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Betsy Pepine, Author of Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us Betsy Pepine, Author of Breaking Boxes, is a transformative leader in the real estate industry and a distinguished entrepreneur. As Founder and CEO of Pepine Realty, Betsy has built one of the most respected and successful real estate firms in the country. The Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized her real estate team as one of the top-producing in the United States. Her brokerage has been named one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the USA multiple times and earned spots on the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch, and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For lists. In her book Breaking Boxes, Betsy delves into the metaphorical and literal boxes that shape our lives. From the expectations of becoming a doctor to creating a successful real estate business, Betsy shares compelling stories that help readers understand the labels and stereotypes associated with boxes. She encourages readers to step

We have all seen a viral video on Facebook or YouTube. Great videos evoke feelings and memories that reach deep into what makes us human. When you see someone share something THEY love, YOU get excited. That is the unique power of video, and why I love working with video so much. As a guy with a technical engineering background, I know how to make even subjects that seem boring and technical come alive through stories. In my life, I found that my experiences — living on submarines, raising two boys and listening to others tell their stories — have enriched me. Now I have discovered the great stories of the many residents and businesses in the greater Atlanta area. If you are wondering if video will help you grow your business and connect with your customers — the answer is yes! Because video is a great way to get people connected quickly and stay that way. What to learn more? Reach out through a Linkedin message and I'll get back to you right away. LinkedIn Websites: navigatingmentalillness.co Nowickimedia.c

Romana is a long term traveler who travels three to four months per year in her old Volkswagen Campervan supporting people to be brave and just travel. She has already published ten books and is working on her 11th. With this, she has discovered a system that allows young authors of every age to overcome the overwhelm of getting started their first book. She offers free webinars and writing courses for those who REALLY want to get started.  With being a certified Laughter Yoga Trainer as one of her many credentials, she brings joy and understanding to people of just how amazing they truly are. Website

Minnie Von helps entrepreneurs craft high-ticket offers, create persuasive pitches, and develop the confidence to land prestigious stages like TV, radio, TEDx, and industry conferences, with her TEDx speakers amassing millions of views. A multi-award winner, her career in MedTech global sales & marketing and four-year tenure as a TEDx curator enable her to empower leaders to inspire, influence, and motivate audience action. Email

The Brain Fitness Trainer Most people cannot use their full potential, because they are limited by (mental & emotional) straitjackets. They are overwhelmed,  feel not good enough and are not making a difference. This Brain Sickness is the consequence of living someone else's life. You can dismantle the straitjackets by unleashing and using your uniqueness. Brain Fitness trains you to live your own life. Your wellbeing, performance and creativity will significantly improve. Arnold is a trendsetter, cutting edge, progressive, imaginative. He uniquely blends 'holisticness' (what does it mean to we?) with 'personalness' (what does it mean to me?). His pioneering work includes: Certified trainer/coach Founder/CEO of startups Innovator Author Previous leader of 6000 people/ $1.2B business in Corporate ICT Website  

Dwayne Klassen is known as "The Coach For Men". As an author, speaker, and coach for over 15 years, Dweyne has made it his purpose and passion to inspire men to be Champions To Women, heroes to children, and to ignite the Remarkable Man within. Dwayne is author of his groundbreaking book, "The Remarkable Man", he's also the founder of The Remarkable Man Project, The Remarkable Relationships Program, and The Champions Club executive coaching program. His new book, "Masculinity In The Age Of The Empowered Woman" is set to launch in the spring of 2025. He believes the world is in desperate need of Remarkable men...His mission is to inspire 1 million men to be Remarkable. His question to the men out there...Will you be one of them? Links: Website The Remarkable Man Project Skool Community LinkedIn YouTube

Anfernee Chansamooth is a fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marketing strategist, and content creator with over 12 years of experience in B2B, SaaS, and purpose-driven marketing. Through his business, Authentic Marketer, he helps companies like Our Kinds, Birchal, SYSTEMology and Bean Ninjas grow their traffic, build marketing teams and systems, and generate leads. Anfernee's work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Valiant CEO, and the Huffington Post. Through his weekly Authentic Marketer newsletter, he shares insights on trust-based marketing, building an online business, and personal growth. He also hosts the Authentic Influence podcast, where he interviews industry leaders on building impactful brands. Website

Fritz began his career in the technology industry as an employee. Over time, his path shifted, and he now runs a full-service podcasting agency and co-founded a clean lifestyle company with his wife, Charlotte. Together, they are raising four daughters and live in St. Louis, Missouri. A Life-Changing Diagnosis In 2012, Fritz was diagnosed with a form of cancer that was relatively easy to treat. However, the experience became a turning point. It sparked major changes in every area of his life—including his nutrition, body care, and career. This pivotal moment ignited his journey of faith, entrepreneurship, and building a meaningful legacy for his family. From Employee to Entrepreneur Fritz took small but intentional steps toward business ownership. In 2015, he launched his first company. Since then, he has discovered the inner strength we all possess—strength that often remains untapped until we face life’s big challenges. Committed to Growth and Connection Today, Fritz continues to push his limits, grow his b

