Support: Headliner | Headlined a performance at the Delancey, featuring Iain S. Forrest (Eyeglasses), cellist known for accompanying Josh Groban at Madison Square Garden

Mariah Carey / Star Wars / Avengers: Composer Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included Jonathan Bartz, composer with credits including Mariah Carey, Star Wars and Avengers.

Ed Sheeran Team: Talent Roster Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included Mark Pusey, drummer for Ed Sheeran.

Foo Fighters / Neil Young: Producer Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included Bradley Kohn, producer with credits including Foo Fighters and Neil Young.

The Recording Academy: Booking | Created Unity Fest, Femme Fatale Fest: NYC Edition, and The New York Music Awards (Rockwood Music Hall). Booked Recording Academy member Ryan Cassata to headline Unity Fest and booked Recording Academy member Apollo Flowerchild to co-headline Femme Fatale Fest: NYC Edition and The New York Music Awards.

American Idol: Talent Roster Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included Clark Beckham, American Idol runner-up.

The Voice: Collaborations | Collaborated with finalist Jamal Corrie (Season 18, Team Blake Shelton) at The Bowery Electric and headlined Queerchella, a festival founded by finalist Dan Kiernan (Season 27, Team Kelsea Ballerini).

Chaka Khan / Brandy / Todrick Hall: Producer Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included Kofi Agyei, producer with credits including Chaka Khan, Brandy, and Todrick Hall.

Logic: Featured Artist | My song "Nothing Lasts Forever" was highlighted and featured by Logic on his personal Discord server.

Met Gala / Gossip Girl / Coldplay: Co-Feature | Co-featured in NYC_Storytime media highlights as a recurring collaborator and featured artist within the NYC arts and culture scene.

Matty Beats: Collaboration | Studio collaboration at Rec Philly.

VIAL: Opening Act | Opened for VIAL at Femme Fatale Fest.

Maria Elisabeth von Trapp: Opening Act | Opened for Ms. von Trapp at the F.M. Kirby Center.

The Apollo Theater: Recurring Performer | Performed at The Apollo Theater three times.

Sinfonia Smith Square: Performer | Performed at London’s Sinfonia Smith Square.

Carnegie Hall: Coaching | Achieved placement for Voice Academy NYC student at Carnegie Hall.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Coaching | Coached contracted touring keyboardist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Voice Academy NYC.

Vans Warped Tour: Marketing | Represented Gypsy Warrior as a high-visibility brand ambassador and model during the Vans Warped Tour.

Beach Weather / A Rocket to the Moon: Marketing | Led street-team initiatives and grassroots marketing for former lead singer of A Rocket to the Moon and current lead singer of Beach Weather, Nick Santino, at the Vans Warped Tour.

Never Shout Never: Collaboration | Performed with Christofer Drew of Never Shout Never at a backstage performance at the Vans Warped Tour.

Kelly Osbourne: Talent Operations | Managed on-site logistics and talent flow during NYC World Pride.

BroadwayWorld: Featured Contributor | Featured three times in BroadwayWorld.

Digital Growth Architecture: 3,675% Viral Surge | Engineered a high-conversion digital marketing strategy that yielded a 1,361% increase in 24 hours and 3,675% growth within 7 days. Utilized advanced demographic and psychographic research to deploy a high-efficiency, low-spend ($20) ad campaign, proving the power of data-driven targeting over traditional high-budget spend.

Bloomsbury Arts Festival: Operations and Marketing | Contributed to logistics and promotion at London's Bloomsbury Arts Festival.

International Ambassador | Represented Klein College of Media and Communications at an international recruitment event while studying at Imperial College in London through Foundation for International Education.

Foundation House: Original Rhetorical Performance | Authored and premiered an original monologue at Foundation House in London.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Choir Director | Directed a specialized vocal ensemble focused on mental health advocacy and therapeutic music engagement. Developed choral programming to support community wellness and provided creative leadership for a national-tier advocacy organization.

Z Poetry Series: Internationally Published Poet | Featured in the Z-Poetry: An Anthology of International Indie Poetry.

