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David Kolodny is an entrepreneur based in Miami, Florida, and the Co-Founder of Wilbur Labs, a startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies. Current Role: David launched Wilbur Labs with Phil Santoro in 2016. Since then, he has guided the creation and expansion of more than 21 companies – including VacationRenter, which became the fastest-growing travel startup to reach $1 billion in annual gross bookings, and Barkbus, the nation’s fastest-growing mobile dog-grooming service. Today, ventures built out of Wilbur Labs reach hundreds of millions of people across ecommerce, travel, recruiting, pet care, and financial services. Previous Experience: Before starting Wilbur Labs, David spent several years at Google (2013–2016), where he worked as a Product Specialist on the Customer Solutions & Innovations team, focusing on product strategy and go-to-market execution. Thought Leadership & Recognition: David is widely regarded for his expertise in building and scaling companies. He co-hosts the “Wilbur Labs Founder FAQ” video series with Phil Santoro, sharing insights and practical guidance for entrepreneurs. He is a contributing author for outlets such as Inc., Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he was included on the 2020 Forbes “30 Under 30” list in Consumer Technology. Education: David graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2013.
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I work with founders, CEOs, and executive teams on market entry, execution, and recovery situations — primarily in Germany / DACH. My work focuses on ownership, decision architecture, and execution systems — not strategy decks or consulting models. I help leadership teams diagnose why execution breaks down early, stabilize failing initiatives, and rebuild operating momentum before results collapse.
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Careshmeh (Pronounced Care sh May) Dean is an emerging author with a powerful voice and compelling story to tell. She has completed her debut book titled “Made for me”, a deeply personal and inspiring narrative that reflects her resilience, insight, and heart. Graduating Summa Cum Laude with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Careshmeh has spent over 10 years as a dedicated elementary teacher, where she’s known for her engaging approach and deep commitment to student growth. Her unique ability to connect with people has served her well throughout her life. Before stepping into authorship and education, Careshmeh spent over 15 years building a successful career in real estate, where she honed her skills in communication, negotiation, and leadership. A gifted public speaker and natural storyteller, Careshmeh now channels her life experiences into writing that uplifts, empowers, and inspires others. Her debut book is just the beginning of a lasting impact through words.
$0 - $250
Chris Sund is a motivational keynote speaker, executive leader, and bestselling author of You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. He helps audiences challenge the limits they have accepted, take greater ownership of their results, and become a better version of themselves at work and in life. Chris brings more than inspiration to the stage. He is President and COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare, and Nebula, and helped grow Uniti Med 12x in revenue in two years on the way to a #3 ranking on the Inc. Regionals list of fastest-growing companies in the Midwest. The cultures he has helped build have also earned Best Places to Work recognition. His keynotes combine personal stories, real-world leadership experience, audience interaction, and clear takeaways people can use immediately. Chris speaks on motivation and mindset, leadership, workplace culture, team performance, sales, healthcare, and patient experience. Popular programs include: You Are Capable of More — Become the Best Version of Yourself You Are Capable of More: Leadership — How Great Leaders Unlock the People Around Them You Are Capable of More Sales — Consistency, Mindset & Handling Objections You Are Capable of a Better Culture — Build a Workplace People Never Want to Leave Your Team Is Capable of More — Building Elite Teams The Power of Small Moments — Turning Good Care into Great Experiences Chris is also the founder of Amplify Speakers and host of the Amplify Speakers Podcast. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council and Inc. Leadership Forum, Vice President of the NATHO Board of Directors, and a Maxwell Leadership Certified speaker, trainer, and coach. Whether you are planning a corporate meeting, association conference, leadership event, employee celebration, sales kickoff, or healthcare event, Chris works to understand your audience and deliver a message that feels relevant to the people in the room.
$1,500 - $5,000
Christine Butt is a real estate and mindset speaker, wellness educator, and leadership consultant who helps high-performing individuals and teams reduce burnout, build resilience, and lead with intention. With a background spanning real estate, corporate leadership, project management, and coaching, Christine brings a grounded, real-world approach to gratitude that goes far beyond journaling or positivity. Her talks are practical, engaging, and rooted in simple gratitude practices that improve clarity, morale, and sustainable performance. Christine is available to corporate teams, women’s organizations, faith-based groups, and high-pressure industries seeking meaningful growth without burnout.
