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Johnny Cupcakes | World's 1st T-shirt Bakery

Johnny Cupcakes

With thousands of customers tattooing his logo, Award-winning Entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes speaks on Building Brand Loyalty, Creating Unique Experiences, & Inspiring Innovation

Named "Top Innovator in Retail" by Boston Globe, and featured as a case study in several books, Johnny shares his underdog, anything-is-possible story of entrepreneurship and grit while creating the World's First T-shirt Bakery from the trunk of his car, disrupting an industry, and being sought after by the world's largest brands.

With global pop-ups, thousands of customers w/ his logo tattooed on themselves, people who camp out for weeks for his T-shirts, & high-profile collaborations w/ giants such as The Simpsons, Power Rangers, Sesame Street, & Nickelodeon, Johnny was named “America’s #1 Young Entrepreneur” by Business Week & featured in INC magazine as the CEO of one of the world’s fastest growing independent businesses.

Through his keynote talks and creative consulting, Johnny has shared his strategies w/ clients that include Apple, MLB, Disney, Mondelez, Audi, Harvard, Wieden+Kennedy, Marriott, INBOUND, UKG, + P&G. Also a TEDx speaker, Johnny has been featured in media such as MTV, NPR, NBC, Forbes, WIRED, & as a case study in several branding & business books.

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Matthew Emerzian

Matthew Emerzian

Founder & CEO of Every Monday Matters, a modern methodology to help organizations build engaged teams, drive purposeful impact, and succeed at the highest level.

A modern methodology to help organizations build engaged teams, drive purposeful impact, and succeed at the highest level.

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Bronkar Lee

Bronkar Lee

Amplify Your Impact

Bronkar Lee is a keynote speaker, musical innovator, and executive coach who fuses rhythm, comedy, and motivation into unforgettable experiences. He helps teams unlock creative thinking, build deeper connections, and elevate performance through the power of presence and play.

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Derreck Kayongo

Keynote Speaker & Trainer | Founder/Host of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Conference & Community | Author

Derreck Kayongo's remarkable journey exemplifies the power of combining profit with purpose. As a successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Derreck has demonstrated that businesses can thrive while making a positive impact on the world.

Through his visionary idea of the Global Soap Project, Derreck has shown that creative problem solving and keen observation can lead to innovative solutions that address global challenges. By collecting discarded and unused soap from hotels worldwide and redistributing it to communities in need, Derreck has not only built a successful humanitarian aid organization but has also tackled global health issues in 90 countries. This simple yet effective approach has led to a reduction in hygiene-related diseases and deaths in at-risk communities.

Derreck's inspiring story proves that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. He has leveraged his entrepreneurial spirit to create tangible change in the world, demonstrating that even small ideas can have a massive impact. His success has garnered international recognition, including being named a 2011 CNN Top Ten Hero and a 2014 TED Talks speaker.

In a world where businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of corporate social responsibility, Derreck Kayongo stands as a shining example of how to balance profit with purpose. His tireless efforts to create a better world through entrepreneurship and humanitarianism serve as an inspiration for future generations of business leaders looking to make a difference.

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Frankie Russo

Frankie Russo

CoFounder and Architect of The New World of Work™ , Limitless Growth: Unleashing Your Collective Genius for the New World of Work.

Frankie Russo is a dynamic change and innovation speaker who transforms how organizations approach disruption and growth in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. Drawing from his experience as an 8-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur who has successfully navigated multiple industries through technological upheaval, Frankie delivers actionable strategies for turning uncertainty into opportunity. His signature Infinity Growth Loop framework provides leaders with practical tools to break through innovation barriers and create cultures where creative problem-solving thrives.

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Garry Golden

Future of Work, Future of AI

AI is changing the world faster than ever before. Garry Golden’s uncanny sense of AI, what will hit—and what won’t—can be seen and heard in his international keynotes and corporate leadership seminars. His insights on how to align talent development to coming industry and market transitions around AI and tech have been shared with and implemented by such organizations as the McGraw-Hill Companies, Goodyear, S&P, and Reliant Energy.
Garry is a professionally trained futurist who writes, speaks, and consults about issues that will shape society and business in the 21st century. He is the co-author of the inspiring book Designing Your Future, and author of the upcoming book titled The Age of Adaptive Experiences.
Garry attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received his Futures Studies degree from the University of Houston. He is a past board member of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF) as well as an aspiring collector of street art (which will likely be huge in the year 2040.)

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John McElligott

John McElligott

AI + Us: Unpacking Our Black Box

Frontier futurist and entrepreneur John McElligott explores the human side of AI disruption. A U.S. Marine veteran and former robotics CEO, John helps organizations navigate change, build cognitive resilience, and prepare for the unknown. His keynotes are packed with humor, real-world experience, and a bold vision for future-proof leadership.

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Jonah Paquette

Keynote Speaker, Author, and Psychologist

Helping individuals and organizations flourish by increasing emotional fitness and psychological well-being

Unlock the secrets of emotional fitness with Dr. Jonah Paquette, a dynamic clinical psychologist, captivating author, and electrifying keynote speaker who's revolutionizing the way we think about well-being. Imagine transforming your organization with the power of scientifically-backed happiness strategies. That's exactly what Dr. Paquette delivers in his high-energy keynotes and workshops, leaving audiences worldwide inspired and equipped to flourish both personally and professionally.

