Alyssa Cleland is an amputee advocate, speaker, and social media influencer dedicated to breaking disability stigmas and empowering others to live authentically. Born with paraxial tibial hemimelia and ectrodactyly, she underwent amputation at a young age and has since turned her experiences into a platform for advocacy, body positivity, and inclusion. Through her social media presence, Alyssa shares her journey with honesty and courage, inspiring others to embrace their own unique paths.

Amber Gaige is a third-generation entrepreneur, Certified StoryBrand® Guide, and founder of Far Beyond Marketing. With 20+ years of experience, she helps business owners cut through marketing confusion and attract their ideal clients. Author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook, Amber combines data-driven strategy with real-world know-how to help entrepreneurs raise their prices, stand out, and build sustainable growth.

Anastasia Robinson is a corporate accounting manager and author of Who Stole My Dream?. She helps mid-career women overcome self-sabotage, break through excuses, and reconnect with long-held dreams. Drawing on her own journey of finishing her book after 20 years, Anastasia inspires others to take consistent action toward personal growth and meaningful success.

Andrea McGinty is known as the Godmother of Modern Dating and is the founder of It’s Just Lunch and 33,000 Dates, a global matchmaking empire responsible for arranging over 33,000 dates and helping more than 10,000 people find lasting love. Andrea turned personal heartbreak into a mission to help others create meaningful relationships, blending her expertise in matchmaking with practical advice for navigating the modern dating world. She is passionate about guiding people—especially those in the second act of life—toward love with confidence, authenticity, and strategic intention.

Andrew Smith is a father of four and marathon runner whose journey into fitness began in the most unexpected way—a neighborhood hot dog eating contest. What started as a humorous challenge turned into a wake-up call that inspired him to reclaim his health, build resilience, and chase ambitious running goals. In just over a year, Andrew went from his first marathon at 4:03 to a 3:12 personal record, with Boston qualification in sight. Balancing family life with training, he shares a story of grit, consistency, and the power of taking one step at a time.

Anmol Singh is an internationally recognized trading expert, author, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the markets. He founded LiveTraders in 2015, helping thousands of students in stocks, forex, and options trading. Anmol is also a high-performance coach focused on trading psychology—teaching resilience, discipline, and mindset to navigate high-pressure financial decisions. He’s the author of Prepping for Success: 10 Keys for Making It in Life, which shares strategies not only for trading, but for personal and professional growth.

Ari Medrano is a medical miracle, motivational speaker, and community advocate who went from wheelchair-bound to dancing in just 21 days. Through her journey overcoming heart disease, brain tumor surgery, and a near-fatal car accident, Ari inspires others to turn adversity into purpose and rebuild their lives with faith, focus, action, and commitment.

Bill Wallace is the founder and long-time leader of Success North Dallas, where for more than 35 years he has helped business leaders make meaningful connections through a networking model rooted in trust, mentorship, and servant leadership. A Certified Professional Coach and author of Being a Catalyst for Success, Bill’s influence extends far beyond business. He has played a pivotal role in launching startups, inspiring leaders, and fostering a community grounded in service and authenticity. Whether guiding professionals through major career transitions or supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, Bill embodies the true definition of a connector with purpose.

Brian Hite, PhD, CMPC, is a stuntman, high-performance expert, and success coach. Drawing on his experience in extreme situations and performance training, he helps individuals thrive under pressure, master leadership energy, and achieve peak performance in both their personal and professional lives.

Bryan Gile is an 8-time world-record-holding skydiver, entrepreneur, and author of Be Great, Be Happy. With over 12,000 jumps, he’s turned the lessons learned in freefall into a powerful framework for success. Bryan teaches others how to build belief, overcome fear, and perform under pressure—both in business and in life.

Cathi Coridan is the founder of Grit & Grace Consulting, where she helps mission-driven leaders scale their businesses without burning out. With a focus on leadership, story branding, and building meaningful partnerships, she guides entrepreneurs in shifting from doing it all to leading with clarity, purpose, and balance.

Christine Blosdale is The Expert Authority Coach™, a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, and media personality with over 25 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and leaders build credibility, visibility, and influence. She specializes in personal branding, content strategy, and messaging that positions experts as trusted authorities in their niche, helping them get seen, heard, and recognized for their expertise.

