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Avery speaks on confidence through action, leadership, and overcoming the resistance that keeps people stuck, equipping audiences with strategies they can immediately apply to their lives and businesses. Behind the scenes, Avery also contributes to the Do The Thing movement through podcast production, branding, and creative strategy. She is passionate about leadership, financial literacy, and creating meaningful impact by helping people turn ideas into action.

Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick1000, a global network of top entrepreneurs & visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously. In fact, it’s not unusual to find him dressed as a lemur, a showgirl or even in matching mermaid tails with Sir Richard Branson.

Earlier in his career, Mike was a serial CEO of global high-technology businesses, then running the Aerospace division of a British public company, first from the UK (he is originally English) and then from Southern California, where he has lived for 25 years and is now an American citizen. He moved from San Diego to Temecula in 2013 to fulfill a dream of a wine country home. Mike is a Partner with REF (formerly Renaissance Executive Forums) building communities of peer-advisory-boards in San Diego, Temecula/Murrieta and Los Angeles. He is Co-Chair for the Americas of the Advisory Board Centre, the leading professional body for the global advisory board sector; Co-Chair of the Corporate Directors Forum (CDF)’s Avenue to the Board Room mentor program for aspiring governance board members and is a Governance Board member of the CDF Institute. Mike recently became Chairman of the Board of Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, the heart Southern California Wine Country. Mike’s greatest passion is in coaching and facilitating boards, executive teams and CEOs to elevate their collective intelligence for future-proofing their organizations with the agility required in times of accelerating disruptive change. He reveals deep agility insights at the intersection of his experiences in 3 worlds … the advisory world, the business world and the real world … not least of all drawing from his early career experiences as a Petroleum Engineer working on offshore drilling rigs and then building a world leading aerospace business in the field of flight safety and pioneering FOQA: Flight Operations Quality Assurance … including the first business that he ran making black box crash recorders!

With over 15 years of sales experience and a background leading teams that generated millions in revenue, Emily brings real-world sales leadership, emotional intelligence, and a deep respect for the way heart-led entrepreneurs want to build. Emily believes sales is something we do for people, not to people, and that being you is your edge.

Her mission: to empower and equip people to get safer online in an AI cybercrime world.

Laura has appeared on many TV and radio programs, such as CBS News Sunday Morning, NPR, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. She has been covered by the Washington Post, AARP, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Woman’s Day, and Shondaland, among other publications. My Father’s List was one of the Best Books of 2023 in Real Simple magazine, chosen as the 2025 One City, One Book read in Greensboro, NC, and picked by the actress Melissa Gilbert for the Modern Prairie book club, where Laura teaches a Bucket List Challenge with Do the Thing creator Stacey Lauren. In 2025, Laura partnered with Hazy Mills Studio to adapt My Father’s List for the screen. She’s @myfatherslist on Instagram and her website is bylauracarney.com.

Through her signature ACTION Framework, Melody has spent more than 14 years helping families and business owners gain clarity, confidence, and financial certainty. Blending heartfelt storytelling, practical wisdom, and humor, she inspires audiences to stop letting fear make their decisions and start embracing the courage to be seen.

Anita inspires people to discover and trust their gifts so that they become a life-giving force to self, other people, nature and the planet. Anita is messenger of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy & the Four Sacred Gifts, and author of seven books including the international award-winner “The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times” (Simon & Schuster). Member of Elder Councils Earth Rise Collective, GCILL Wisdom Weavers, Fire Circle Earth, the Wellbeing Project and she is a member of Transformational Leadership Council and Evolutionary Leaders. Recent awards include 2022 Mogul’s Top 100 DEI Leaders, 2020 Conscious Company Media “World Changing Woman” and 2020 World Woman’s Foundation “Woman of the Hour”. Find Four Sacred Gifts on your favorite podcast app and YouTube. More info: Anita-Sanchez.com and LivingIndigenousWisdom.org

Drawing from her background in feature films, advertising, leadership, and creative production—including work on The Last of the Mohicans, Heavyweights, and campaigns for global brands such as Ford, Nissan, and BMW—Wendy brings a unique cinematic lens to communication and leadership. Her interactive Story Activations™ move audiences from passive listening into active participation. She blends imagination and application to build memorable paradigm shifts. At the heart of her work is one lifelong question: What makes a story land... and linger in the heart? Whether she's speaking on leadership, storytelling, or innovation, Wendy equips audiences to create environments where people feel seen, valued, and invited to contribute because she believes that's where innovation begins.

