< Back To Speakers Dr. Pam Sitienei Co-Founder & CEO at ONAPS Development Contact For Booking Dr. Pam Sitienei serves as the founder and CEO of ONAPS Development. She brings more than 13 years of multi-faceted experience in government relations, foreign relations, international trade, financial services, energy, commodity trading, and negotiations. Culturally astute, brilliant, and discerning in her approach, Dr. Pam has an extraordinary track record for structuring complex deals worldwide from the halls of Washington, D.C. to double-digit growth areas of Kenya. She has worked with major corporations, governments, and directly with heads of state. To date, she has raised more than $300 million in project investment, which now has more than $1 billion in valuations - making her one of Africa’s most successful global investment players. Dr. Pam recently received The Prince of Wales Business and Sustainability Leadership Certification from Cambridge University in London. The U.S. Government Relations Professionals also certify her for Lobbying and Ethics. Also, she serves as a strategic advisor to several governments, energy companies, and investors throughout Africa and on the board of the Women Global Leadership Institute.

< Back To Speakers Anne Mahlum Entrepreneur | CEO | Investor | Athlete | Philanthropist Contact For Booking Anne Mahlum is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, investor, advisor, philanthropist, and athlete passionate about empowering people to live life on their own terms. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2007 when she turned a morning run past a Philadelphia homeless shelter into Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit using running to help individuals experiencing homelessness transform their lives. As founder and CEO, Anne grew the organization to 14 cities, helping thousands secure employment and self-sufficiency. In 2013, she founded [solidcore], a pilates-inspired fitness company that became one of the nation’s fastest-growing boutique fitness brands. As CEO, she raised over $210M, expanded to 120+ locations, employed 2,000+ people, and served hundreds of thousands of clients, including former First Lady Michelle Obama. After exiting in 2023, Anne shared millions from the sale with her employees. A self-made success with a net worth exceeding $100M, Anne now focuses on investing, advising, speaking, writing, and philanthropic work supporting those affected by addiction and wrongful convictions. Named a CNN Hero and ABC World News Person of the Week, Anne has delivered three TEDx talks and been featured by CNBC, The Washington Post, and Runner’s World. She inspires audiences with her bold approach to leadership, entrepreneurship, and social change. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Outsmart the Odds • How to Start, Build and Scale Your Company

< Back To Speakers Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson CEO | Speaker | Executive Coach and Relationship Transformationalist | Author Contact For Booking Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson recently published her first book “Courageous Conversations Connect” (A Pathway To Reset Your Mindset With Intentional Thoughts From The Inside Out). Dr. Allen-Wilson is a national television and radio personality, you may have seen her on some of the “Today Show” major segments, and she is a frequent guest in the fourth hour with Hoda and Jenna Bush of The Today Show, Mel Robins Show, Tamron Hall Show, MSNBC, CNN, Radio One The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Jacque Reid, iHeartRadio WDAS Patty Jackson “Rewind-Real Relationship Talk” Segment every Sunday morning, Radio One WRNB 100.3 “Philly Speaks” with Senator Vincent Hughes, Good Day Philadelphia on Fox29 News In 2015, Dr. Argie received an (Emmy Nomination Mid-Atlantic) to add to her achievements for her expertise in a Fox 29 News segment called “All Teched Out” by Special News Reporter, Joyce Evans. In 2017, Dr. Argie was recommended and appointed by PA State Senator Vincent Hughes and PA State Democratic Leader, Jay Costa to the Advisory Committee on College Suicide Prevention. More recently, Dr. Allen-Wilson host a daily engagement on the Facebook, YouTube and Instagram platforms called “Courageous Conversations Connect Space” (Quarantine Talks) where she facilitates a live non-clinical discussion on and all things surrounding mental health and relationship issues as it relates to the COVID19 pandemic. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Courageous Conversations Connect: How To Have That Long Overdue Talk • Managing The Delicate Line In Workplace Relationships • Dealing With Cyber Or Work-Place Bullying Without Internalizing

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< Back To Speakers Jennifer Freeman Actress | Motivational Speaker | Spokesmodel | Author | Women Advocate Contact For Booking Jennifer Freeman is a devoted mother, a redeemed daughter, and a fierce advocate for women. Born and raised in Long Beach, Jennifer is widely known for her role as Claire Kyle on the hit TV show, My Wife and Kids. In addition to her work as an actress, Jennifer is an author, motivational speaker, and a model - one who was recently named as one of the "new young faces" for the Neutrogena Skincare Company. After a difficult childhood, Jennifer began her career as an actress in 2000 to help her single mother support the family. Following her early successes, she went through a series of trails that could have left her broken ... if not for God. By leaning on her deep and abiding faith in Christ, Jennifer has committed herself to move forward by loving her family, her community - and ultimately - herself, well. As her story has resonated with young women everywhere, Jennifer has become a coveted and powerful motivational speaker. Her first book, Journey to Loving Yourself, shares inspired truths, grounded in God's word, designed to reach the heart of women. Through her journey, Jennifer has discovered a real, tangible relationship with God, who has restored and transformed her life. Jennifer's goal is to inspire others to do the same.

