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Rory Koonce jr. A.K.A. “The Stone PowerHouse” is a person who believes that the word impossible has no validity! In fact the brawny champion power curler shares his slogan with everyone that he meets, “The Impossible is Possible!” Having had to overcome being a paraplegic from birth weighing 1bl. 13oz Experiencing the seemingly insurmountable challenges that Doctors stated that Rory would never see, speak, walk, talk or have the use of the left side of his body. However, this was not in God’s plans and at the age of ten he began walking. Currently Rory uses a walker, growing up he saw that people had an interest in how far the human body could be pushed, however that body was never one born with a disability. He then decided to see how far he could push himself not only mentally but physically as well. A former four time baseball champion, four time bowling champion, wheelchair track gold medalist Rory also wrestled in high school and has studied various martial arts including MMA and Brazilian Ju Jitsu. An athlete whom truly embodies hard work and dedication this he has appeared in many media outlets including 6 ABC’s Prospective Delaware, The Delaware News Journal and MuscleProdigy.com where he was deemed a Fitness Prodigy. Rory has also appeared in Muscle & Fitness’s Magazine Tough: Only the Strong Survive Issue in August of 2009 and January 2014. Today Rory possesses an Associate’s Degree in Business and competes as a power curler for the World Natural Power lifting Federation (WNPF). To date he is the only person on record who power curls from a wheelchair. Rory has won the Delaware State Championship (December 5th, 2009), National Championship two years in a row (June 26th, 2010) and (June 4th, 2011) and the World Championship three years in a row (November 6th, 2010) (November 12-13, 2011) and (November 18, 2012). As well as holding the State, National, and World records in two different weight classes. Likewise he is a Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist, through the American Sports and Fitness Association in 2008. He also is a certified metabolic conditioning coach from NESTA and is currently in the process of starting a Holistic Training Program for Disabled Athletes in order to continue to help all athletes and people alike. Rory continues to embrace his namesake “The Stone Powerhouse” which is a metaphor for mental and physical strength. He strives every day to show that, “The Impossible is Possible”and truly is beyond physical.
$5,001 - $10,000
Allison Francis Barksdale is the CEO of RISE Leadership, LLC. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in personal & professional development, leadership training, strategic business planning, and service management. Allison started her career as a convention center manager and later ventured into entrepreneurship. She is a motivational speaker, trainer, and coach. Through her company, RISE Leadership, LLC, Allison inspires and empowers others to also RISE: Reach, Inspire, Serve, Elevate! Her diverse experience includes running small businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Before starting RISE, Allison served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Minority Business Strategic Alliance. As a contractor for the US DOT, Allison was instrumental in helping women and minority business owners expand economic opportunity by focusing on strengths and opportunities. “You have to know your strengths and build from there. It’s important to hold to the vision of what you want to see. As Wayne Dyer wrote, you have to believe it to see it. I believe it!” Allison earned a dual degree from DePaul University, a BA in Communications and French. She also has an Executive MBA from Temple University along with numerous certifications in teaching, human resources, and board leadership. She currently volunteers as a director-at-large on the Temple University Alumni Association Board. Allison is also known as the “Speak Up Guru,” because of her willingness to speak up, to live, and to lead authentically. Her interest in personal growth is not just what she does, it is who she is. She encourages everyone to fully know, love, and accept who they are. “It is the best way to honor this gift called life.” Favorite Quote 'Find the good and praise it." - Alvin Ailey
$5,001 - $10,000
Agent of change entrepreneur having founded BusinessPROS, a disruptive management consultancy. Businesspros is headquartered in South Africa, whose work reaches Africa, Europe, Asia and the USA. Business and Leadership Coach, Strategy Consultant in some of the worlds most interesting organizations to some of the worlds wonderful people. Do visit my personal website antoinia.com Relish building people and business up for a lifetime! Pivotal work with women in business, leadership, entrepreneurs, global businesses and youth.
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"Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor." I never met William Cowper, who in 1785, wrote what would soon become a mantra of life for millions of people. But I sure do know what he meant! Hi, I am Steve Gallegos, a "Reinvention Expert" and President of The Stevie G. Success Group, one of the leading personal development training organizations in the world. For over 20 years, I have consulted and guided thousands of people to experience greater fulfillment in their business and personal lives by showing them how to reinvent themselves. It is often said that "change is scary," however, this fear is easily overcome when you have a trusted, skilled, and experienced guide. As a U.S. Marine, Police Officer, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Singer-Songwriter/Recording Artist, commercial Photographer, Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner, Executive Leadership Trainer, Communications Trainer, Relationship Trainer, best-selling and award-winning Author, and Master of Ceremonies, I am living proof that we are capable of so much more than what we were led to believe. When you look at your job, career, business, your marriage or relationship, do you shake your head in disbelief and ask "what am I doing here?" or "how did I end up here?" or "what the f%$@ have I done to deserve this?" If the answer is "YES!" go to my website right now and download your free E-book or Audio titled: "5 Steps to Reinvent Yourself Today." Steve is available for international speaking and training assignments for multi-cultural corporations, business, and student associations. He can be reached here via Linked-In, or by email at stevieg@steviegsuccess.com
$5,001 - $10,000
Charlene A. Carruthers has spent over a decade developing leaders as an effective strategist, community organizer, and educator. She is a Black lesbian feminist and founding national director of the BYP100 (Black Youth Project 100), a leading organization of young activists in the movement for Black liberation. Her work has been featured in outlets including the Nation, NBC News, BBC News, Huffington Post, the New Yorker, Al Jazeera, Ebony, USA Today, and the Washington Post. Carruthers was born, raised, and still resides on the South Side of Chicago.