VH1: Collaboration | Co-headlined Harrisburg's Stop The Violence Talent Festival with Yvng Swag from VH1's Wild N' Out.

FRIGID New York: Featured Playwright and Performer | Co-authored and co-starred in the original musical revue "Dead Superstars," featured in the FRIGID New York "Days of the Dead" Festival.

Founder & Executive Director: Unity Fest NYC | Conceptualized and executed a large-scale annual music festival in New York City, built from the ground up with zero initial capital. Leveraged strategic partnerships and community grassroots organizing to raise thousands of dollars for global and national charities, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), NAMI, and anti-gun violence initiatives.

Wolven: Executive Presence Coaching | Provided strategic performance and narrative coaching to the Founder of Wolven.

Founder & Executive Director: The Atlantis Movement | Engineered a bicoastal cultural movement and multi-week festival circuit (The Atlantis Movement) starting from grassroots DIY venues in Philadelphia to 10-day takeovers in New York City. Operating with $0 initial capital, generated thousands in philanthropic revenue for the ACLU, St. Baldrick’s, and local LGBTQ+ shelters. Featured in Rock the Pigeon for pioneering a sustainable, artist-led model of social advocacy and live production.

300+ Original Compositions | Executed a high-intensity creative sprint, authoring 300 original songs in a single year, resulting in the release of 24 EPs and 2 LPs. Achieved global distribution across 101 countries and secured international radio play.

David Guetta: Producer Management | Managed the professional roster at PIVODIO, which included James Grover (YCONN), producer with credits including David Guetta.

Cassandra Jenkins: Headliner | Headlined a Trans Day of Visibility Ball; opened for by Cassandra Jenkins

My educational background includes Imperial College London, Berklee College of Music, and Temple University.

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Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations, collaborate, testing among designers, stakeholders, and developers, as there Global Partnerships lead, working on there education and awareness initiatives across the globe.

In his free time, he works on his own startup called Sparkhub (https://www.sparkhub.mv), a company working on empowering the Maldives startup culture.

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Tetiana is a Senior UX Designer at BIMcollab in the Netherlands. Starting her career as an engineer, she developed a passion for user-centric and accessible design, together with an interest for technology and innovation. Her work emphasizes ethical design and sustainability, creating products that make a positive impact.

She also shares her UX expertise through conference talks and LinkedIn Learning courses on various UX topics, reaching over 35,000 students worldwide.

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Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher

Shannon Peel helps professionals define what they want to be known for and guides them to tell their stories to the marketplace. She is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand Storytelling agency and Digital Publisher Show more

MK Granados is an event strategist and sponsorship expert with 15+ years of experience transforming brand experiences through innovative engagement strategies and experiential marketing.

At Informa Markets North America, MK collaboratively develops sponsorship opportunities that deliver measurable value for organizers, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Her unique approach blends creative storytelling with data-driven strategy, resulting in memorable experiences that drive business results.

Expertise & Speaking Topics
Sponsorship Innovation: Practical strategies for creating high-value sponsorship packages
Revenue Optimization: Transforming event touchpoints into revenue-generating opportunities
Experiential Marketing: Crafting immersive brand activations that resonate with audiences
Event Technology: Leveraging AI, AR, VR and emerging tech for enhanced event experiences
Gamification: Implementing engagement strategies that boost event ROI

Professional Background
MK's career journey through theatrical production, entertainment, and technology has equipped her with a unique perspective on event strategy. Prior to Informa Markets, she served as Experiential Marketing Manager at Gartner, where she developed global B2B event marketing strategies focused on c-suite engagement and lead generation.

Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found Gen City Labs, a creative experience studio building engaged communities through brand activations and experiential marketing.

Speaking Experience
MK is a sought-after industry voice who has presented at prestigious events including:
Advertising Week
XLive
The Event Planner Expo
Toy Fair
NFT.NYC
SISO Leadership Conference
She regularly shares her insights through her acclaimed LinkedIn newsletter, "The Sponsorship Playbook," and has been featured on the Trade Show Insights podcast and in BizBash.