Danielle Mikaelian is a Harvard Law School graduate and Columbia University alumna with a B.A. in English Literature. Raised in Thousand Oaks, California, she is deeply connected to her Armenian heritage, with ancestors who survived the Armenian Genocide. During her time at Columbia, Danielle was recognized as the 2021 Student of the Year and received the Robert Harron Award and the King’s Crown Leadership and Excellence Award. She led the Columbia Armenian Society and held leadership roles in multiple university executive boards. Danielle’s advocacy spans work with the Armenian National Committee of America and involvement in the Millennium Fellowship’s “Wonder Woman Project,” highlighting gender disparities. She continues to champion leadership, mentorship, and social impact.

Darin Newbold is a former COO, Army National Guard Captain and certified Enneagram & Purpose Factor coach who helps leaders break free from internal blocks, align identity with direction, and build high-impact teams. Through his Bold GPS framework, he brings clarity, emotional regulation, and purpose-driven leadership to executives, entrepreneurs and coaches.

David Hirschfeld is a 35-year software expert, founder of Tekyz Corp, and startup advisor who has helped over 90 startups launch smarter using his innovative Launch First methodology. With decades of experience in software development and tech strategy, David specializes in helping founders validate their ideas, avoid costly mistakes, and create startups that gain traction quickly. He combines hands-on technical expertise with practical business insights, guiding entrepreneurs through product validation, go-to-market strategies, and early revenue generation—often before a single line of code is written.

Dr. Denise Brown, MD, aka The Fairy God Doctor, is a physician, author, and wellness advocate with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. She specializes in helping high-achieving women overcome burnout, redefine success, and create lives that feel as good as they look. Through her work and bestselling book, she offers practical strategies for emotional well-being, mindset shifts, and sustainable self-care.

Devon Kerns is an entrepreneur, speaker, and transformational guide known as the “King of Curiosity, Chaos, and Stillness.” Through his work, Devon helps individuals embrace change, navigate disruption, and use curiosity as a catalyst for healing, growth, and spiritual awakening.

Dr. Gerard Ibarra is an engineer, entrepreneur, consultant, and author who turned personal crisis into innovation. With a Ph.D. in engineering, he has helped companies streamline operations and solve complex problems through strategy and logistics. After experiencing a life-changing event, he founded Keep It Saved, a system designed to help people organize and protect vital information for themselves and their loved ones.

Dr. Mary Sanders is a chiropractor, medical intuitive, and host of the Energy Medicine Podcast. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare and integrative healing, she combines her expertise in chiropractic medicine with energy medicine to help high achievers recover from burnout, regulate their nervous systems, and align with purpose. After experiencing her own professional burnout, Dr. Sanders embarked on a global journey of transformation and now empowers others to heal from the inside out.

Dr. Nicole Garritano is a Fractional Leadership Advisor and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience across healthcare, academia, and executive leadership. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice, she blends evidence-based strategy with spiritual insight to help purpose-driven women release burnout, trust their intuition, and lead with clarity and alignment. Her work integrates coaching, Human Design, breathwork, and energy medicine to redefine what sustainable success truly looks like.

Eileen Noyes is a former NFL wife turned entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Lady Bellator, a movement empowering women to reclaim their identity and purpose after years on life’s sidelines. She walked away from a toxic marriage with eight children and rebuilt her life through faith, forgiveness, and resilience. Eileen now inspires women to step into their power, embrace entrepreneurship, and live life on their own terms through her podcast, The Unsidelined Life, and public speaking.

Emily Erstad, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a healthcare executive and indie author recognized for blending emotional intelligence with operational excellence. With a background in speech-language pathology and extensive experience in strategic regional leadership, she has built and scaled high-performing teams while coaching emerging leaders to grow with clarity, compassion, and confidence. She is the author of the In Too Deep series, where she explores themes of self-worth, emotional depth, and soulful success. Outside of work, Emily finds peace in nature, curates cozy spaces through interior design, and treasures life’s small details—like turquoise jewelry, a record spinning in the background, and a well-loved pair of cowboy boots. Passionate about redefining leadership, healing from burnout, and using storytelling as a tool for transformation, Emily brings authenticity and heart to every space she enters—whether on the page, in the boardroom, or behind the mic.