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Toyota Motor Sales USA, President. Toyota Motor Corporation, Senior Managing Dir. Chrysler LLC, Co-President/Vice Chair. RML Automotive, President. Positions from production line, retail sales, technician to CSuite. Motivational.
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Leadership Development Speaker & Public Speaking Coach • Simply Training Solutions
Dallas, Texas
Summer Alexander, M.A., is a leadership development strategist, public speaking coach, speaker, and founder of Simply Training Solutions. She helps leaders communicate clearly, strengthen their executive presence, and influence outcomes in the everyday workplace moments that shape careers and organizations. With more than 15 years of experience, Summer has designed and delivered leadership development programs for global organizations and facilitated learning experiences across four continents. Her work focuses on public speaking, leadership communication, influence without authority, strategic storytelling, executive presence, and strategic thinking. Summer’s approach is grounded in adult learning, organizational leadership, and human-centered design. She creates practical, highly interactive experiences that give leaders opportunities to apply strategies, practice new skills, and receive meaningful feedback. She is the creator of the Human-Centered Strategic Storytelling™ Framework and the Everyday Presentation Planner™, both designed to help leaders translate their expertise into messages that create clarity, alignment, and action. Summer holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management from DePaul University. She also holds a certificate in Educating Adults from DePaul and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging certificate from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her professional credentials include Insights Discovery and the Intercultural Development Inventory. An Amazon bestselling author, Summer has been featured by Black Enterprise, Jet, WGN, WCIU, and other media outlets. She has presented at SXSW and delivered workshops and leadership programs for audiences across the United States and internationally.
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Gremlin is a dynamic hip-hop artist, speaker, and entrepreneur hailing from Orange County, known for his powerful storytelling and ability to connect with audiences through his personal journey. With over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and Facebook, Gremlin has used his platform to tell stories that resonate deeply with listeners, such as his viral hit "All For You", which touched on his mother’s struggle with addiction and garnered coverage on Fox 11 News. Beyond music, Gremlin has dedicated himself to giving back by speaking at foster homes, detention centers, and schools, where he shares his story of overcoming adversity and finding purpose. He has performed across the country, telling his story to inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges. His life journey was also the subject of a documentary produced by Mitu TV, a Latin network, further highlighting his influence in the Latin and hip-hop communities. In addition to his artistic work, Gremlin is the founder of Broken People Clothing, a brand that encourages people to embrace their stories and wear them with pride. The brand aligns with his message of resilience and self-acceptance, reinforcing his mission to inspire others through both his music and entrepreneurial efforts. With over 130,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and songs that explore faith, perseverance, and personal growth, Gremlin continues to expand his reach as an artist and speaker, offering hope and healing to those who need it most.
$1,501 - $5,000
Sasha R. Simmons is a Motivational Speaker and Empowerment Activist, who is committed to teaching people how to create their lives! Sasha’s mantra is that anyone can achieve anything; it is simply a matter of “how bad” they want it! Sasha is the founder of SpeakLife, LLC., a member of Toastmasters International, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She also serves as the President of the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals. Sasha holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Florida and is the author of 20 Major Keys to Establish Your Own Greatness. After going through an intense journey of emotional healing spanning over seven hundred and thirty-one days, Sasha recommitted herself to helping people create their lives through healing. As a result, #SevenThirtyOne, the movement was born. It is her belief that each of us must become a whole individual in order to exist in the fullness of ourselves. The SevenThirtyOne platform aims to provides its troopers with tools to help experience wholeness through healing. Much of Sasha’s inspiration stems from her own life. As a child, she was raised in an economically challenged community and oppressive religious institution causing her to encounter many difficult situations. Though faced with seemingly impossible challenges, she was determined to conquer the cycle of poverty that plagued her family. While studying at New York University, Sasha tapped into a power that taught her the formula for designing the life you want. With a clear vision and much resilience, Sasha is on a mission to empower, elevate, and encourage all to take charge of their lives and Never Stop at No!
$1,501 - $5,000
I work with marketing and sales professionals to increase overall value to client relationships, implement ROI-centric services, and improve retention. Knowledgeable about the Air Force, Startups, Tech, Inbound, and approximately knowledgeable about many other things. Message or Tweet at me anytime: @emdileo.
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Lisa Jackson is co-founder and President of Corporate Culture Pros, a boutique consulting firm specializing in leading workplace growth centered around Purpose, Passion and Productivity as the source of profitable growth. For over 20 years, Ms. Jackson has worked with GE, Boeing, Merck and many entrepreneurial companies during post-merger and large-scale change environments, to restore a culture that can drive sustainable, profitable growth. Ms. Jackson is co-author of two books on culture, a regular blog, as well as international keynotes on My Change Game and Culture as your #1 Profit Center. Her current passion is empowering a NEW generation to lead a Workplace Revolution. Visit her at CorporateCulturePros.com
$1,501 - $5,000
Mileha Soneji, a renowned TED Speaker, believes that having empathy and being able to put yourself in another person's shoes is what makes for great human centered design. Mileha Soneji is a trained strategic product designer, originally hailing from the city of Pune in India. She currently works in the Netherlands as a strategic designer. Her work entails combining the fuzzy front-end of the design process with emerging technologies to answer the question of what needs to be designed in the future. After graduation, she got 2 of years of work experience in India as a Product Designer, where she quickly realized that apart from the actual tangible design, a successful product needs a backbone of thorough research in user needs and market analysis. This led her to pursuing her career in Strategic Product Design in the Netherlands. Her TED talk is now about 918 thousand views and counting.
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