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Mandy Gill

Reset with resilience - A guide to greatness when your goals go sideways

Keynote Speaker Mandy Gill transforms audiences by sharing insights from one of the world's largest datasets on goal-setting, resilience, and behavior change. As the creator and CEO of the revolutionary Hooked on Healthy Habits app, she has built and scaled one of the most effective behavior change platforms, helping thousands master the art of sustainable transformation. Drawing from both data and lived experience—including running 10,000 km and climbing nearly one million feet of elevation—Mandy delivers actionable strategies that help leaders and teams thrive amid uncertainty.

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Michelle Anne Johnson

Speaker, Coach, Consultant, and Hollywood Actress helping people come into their personal power through authenticity, confidence, and purpose.

Empowering Leaders to Shine

"Do the work within to do your work in the world."
This powerful motto encapsulates Michelle Anne Johnson's transformative approach to leadership and personal growth. With a unique blend of Hollywood charisma and corporate savvy, Michelle guides professionals to unlock their full potential and make a lasting impact.

For over two decades, Michelle graced stages and television screens as a versatile actress, appearing in popular shows like Friends, Bones, CSI: Miami, Modern Family, and NCIS. Through her craft, she discovered a profound truth: acting is about authentically connecting with your inner self and finding your essence in every role you play.

Now known as "The Speech Queen," Michelle has channeled her performance expertise into the corporate world. She's facilitated impactful workshops for industry giants such as Lowe's, Deloitte, AbbVie, Amex, Visco, Genentech, and KPMG. As an executive coach, she works closely with senior leaders at major corporations, helping them elevate their presence and effectiveness.

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Ryan Frederick

Innovator, author, strategist: How PLACE drives our overall well-being and healthy longevity

Ryan unpacks the dynamics that are creating fundamental changes in our lifespan and the key implications for organizations across a wide variety of fields ranging from health care to real estate to financial services to investment management to technology to consumer products and beyond. He can also take deeper dives with workshops to help groups better understand how to specifically take advantage of opportunities through incremental and disruptive innovation.

Experts expect that 50% of babies born today in developed countries will live to at least 100 years old. Moreover, scientists believe we are on the cusp of breakthroughs in genomics and other technologies that may lead to even more significant gains in longevity within the next decade. The problem is that living longer is not enough; we must live better for longer.
The work we do everyday holds the key to unlocking the potential of increased longevity: place. One of the most important decisions in life is where to call home. Our place shapes our sense of purpose, social networks, physical well-being and financial-being. Our homes speak to our physical, psychological, and emotional needs. The challenge and opportunity is that many of our places could do more to enhance human flourishing while at the same time the field could better navigate people to their right place for each chapter in life. With this reframing, we can understand that is the Opportunity of a Lifetime

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Sarah Moshman

Since she was a teenager, Sarah has been madly in love with the camera and believes it is the greatest tool at her disposal to make sense of the world and reflect our experiences back to audiences worldwide. Her work has been featured on various platforms, including Upworthy, Marie Claire, PBS, Hulu, CNN, Netflix, and Good Morning America.

Since she was a teenager, Sarah has been madly in love with the camera, and believes it is the greatest tool at her disposal to make sense of the world and reflect our experiences back to audiences worldwide. Her work has been featured on various platforms, including Upworthy, Marie Claire, PBS, Hulu, CNN, Netflix, and Good Morning America.

Prior to her focus on documentaries, Sarah worked as a field producer on popular TV shows like "Dancing with the Stars" (ABC) and various programs on NBC, MTV, Lifetime, Bravo, and the Food Network. She also engages in story producing for premium doc series on networks like A&E, HBO, and Showtime. Sarah directs branded content for various brands, including EllenTube, Tastemade, Mattel, AT&T, Samsung, Stayfree, SPANX, and more.

In addition to her filmmaking career, Sarah is an inspiring public speaker, author, and adjunct professor in documentary film, dedicated to empowering the next generation of storytellers.
She is passionate about telling stories that uplift, inform, and inspire, particularly showcasing strong female role models on screen and the complexity of motherhood.

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Siri Lindley

Siri Lindley

Unleash Your Champion Mindset

Two-time world champion triathlete Siri Lindley shares powerful lessons on resilience, mindset, and heart-led leadership. From Olympic athletes to Fortune 500 executives, Siri’s high-energy keynotes inspire audiences to overcome fear, embrace possibility, and lead with passion. She also offers immersive leadership training with horses to help teams build trust and confidence.

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Yossi Ghinsberg

Adventurer, author, entrepreneur, humanitarian.

Meet Yossi Ghinsberg, a captivating storyteller, adventurer, and inspirational figure whose life's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Yossi's gripping tale revolves around his survival in the Amazon rainforest, an experience that became the basis for the best-selling book and subsequent film, "Jungle." As a renowned motivational speaker, Yossi draws on his riveting adventures to deliver powerful messages about resilience, adaptability, and the indomitable human spirit. With a unique ability to connect with audiences, Yossi Ghinsberg takes listeners on a transformative journey, offering profound insights into facing adversity, embracing change, and discovering untapped reservoirs of strength within ourselves. Prepare to be enthralled and inspired by Yossi's remarkable stories that transcend the boundaries of survival and resilience.

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