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Bill Gruber is an accomplished CEO, leadership expert, and author of The Leadership Blueprint: A Guide for Building and Leading a High-Performing Team. With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Bill has raised more than $80 million in venture capital, spearheaded innovative product launches, and led strategic exits totaling over $270 million. He’s known for his expertise in team-building, innovation, and navigating complex challenges in high-growth, regulated markets. As a thought leader, Bill is passionate about empowering leaders to create transformative change in their organizations. His practical and actionable insights have made him a sought-after guest on podcasts, including Entrepreneur’s United and Financial Freedom for Physicians. Whether discussing leadership strategies, innovation, or his journey as an author, Bill engages audiences with authenticity and expertise. Email Links: Website LinkedIn  Instagram

Rosanne is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience and a recognized expert in the chakra energy system. Her passion for sharing the ancient wisdom of the chakras led to the creation of The Chakra Way—a holistic platform dedicated to helping individuals achieve balance, clarity, and spiritual alignment. Through The Chakra Way, Rosanne offers: Online courses rooted in chakra healing Personalized chakra readings Guided meditations to support energy flow and mindfulness Transformational yoga retreats that promote inner peace and deep connection As a meditation leader and spiritual guide, Rosanne blends yoga philosophy, chakra alignment, and practical tools to support others on their journey of self-discovery and energetic balance.

Vicki is originally from Pittsburgh and had spent over 40 years in the corporate world before retiring in 2018. Vicki spent the last 17 years of that career as a Project Manager for large scale, multi-year programs. Volunteering is a huge part of her life and one reward of that was to be selected as one of the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay runners. In 2017, just prior to early retirement, she joined Neora, an anti-aging and wellness company. Their mission to help people Look Better, Feel Better, and Live Better fit right into Vicki’s long-term vision and goals. Her love of self-development led her to become a Toastmaster in 1998 and has served every leadership role from club to being an International Region Advisor for Region 2 in California where she mentored District leaders on leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic positioning. Vicki has devoted the last 10 years building the district 44 Youth Leadership program and continues to help children 8-17 improve their confidence by instructing them on effectiv

Stephen Box is a Faith-Based Health & Habits Coach and founder of Unshakable Habits. After losing 80 lbs and transforming his own life, he dedicated himself to helping Christian men strengthen their faith, health, and discipline through sustainable habits. A National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience, Stephen teaches men how to align their daily routines with their values so they can stay consistent even when life gets busy. Learn more at UnshakableHabits.com. LinkedIn

Jenny Severson, Ed.D. is an award winning teacher and principal. She began her teaching career in Chicago, Illinois, named principal at the age of 26. Her latest book  The Playbook is about movement and the effect size that comes with engaging  kinesthetic learning, "when the bum is numb, the brain is dumb!" She's written 4 books and worked with 100's of school districts all over the globe, improving instruction, decreasing discipline referrals and creating pipelines for green and growing leaders. Her new book, The CLIMB Experience leans on courage and belonging as cornerstones for growth. Jenny earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology at Loyola University in Chicago and resides in Minnesota with her three children and husband, Todd Johnson. Jenny is known throughout the country for her work with Algebra Camp, Freshman House programs, building leadership pipelines. Website

Adam Malone is a leadership consultant, corporate keynote speaker, and father of five, known as "The Tenacious Operator." After a 20-year career in the corporate world—17 years with one company where he rose from analyst to VP—Adam left in 2024 to pursue his passion for helping high performers become great leaders of resilient teams. His mission is to help leadership teams and mid-level managers identify barriers to performance, enabling their teams to function cohesively and thrive even in high-pressure environments. Adam's philosophy is that most leadership behaviors are simple but require consistency, especially on the hardest days—transforming "soft skills" like trust and empathy into real strengths that build engagement and inspire change. Adam is ready to inspire your audience with thoughtful, actionable advice in 30-minute segments. He's an engaging speaker and shares his journey transparently on LinkedIn and in his bi-weekly newsletter.