Education
MBA, University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School
BS, Theater Arts Management, Ithaca College

"MK challenges the status quo and encourages everyone she interacts with to think bigger. She has drastically improved experiences through innovations in technology and continues to keep us on the cutting edge." – Former colleague at ReedPOP

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Mohammad Al Baker Zaytoun - Inspiring Minds, Transforming Perspectives

As an accomplished Full Stack Developer, Mohammad blends the realms of technology and innovation seamlessly. With a relentless curiosity, he's currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence to harness the power of AI for groundbreaking solutions.

Mohammad's passion for knowledge-sharing extends beyond coding. A charismatic and engaging public speaker, they have graced numerous stages, captivating audiences with their ability to distill complex concepts into relatable insights. Their talks are a journey through the realms of technology, shedding light on the potential and societal impact of AI.

Behind the scenes, Mohammad is a problem solver extraordinaire. From meticulously fixing computers and laptops to safeguarding digital landscapes, their expertise encompasses both the tangible and the virtual. They also possess a creative flair, adept at crafting animations that mesmerize and advertisements that leave a lasting impression.

Join Mohammad in exploring the intersection of technology and imagination. With a mission to share marvel ideas that ignite innovation, they are a dynamic speaker who leaves audiences informed, inspired, and ready to embrace the future.

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With over 13 years of experience at companies like Le Parisien, The Guardian, and Back Market, I specialize in customer monetization and revenue growth. My approach is driven by strategic thinking, project management, and a commitment to measurable impact.

As a non-engineer and early female pioneer in tech, I've built my career on self-confidence, intuition, and continuous learning.

I am passionate about mission-driven initiatives and believe in the power of diversity and empowerment to drive organizational success.

With over 13 years of experience at companies like Le Parisien, The Guardian, and Back Market, I specialize in customer monetization and revenue growth. My approach is driven by strategic thinking, project management, and a commitment to measurable i... Show more

Ritesh Modi is Principal AI Engineer at Microsoft. He was awarded with Microsoft Regional Director Badge and Regional lead for Microsoft Certified Trainers. He is an Architect, Evangelist, published author, speaker, and a known leader for his contributions towards Blockchain, Ethereum, Datacenter, Azure,, Blockchain, GenAI, MLOps, LLMOps, GenAIOps, Artificial Intelligence, and automation. He is the author of 10 books best selling technology books.

He has spoken at more than 25 conferences including Microsoft BUILD, TechEd and PowerShell Asia conference and is a published author on multiple platform including thefullstack, hackernoon, MSDN magazine. He has close to 2 decade of experience in building and deploying enterprise solutions for customers.

You should checkout his github repo where he has published more than 6 repo as lead developer and maintainer on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI churning millions of dollars in revenue.

Ritesh Modi is Principal AI Engineer at Microsoft. He was awarded with Microsoft Regional Director Badge and Regional lead for Microsoft Certified Trainers. He is an Architect, Evangelist, published author, speaker, and a known leader for his contrib... Show more

As the former VP of Technology at Activision, William Volk played a key role in advancing the company's technology initiatives, including the development of "Return to Zork." With over 40 years of experience in game production and management, he has led projects ranging from early Mac games to the successful IPO of Lightspan. His recent ventures, including Shiba Inu Games and Deep State Games, continue to push the boundaries of gaming innovation.

As the former VP of Technology at Activision, William Volk played a key role in advancing the company's technology initiatives, including the development of "Return to Zork." With over 40 years of experience in game production and management, he has ... Show more

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anywhere. With roots in AAA multiplayer games publishing, enterprise agile coaching, and live-service operations, Nicole specializes in hands-on partnerships to create customized Agile approaches aligning creative, technical, and organizational goals.

Her work focusing on frequent delivery for user feedback, neuro-inclusive facilitation, and leadership psychological safety has scaled teams' product goals into pixel-sized improvements while building strong team-to-leader feedback loops. Whether facilitating cross-functional alignment or mentoring producers and product managers through ambiguity, Nicole brings clarity, empathy, and a deep belief in meeting teams where they are around the globe...all with some fun nerdy jokes and visualization techniques mixed in.