< Back To Speakers Bea Wray Co-Founder of Millennial Women Network | Leadership Expert | Author | Keynote Speaker Contact For Booking Bea Wray 90C has dazzled audiences for 20 years speaking about entrepreneurship, leadership, and women in business. She is the author of What Harvard Taught Me But My Kids Made Me Learn and CoFounder of the Millennial Women Network, empowering and mentoring women in 24 countries. She has launched several high-tech and non-tech companies. Bea serves as a founder, mentor, investor, and board member to several companies. She has also served as the Executive Director of the entrepreneurial nonprofit The Creative Coast and was the Chair of the Forbes Books Entrepreneurship Practice Group. She holds an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emory University. Bea lives with her husband and three children in Charleston, South Carolina. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Strategic Silence in Sales • Reaching 97% Referrals • FOCUS: Stop Spinning • Save SIX hours a week • Gratitude: The ROI of Thank You! • From Direction to Dollars

< Back To Speakers DeeDee Trotter Keynote Speaker | Olympic Champion | Chef Contact For Booking DeeDee’s 13 years as a professional track and field athlete has given her a tremendous story. In 2008 a devastating knee injury should have ended her career. While this injury knocked her from the very top to the bottom, Deedee learned how to transform failure, loss, fear, and doubt into power and use it to create a winning formula that allowed her to reach her greatest success, not only in sports, but in life! It’s a journey of perseverance, determination, overcoming obstacles and a profound perspective on winning and what it really means to be a champion. DeeDee has traveled to over 20 countries spreading her motivational message at over 500 events worldwide. It’s a story of a comeback and a true Champion that audiences can't get enough of! KEYNOTE TOPICS • I Can. I Must. I Will!™️ : Transforming pressure into positive power, and how to utilize other internal forces that we all have access to in order to transform our lives, businesses and relationships • Unleash Your Inner Champion: Truly ignites a fire within every person in the room, opening the audiences’ hearts & minds and enable them to understand the true meaning of the word “champion” • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Encouraging teams to work as a unit and focus on a common goal

< Back To Speakers Alimi Ballard Actor I Motivational Speaker I Host I Youth Empowerment Facilitator Contact For Booking At 16, Alimi Ballard walked into Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center in The Bronx, an encounter that transformed his life. Once on a path of aimlessness, he found mentorship, kindness, and purpose through the power of the arts. That experience instilled in him a lifelong commitment to empowerment and advocacy, shaping both his career and personal mission. With over 30 years in television and film, Ballard has built a remarkable career. He is celebrated for his role as Dr. Robert Dubois on Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed series Queen Sugar and is widely recognized as Marcel Dumas on Netflix’s hit Queen of the South. His breakout role came as Frankie Hubbard on the ABC daytime drama Loving, followed by a leap of faith to Los Angeles, where he landed the beloved role of The Quizmaster on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. However, it was his six-season run as Special Agent David Sinclair on Numb3rs that remains his mother’s favorite. Most recently, he delivers powerhouse performances as attorney Ron Delahunt on NBC’s Law & Order. Beyond acting, Ballard remains dedicated to uplifting communities. He hosts empowerment workshops, supports nonprofits, and uses his platform to champion advocacy and allyship. His journey—from performing in libraries and detention centers to transforming lives through storytelling—fuels his passion for inspiring hope, perseverance, and purpose in the next generation. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Where are you Headed? • Find your Voice • Vibrational High Tide: Author Your Dream

< Back To Speakers Mel Robbins Creator and Host of the Award-Winning The Mel Robbins Podcast #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Contact For Booking Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has amassed 25 million followers online and is considered the most sought after expert in life improvement, mindset, and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster” and TIME Magazine says she gives millions of listeners around the globe “a reason to believe in themselves.” Her books have been translated into 50 languages and include the #1 New York Times, #1 Amazon, #1 Audible, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling The Let Them Theory, which is the most successful non-fiction book launch in history, with over 1.2 million copies sold within a month of its release date. She is also the author of the multimillion-copy-selling The 5 Second Rule, The High Five Habit, and seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible. USA Today calls Mel “a force to be reckoned with.” She is a global phenomenon in the publishing industry and podcasting. Her Boston-based media production company, 143 Studios, produces award-winning content, podcasts, events, audio series, online courses, journals, and books, along with professional development education for partners like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Headspace, and Audible. The Mel Robbins Podcast has won some of the most prestigious awards given to podcasts, including Webby, Signal Awards, and more. It was also recognized as one of Apple Podcasts' Top Shared and Followed Shows of 2024 and 2023and Spotify Top Global Shows of 2024. Notable accolades for Robbins include being a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree, USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World, and one of the fifty most influential influencers on The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List in 2024. KEYNOTE TOPICS • The Let Them Theory • The 5 Second Rule • The High 5 Habit

