< Back To Speakers Sowmya Krishnamurthy Journalist | Author | Pop Culture Critic Contact For Booking Sowmya Krishnamurthy is a respected music journalist and pop culture expert whose work has appeared in Time, Rolling Stone, Complex, XXL, Playboy, and Highsnobiety. As a cultural critic, she has been featured on NPR, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, Hot 97, Fox, and MTV, offering sharp commentary on music, celebrity, entertainment and media. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion—the first comprehensive anthology to chronicle the relationship between hip-hop and style. A sought-after speaker, Sowmya has shared her insights at major events including SXSW, Music Biz, REVOLT World, and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. She is a graduate of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. KEYNOTE TOPICS: • Hip-Hop and Fashion - From the Streets to the Runways: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized Fashion • Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship - Hustle Hard: How Hip-Hop Created a New Blueprint for Entrepreneurship • Music Business - How Technology is Shaping the Music Industry: From Vinyl to Streaming to AI • Career & Personal Branding - Your Story is Your Brand: Building Authentic Influence • Journalism & Media - Beyond the Headline: The Real Work of Journalism • Women/First Generation/South Asian Experience - The Only One in the Room: How to Forge Your Own Career Path

< Back To Speakers Jasmine Sanders Media Personality | Advocate | Co-Host of The D.L. Hughley Show Contact For Booking Jasmine Sanders is an inspiring media personality known for her infectious energy and captivating presence. As co-host of The D.L. Hughley Show, she brings joy and entertainment to listeners nationwide. With her expertise in brand development and management, Jasmine helps businesses create engaging and relatable images. She is also a devoted advocate for foster care, adoption, and assault abuse, using her platform to make a positive impact on the world. Jasmine's authentic charm and relatability have made her universally loved and respected in the media industry. Visit Jasmine's YouTube channel to learn more https://www.youtube.com/@thejasmineexperience KEYNOTE TOPICS • The Power of YES: How Perseverance and Persistence Can Lead to a Successful Life • Unleash Your Inner Strength: Why Knowing Your Core is Essential to Success • The Magic of Manifestation: How Speaking the Future into Existence Can Transform Your Life • Shine Bright Like a Diamond: How to Embrace Your Inner Light and Let It Shine for All to See • Navigating Life's Journey: Why Finding Your Co-Pilot is Key to Success • Faith and Works: How Putting Your Faith into Action Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams

< Back To Speakers Charisse Lillie Speaker | Author | Consultant | CEO of CRL Consulting LLC Contact For Booking Charisse’s career includes serving as department vice president at Comcast, the second-largest communications company in the world. She became a partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll, LLP, which The American Lawyer ranked as one of the largest firms in the United States. She served as solicitor for the City of Philadelphia, was the first African American woman to chair the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia board and was a trial attorney at the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. Moving to Comcast gave Charisse new territory where she could help others. She collaborated on the development of initiatives focused on diversity, community service, and digital literacy. During her tenure, she worked with business leaders like Brian Roberts, who is still CEO, and Steve Burke, currently president of Comcast and CEO at NBCUniversal. Charisse has been an advisor for the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) and Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). She was appointed to the MOVE Commission alongside Bishop Audrey Bronson, influenced programming for minorities and girls at the Franklin Institute of Science and Technology, and received the National Bar Association’s Gertrude Rush Award. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Corporate Governance • Diversity & Inclusion • Corporate Social Responsibility • Sexual Harassment Training • Conducting Confidential • Independent Investigations of • Allegations of Workplace • Discrimination

< Back To Speakers Yolanda Renee King Public Speaker | Activist Contact For Booking Yolanda King, age 15, is the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She has passionately addressed mass gatherings in protests against gun violence, homelessness and inhumane treatment of refugees seeking asylum on the U.S. southern border. She also cares deeply about environmental injustice and protecting our planet. When she met with President Obama in the oval office at the tender age of 4, Yolanda Renee asked him, “Mr. President, what are you going to do about all of these guns?” Yolanda Renee has chosen to become a life-long human rights activist in her own right, while leaving open options for pursuing her own career and interests. As an inspiration to other young people, Yolanda often gets asked what it feels like to follow in her grandparents' and parents' footsteps, but she is working to create her own footprint. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Inspiring Change-Makers of the Next Generation • A Call to End Gun Violence

< Back To Speakers Juan Bendana Keynote Speaker | Author of Confident By Choice Contact For Booking Juan Bendana is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the behind-the-scenes confidence coach to Olympians, Grammy Award-winning artists, actors, CEOs, and Fortune 100 leaders. For over a decade, he’s built custom leadership programs for world-class brands like Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures, and Zillow — helping their people lead with confidence and perform at the highest level. Juan Bendana is the author of Confident By Choice, which has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Rolling Stone, and translated into more than four languages. Based on his research of over 250,000 leaders at institutions such as Oxford, Penn State and the University of Toronto, his science-backed framework helps leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and reach their most daring goals. Often described as a walking shot of espresso, Juan combines high energy, humor, and practical tools to help individuals build unwavering confidence so they can show up as their best and unlock new levels of growth — both personally and professionally. KEYNOTE TOPICS •Lead Through Change: Uncertain Times Demand More Certain Leaders •The Confidence Cycle: The Secret to Everyday Engagement and Motivation •Make Confidence Your Competitive Advantage: High-Performance Mindset for Next Level Growth