I am a Senior ICT Advisor with over 18 years of experience driving digital transformation and policy development across government, healthcare, and international organizations. My work focuses on leveraging ICT to implement institutional reforms and enhance service delivery, particularly in emerging markets. As Chairman and CEO of XHUMA, I lead the development of technology platforms that improve healthcare and government operations across the Caribbean. I also held leadership roles such as Chairman and Managing Director of the National ICT Company of Trinidad and Tobago, where I spearheaded national ICT strategies and e-governance projects. As a strategic advisor to governments, the United Nations, and international development agencies, I specialize in designing and implementing digital solutions that tackle critical development challenges. Recent projects include: CARISECURE 1.0 & 2.0 with UNDP, where I advised on digitizing the Regional Security and Justice sectors, Youth Crime and Trafficking in Pers

Wendy Gunn is a Christian entrepreneur and ovarian cancer survivor. She stopped comparing, copying, competing, and coveting her friends' lives when she was diagnosed with two football-sized tumors and realized her life and story were changed forever. She was uniquely created by God–and alive–for a purpose. The following year, in desperation to be healthier, she lost 50 pounds. That was the first domino that knocked down many others causing big goals to be achieved. She became organized from disorganized, completed Homeschooling their children from start to finish, and raised their kids to become Godly adults. She seeks to inspire you to achieve God’s goals at any age. Some of her most significant goals were achieved after age 60, when she lost another 50 pounds (for a total loss of almost 100 pounds), took her whole family, including grown children and son-in-law, on a dream trip to Italy with miles she’d saved, started her online business and made it an LLC, and began speaking, writing, and coaching. She’s c

Dr. Shveta Miglani is a renowned leader in organizational development, talent management, and career coaching. With decades of leadership roles she has developed robust strategies that drive real change. She was awarded the California Diversity Award for Leadership Development and Diversity at SanDisk, where she championed inclusive leadership. To dive further, with a robust career at industry giants like Micron Technology, GlobalFoundries, SanDisk, Palo Alto Networks, and Salesforce, she has been a catalyst for meaningful change and innovation in workplace culture. Her contributions to leadership development and diversity have earned her the prestigious California Diversity Award while at SanDisk. Website

Rachel Braun Scherl is a seasoned business executive focused on sexual health and reproductive health. As Managing Partner and Co-Founder (1998) of SPARK Solutions for Growth, a strategic and marketing consultancy, Rachel built an international CPG and healthcare client list that includes, Allergan, Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Pfizer as well as many venture-backed start-ups.  With her passion and commitment, Rachel has successfully launched, built and revitalized companies around the globe, based on the belief that sustainable, profitable growth requires focused execution. Rachel's career-long findings, learnings and recommendations are at the heart of her best-selling book: Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women's Health and Wellness. Orgasmic Leadership provides unique perspectives on leadership and business building, and the money that can be made by capitalizing on market opportunities.  As an accomplished speaker, Rachel is featured at leadership and entrepreneurship event

Jonathan Small is an award-winning author, journalist, producer, and podcast host. He has worked as a multimedia storyteller for such top media companies as The New York Times, Hearst, and Condé Nast and has held executive roles at Glamour, Stuff, and Entrepreneur and regularly contributes to The New York Times, TV Guide, Cosmo, Details, Maxim, and Good Housekeeping. He is the former “Jake” advice columnist for Glamour magazine and the “Guy Guru” at Cosmo. In 2020, he launched a new podcast production company called Strike Fire, which offers full-service podcast production and consulting services to high-profile clients, including the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and Purely Elizabeth. Jonathan’s upcoming book, Write About Now: 30 Authors on Origin Stories, Creative Inspiration, and the Birth of their Bestsellers is based on the popular podcast of the same name. He has also edited two bestsellers: Emotional Intelligence and The Science of Success. Jonathan’s storytelling expertise extends to a variety of pl

Jacqueline Way is dedicated to serving humanity with love and compassion every day. She is a committed advocate for global change, dedicating her career to philanthropic projects that create scalable and lasting impact. Her sole purpose is to teach, inspire and empower the hearts and minds of people globally to create a happier, more compassionate, peaceful world together. She expresses her purpose through teaching and her charitable organization 365give. She is an author, acclaimed global keynote speaker, philanthropist, mother and so much more. Jacqueline Way is a committed advocate for global change, dedicating her career to philanthropic projects that create scalable and lasting impact. She founded the charitable organization 365give on a simple, yet profound vision developed with her three-year-old son. This initiative has evolved into a global giving movement, aimed at inspiring and empowering individuals to cultivate a happier, more compassionate world every day. As an acclaimed keynote speaker and aut

