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Claudia Patricia Eusse Claudia Patricia Eusse is a distinguished real estate executive and the Vice President of Sales for Aria Reserve Miami, one of the most iconic and transformative residential developments in the United States. With more than two decades of experience in preconstruction and international real estate, she has led high-performance teams and driven record-breaking sales across ma...

John Lex Robinson John Lex Robinson is a bestselling author, Army veteran, and technology executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across the military, financial services, and high-stakes technology sectors. As the founder of The Viros Group, he helps executives build the clarity, systems, and resilience needed to lead effectively in a world defined by rapid change and constant disrup...

Chitra Nawbatt Chitra Nawbatt is a multidisciplinary executive known for her ability to launch, build, and scale businesses across industries. With deep expertise as a growth operator, investor, and media creator, she has established herself as a trusted voice on innovation, leadership, and value creation. She is the author of The CodeBreaker Mindset, a framework designed to strengthen professiona...

Brian T. Franco Brian T. Franco is the founder of Meritage Partners and the author of Inevitable Exit, specializing in helping business owners plan and execute smooth, profitable exits. With more than $2 billion in guided transactions, he transforms owner-run companies into scalable, high-value enterprises by focusing on four fundamentals: documenting processes, building strong leadership teams, m...

Pam Meissner Pam Meissner is a distinguished leader in finance and operations, having held CFO, COO, and CEO roles across various industries. Renowned for scaling companies to billion-dollar valuations, she specializes in transforming complex financial data into clear, strategic insights that empower executives to make confident, growth-driven decisions. Her global experience—shaped by extensive t...

Joey Goone Joey Goone is the President of Utopia Experience, a national event production company that transforms conferences, masterminds, and galas into meaningful, unforgettable experiences. His team manages everything from AV and video to event planning and show calling, ensuring each moment is intentional and impactful. Joey is also a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization in St. Louis...

Meghan Clor Meghan Clor is a business coach, marketing strategist, and co-founder of AutomateMe Digital Marketing Agency. She is the creator of the Smart Growth Marketing Method, a proprietary coaching system designed to help women entrepreneurs build profitable, freedom-driven businesses in months rather than years. Her agency provides done-for-you marketing systems including funnels, copy, websi...

Ariana Tutwiler Ariana Tutwiler serve as Co-CEO of The Pinkypromise. Their mission is simple yet deeply personal. Having been directly affected by pediatric cancer, they are dedicated to advocating for children and families facing similar battles. Through The Pinkypromise, they provide compassion, support, and essential resources while creating moments that spark joy, connection, and community dur...

Debra Clary Dr. Debra Clary is a leadership strategist, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker whose upcoming book, The Curiosity Curve (Fast Company Press, October 2025), explores how bold questions can transform culture and performance. With more than 30 years of executive experience at renowned companies like Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, she brings a rare 360-degree...

Adam Vibe Gunton Adam Vibe Gunton’s journey from homelessness and heroin addiction to successful entrepreneur highlights the power of resilience and purpose. He is the founder of Recovered On Purpose and Behavioral Health Partners—two mission-driven companies transforming the addiction recovery landscape. In just the past 18 months, Recovered On Purpose has equipped thousands of individuals in rec...

Ken Woodward Ken Woodward's journey spans three decades of naval service and a transformative pivot to question-driven leadership. Beginning as a Submarine Radioman, Ken's 32-year Navy career evolved through teaching communications systems, contracting with the Navy, and ultimately serving as a Civil Servant acquisition professional in submarine imaging, mine warfare, and unmanned systems. In Marc...

Marianne Rombola Marianne Rombola is a Brooklyn-born, NLP-certified coach and Emotional Intelligence practitioner whose work is shaped by deep personal resilience. Growing up with a handicapped mother, an emotionally abusive sister, and an emotionally distant father, she carried adult responsibilities early on. She later endured profound hardships, including the loss of her high school sweetheart,...

