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SAM GHANEM • Founder, branding expert, executive strategist, thought leader, TEDx Speaker, and Stand-up Comedian • 25 years in the printing, branding, marketing, and messaging industries - obsessed with the human OS (operating system) • TEDx Talk “It’s Contagious | The Way You Treat Yourself Spreads” - live this week - explores congruence, brand embodiment, and the...

    Nicole Bradham, MBA is a Professor of Marketing at Southeastern University, founder of HotMod Influencer Marketing Agency, and co-founder of The Influencer Academy. She helped launch one of the nation's first Influencer Marketing Minors within Southeastern University's College of Business & Leadership, bridging the gap between higher education and the rapidly growing creator econ...

Jessica is an educator turned enthusiastic product creator. After five years of teaching Physical Education and nurturing young minds through recreation and health education, she embarked on a new journey to channel her creativity into tangible products that improve people's lives. She is dedicated to crafting products that blend form and function. Armed with her teaching experience and a passion...

Dr. Treshonda Baucom is a licensed mental health counselor, professor, and founder/CEO of Enriched Life Counseling & Consulting, providing services for children, teens, adults, and parents. She helps young clients manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression while equipping parents with tools to support their children’s social and emotional development. Before opening her practice in 2018, Dr. B...

Johannys Irizarry I was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Puerto Rico in 2000, followed by a Master’s degree from Metropolitan University in 2002. Later that year, I relocated to Florida, where I began a career in consumer lending that spans more than 20 years.   Throughout my professional journey, I ha...

Blake Emery Research Driven Strategy   Blake Emery is the President of BlakeEmeryAssociates.  BlakeEmeryAssociates helps clients develop their strategies through research leading to deep customer insights. Blake is the research consultant to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Panasonic Avionics, D2Bridge, and others. Blake is also a Board Member of All Wheels Up, which advocates for dedicated...

Dr. Latoya Wells is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, healthcare leader, nurse educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Wells Legacy Health & Wellness in Altamonte Springs, Florida. With more than 30 years of healthcare experience, Dr. Wells has built a diverse career spanning primary care, hospital medicine, population health, value-based care, clinical leadership, nursing education,...

James A. Hicks is an Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Executive here in the Central Florida area.  As the founder of Hicks Financial; Asset & Wealth Management, he helps people all over the country build wealth through consultations and financial coaching.  His experience ranges from working at the senior executive level in corporate America where he serves on several advisory b...

(877) 313-XCEL (9235)   admin@excelpros.org www.excelpros.org   Certified Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) (DBE/ACDBE)   Dr. Fatimoh Harris, President, Author & Certified Grant Writer Dr. Fatimoh Harris, President of Excel Professional Grant Writing & Nonprofit Services, LLc and Excel Professional Services, is a successful Training Facilitator, Certified Grant Writer, Corpo...

Nicole Hagedorn Founder and Principal, Davis + Harper Brand Strategy and Creative Nicole Hagedorn is a business and brand strategist and the founder of Davis + Harper — and she has a question she likes to ask: if you sat the CEO, the head of sales, the head of marketing, and the CFO of the same company in a room and asked them who their best customer is and how they talk to them, how many di...

Roslyn Rice is a seasoned & award winning business consultant, best selling author and speaker with over 30 years of experience in retail and leadership. As Co-Founder of DPI LLC, a consulting firm, she has guided entrepreneurs and organizations through scaling operations, building high-performing teams, and creating sustainable growth strategies. Drawing from her extensive retail background,...

Paul McNally BIO I bring over 40 years of management and ownership experience in business to Central Florida Business Brokerage.   For buyers I target specific opportunities that match up to your previous business experience, skills, desires, and expectations. I add value to the purchasing side of the transaction by making sure the overall sales process and timeframe stay on target in order t...

Sharon Lyles is the founder and Executive Director of the Central Florida Diaper Bank. With more than 31 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and public service, she has dedicated her career to helping families and individuals access essential hygiene products and other basic necessities. Today, the organization serves people across the lifespan, promoting health, dignity, and well-being th...

Dr. Laine Powell is the founder and CEO of Tech Sassy Girlz, a non-profit organization dedicated to  building the future workforce by transforming the lives of adolescent girls to pursue science, technology,  engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through career readiness, mentoring and entrepreneurship. Taking on the challenge head-on of addressing the notable shortage of girls and...

Jaylen Christie  Author, Cartoonist, Sociologist and PR Practitioner    Jaylen Christie  is an award-winning PR practitioner overseeing day-to-day execution of ongoing publicity initiatives that generate media coverage. He has worked with brands including The Walt Disney Company, American Heart Association, NAACP, Massey Services, Baker Barrios Architects, Sodexo, and The Salva...

Ebony Russ   HR Leader and Expert Educator  Ebony Russ is a Human Resources Business Partner with 20 years of experience in HR and management. She began her career in the insurance and financial services industry and later worked in aerospace and defense, leading policy development, employee relations, investigations, and performance management.  She also serves as an Adjunct Profes...

BOYD KARREN Business Broker, OTRO FINANCIAL Boyd is a serial entrepreneur. He loves the world of small business and believes deeply that small business ownership is the key to strong communities and wealth creation.  Boyd has earned two master’s degrees in business: an MBA from Indiana University, and a Master of Global Management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management....

Nequosha Anderson, Esq. Nequosha is a Small Business and Intellectual Property Attorney dedicated to helping entrepreneurs protect and grow their brilliance. With over a decade of experience, she guides creatives and small business owners across the U.S. through the legal side of building a business — from forming entities and drafting contracts to securing trademarks, copyrights, and brand...

JONATHAN DESOUZA   (215) 820-1357 jadreambig@gmail.com   Distinguished, growth-minded, and resourceful business consultant with extensive experience providing strategic guidance focused on   the customer interface and brand strategy. Skilled leader with proven track record of creating new business opportunities, growing   existing business, and increasing revenue. Goal oriented...

Paolo, is a global strategic executive and business advisor with over 20 years of leadership experience across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has a proven track record of leading large, multi-billion-dollar organizations in the automotive, industrial, and consumer goods sectors, having held senior roles including President & CEO, Executive Vice President, General   Currently, Paolo i...

Tadar Muhammad Chief Operating Officer, First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida As Chief Operating Officer and First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Tadar Muhammad delivers strategic oversight on administration and workforce operations for all federal, state, and local workforce development programs and grants. He spearheads all operational aspects of the organi...

Ashley is a web designer and the founder of Endgame Design Co., helping small business owners turn their websites into clear, client-converting tools. With a background in art and design, she blends creativity with strategy to build sites that not only look good but also support real business growth. She earned her art degree in Virginia and got her start in the digital world through a design inte...

Chauniqua "Major" Major   Founder of Whatever’s Good PR + Marketing & Major’s Project Pop   Chauniqua "Major" Major is a values-driven communications strategist who helps good brands thrive.   She is the founder of Whatever’s Good PR + Marketing, a woman-led agency specializing in nonprofits, retail and restaurants, and corporations on a mission to do good. &nb...

Eloise Benoit Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Eloise Benoit is a dynamic and inspiring author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose journey as a Haitian immigrant has profoundly shaped her mission to empower others. With a deep commitment to creating nurturing and transformative spaces, Eloise is known for cultivating intimate, powerful environments where hope, light, and love flow freely, reminding...

Heather Siskind: Executive Coach  With over thirty years of extensive leadership experience across various industries, Heather is a seasoned executive coach dedicated to empowering leaders to achieve their fullest potential. Known for her strategic vision, insightful guidance, and profound understanding of organizational dynamics, Heather has helped numerous individuals and teams navigate com...