Nicole holds several IC-Agile and Scrum certifications and is currently completing her Expert-level coaching certification from IC-Agile. Nicole has spoken at several Agile20xx conferences, LEAN Agile Scotland, Global Scrum Gathering Cape Town South Africa, and beyond, receiving high reviews each time.

Nicole mentors aspiring video game producers, artists, product managers, and program managers in her spare time while teaching game, publishing, and creative production strategies in the evenings.

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anyw... Show more

Briana Holmes is a marketing executive and trusted strategist known for building brands and communities that resonate. With over a decade of experience leading large-scale marketing campaigns and community initiatives, she blends strategy, storytelling, and cultural insight to drive both connection and impact.

As Head of Global Community Operations at Torc, Briana has helped grow the platform past one million global users, turning it into a leading destination for developers seeking remote work and career growth. She also serves as the Marketing Director for RenderATL, one of the nation’s largest software engineering conference, where she has helped generate more than $30 million in economic impact by creating experiences that bridge technology, culture, and community.

Briana additionally leads the personal brand and social media presence for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, shaping his digital narrative and helping connect with residents through transparent, engaging communication. Her work ensures that the mayor’s message stays both accessible and impactful, on and offline.

She is also the Co-Founder of The Network of Atlanta, a 30,000+ member organization that provides Atlantans an opportunity to connect through free and low-cost social, educational, and service-based experiences.

As a speaker, Briana brings a clear and relatable voice to topics like brand storytelling, digital strategy, audience building, and intentional growth. Whether working with public figures, tech platforms, or local communities, she leads with authenticity, clarity, and heart, making every message matter.

Briana Holmes is a marketing executive and trusted strategist known for building brands and communities that resonate. With over a decade of experience leading large-scale marketing campaigns and community initiatives, she blends strategy, storytelli... Show more

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work.
In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books that aim to create a positive impact in the world. Under her leadership, Wise Ink has carved out a unique niche in the industry, building custom books and championing authors whose stories contribute to meaningful conversations. She was a 40 under 40 honoree in 2022 and Wise Ink was also named one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Twin Cities by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2023. Amy has been a member of the Women's Presidents Association since 2021. She holds a BA from Concordia College, an MA in English from Minnesota State University - Mankato, and is a proud graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing program. Learn more about her work at wiseink.com.

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work. In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books t... Show more

Omobobola Ajomale is a dynamic digital marketing strategist, digital business growth specialist and entrepreneur passionate about driving business growth. As the Chief Organizers

of The Sauced Expo 2024, he successfully hosted a groundbreaking conference aimed at educating young professionals on non-coding tech careers, demonstrating his ability to lead large-scale events and foster impactful discussions.

Omobobola Ajomale is a dynamic digital marketing strategist, digital business growth specialist and entrepreneur passionate about driving business growth. As the Chief Organizers of The Sauced Expo 2024, he successfully hosted a groundbreaking co... Show more

Rahmat Raji is a product designer with 5+ years of experience passionate about creating intuitive solutions that drive change in underserved communities. With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington, she blends technical expertise with user-centered design to make a meaningful impact.

She has worked across biotech, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, including roles at Ozette Technologies, where she designs AI/ML tools for clinical researchers and data scientists, and the UW Sports Institute, where she led the redesign of a mobile health app to improve patient engagement. Rahmat thrives in small, interdisciplinary teams where she can make the most impact and influence strategy.

Beyond design, she is passionate about leveraging technology for social good and enjoys exploring emerging innovations. She co-founded a Seattle-based book club, reflecting her love for reading and community engagement, and finds inspiration through travel, immersing herself in diverse cultures and perspectives.

Rahmat Raji is a product designer with 5+ years of experience passionate about creating intuitive solutions that drive change in underserved communities. With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington, she blen... Show more

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore.

My superpower? Merging creativity with strategy. Whether it’s transforming a LinkedIn profile into a magnet for opportunities or designing courses that truly resonate, I help businesses elevate their brand and create authentic relationships that build trust.