Tim Stout is a seasoned entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, coach, and former professional fighter. He has been a guest on HGTV House Hunters, American Dream TV Selling Atlanta, and Robert Kiyosaki's The Rich Dad Channel. He brings over 35 years of experience in combat sports and over 22 years in business leadership. With a strong presence on Social Media, Tim attracts self defense students, investors, real estate agents, and book lovers wanting to increase their discipline. His expertise in combat sports and business leadership sets him apart in the industry. Tim is the author of Forged in Fire: 50 Fight-to-Win Tactics to Help Your Business Succeed, which blends motivational insights with practical steps for real-world impact, and the author of How to Sell 100 Homes a Year: A Tactical Playbook which delves into the intersection of resilience and personal development in the real estate industry. He has empowered leaders across various industries, and his story of transformation from athlete to successful busi

As an Executive Mentor, Author, Speaker and Team Trainer Robert White utilizes a rich personal history of entrepreneurial and high-impact learning successes in working with executives and their teams to develop extraordinary personal leadership skills, focus, alignment, and commitment. Robert’s experience includes founding and leading leadership development training industry success stories Lifespring and ARC International. These companies graduated over 1,300,000 leaders from high-impact experiential learning seminars. His international experience as a CEO includes living and working in Japan, Hong Kong and Mainland China for a total of 23 years. Robert White also founded, served as Publisher and later sold Woodlands Press which produced nine, award-winning coffee table books about our National Parks including Yellowstone, Olympic, Mount Rainier, The Great Smokies and The Grand Tetons. Robert is a Baden Powell Fellow of the World Scout Foundation and serves on the Board of Directors of Plant It 2020. Having

Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world’s most influential thought leaders. Steve Anderson's Website LinkedIn

With over 50 years of experience, Larry W. O’Nan is a respected author, fund development consultant, church governance coach, and mentor in biblical lifestyle stewardship. His latest book, Intentional Living and Giving, is available now through your favorite book retailer or at LarryONan.com. A Legacy of Impact in Ministry and Fund Development A 1966 graduate of the University of Colorado, Larry dedicated 18 years as a full-time staff member with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). His leadership contributed to the raising of over $150 million for evangelism and development programs across the globe. In 1984, Larry became Vice President of Stewardship Strategies at Management Development Associates, where he spent over 30 years guiding Christian ministries. His expertise helped organizations design and implement effective stewardship-focused programs that raised tens of millions of dollars. Speaker, Consultant, and Global Stewardship Leader Larry remains active in the field today, speaking across the United Stat

Margie Zable Fisher is the co-author (along with her late mother) of The Cabernet Club, published by Sibylline Press on January 31, 2025. Completing and publishing the novel fulfilled a promise Margie made to her mother right before she passed away. Margie is a wife and mother, loves Cabernet and the pool, and competed in her first triathlon after age 50. She plays pickleball several times a week and considers it a good day if she achieves genius status playing the New York Times Spelling Bee. She and her family live in Florida. Before becoming a full-time writer and author after age 50, Margie owned a P.R. agency for 20 years. Her articles have been published in the New York Times, AARP, Fortune, Next Avenue, and more. She runs a community for women over 50 on Facebook (The 50-Year-Old Mermaid). You can learn more about Margie and The Cabernet Club  LinkedIn

Jennifer Spor is the CEO and Founder of her namesake company, co-Author of two bestselling books, and Host of Path of the Awakened Heart podcast. She is also a Spiritual Mentor, Channel, and Multidimensional Healer for Spiritual Visionaries. Despite checking all the boxes off the list of what traditional society has taught it means to achieve success Jennifer was unfulfilled in her corporate retail career and life. She felt the call to make a bigger difference in the world. It was her own dark night of the soul and spiritual awakening that served as the catalyst to align her with her higher destiny. It became Jennifer’s mission to empower others to live as their most authentic self, align with their purpose and mission, and bring their highest vision for sharing their gifts and being of service into reality. Working with Jennifer is highly activating and deeply transformational. Her expertise as a Spiritual Mentor, Channel, and Multidimensional Healer in the Akashic Records, combined with her experience as an