With more than two decades as a professor of business communication and a background as a national champion collegiate debater, Shelby blends academic rigor with real-world execution to help companies positioned with their ideal clients.

Scott is the author of You’re Okay: My Poetic Journey Through Life’s Struggles, Realizations, and Healing, a collection born from personal trials, quiet moments, and the belief that healing begins when we allow ourselves to feel. His writing invites readers to slow down, breathe, and remember that even in the middle of life’s storms, they are not broken, they are becoming. Whether he’s supporting local businesses through Temecula Winnelson or sharing vulnerability through his poetry, Scott’s mission is the same: to help people feel seen, supported, and understood.

Her books have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide in 33 languages, have topped all of the major bestseller lists, and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 121 weeks. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. Marci is also the host of the national PBS television special called Happy for No Reason, is a featured teacher in The Secret, and is the narrator for the award-winning film Happy. Marci currently hosts a podcast called Living in the Miracle Zone and leads a worldwide program called Your Year of Miracles with thousands of participants from over 80 countries – for living a life of miracles. Marci has inspired millions of people around the world and is dedicated to helping people live more miraculous, empowered and joy-filled lives.

Along the way, he has been an angel investor in dozens of companies, including ecoATM (acquired by Coinstar), and has raised and deployed hundreds of millions of dollars by doing one thing well: making complex ideas simple for the people investing in them. Today, Alan is a General Partner at Pollock Fund, which acquires premium one-word .com domains as an institutional asset class, and the founder of Circle Square Capital, where he acquires established businesses and takes the baton from their founders to grow them to the next level. A UCLA graduate and longtime member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), Alan lives in San Diego. Having reached the mountaintop more than once, he now spends his time exploring the question this event is all about: what do you build when you no longer have to build anything?

She previously opened and led the City of Atlanta’s first Office of International Affairs, helping generate over $2.7 billion in economic impact and 10,000+ new jobs while raising more than $3 million in funding for global initiatives. Claire began her career with the French Foreign Service, including roles with the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and international business development posts in Belgium and Argentina. Originally from Nantes, France, Claire holds a Master’s degree in International Business and Trade and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. She currently serves as Vice President of the French Foreign Trade Advisors Atlanta Chapter and sits on the boards of Operation HOPE Global Forum and Alliance Française of Atlanta. Claire lives in Atlanta with her husband, John, and their son, Louis—and is driven every day by the belief that doing good and doing well should always go hand in hand.

Featured multiple times on Do The Thing Formula, and appeared on Shaking Angles, Soul Fire Radio, Opening Doors, The Goal Mind, The Do Zone, and Beyond Limitations.

As the CEO & Founder of MyDeepTrust AI and Affiniti Solutions, Nathan is pioneering the category of Trust Infrastructure™—the first ever Trust Enablement Platform. His expertise equips companies to align with networks that posses authority, influence, access and trust with those that most powerfully support their business outcomes. Leveraging a concept call trust transfer coefficient, Kievmans work helps companies unlock 100–1,000+ executive-level referrals annually, compressing sales cycles by up to 50%, and increasing deal size by 20–50%. Nathan’s leadership is rooted in the developing Trusted & Authentic Relationships. His work re-centers growth around authentic relationships: relationships before revenue, connection over persuasion, and trust over transaction. Through Affiniti Solutions & MyDeepTrust AI, Nathan and his team engineer ecosystems of influence, backed by AI but grounded in integrity. His mission is clear: to restore what the world has lost and build a future where humanity has the tools and capacity to become more authentically connected again!

Starting with zero funding, she grew KITS to a $2M+ operating budget and in 2023 opened the KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys — a full-service production studio that doubles as a workforce development and apprenticeship engine for system-impacted youth and young adults. A TEDx speaker, author of "Not Your 9-to-5 Girl," and her new children's book, "Created to Do Great Things." Tige is also the host of the Leaders In The Spotlight podcast. She uses every platform she builds to invite social entrepreneurs and community leaders to walk in their God-given purpose.