Erica Campbell is a breast cancer survivor, advocate, and author of The Mastectomy I Always Wanted. After navigating her own breast cancer journey and drawing strength from her mother’s experience with the disease, Erica has become passionate about empowering others to face adversity with courage and authenticity. Through her writing and advocacy, she encourages individuals to embrace vulnerability, find meaning in their healing journey, and use their stories to inspire hope and resilience in others.

Isabelle Fortin is a seasoned leadership expert with over 30 years of experience spanning both military service and corporate environments. Drawing on her unique background, she helps leaders harness the power of emotional intelligence to build stronger teams, improve communication, and lead with authenticity. Isabelle’s approach blends discipline, empathy, and strategy, inspiring leaders to embrace imperfection, foster trust, and create cultures where people thrive.

Jeff Seckendorf is a multi-talented coach and athlete who has reinvented himself multiple times—working in Hollywood film, building a scuba certification company, coaching athletes, and now holding four World UltraCycling Association records in the 70–74 age group. Passionate about fitness, personal growth, and empowering others, Jeff also works with the Parkinson’s community to help improve quality of life through exercise.

Jon Ostenson is the Founder & CEO of FranBridge Consulting and a top 1 % franchise consultant in the United States. With years of experience as both a multi‑brand franchisee and the former President of an Inc. 500 franchise system, he brings a unique perspective on franchise ownership. Jon specializes in non‑food franchising, mentorship, and helping entrepreneurs find the right franchise fit based on their background and goals. He is also a bestselling author and frequent contributor to leading business outlets.

Jonathan Aslay is a midlife dating coach, author, and content creator with over 200,000 YouTube subscribers. After the loss of his 19-year-old son, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery, developing a philosophy that emphasizes self-worth, emotional intelligence, and authentic connections. His book, What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?, offers practical tools for personal growth, vulnerability, and building healthy relationships.

Keandra Lewis, also known as “Miss Make It Happen,” is an entrepreneur and tech innovator who turned frustration in the construction industry into a $100B solution. After experiencing firsthand the chaos of miscommunication, unclear bids, and blown budgets, she taught herself to build Measure First, an app transforming how homeowners and contractors plan and communicate—without a tech background. Keandra is passionate about bold action, problem-solving, and empowering others to innovate in industries where change is overdue.

Lee Povey is a high-performance leadership coach, former elite track cyclist, and Olympic development coach who helps leaders and teams reach their full potential. Drawing on his experience in elite sports and executive coaching, Lee specializes in emotional intelligence, feedback culture, and personal growth. His mission is to help people lead with curiosity, connection, and courage—transforming how they show up in both business and life.

Lisa Hammett is a transformational keynote and TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, Positive Intelligence (PQ) Certified Coach, and wellness expert dedicated to ending burnout in healthcare and HR. With 26+ years in corporate retail leadership, she understands the impact of chronic stress. After losing 65 pounds and transforming her own life, Lisa committed to helping others do the same—mentally, physically, and emotionally. She’s impacted thousands through her coaching and speaking. Lisa is the author of From Burnout to Best Life: How to Take Charge of Your Health & Happiness, a global bestseller in 16 categories. Her highly anticipated follow-up releases in late August.

Maggie Vo, CFA®, is the Managing General Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Fuel Venture Capital. With more than a decade of experience in public markets and investment management, she leads due diligence, capital deployment, and valuation strategies across a portfolio of 34 global startups. Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, Maggie has built her venture capital career from the ground up, starting with zero connections and rising to become a leader in the industry.

Mark O’Brien is a storyteller, writer, and entrepreneur, and the founder of O’Brien Communications Group. With decades of experience helping brands craft authentic narratives, Mark is passionate about showing others how storytelling can inspire change, create connection, and drive business success. His work blends creativity with strategy, empowering individuals and organizations to embrace their unique voice and share it with the world.

Matthew Lesko is an advocate, researcher, and bestselling author known for his colorful question-mark suits and lifelong mission to help people access government funding and support programs. For over 50 years, he’s dedicated his career to uncovering hidden financial resources and empowering everyday Americans to take advantage of opportunities they already pay for with their tax dollars. With more than 100 television appearances and millions of books sold, Matthew continues to inspire others through his community, Lesko Help, where he teaches people how to find financial assistance, embrace generosity, and live with purpose.