< Back To Speakers Dr. Ron Razmi Global Leading Expert in Cardiac Patient Care | Managing Director at Zoi Capital | Executive Director at Deep Medicine Acquisition Corp. | Author Contact For Booking Dr. Ronald M. Razmi is a cardiologist and the co-founder and Managing Director of Zoi Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in the applications of AI in healthcare. He is the author of new book AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare where he examines the roadmap for AI to change current healthcare paradigms and how investors and entrepreneurs can be the catalysts for this change. Dr. Razmi completed his medical training at the Mayo Clinic and holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He was a McKinsey consultant before launching a population health management software company at the dawn of digital health. He saw firsthand the confluence of clinical, technical, and business factors that need to come together for new technologies to gain a foothold in healthcare. He is a co-author of the Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Dr. Razmi has been featured in Newsweek, ABC News, and a number of industry trade publications and has been a speaker at the World Economic Forum and many other conferences and events. KEYNOTE TOPICS • A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors • The Transformative Impact of AI in Healthcare • 5 Ways You Are Wasting Money Using Wearables • The Future of AI in Healthcare • 6 Signs You Are an Amateur Health Tech Investor • New Business Models for AI in Healthcare

< Back To Speakers Joe Hart President/CEO at Dale Carnegie & Associates and Co-Author of Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want Contact For Booking Joe Hart is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and #3 WSJ Best Selling author known for helping individuals unlock their full potential through self-leadership and personal empowerment. With decades of experience building businesses and transforming organizations, Joe’s expertise lies in guiding professionals to navigate challenges, foster meaningful connections, and thrive in both work and life. His celebrated book Take Command equips leaders with practical strategies to develop resilience, embrace change, and lead with purpose. Joe’s entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of InfoAlly, an innovative platform that provided leadership training solutions for nearly a decade. After successfully selling InfoAlly, Joe co-founded Asset Health, a fast-growing health technology company, where he served as president. At Asset Health, he helped Fortune 500 companies and healthcare systems empower employees to become healthier, more engaged professionals. These experiences shaped Joe’s belief that leadership is not about titles, but about personal accountability, communication, and the ability to grow through challenges. Today, as the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, Joe continues to inspire a generation of leaders to take control of their futures and create meaningful impact. His dynamic, accessible approach resonates with professionals aged 35 to 50 who are seeking not just career advancement but personal growth. Joe’s message: Success begins with self-leadership. It’s time to take command. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want • Skills, Attitudes, & Culture: Preparing for the AI Revolution • Leadership Strategies for Building a Positive Workplace Culture • Developing a Team Mindset and Culture of Resilience • Effective Leadership Communication in a Remote World • Lessons for Building Connection in a Digital World • MOVING BEYOND EQ: Reimagining Leadership • Fundamentals for a New Generation of Change Makers

< Back To Speakers Dr. Jatali Bellanton CEO Crypto Hedge Fund |Founder @ KidsWhoBank / Author | Speaker | Philanthropist | Entrepreneur Contact For Booking Dr. Jatali Bellanton, with over 20 years of experience in the US and UK financial sectors, transitioned from her corporate role in 2015 to focus on motherhood and entrepreneurship. She has since established herself as a financial literacy advocate, developing the "Kids Who Bank" and "Brilliant Minds Unite" curricula, which cater to diverse age groups. Now an accredited investor in cryptocurrencies, stocks, and real estate, Dr. Bellanton founded the "BMU Meta" Crypto Hedge Fund and launched the "Creatures of Wealth" NFT series. Through these initiatives, she continues to guide individuals on their financial journeys, combining innovation with education KEYNOTE TOPICS • Navigating the Metaverse: Opportunities and Challenges • Cryptocurrency 101: A Beginner's Guide to Investing • Real Estate Investing for Diversification and Growth • The Future of Cryptocurrency: Trends and Predictions • Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship in Youth • The Power of Networking in the Metaverse • Investing in the Global Economy: Opportunities and Risks • Building Sustainable and Impactful Businesses in Africa • Raising Responsible Kids in the Digital Age • Parenting and Prosperity: Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation • Parenting for the Future: Preparing Your Children for a World of Technology and Change