And it doesn't end there. In my community of Fort Collins, CO, I'm deep into curating events that fuse business flair with local culture — that's where the magic happens. We're talking growth, we're talking community, we're talking the good stuff that keeps us all connected.

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore. My superpower? Merging creativity with st... Show more

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi.

He has experience working on the design and creation of websites, mobile sites, WebGL, tablet apps, smartphone apps, smartwatch apps, online advertisements, logos, and motion graphics from research to deployment for clients such as Chevrolet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cadillac, Exelon, GMC, Reebok, Wilbur-Ellis, Hilton Garden Inn, Buick, and The Heidelberg Project.

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi. He has experience working on the design and creat... Show more

Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a fervor for igniting the spark of enterprise in others. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small town of Mounds, Illinois, Elzie's humble beginnings have shaped his approach to business and life, teaching him that no matter where one comes from, success is within reach.

As the founder of Podcast Town, and author of Flame Starter, Elzie has carved out a distinctive niche in the business world. His entrepreneurial journey, which has seen him work in roles as diverse as janitor, fast food worker, electronics technician, electrical engineer and operations manager, has honed his business acumen and leadership skills. Today, he channels these experiences into his work, helping other entrepreneurs chart their paths and realize their dreams.

With a passion for the power of voice, Elzie uses his platforms to uncover, cultivate, and broadcast voices that need to be heard. As the host of the Journey To Mastery podcast, he has engaged in conversations with some of the brightest minds globally, disseminating their wisdom to his audience. His love for audio extends to music, having written, produced, and released around 20 songs, further showcasing his creative prowess.
Beyond his professional achievements, Elzie is a devoted husband and father. His family serves as his grounding force, offering him constant support while keeping him rooted in his values.

In everything he does, Elzie's mission remains steadfast: to change lives through enterprise. His work embodies the EMIT Principle (Education x Motivation x Inspiration = Transformation), providing practical insights for high-achieving entrepreneurs looking to elevate their performance and light their flames. With his blend of authenticity, creativity, and innovation, Elzie D. Flenard, III truly personifies the spirit of entrepreneurship.

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Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community.

As a founder of a early stage start ups i take care of:
1. Taking care of deliveries of infrastructure services we provide to our customers
2. Look after new areas where we can help our customers create content and distribute it.

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community. As a foun... Show more

I am Daniel Adepoju, a seasoned 360° Solution-Based Digital Marketer and an Expert Media Buyer with "4 years+" of experience, having to help several brands & businesses across various countries.

After my compulsory service (NYSC), I started my career at Seed of Abraham Technology as a manager of the firm, then I moved to Galaxie Digital World where I served as a Digital Marketer and also doubled as a customer relations officer and also their logistics officer.

I have various certifications ranging from Human Resource Management(HRM) at the Seed of Abraham Training and Consulting to Health Safety and Environment(HSE) at the same organization and so many others.

During the space of 4 years I have horned my skills and satisfied the clientele base at Gojeh Media by positioning them strategically online through ads and helping them generate massive sales though the implementation of our A.E.C strategy.

Here are just 2 of the clients I am currently working with as the rest will not be mentioned due to NDA;

WURAFADAKA

Wurafadaka is a thriving Nigerian fashion brand with products ranging from clothes to other fashion accessories. We have been able to move their Instagram followers by 67% within a short period and also attract international clients to the business, which helped them increase revenue.

ENECHAMBS FOOD

Enechambs Food is also a thriving Nigerian food brand. They sell all sorts of African foodstuffs to busy professionals and Africans in the diaspora. We helped them build their website (enechambsfood.com) and also run their sponsored ads. We were able to generate over 2 million in revenue within the first week of running their ads.

We also stepped in as their ads manager for the institution they run (Enechambs Food Institute) and we were able to generate over 9000 leads within a short period.

I have trained over 3000 people( Corp members and staffs of different organization) on HRM, HSE, Online Marketing, Business structuring, Personal development and Staff equipping.

Currently, I Lead the team at Gojeh Media towards productivity and helping our clients develop robust marketing plans to dominate in their niche.