$1,500 - $5,000
Brandi Marzolino is the coach people call when the culture is cracking, the team is tired, and the truth has been politely avoided for way too long. A former executive turned leadership sage, she blends two decades of top to bottom business experience with the gritty wisdom of her own comeback story; over two decades in the 12-step recovery space, spiritually awake, and unapologetically real. Her talks cut straight to the bone. Brandi teaches people how to stop outsourcing their power, clean up the inner chaos that’s sabotaging their outer results, and finally lead with clarity, courage, and connection. She dismantles old-school authority models and replaces them with something far more potent: presence, emotional intelligence, radical responsibility, and the kind of communication that makes people actually want to follow you. Whether she’s speaking about burnout, boundaries, team dynamics, sobriety, or the redemption arc baked into every human life, Brandi’s message is equal parts lyrical, practical, and profoundly human. She brings humor, heart, and hard truth...the kind that wakes people up, not wears them down. Audiences walk away feeling seen, challenged, and inspired to rise. Leaders walk away equipped to create cultures that heal, perform, and thrive. If your organization is ready for a speaker who doesn’t do fluff, who can hold a room with soul and strategy, and who knows how to transform a story of struggle into a blueprint for leadership, Brandi is your woman.
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Brian K McNeill is a highly sought-after motivational sales speaker, author, and sales trainer with more than 30 years of experience helping professionals sell themselves and their services with confidence, clarity, and consistency. Known as The Sales Confidence Coach, Brian delivers presentations that are fun, funny, high-energy, and relentlessly practical. There is always laughter in the room—and just as much learning. Audiences routinely describe his talks as engaging, refreshing, and unforgettable. As the old speakers’ adage goes: “You don’t have to be funny… unless you want to be paid.” Brian gets paid because people learn and laugh. Brian is the author of nine published books on sales, confidence, and professional communication, including Timid Entrepreneurs Have Skinny Kids, Mastering Sales Language, Asking for the Money, and Why Rhinos Make Great Salespeople. His work has earned hundreds of enthusiastic testimonials praising his ability to simplify selling, remove fear, and spark immediate action. Organizations that bring Brian in don’t just get a great keynote—they get results. After Brian is done, companies are left with: An organization excited about improving More confidence around selling conversations Noticeably increased sales activity Clearer language for explaining value And a measurable spike in sales and momentum Brian doesn’t motivate people for a moment—he equips them with skills they use the very next day. His speaking style is authentic, energetic, and deeply human. People leave believing, often for the first time in a long time, that selling can feel natural, effective, and even enjoyable. If your audience needs confidence, clarity, laughter, and a serious boost in sales activity, Brian K McNeill delivers.
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Oliver James is an author and motivational speaker whose story turns the struggle to read into a message of hope and renewal. After teaching himself to read as an adult, he discovered that literacy isn’t just about words, it’s about reclaiming your voice, confidence, and future. Through his raw storytelling, Oliver inspires audiences to believe that growth has no timeline and that education, healing, and self-worth are lifelong journeys. He speaks to schools, communities, and organizations about resilience, identity, and the power of learning to believe in yourself again.
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As an entrepreneur based in New York, I take pride in being the first in my family to pave a new path through education, corporate experience, and launching my own business at just 26. My journey has been fueled by resilience, ambition, and a commitment to breaking barriers. I specialize in leveraging my unique perspective to guide first-generation professionals in navigating the challenges of career development. I am passionate about empowering others to achieve their potential by sharing insights from my personal and professional journey. My expertise lies in strategic growth, innovation, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset that drives success. Through my work, I aim to inspire and equip individuals who are eager to transform their ambitions into impactful and sustainable ventures, particularly those from underserved backgrounds like mine.