My mission is to help people experience the Light.  By this, I mean finding the light within and connecting to the Light Source (God), that they might experience life more fully and expand their vision of what is possible. My spiritual journey includes growing up as a Presbyterian, being “Baptized in the Spirit,” going to Oral Roberts University and being deeply involved in charismatic and evangelical churches for 40 years.  Then suddenly in 2019, my faith began to unravel and deconstruct leading to a "dark night of the soul," which ultimately led to embracing the mystical Christian path.  Quantum physics, critical analysis, Ayahuasca and psilocybin, meditation and breathwork have been part of my journey of transformation.  And it continues, as I learn what it means to “die that I might live.” My life has been an adventure!  I am an entrepreneur and owned my own financial planning and investment advisory firm.  Our firm adopted a rural village in India.  I have been to over 30 countries, from Iceland to Kir

Before you can win - whether it’s a sweepstakes or in life - you must believe you are a winner. That’s why Carolyn Wilman - founder of two other successful businesses dedicated to victory - has created Words for Winning, through which she republishes out-of-print books that help you manifest your best life. These mindset and metaphysical books include all of Helene Hadsell’s works, and soon to be released are all of Tag & Judith Powell’s books and audio series. In fact, Carolyn has committed to publishing one book each month in 2024. “Words for Winning speaks to the person who wants to expand their mind and heart,” Carolyn explains, noting that contrary to popular belief, “Winning is not about besting someone else, it’s about actualizing your_self_. Winning should make us better people.” Carolyn came to prominence as The Contest Queen, teaching others how to find, organize, enter, and win sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways. Her proven online entry system, outlined in How To Win Cash, Cars, Trips & M

I am a teacher by nature, a philosopher at heart, and one who cares deeply for my fellow humans. Several years back, my business partner and I founded The Adventure Sports Podcast which provided me with the wonderful experience of interviewing hundreds and hundreds of guests about their adventurous lives. It was such an honor! But I could hear the struggles behind the stories. Here is the bottom line. We shape our lives based on our beliefs, consciously and without even realizing it. But these are confusing times. Many need a toolbox so they can start sorting their own belief systems, so I wrote 99 Words. Who am I to assume I have something to offer? I am just one who cares. “Curt Linville is an author, philosopher, entrepreneur, and adventurer. He has assembled a compendium of knowledge which he offers for encouragement via books, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts. As a man of faith, husband, father of four adult children, and teacher at heart, Curt draws from life’s experiences to offer perspective and hope for th

Meet Dr. Cody Golman, a remarkable individual who has transformed his life and is now making a difference in the lives of thousands. Once an Army tank commander, Dr. Golman has transitioned into a healer, entrepreneur, esteemed national lecturer and a quantum Life Coach. Dr. Cody Golman, D.C.'s Website

Amy Joy Lykosh is an author, mentor, and entrepreneur with a passion for prayer in the workplace. Through Workplace Prayer, Makarios Press, and the Make Prayer Beautiful podcast, she covers businesses in prayer and raises up intercessors to do the same. She lives outside Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband and five sons. Find out more at http://WorkplacePrayer.com . Links Website Facebook LinkedIn Podcast: Make Prayer Beautiful Podcast

ED HAJIM is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, On The Road Less Traveled. The son of a Syrian immigrant, he is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university's board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizatio

Katie Trowbridge brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in education as a teacher and mentor. She has dedicated her career to empowering educators by integrating engagement and deeper thinking strategies into existing curricula and fostering creative classroom environments. Katie is a firm believer in the transformative potential of teacher collaboration for driving meaningful educational change. As the driving force behind the development of the CREATE Method, Katie collaborates with a team of esteemed education and creativity experts. Her exemplary contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the Teacher of Excellence and Outstanding Educator awards. Katie holds dual Master's degrees in Teaching and Administration and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as she travels nationwide, delivering conference presentations and training educators. She is also a best-selling author, known for her works "Deeper Thin

Kundan (Unbinarykundan), designated as anti-CEO of Dramantram, wants to keep away from big professional accolades. Kundan enjoys helping high-impact individuals, business leaders, and power couples in their decision-making process who hold a deeper sense of purpose. His involvement with educational institutions and student training programs underscores his credibility and significant impact on younger audiences. As a thought leader, Kundan is passionate about exploring the intricacies of human consciousness through the 4S framework and the 6 pillars of life. His work is based on the idea that navigating life's complexities with clarity and a higher purpose inspires everyone around to create a meaningful life. Kundan dreams of creating a world where every individual is unboxed toward a responsible self with a blend of humor and heart. Website