In addition to scaling, helping fund and starting more tech companies, Cory has been coaching other founders, executives, authors and authorities to become LinkedIn influencers for several years now as well. His clients have brought in over $6B in inbound revenue, investment and acquisitions, amassed his clients an aggregate 3M followers with multibillions of impressions, as well as numerous accolades, other Top Voice badges and more. He has a supportive private community of influencers he’s coached, and uses his own platform to actively promote his clients as well.

As Founder & CEO of Brandetize and Co-Founder of Speakeasy Mastermind, Eric is known for helping entrepreneurs build companies that scale through trust, collaboration, and long-term thinking rather than short-term tactics. His experience spans digital marketing, founder advisory, strategic partnerships, business development, and executive leadership. Through Speakeasy Mastermind, Eric has cultivated communities where high-performing entrepreneurs learn from one another, create partnerships, and solve complex business challenges together. Whether speaking to founders, executives, marketers, or leadership teams, Eric delivers practical insights on entrepreneurship, relationship capital, leadership, digital growth, and building businesses designed to last.

Ducharme ensures that each project meets the company’s high standards for excellence and innovation. While his primary focus is on managing teams and driving strategy, he remains deeply involved in the creative process, working directly with designers, writers, and strategists to bring impactful campaigns to life. His dedication to fostering creativity, teamwork, and results has been instrumental in establishing JD Creative and Consulting Solutions as a trusted leader in branding and business growth.

model of resilience, determination, and drive. She is living proof one can survive unthinkable tragedy and lead a meaningful life filled with passion and purpose.

practices (Strategic Planning, Cash Flow, Marketing, Sales, Leadership) with quantum energy principles to help CEOs break through plateaus, multiply growth, and build team-managed companies that thrive without them. Allison has also been a trapeze artist for 25 years.

2025: Nominated for Top Canadian CEO 2026: Partnered with LA Tribune to Co-Facilitate Coaching Division Dr. Kim and Creatrix Go Quantum® are where “East Meets West for Quantum Success™”. With one foot in science and one foot in spirit, Dr. Kim is a living bridge. She works with Conscious Entrepreneurs who want to create legacy and mission, wielding the Expert Model™ to break concrete ceilings and launch them nationally and internationally into crazy success. Dr. Kim Redman is the acknowledged expert in North America: NLP, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis and Results Coaching. As a global leader in Quantum Consciousness, where consciousness is a technology, and the international founder of the field of Quantum Leadership™, Dr. Kim works with the core competencies, skill sets and behaviours that allow human potential to expand vertically, bloom, root and grow. In Dr. Kim’s world consciousness is a technology. Empowering the next generation of socially aware entrepreneurs is a passion for Dr. Kim. Giving back is hard wired into the philosophy and walk of Dr. Kim’s life. Professionally touring onstage for 9 years, and teaching stage performance since 1989, Dr Kim began her work with at-risk youth in 1989 helping to found the Chapter One Program in New York, using the arts as “whole body learning” to teach youth that the system had dismissed. The Arts in Education division of the Lincoln Center hired her to tour schools introducing a new paradigm of education success. Dr. Kim has worked with St. John Ambulance, locally, provincially and nationally receiving a Priory Vote of Thanks in 2012 and was medalled for her work in subsequent years. Pouring 40 years as a Mystery School and Ancient Wisdoms initiate through the lens of quantum physics, psycho-neurobiology, quantum mechanical biology, and delivering with her dynamic onstage presence; fun, energy and education converge for excellence. Dr. Kim is as entertaining as she is educational. Welcome to Dr. Kim Redman, Creatrix Go Quantum®, and to your own Quantum Journey! Dr Kim’s main website: https://creatrixgoquantum.com For more information on her flagship programs:
Quantum Mastery Path™: https://creatrixgoquantum.mykajabi.com/Quantum-Mastery-Designation

Jim co-founded Powur, a public benefit corporation that surpassed $1.5B in revenue in 5 years, installed over 100,000 solar systems, and to date has removed 5.4 billion pounds of CO₂ from the atmosphere. He founded ImpactCEOs and served as Chairman of the US Green Chamber of Commerce. He also founded The Ultimate Game of Life, and has built companies with Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, and John Assaraf to highlight a few.