Mr. Medlock offers transformative approaches using concepts of the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, mindset coaching, mindfulness implementation, and EFT. Mr. Medlock is a certified practitioner in various healing modalities and a published author of his bestselling book "Empowered by Consciousness." He recently published the Ebook The Mental Game Plan - A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Training for Athletes and Coaches, Unlocking Potential - Strategies for Success for The Formerly Incarcerated, and Finding Freedom From Within - A Guide To Rewiring Your Mind While Incarcerated. Jason's Mindset-Performance Method unlocks infinite potential for those interested in his pioneering seven day and 12-week programs. Medlock's extensive experience and deep connections in the sports industry are reflected in his former memberships in several prestigious associations. His affiliations have included the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), the National Basketball Pl

Dr. Monique S. Nugent, MD, MPH, is a practicing hospitalist and physician leader in the Boston metro area. She has dedicated her career to improving the care of hospitalized patients, focusing on safety, quality, equity, and experience. Dr. Nugent completed her medical school and residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center before becoming a Commonwealth Fund Fellow and receiving her Master of Public Health at Harvard. Having practiced in various hospital settings across the country, Dr. Nugent understands how frustrating and confusing the hospital can be for patients and their loved ones to navigate, and it often leaves people feeling confused and looking for more direction afterward. She continues to enjoy her inpatient practice and teaches now people how to prepare for a hospital stay and, once hospitalized, how to be the driver of their care. Her book Prescription for Admission: A Doctor's Guide to Navigating the Hospital, Advocating for Yourself and Having a Better Hospitalization", is an i

My name is Tywin Kalandyk. I was born a drug and alcohol-addicted baby. As soon as I was born I was put straight into foster care soon after I was adopted. I went on to excel at sports and ended up getting a full-ride scholarship to play Division 1 football. After college, I went into the corporate world and quickly found out that wasn't for me. I went on to start my career as an entrepreneur. At 27 I decided to enter into the fitness space. I'm currently 40 and have been in the fitness industry ever since. Tywin Kalandyk's Website

Doni Landefeld is a leadership coach, writer, organizational psychology consultant and the creator of Lead Yourself First© - a system to inspire a deeper mastery of personal leadership style within her clients. Leveraging her leadership experiences in academia, non-profit Boards, small business ownership and symphonic music, Doni is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders and unleashing greater potential in senior-level leaders. Her clients refer to her as a strategic thought partner who listens deeply and focuses on effective communication, mental resilience, optimism, collaboration, vulnerability, empathy, and self-actualization. Now enjoying the prime time in her life and the wisdom afforded from 50+ years of life experiences, she inspires her clients as they become stronger, more impactful leaders using positive intelligence and emotional intelligence as the conduit for their continual growth. Her philosophies include treating others as they wish to be treated, ongoing growth and developme

Jeaneen Tang, speech-language pathologist and mother of a special needs child. Along with her over 20 years of experience with working with children and adults with neurodiversity, she also has an 11 year old son who is neurodivergent. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and stroke at 13 months old. Her personal and professional relationship with this amazing population has forever changed her. She hopes to change their world too. She recently published her first book called PLAY DUMB & SABOTAGE. It addresses early language development and is meant to be helpful for parents, caregivers, and educators to work with young children and hopefully decrease the number of children needing speech therapy. Through preventative training, she believes we can achieve success and raise confident communicators. My big vision is to educate every new parent, caregiver, and educator who encounters young children and change their mindset and approach to interacting and communicating with children in order to decrease the n

Hands of Gold capitalizes on Roni Robbins’ nearly four decades as a published writer: a staff reporter for daily and weekly newspapers; a freelancer for national, regional, and digital publications. She is currently a freelance reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Medscape/WebMD, where she was previously an editor after serving as associate editor of the Atlanta Jewish Times. Robbins’ articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Forbes, the New York Daily News, Adweek, WebMD and Healthline. She was a staff writer for Florida Today/USA Today, The Birmingham News and the Atlanta Business Chronicle/American City Business Journals. She also wrote for Mother Nature Network, Daily Report/American Lawyer Media; The Forward, FromTheGrapevine, and Hadassah magazine, among others. In addition to major CEOs and politicians, she’s interviewed such celebrities as Wolf Blitzer, Andy Gibb, Hank Aaron, and Usher. Hands of Gold won the 2023 International Book Awards for multicultural fiction and the 2023 Globa