Discover Your Talent–Do What You Love

Jason Matias is a contemporary photographer and the author of NakedThoughts who lives and works in the Greater Seattle Area. His work focuses on the ideas of isolation and introspection, with photographs of nature from locations around the globe. Jason began exploring photography as a medium of expression during his service in the United States Air Force. His artwork has been shown in exhibitions...

Darren Reinke founded Group Sixty, an executive coaching and training company based in San Diego, to transform leaders, their teams, and their organizations. Group Sixty works with leaders and teams at Fortune 500's, mid-market companies, fast-growing startups, visionary non-profits, and transitioning military special forces. Darren fundamentally believes there is greatness within each one of us....

Thomas Tierney says, "I'm happy to report that my career as a business litigator has proven to be everything I hoped it would be. I cannot imagine a more gratifying career." After attending  law school at the University of California, Hastings College of Law to graduate cum laude in 1992, he worked at litigation boutique law firms in San Diego for 8 years. He then moved to Vero Beach, Florida and...

Dr. Allen Lycka has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists globally for decades. A pioneer in cosmetic surgery, he helped develop laser-assisted tumescent liposuction, an advanced body sculpture technique and Mohs Micrographic Surgery, an advanced means of removing skin cancer. He has lived and practiced in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 1989. He's written 17 books and ho...

Mark M. Hanna grew up in Inglewood, California adjacent to the Hollywood Park horse track. This is where his love of horses began and he pursued his passion to become an Arabian horse breeder and imported horses from Europe. His compassion and spiritual bond with horses led him to become "The Horse Listener." Hanna can help people with the fundamental and proper way to be with your horse, a lifeti...

David W. Smith is a visiting scientist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital of Neurosurgery. He founded commercial companies – Xennovate Medical LLC, TBI Innovations LLC, and Delta Chase LLC. He was a consultant to GENTEX Corp (manufacturer of USAF helmets) and Materials Modification Inc., nano materials and coating pioneer to the military complex. David also discovered "SLOSH Theory," which represen...

Laura Noel, as a Certified Proctor Gallagher Coach and 27-year military leader, helps high-performers live empowered, fulfilling lives all while achieving their highest potential. Knowing that leaders are being pulled in multiple directions with zero time left for themselves, she helps them focus on what really matters so they can stop feeling out-of-control, become more effective with their time,...

Rachael Mann is the new Director of Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School. Rachael is well-known in the education community as a speaker, author, and thought leader—with expertise in STEM, classroom innovation, and CTE professional learning. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education. Rachael will lead the CTE program at MHS, which combines tailor-made ins...

Kate Stone is an experienced, accredited college admissions consultant and essay coach, having transformed her passion for creative writing and storytelling into actionable strategies for the college admissions process, essays, and the application as a whole. Through her program she coaches students to develop and strategize their most powerful narratives based on their individual ideas and achiev...

Dr. Troy Podell, Coordinator of Career Readiness of the Downingtown Area School District, is a disruptor and thought-leader in the education space. He creates innovative programs for career exploration and soft-skills education for the Downingtown Area School District, is the Academic Director of two rigorous pre-college summer programs, and serves on multiple non-profit boards. Dr. Podell is reco...

Brian Morra has spent his career in intelligence and national security beginning with his time as a decorated Air Force Intelligence officer and through his many years as a senior executive in the aerospace and defense industry. He was encouraged to write the story of The Able Archers by many friends who convinced him that his unique, personal insight could bring the story to life of how humanity...

Jeffrey Madoff's first career was as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S.  Switching careers to film production, he has directed award winning commercials, documentaries and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Tiffany. His book, "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas," is an Amazon Bestseller based o...

Jess Stuart was raised by a Marine Corps pilot on a cattle operation in the mountains and learned the keys to running an entrepreneurial company from the ground up. Grit, hard work and getting things done the right way were infused in her. She started a software-based company from her kitchen table and learned how to assemble a company and leadership team that operated on world-class systems. Toda...

Dr. Cara Lee Barker is an international keynote speaker and visionary artist. She served as an Army nurse during the Vietnam era at Walter Reed Hospital. She has a Master's degree in nursing and a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology. Her post-doctoral work was completed in Zurich as an International Diplomat and a Jungian Analyst. She is the author of three books: World Weary Woman; The Love Project; an...

Jimmy Jenkins, before writing stories and books, earned his law degree and undertook a commitment to public service by becoming a NYC criminal prosecutor. He wrote Green Rush Fever because he felt a need to tell the story about how his family's small farming operation entered the nascent Florida hemp industry in 2019. Aside from his analysis about growing hemp, in his book he also writes about his...

Elizabeth Shick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in Scientific Illustration, then went on to study Medical Illustration at the Medical College of Georgia. She was the senior medical illustrator at MLI before opening her own company, Medical Visions, Inc., in 1991. She is one of the top medical legal illustrators in the country with extensive experience, person...

Kevin  N Lawrence is a strategic advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams across North America and internationally. "Entering community college was a life changing experience. It was all group work, and I thrived. I found that working in teams in a collaborative environment under high pressure was the absolute best thing for me." Now he is driven by a relentless passion to help business leade...

Norwegian-born Unni Turrettini is the author of The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer. She is also the author of Betraying the Nobel on the Nobel Peace Prize. Through writing and speaking, she is on a mission to restore trust in leadership by encouraging women to fully step into their true feminine power. She also works as a coach for high-achieving women. She has law degrees from Norway, France, an...

Patrick Greenwood is an avid cyclist, author, coffee brand creator, veteran and advocate for kids in Vietnam. After a long career in the military, Patrick embarked on a 25-year career in information technology. A true believer in listening to one's passion, Patrick began writing in early 2020 based on several trips he made while cycling in various countries. In his first novel, Sunrise in Saigon ,...

Kathy Goughenour, after finding the courage to say "bye-bye" to her corporate marketing career, built a 6-figure virtual assistant business from her tiny house in the middle of a forest. Today she teaches professional women how to create their own work-at-home VA businesses so they can enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and financial security they desire and deserve. Kathy also offers VA Matchmaking...

Mickey Batsell is an experienced industry professional specializing in long-term care, retirement planning and surrounding issues. With over 40 years of experience, Mickey understands the challenges his clients face. As a protector of people's independence and dignity, he currently represents industry-leading, financially sound companies and assists families, groups, and associations throughout th...

Kelly S. Frindell, PhD, began her career helping students prepare for college entrance tests for over 20 years. She has assisted students in achieving testing success, providing them with tools to get into the schools of their dreams. She has more recently extended her practice to help younger students prepare for boarding and private school entrance exams. Her love and passion for helping student...

Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, is a Nationally Certified School Nurse with more than 20 years as a school nurse. She serves on several national boards and is the Legislative Co-Chair for the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. She serves as faculty in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing, "I would suggest talking to as many nurses as you can, looking a...

Guest Joanna Kleinman: "It took many, many years–my twenties, my thirties and even some of my forties–where I had all of these goals and dreams that I wanted to accomplish. And I accomplished most of them. And still, no matter how many accomplishments I had and how many successes I had in my life, there was still this underlying feeling that I just wasn't good enough." Joanna is a licensed psychot...

Guest Chris Cathcart:  "I am proud of my career in the industry trade groups, serving­­ with people who were saying, 'We've got to find where the common ground is–with the lead environmental groups, the thought leaders. Let's see if we can find the way forward.'  We were able to do that together by asking them across a table, 'What's on your mind? What is it you are trying to get done?'  Having th...