With a blend of creative strategy and contagious energy, Jennie helps entrepreneurs and brands express their message through powerful visual storytelling to build trust and magnetize more clients online. Off-camera, she’s affectionately known as “Joyful Jennie,” juggling business, impact, and motherhood with humor, heart, and a coffee in hand. ☕️

After more than 40 years in sales and thousands of one-to-one meetings, Phil discovered that the greatest opportunities don’t come from perfect sales pitches—they come from meaningful relationships. That realization led him to build a community where business owners consistently help one another open doors, make warm introductions, and grow together. His philosophy is simple: you’re just one connection away from changing your business—and your life. (LinkedIn) Known for his ability to see opportunities others miss, Phil has facilitated thousands of strategic introductions and helped countless business owners expand their networks, increase referrals, and develop partnerships that would have never happened otherwise. Rather than teaching traditional networking, he equips entrepreneurs with practical systems for building trust, staying top of mind, and turning everyday conversations into long-term business relationships. (LinkedIn) Phil is a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, and community builder whose passion extends far beyond business. His mission is to help one million business owners by 2030 by teaching them how to leverage the power of relationships instead of relying solely on cold outreach and expensive marketing. Whether he’s speaking from a stage, hosting a mastermind, making introductions, or connecting people over coffee, Phil lives by one belief: Relationships are the greatest business asset you’ll ever build. You’re Just One Connection Away.

Sandi is a bestselling author, TEDx stage manager, board member of San Diego Media Pros, and member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

His journey began during his PhD at the University of Melbourne, where he discovered the power of leverage and systemization. Today, he’s focused on helping others live life on their terms by maximizing the tools and opportunities available.

She came to the United States at 13 as a refugee from the Soviet Union with no English and no money, starting over in the projects outside Detroit. She learned to speak English by watching Who’s The Boss? on TV. She went on to build a career spanning McKinsey, Microsoft, and venture capital, becoming the youngest and only female Managing Director at a New York venture firm at 25. As a founder or executive, she built five tech startups, including founding and leading Happier, one of the world's first gratitude platforms, which helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lead happier lives. But at the peak of her success, Nataly burned out. That burnout became the catalyst for her most important reinvention, and for the REINVENT•ABILITY™ Framework she now brings to leaders and organizations around the world. Today, Nataly delivers keynotes and leadership experiences for leading organizations around the world, helping their people grow and reinvent through change. She advises founders and leaders at pivotal moments and guides them to build the internal operating system and external strategy to create their next era of work and impact. Nataly has helped spark more businesses, books, podcasts, and reinventions than she can count. She is also the co-founder, with her husband Avi Spivack, of Dare Yourself Ventures, a venture studio building products and experiences that help people turn doubts into dares. Nataly’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and hundreds of other publications. She is the best-selling author of Happier Now, The Awesome Human Project, and The Awesome Human Journal, and hosts the DARE YOURSELF podcast. At 40, she picked up a paintbrush for the first time. At 50, she had her first international show in Mexico City. Nataly does not believe patience is a virtue, loves bold colors, and proudly holds the title of funniest person in her family, a distinction her husband and daughter have never once disputed. (This is obviously a joke.) natalykogan.com

I currently work in rehabilitation and healthcare settings while staying deeply involved on campus through leadership roles in Dance Marathon and Medi-Futures, where I support initiatives benefiting healthcare and community outreach.

In 2008, James founded JMH Marketing Group, a digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation, Google Ads, video marketing, social media strategy, and local business growth. His passion is helping businesses expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create long-term growth opportunities. In 2008, James founded JMH Marketing Group, a digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation, Google Ads, video marketing, social media strategy, and local business growth. His passion is helping businesses expand their reach, build meaningful connections, and create long-term growth opportunities.