< Back To Speakers Brandon Mebane Super Bowl Champion | NFL Veteran | Founder of Football IQ | Leadership & Athlete Development Speaker Contact For Booking Brandon Mebane is a Super Bowl Champion, 13-season NFL veteran, and Founder of Football IQ, a performance platform helping athletes sharpen their edge through film analysis, mental mastery, and strategic leadership. A former defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers, Brandon’s journey from UC Berkeley to the NFL is one of resilience, grit, and growth. Drafted in the third round, he faced early challenges but rose quickly—earning a starting role by Week 6 of his rookie season after committing to early morning film study and deep strategic learning. His success wasn’t just physical—it was mental. Throughout his career, Brandon became known for his ability to outthink opponents, attributing his longevity to film mastery and veteran mentorship. That mindset inspired Football IQ, where Brandon now equips high school, college, and pro athletes with tools to elevate their game through deep football knowledge and leadership development. As a sought-after speaker and mentor, Brandon empowers athletes and audiences with powerful lessons on discipline, perseverance, and the mindset required to succeed. Whether training teams or speaking at events, he brings authenticity, passion, and firsthand insight into what it takes to win—on and off the field. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Overcoming Adversity: From the Locker Room to Life • Playing Your Role: Leading from the Trenches • What Makes a Championship Team? – Inside the Seahawks’ Defensive Dynasty • The Evolution of a Player: From Raw Talent to Game Technician • Thinking Like a Champion: The Power of Football IQ

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< Back To Speakers Saana Azzam Motivational Speaker | Peak Performance Coach | MC & Moderator | Public Speaking Trainer Contact For Booking Looking for more inspiration for your business? Meet the Chief Inspirational Officer, Saana Azzam, who is a serial entrepreneur, an international award-winning economist, Forbes contributor, and CEO of The Middle East Leading speaker's bureau, MENA Speakers and a tech platform called Experts Market. Azzam also has distinguished herself as a keynote speaker, _ embracing her passion for impacting the lives of others as a professional speaker since 2010. She has been speaking for the likes of Spotify, The Kellogg's Company, UAE University, and many more across the world. If you are ready to leave with tactics and strategies to grow then you are connecting with the perfect speaker for your event. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Leadership Communication • The Art of Networking • Giving and Receiving Feedback • Public Speak\ing Masterclass

< Back To Speakers Sally McRae Ultra Runner | NIKE athlete | Host of the Choose Strong Podcast Contact For Booking Sally McRae is a professional ultra/mountain runner sponsored by NIKE. Sally has stood on podiums at some of the most iconic races all over the world, including first place finishes at Badwater 135 and Moab 240. Sally is known for her mental fortitude and the ability to push through extreme discomfort, but her real strength wasn’t built in the gym. From the stage, Sally candidly shares her story of pain, loss, and wild resilience that laid the foundation for who she is today. Her message is honest, raw, and relatable, encouraging audiences to overcome life’s toughest challenges and highlighting the transformative power of resilience. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Choose Strong • Don’t Quit in the Middle

< Back To Speakers Richelle Payne Business Transformation | Consultant | Coach Contact For Booking Richelle Payne is an award-winning storyteller whose three decades of experiences working as a journalist, director of university relations, college English instructor, and president of the National Black Public Relations Society, Inc., create an exciting mix of expertise cutting through the clutter of a crowded marketplace and connecting you with diverse, complex, global audiences. She chooses words and images so powerful that they spark changes in attitudes, inspires people to take action, and ignite strategic business results. Payne is highly requested to translate strategic direction into action plans and align project scope with business objectives. She brings analytic rigor to helping both startups and global enterprises manage organizational change and crises. She has been responsible for running or starting PR departments, driving people experience strategy with HR leaders, meeting demand generation targets with marketing executives, and helping sales teams refresh or revamp their lead generation strategies. Her strategic approach is rooted in raising brand visibility, leading to better prospects and increasing sales. Fueled by a passion for helping you create goodwill while doing good business, she will build the plan, map out the work and lead the teams that will help grow your reputation and revenues. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Talent, Opportunity, and Performance • The Anatomy of a Crisis: RETHINK, REFRAME, RESPOND • Diversity of PR

< Back To Speakers Dr. Jasmin Bergeron Keynote Speaker | Author | Professor | Facilitator and Trainer Contact For Booking Dr. Jasmin Bergeron is a sought-after expert who has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations and workshops (in person and online) across 12 countries. He is the author or co-author of five books, more than 50 scientific research papers, and over 100 articles on the “WOW effect,” featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal. He holds the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation—the highest international certification for professional speakers. Dr. Bergeron shares best practices for creating a “WOW Effect” in areas such as sales, customer service, leadership, teamwork, and work-life balance. He has presented extensively in sectors including financial services, healthcare, education, real estate, government, tourism, retail, and more. He is known for tailoring each presentation to the specific needs of his audience—so well, in fact, that many believe he’s worked in their industry. His keynotes deliver practical tools that can be applied immediately, blending well-researched insights with humor and interactivity. A tenured university professor and fully bilingual speaker, Jasmin simplifies complex challenges with clarity and energy. His dynamic presentations conclude with a memorable takeaway aid, leaving audiences refreshed, inspired, and ready to act.

< Back To Speakers Jaz Ampaw-Farr Human-First Leadership Strategist | World-Class Reframer | Nicknamed “The British Oprah” Contact For Booking Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and CEO of Be Human First Ltd., celebrated for her transformative storytelling and dynamic presence. Overcoming a childhood marked by adversity, she has become a leading voice in resilience and human-first leadership. Her TEDx talk, "The Power of Everyday Heroes," has inspired audiences worldwide, emphasizing the profound impact of educators and mentors. With accolades such as Speaker of the Year and Best Live Gig, Jaz's authentic approach empowers individuals and organizations to embrace change and unlock their full potential. KEYNOTE TOPICS • How To Be 10% Braver • Human-First Leadership In The AI Age • The Power of Everyday Heroes: The Lasting Impact of Educators • Rewriting The Unwritten Rules of Work • Leadership—By The Led!