Josh Case is an energy consultant, entrepreneur, and former executive at ENGIE, a Global Fortune 500 company. After years of high performance and nonstop pressure, he burned out and fell into addiction—an experience that ultimately sent him to rehab three times. Through that journey, Josh confronted deep-rooted issues including codependency, past trauma, and the difference between genuine self-esteem and external attention seeking. Armed with those lessons and a renewed commitment to li...

Ann Dowsett Johnston is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, which broke the story on the pinking of the alcohol market and the closing gender gap on risky drinking. An award-winning journalist, Ann spent close to 30 years at Maclean’s magazine, moving on to her role as Vice-Principal of McGill University. In her sixties, Ann enrolled at Smith College, and became a psychotherapist. As well, she teaches her popular online memoir course called Wr...

Anthony Lindsay is a seasoned business consultant, author, and thought leader dedicated to empowering startups and side hustlers to build profitable, scalable businesses without sacrificing quality of life. With more than 30 years of experience in business and finance, he’s worked in senior leadership roles at major financial institutions across both the US and UK, developing deep expertise in mortgages, property investment, and small business growth. Anthony’s journey is one of resilience an...

Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate dedicated to promoting joy and vitality through laughter and energy techniques. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga. She incorporates tapping, brain gym, and other healing modalities to help individuals get out of stress into joy. Cathy believes that when we feel good, we do good, and she inspires others to lead a more joyful and fulfilling life. Cath...

Nagham Alsamari is a Resilience Coach, Professional Speaker, and DISC Consultant. She’s the founder of Imkan Leadership Development, where she helps overwhelmed leaders and entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity - through coaching, training, and DISC-based behavior insights. A former school principal and refugee from Iraq, Nagham now dedicates her life to helping others build sustainable resilience and lead with self-awareness. She is a Toastmasters District Champion, a doctoral student in edu...

Jana Franklin is a serial entrepreneur, franchise expert, and business efficiency strategist based in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the Founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, a premium virtual assistant agency that connects fast- moving entrepreneurs and executives with highly trained virtual assistants from the Philippines, enabling them to delegate effectively and lead with clarity. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in intentional delegation, team alignment, and creating space for visionary thin...

Danielle “Dani Cee” Tworek is a Brand Strategist, Empowerment Consultant and Host of The Happy Life Agenda podcast. Whether you're an individual longing to transform your life or a thought leader seeking to make an impact, Dani Cee is your partner in achieving confidence and paving a path of happiness. As a brand strategist, Dani and her team bring clarity, elevation, and audience connection to the brand presence of female speakers, coaches, and consultants. The Happy Life Agenda is her signa...

Jake White is a national speaker and sought-after expert in the field of youth drug prevention. As the co-founder of Vive18, an author and podcast host, he helps students overcome peer pressure with confidence so they can become resilient, passionate leaders for their schools and communities. With over a decade of experience, Jake has contributed significantly to the substance use prevention field with works like “The Vive18 Playbook” for student leaders, “Beyond Alcohol Drug & Vaping” cu...

Erin Tonda is a photographer and positive psychology coach based in Michigan, known for blending art, nature, and empowerment through her brand, Erin Tonda. Her work helps women reconnect with confidence, joy, and self-worth through transformative outdoor portrait experiences. Drawing on her background in behavioral health and leadership, Erin brings both science and soul to her approach. She’s currently developing The Joy Experiment, a project exploring how curiosity and positive psychology ...

My name is Haydin Hutson, and I’m originally from Battle Creek, Michigan. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Sports Business and began my career in sports sales with the Chicago Cubs Spring Training before joining the Cincinnati Reds as a Season Ticket Sales Representative. In 2023, I moved back home to Michigan to be closer to family and explore new opportunities. During that time, I became an ACE-certified personal trainer and fitness coach at Fit Body Boot Camp, man...

Marisa Vallbona, APR, Fellow PRSA, knew she was made for PR when she was 12 and fried an egg on the sidewalk with her sister on a super hot Texas day. The perfect weather story made the TV news, and that’s all it took for her to get hooked, and her career was born. Since then, she’s gotten local, regional, and national media exposure for just about everything. If it’s newsworthy, she can get it in the news. A seasoned business strategist, Marisa has worked with top businesses and entrepreneur...

Tabbin had a long and largely secret struggle to regain control over alcohol. Alcohol-free since 2018, she now works full-time as an alcohol-freedom coach, speaker, podcast host and writer. Her book ‘Bottling Up Trouble – how alcohol is harming your business and what you can do about it’, is an Amazon best-seller and has been shortlisted for the Business Book of the Year Awards 2025. Website link: https://www.winetowatercoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineto...

Kara Frair is the founder of More Than Skill, a Cleveland-based program helping youth athletes develop the mental strategies they need to perform and thrive—on the field and in life. A certified meditation practitioner, Kara is also a two-time childhood cancer survivor and the mom of a one-pound micro-preemie who spent seven months in the NICU. Those experiences of resilience and hope fuel her passion for teaching young athletes confidence, focus, and emotional strength. Through private coach...

Rachel Martin is a lifelong learner who has spent the past 16 years at the crossroads of education and technology. As an Education Executive at Magma Math—a K–12 math solution that celebrates the creativity of mathematics—she helps public school districts celebrate the creativity of mathematics and the impact it has on every student’s future. When she’s not talking numbers, Rachel is chasing her two daughters, Fiona and Monroe, around the garden with her partner-in-crime, Drew. She’s powered ...

Melissa Nash lost a multi–million-dollar business in her 40s and found herself broke, burned out, and starting over. Real estate became her comeback plan—and it worked. In less than six years, she built a $5M+ rental portfolio using what she now calls her Lazy Investor Method—strategic systems that build wealth without flipping houses, managing tenants, or flying across the country. Today, Melissa teaches busy professionals how to do the same. Her students have purchased more than $500 millio...

Mary Ricciardi – Founder of Warrior Strong Wellness For over 16 years, Mary Ricciardi has dedicated her life to empowering others as a board-certified holistic health and life coach. Her journey took a profound turn in 2013 when her 15-year-old son was diagnosed with childhood cancer. After his passing, Mary faced overwhelming grief and physical health challenges, including adrenal fatigue, brain fog, and severe gut issues. With the encouragement of her husband and a deep desire to honor her ...

Martin Lockett is the Director of Cultural Engagement at Lines for Life, a substance abuse counselor, author, public speaker, and advocate for reducing DUI fatalities. He spent 17.5 years in prison for a DUI fatality that claimed two lives and severely injured another. In an impassioned vow to his victims’ families and friends at his sentencing, Lockett devoted the rest of his life to honoring his victims’ legacies by helping others who struggle with substance abuse issues and warning of the ...

Sarah Bolor, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada and Montana and founder of SayIt Mental Health, where she helps high-achieving women break free from burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can succeed without sacrificing their mental health. With over a decade of experience, Sarah blends clinical expertise with a bold, relatable approach that empowers women to set boundaries, quiet negative self-talk, and create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look ...

Brigitta Dau is a powerful and inspiring speaker who helps people reconnect with their inner wisdom, overcome blocks, and create lives infused with purpose and creativity. Her work is a fusion of Reiki, life coaching, personal expression, and life experience - delivered with warmth, insight, and grounded experience. Brigitta is also a published author (Crafter a Better Life - Creative Approaches to Personal Growth), knitting designer, and Etsy shop owner. Brigitta has guided in-person and vir...