A longtime marketing leader turned founder, Felena opened her first company, Perspective Marketing, in 2003 and quickly discovered her passion for elevating women entrepreneurs through community leadership. Anticipating the rise of the gig economy and coworking, she spent almost a year researching the market before opening Hera Hub—pairing beautiful, professional workspace with robust business support. As a Certified Public Benefit Corporation Hera Hub delivers daily support, accountability, curated introductions, and education—in person and online—to keep members productive and prosperous. The community’s experts “pay it forward,” offering one-on-one mentoring and live workshops to accelerate progress. Felena also built two virtual accelerator programs that run multiple cohorts each year with sponsorships from local banks, the Women’s Business Center, and the SBDC. In alignment with Hera Hub’s Public Benefit mission, these programs are offered at no cost to members and the broader community (www.LaunchAndGrow.org). A published author and international speaker, Felena wrote Flight Club – Rebel, Reinvent, and Thrive: How to Launch Your Dream Business. She is also an expert interviewer with a YouTube series, WomenWhoExit, and the long-running Flight Club podcast, which is ranked in the top 5% globally according to ListenNotes.com Hera Hub has received national media attention from publications such as Inc Magazine, BBC, Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Mashable, and the New York Times – https://herahub.com/press. Felena holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of San Diego and an MBA from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She taught Marketing and Entrepreneurship for over a decade at several colleges before launching Hera Hub.

His latest venture, LOCL, solves that by using technology to help people discover and engage with local communities and events.

Through Partnerology and The Affiliate Program Accelerator, he helps established founders build partner programs that add revenue where you only pay when you get paid. He runs it all in a fixed order: Faith, Family, Fitness, Freedom. Find him on Instagram at @nicholasraschella.

Specializing in business development and strategic growth, she excels in identifying and establishing high-impact collaborations with industry-leading organizations and influencers, enhancing the visibility of David Meltzer, while driving lead generation. Marissa leads efforts to attract clients to David Meltzer's various VIP events, masterminds, coaching opportunities, and TV shows. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Tulane University with a double major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Her expertise spans sales, brand management, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. A passionate advocate for innovation and collaboration, Marissa is dedicated to creating opportunities that drive mutual value.

She is the visionary founder of Lead and Empower Her: She Talks, a global women's empowerment movement giving women platforms to speak, write, and inspire, and JD Creative and Consulting, where she helps businesses scale and amplify their brand through high-impact marketing strategies. Dr. Ducharme is the visionary founder of Lead and Empower Her: She Talks, a global women's empowerment movement that has grown into one of the most impactful platforms for women in leadership today. What began as a conference has evolved into a worldwide community, one that gives women the tools, the stage, and the permission to find their voice, share their stories, and take ownership of their personal and professional destinies. Through She Talks, women have the opportunity to speak at conferences, contribute chapters to national book series, and be spotlighted in She Talks Magazine, a publication dedicated to amplifying the stories of women who are rising. Dr. Ducharme's belief is simple and profound: every woman has a story worth telling, and the world is better when those stories are heard. A dedicated educator and thought leader in leadership, business strategy, and female empowerment, Dr. Ducharme is currently leading 10,000 Women Rising, a campaign to educate 10,000 women in 12 months across business, leadership, financial wellness, and physical and mental well-being. She was recently named the 2026 Women of Impact: Woman of the Year for the State of California, a reflection of a career defined by purpose, power, and possibility.

Her work is rooted in helping women—especially those in midlife and beyond—feel seen, heard, connected, and empowered.

A graduate of the Disney Institute, Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, and the Customer Experience Executive Academy, Anastasia has spoken to business audiences in New York City, Brussels, London, Kyiv, and India. Her insights on customer experience, leadership, and service culture have been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, TickerNEWS, AllBusiness, Good Day Arizona, and Good Morning Washington.

A certified professional coach for more than 15 years, she has helped thousands of small business owners earn more money with less headache, and won Best in LA Business Consultancy in 2018. In 2019 she founded Better Business School, an online business incubator; launched the Business Breakthrough podcast, featured by Nasdaq as a top 10 business podcast; became a featured contributor to Entrepreneur; and co-founded the annual LinkedIn Influencer Summit, which she still co-hosts.