If you are looking for a Solution-Based Digital Marketer; Ads, Website Design, and Social Media Management someone with a track record of results and 4 years + of experience in the field, who can take your business or brand from the ground level up! I am your go-to person.

I am Daniel Adepoju, a seasoned 360° Solution-Based Digital Marketer and an Expert Media Buyer with "4 years+" of experience, having to help several brands & businesses across various countries. After my compulsory service (NYSC), I started my car... Show more

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

Holly Edgell is the managing editor of the Midwest Newsroom, a public radio collaboration among NPR member stations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

Holly was previously the editor of a four-station collaborative initiative on race, identity and culture called Sharing America. Based at St. Louis Public Radio, she led a team of four reporters in St. Louis, Hartford, Kansas City and Portland, Oregon. She also served as project manager and assistant editor for Side Effects Public Media, a health news collaboration based at WFYI.

Holly came to public media with more than 20 years of experience across platforms. In addition to working as a television news producer in several cities, in 2010 she launched 12 St. Louis-area websites for Patch.com, the hyperlocal news initiative introduced by AOL. Also in St. Louis, she took on a wide range freelance reporting assignments for news organizations such as The National Catholic Reporter and the New York Daily News.

In 2012, she was part of the leadership team that launched WCPO Insider (WCPO.com), the first local television news initiative to introduce an a la carte subscription model for exclusive, in-depth content that audiences could not find elsewhere.

She later served as Director of Digital media for KSHB-TV in Kansas City and WEWS-TV in Cleveland.

In addition to newsroom experience, Holly taught journalism at the University of Missouri and Florida A&M University. She was also a member of the first cohort of Google News Lab trainers. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists. Holly holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in media management from Kent State University. Born in Belize, Holly loves travel, true crime and history podcasts and crossword puzzles.

Holly Edgell is the managing editor of the Midwest Newsroom, a public radio collaboration among NPR member stations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Holly was previously the editor of a four-station collaborative initiative on race, identit... Show more

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions, Sierra has helped countless agents enhance their lead generation through personalized, tech-driven campaigns. A dynamic speaker and expert in integrating technology with traditional marketing, Sierra is passionate about empowering real estate professionals to connect with clients in meaningful, results-oriented ways. When she’s not driving innovation at Corefact, you can find Sierra sharing her insights on marketing and lead generation at industry events across the country.

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions,... Show more

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence, persuade, and motivate colleagues and higher-ups (hint: execs are people too!). Bring Gary in and watch your team become more productive, effective, and engaging!

Gary Ross is an internal communication trainer, coach, and consultant. He led communication departments for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Fortune Brands, and CDW. Gary was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism while working at WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C., where he also traveled overseas covering the U.S. military and reported from the eye of category four Hurricane Hugo. He is based in the Chicago area where, despite Illinois being almost covered in corn, he is incapable of growing any in his own back yard.

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence,... Show more

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science.
On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early designers get started and thrive in their design careers.

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science. On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early... Show more

I am an accomplished strategic marketing consultant and coach, with an extensive 15-year background in online media and marketing. My expertise spans paid media advertising, magazine publishing, content marketing, and influencer and PR marketing. Having led digital strategies at Toronto-based PRAXIS PR and its LA counterpart, Curium for the last 5 years, working with some of the biggest brands in the world, I founded Shai Media to support small/medium sized businesses and creative entrepreneurs in developing their unique brand positions. I have been recognized for my Gold Medal-winning campaign for Courvoisier, "Honor Your Community", my Bronze Medal-winning campaign for Pure Leaf Iced Tea, and was recently selected by Passion Vista Magazine as a 2024 Global Game Changer, and received the esteemed “Outstanding Leadership Award” amongst hundreds of her colleagues at the Las Vegas Marketing 2.0 Conference. I combine my professional acumen with a vibrant passion for new product launches and digital storytelling, and have been called an invaluable asset for businesses aiming to thrive in the digital landscape.

I am an accomplished strategic marketing consultant and coach, with an extensive 15-year background in online media and marketing. My expertise spans paid media advertising, magazine publishing, content marketing, and influencer and PR marketing. Hav... Show more