Renee Vee Renee Vee, CCC-SLP is a mindset and communication specialist, speaker, author, columnist, and Legacy Makers cast member whose work bridges education, leadership, and personal development. With more than 24 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, she has helped individuals and organizations strengthen communication, confidence, leadership, and culture. Known for her dynamic...

Deniz Kent Deniz Kent is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prolific Machines, where he conceived the company’s core optogenetic biomanufacturing technology, built a world-class leadership team, and secured more than $90 million from top-tier investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Ki Tua Fund, and Mayfield. A domain expert in optogenetics, single-cell RNA sequencing, iPSC differentiation...

Sam Gute Rogers Sam Gute Rogers is a self-mastery coach, creative entrepreneur, and founder of the Academy of Creatives and Pattern Break, a mindful tech brand focused on helping people use social media with intention. His journey took a dramatic turn at 19 when, while running a franchise, he landed in jail—an experience that shattered his ideas of success built on money, status, and achievement....

Shawn Walchef Shawn Walchef is a restaurant owner turned media visionary who built a full-scale content studio inside his BBQ brand long before it became industry standard. Through his weekly podcast, he has interviewed top tech founders, hospitality leaders, and hundreds of entrepreneurs, giving him a rare cross-industry perspective on leadership, innovation, and growth. His approach transformed...

Jamie Weeks Jamie Weeks is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and brand builder who excels at transforming early-stage concepts into industry-leading companies. Over the past decade, he has achieved three private-equity exits exceeding $100 million from businesses he founded, including building the largest Orangetheory Fitness franchise group in the U.S. and founding SweatHouz, the na...

Greg Hawks Greg Hawks is a keynote speaker, author, and corporate culture specialist who inspires leaders and teams to Act Like an Owner. With more than 25 years of experience, he has partnered with organizations nationwide to strengthen culture, build trust, and activate genuine ownership mindsets across all levels of an organization. Before launching his speaking and consulting career, Greg spen...

Austin Boer After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, Austin co-founded SLEKE., a minimal phone designed to deliver essential communication and utility features in a completely distraction-free environment. Before launching SLEKE., Austin spent several years in China, where he taught English, operated an English school, and even created a bouldering brush for rock climbers with a frien...

Len Ward Len is a former Wall Street VP who shifted from the fast-paced world of institutional equity trading to become a leading voice in digital marketing and artificial intelligence. His early career at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse during the dot-com boom exposed him to the transformative power of emerging technology—an experience that ultimately inspired him to pursue entrepreneurship. Aft...

Antoine Tessier Antoine Tessier is the CEO of duPont Registry Group and brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across the luxury and technology sectors. Known for driving innovation and operational transformation, he has played a pivotal role in elevating brands and reshaping how luxury businesses engage with modern consumers. Before joining duPont Registry Group, Tessier spent over a...

Farid Yaghoubtil Farid Yaghoubtil is the founding partner and owner of Downtown L.A. Law Group, one of California’s leading personal injury firms. A first-generation immigrant from Iran, Farid came to the U.S. as a child and quickly became his family’s translator and negotiator, helping his parents navigate daily challenges in a new country. Those early experiences ignited his passion for advocacy...

Adiel Gorel Adiel Gorel is a leading real estate investment expert and the founder and CEO of ICG (International Capital Group) Real Estate Investments, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1987, he has helped tens of thousands of investors build financial security for retirement, education, and legacy wealth. He is also the author of five books, including the Amazon bestseller Remote Contro...

Joshua Ishmael Vargas Joshua Ishmael is the founder of Love Changes, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending child abuse through awareness, healing, and community action. A survivor himself, Joshua transformed his personal trauma into a mission to build “Forever Homes” — safe, self-sustaining spaces where children can heal and thrive. His vision is simple but profound: to create a world where every...

Kate Durand Kate Durand is the founder of YO BK, a premier yoga studio with locations in New York City and Miami, celebrated for its dynamic hot yoga and Pilates classes. With a mission to blend physical challenge with mindful practice, Kate has cultivated a community-driven environment where students are encouraged to transform both body and mind. Her expertise spans multiple disciplines, holding...