Maureen Jirikowic is the host of the Widow Talk podcast and a resilience advocate dedicated to helping women navigate life after loss. Following the passing of her husband Pete from terminal cancer in 2023, Maureen transformed her own journey through grief into a mission to support other widows in healing, rebuilding, and rediscovering their purpose. With honesty, compassion, and practical tools, she empowers women to move forward with strength and hope.

Nancy & Amy Harrington are sisters and co-founders of The Passionistas Project, a movement empowering women through storytelling, connection, and community. Former Hollywood executives, Amy was the first woman VP of post-production at Warner Brothers (Harry Potter, The Matrix), and Nancy ran her own design business and crafted Oscar campaigns for Miramax.

Seeking purpose over prestige, they left Hollywood to create a platform where women, especially from marginalized communities, can share their stories, find support, and celebrate one another. Their work includes a podcast, an annual Women’s Equality Summit, and an online sisterhood. Known for their dynamic partnership — often described as “sharing a brain” — they model how collaboration, trust, and purpose can drive meaningful impact in both business and community.

Paul Musson is an investment expert, author, and founder of Paddington Capital Management. With over 30 years in the financial industry—including two decades managing over $10 billion in assets at Mackenzie Investments—Paul has a deep understanding of global economic systems. His book, Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense, explores how central banks, government policies, and entrenched economic structures systematically extract wealth from ordinary people while enriching a select few. Through his blog, Paulitical Economy™, Paul simplifies complex financial concepts to empower individuals with the knowledge to navigate and challenge the current financial system. He is also a CFA Charterholder and has served on the board of advisors for Soft N Dry Diapers Corp.

Rani Alfers is an entrepreneur and investor who turned her college side hustle into a multi-business empire, including a top-performing insurance agency, EMK Skincare, and a company that empowers women founders. She is passionate about helping others grow businesses and multiple income streams with purpose and strategy.

Ryan Gottfredson, PhD is a leadership researcher, mindset expert, and bestselling author of Becoming Better. He specializes in vertical development, helping high achievers break through invisible ceilings, transform their inner operating system, and lead with clarity, resilience, and impact.

Sabir Semerkant is a veteran eCommerce growth strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Rapid2X, a proven framework that has helped over 90 brands scale smarter and faster. With more than two decades of experience building digital businesses and advising global brands, Sabir is known as the “eCommerce OG” for his data-driven approach to marketing, operations, and brand growth. His mission is to help founders cut through noise, make smarter decisions, and build sustainable, profitable online businesses.

Stephanie J Bond is a survivor, advocate, and soon-to-be author dedicated to empowering domestic abuse survivors. After surviving an attempted murder-suicide by her husband and uncovering years of financial abuse, she rebuilt her life and family with resilience and purpose. Stephanie now works with Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas and is co-writing her book Bulletproof with her daughter, sharing her story to inspire hope, healing, and transformation.

Steve Gallegos is a former U.S. Marine, law enforcement officer, and board-certified civil trial lawyer who has transformed his life to become a renowned transformation coach, international speaker, and award-winning author. Known as “America’s Ambassador on Success,” Steve empowers individuals to break free from self-doubt, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve personal and professional fulfillment. Drawing from his extensive experience in high-stakes environments, he teaches the principles of self-mastery, communication mastery, and relationship mastery to help clients unlock their full potential and create lasting success.

Steve Gamlin, known as The Vision Board Guy, is a motivational speaker, author, and creator of the Vision Board Mastery Method. After rebuilding his life from the ground up, Steve has dedicated his career to helping others visualize and achieve their goals through humor, authenticity, and practical tools for success. His message blends personal growth, gratitude, and purpose, inspiring audiences to connect the dots between mindset, action, and results.

Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini is an entrepreneur, author, and mindset mentor. Born in South Korea and raised in orphanages, she overcame incredible adversity to build a seven-figure business. Sun Yong helps others, especially single parents and aspiring entrepreneurs, break financial barriers through mindset, resilience, and practical strategies for creating freedom and success.

Tsvety Roo is a solo traveler, digital nomad, and minimalist who left behind a high-powered corporate career to explore 22 countries with nothing but one backpack. Through her journey, she transformed loneliness into meaningful solitude, discovered new definitions of home, and embraced fear as a catalyst for growth. Tsvety shares practical insights on intentional living, safety tips for solo female travelers, and the mindset shifts that unlock courage and freedom. Her story inspires others to step outside their comfort zone and pursue authentic connection and self-discovery.