$1,500 - $5,000
For over a decade, Bridgette Simmonds, an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), has inspired and guided leaders around the world to engage their personal power, elevate their leadership, and create meaningful, sustainable impact. As a transformational coach and keynote speaker, Bridgette is known for delivering powerful, interactive experiences that move audiences beyond insight into embodied change. Founder of Bridgette Simmonds International, a premier professional development brand, she equips leaders and organizations with the internal capacity, clarity, and steadiness required to lead effectively in high-pressure environments. Her work blends mindset, strategy, and body-based leadership practices to help individuals break through burnout, restore focus, and lead with grounded confidence and intention. Bridgette’s keynotes and immersive experiences are highly experiential and deeply engaging, designed to regulate, recalibrate, and elevate leaders in real time. Participants consistently report greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and renewed momentum after a single experience. Her facilitation style is calm, commanding, and attuned, creating spaces where leaders feel both challenged and supported. Recognized for her excellence, Bridgette has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and named a Top 15 Coach in Tampa Bay. She is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a trusted partner to executives, entrepreneurs, and teams committed to leading with purpose, presence, and impact.
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Bijoy E. John, MD, is a board-certified physician and practicing sleep specialist currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Based in Nashville, TN, he treats both children and adults with various sleep disorders. Dr. John is the founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America which offers in-person and online consultation, education, modern diagnostic modalities, home testing, and comprehensive treatment for a full spectrum of sleep disorders. He also is the founder of Sleep Fix Academy which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality, and serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is the author of Nobody's Sleeping - The 7 proven sleep strategies, an award winning and best selling book which was published in2024 by Morgan James publishing company. Dr. John is a member of the American Academy of Chest Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was recognized as one of the Top 100 Physicians in Nashville for 2022 by My Nashville magazine. Additionally, he received the Top Sleep Specialist award consecutively from 2015–2020 from Nashville Lifestyle magazine, as voted by his peers and patients. He is also mentioned in Marquis Who’s Who as one of the Top Sleep Physicians for 2023-24. His sleep clinic was ranked among the top 3 by Google in 2025. Dr. John has been happily married to Dotty for 30 years and is the proud father of two grown children. He enjoys maintaining his coral reef aquarium, playing ping pong, tennis, golf, and loves to travel.
$5,000 - $10,000
Bishop Elias Lorenzo was born in Brooklyn in October 1960 and raised in Sunset Park, where he attended a local parish elementary school and later a preparatory seminary that introduced him to structured study and a steady prayer life. Growing up in this environment helped him understand how small daily choices shape long-term character. These early experiences encouraged him to value consistency, humility, and community support. Over time, these lessons created a foundation that guided him toward a life centered on service and thoughtful leadership. Bishop Elias pursued higher education at a Catholic college, where he earned a degree in philosophy before entering a Benedictine monastery to begin religious life. When he professed vows in the mid-1980s, he committed himself to communal living, prayer, and continual learning. He was later ordained a priest, taking on responsibilities that required patience and sincere attention to others' needs. Through these early stages of formation, he grew in awareness of how spiritual life deepens when one is willing to listen and serve with openness. Bishop Lorenzo began his ministry in education by teaching at a secondary school connected to his monastic community. He taught religion, organized retreats, and supported service programs that encouraged students to strengthen their understanding of faith and responsibility. He also worked closely with school administrators and the board of trustees as his duties expanded. Despite increasing responsibilities, he continued teaching because it allowed him to remain close to students' concerns. This experience shaped his belief that leadership is most effective when grounded in direct, personal engagement. Bishop Elias Lorenzo strengthened his ministry by pursuing advanced academic studies in several disciplines. He completed graduate work in liturgical theology, deepening his understanding of how worship shapes community life and supports spiritual growth. He later earned a graduate degree in counseling, gaining practical skills to help individuals navigate personal and emotional challenges. He eventually completed formal studies in canon law, allowing him to guide religious communities with clear, informed insight. These combined disciplines supported his ability to serve with steady judgment and a balanced perspective. Bishop Lorenzo held leadership roles in monastic communities in the United States and abroad. He first served as prior at his home abbey before assuming the same role at an international Benedictine community in Rome, where he worked with members from various cultures and backgrounds. He later took on responsibilities that required communication between monastic communities and the Vatican. These experiences broadened his understanding of the global Church and helped him appreciate the diverse needs and challenges faced by religious communities worldwide.
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