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Kristi Piehl is an author, speaker, podcast host and the Founder and CEO of Media Minefield, a national award-winning public relations firm specializing in media relations, executive social media and thought leadership, crisis communication and training. She started the company in 2010 following a 12-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. Kristi is a passionate believer in the power of storytelling and a champion for women in business. She has won numerous industry and leadership awards and has led Media Minefield to win national awards for its growth, culture and client work. Kristi earned her Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University. She is a best-selling author and host of the Flip Your Script podcast, sharing stories and advice for modern leaders to leverage the positive power of social media.
$5,001 - $10,000
Jeremy Doran is a Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, who helps technical professionals and the people who work with them communicate, align goals, and increase productivity in STEM-driven environments. What sets Jeremy apart is his rare combination of degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology. He doesn't just understand communication theory — he understands how technical minds are wired, why communication breaks down in cross-functional teams, and exactly what to do about it. At the heart of Jeremy's work is neurodiversity. In any group of people, there are vastly different ways of thinking — and within those groups are individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, and any number of other neurological differences that may go unrecognized. Rather than seeing this as a challenge to manage, Jeremy helps teams learn to identify and embrace the unique strengths these differences bring. With nearly 20 years of coaching experience, Jeremy gives teams practical, immediately useable tools for navigating the neurodiversity spectrum. His keynotes are built for organizations where the technical talent is exceptional but the human side of collaboration can improve. Jeremy is also the host of the NeuroConversant Leadership podcast.
$1,501 - $5,000
I’m Timo Mankartz, a Germany-based tech entrepreneur and seed-stage investor focused on SaaS and digital infrastructure. I co-founded the dogado group and was a shareholder in Leasingmarkt24. Today, I’m a shareholder at group.one and work as Customer Operations Coordinator for the DACH region, focusing on cross-functional problem solving and operational improvement. Through TMA Investments GmbH, I back early-stage founders with tickets typically up to €50k and hands-on support. I invest in teams with strong execution, clear positioning, and products I truly understand and would ideally use myself, with a preference for SaaS companies solving a specific, well-defined problem.
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Founder of Halo® & Sydney Tennis NSW | 11X APAC Award Winning Entrepreneur | Global Growth Partner For High Impact Businesses & B2B Ventures
Australia
Michael Ripia is an award-winning Australian entrepreneur, author and global growth partner, best known as the founder of Halo Marketing, Synero Group, and Sydney Tennis NSW. Born in New Zealand and based in Sydney, Australia, Michael is a 3x founder who has built and scaled multiple ventures across digital marketing, real estate and community development. His flagship agency, Halo Marketing, has grown into a seven-figure business helping service-based companies generate consistent revenue through high-performance marketing systems, automation, and lead generation. Recognized with over 11x APAC business awards in multiple categories, Michael has proven his ability to turn ideas into scalable, revenue-generating systems across multiple industries, contributing to more than $31 million in client revenue across B2B sectors. He is the author of “Showing Up: How I Built Businesses, Communities, and Momentum from the Ground Up,” where he shares insights on discipline, consistency, and what it really takes to build momentum from zero. Alongside his business ventures, he founded Sydney Tennis NSW, one of Australia’s largest tennis networks with over 20,000 members, connecting players, coaches, and clubs across Australia. His work sits at the intersection of business, performance, and lifestyle, where entrepreneurship and sport fuel each other. From building companies to playing competitive tennis and cycling across Sydney, Michael’s approach is centred on long-term thinking, meaningful relationships, and creating systems that support both growth and freedom.
$5,001 - $10,000
AI & Digital Literacy Thought Leader/Program Manager, Sales Enablement/Sales Effectiveness Specialist/Project Manager/ Author
Forney, Texas
Based in Forney, Texas, I am an AI & Digital Literacy Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, and Program Manager dedicated to helping organizations navigate the opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence through responsible adoption, executive education, and workforce transformation. My work focuses on strengthening AI and digital literacy across every level of an organization, enabling executives, managers, and employees to make informed decisions that balance technological innovation with human judgment, ethical governance, and measurable business outcomes. As a Sales Enablement and Sales Effectiveness Specialist with a strong foundation in strategic project management, I help organizations translate AI strategy into practical execution that drives performance, innovation, and sustainable growth. To support this mission, I developed the Enterprise AI Readiness Index™—a comprehensive assessment that evaluates an organization's preparedness across six critical dimensions: Executive Leadership, AI Strategy, Governance, Workforce Readiness, Data & Technology, and Risk & Security. The assessment provides leaders with an actionable maturity score and practical recommendations to accelerate responsible AI adoption. Take the Enterprise AI Readiness Index™: https://bannav-ai-index.lovable.app As the author of How to Stay in Control in the Artificial Intelligence Era and Facts, Filters & Traps, I am passionate about empowering organizations to unlock AI's full potential through ethical leadership, critical thinking, and practical implementation. My work emphasizes building organizational capability so that technology enhances—rather than replaces—human intelligence, judgment, and decision-making. From my base in Texas, I partner with corporations, government agencies, universities, and professional associations to deliver keynotes, executive workshops, AI readiness assessments, advisory services, and customized learning experiences that prepare organizations for the future of work. My mission is simple: Helping organizations become AI-ready without losing the human intelligence that drives innovation, trust, and long-term success.
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I’m Kennedy Bingham, a motivational speaker and resilience advocate based in Rexburg, Idaho. When I was 16 years old, my life changed in an instant after a devastating car accident left me hanging from a power line for nearly an hour before rescue. I suffered catastrophic injuries, endured 21 surgeries, and ultimately lost my leg. What followed was a long and difficult road to recovery that forced me to completely rebuild my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Today, I share my story with students, organizations, and communities to inspire resilience, perseverance, and safer choices behind the wheel. Through honest storytelling and real-life experience, I help audiences understand that even in the face of unimaginable hardship, it is possible to rebuild, find purpose, and move forward stronger than before. My mission is simple: to turn my story into a message that encourages others to value life, make safer decisions, and never underestimate the strength they have to overcome adversity.
$1,501 - $5,000
I’m Larry Kesslin, speaker, connector, and guide for people who have achieved success on the outside but find themselves quietly asking, “Is this it?” My work is rooted in a simple truth: we’re not lacking achievement, we’re lacking connection. In my talks, I invite audiences to step out of the noise of performance, expectation, and identity, and into a more honest exploration of who they are and why they’re here. Through the lens of my newest book, The Joy Molecule, I challenge the idea that joy is something we chase, and instead reveal it as something we access when we consciously connect with ourselves, with others, and with a shared sense of purpose. I spent decades in business development, working with leaders, founders, and teams, which means I don’t just understand ideas, I understand how people actually show up in the real world. That experience allows me to bridge two worlds that are rarely brought together: external success and internal fulfillment. I don’t deliver keynotes people simply listen to, I create moments people recognize themselves in. Whether I’m speaking to entrepreneurs, executives, or individuals in transition, my goal is the same: to help people move beyond surface-level success and into a life that feels aligned, connected, and meaningful. Because when you truly understand your What you are, Who you are and your Why you are here, everything else begins to fall into place.
$5,001 - $10,000
Kathy Simmons | Recovery Advocate, Author, and Founder of The Other Side of Rock Bottom
Meriden, Connecticut
Kathy Simmons is a recovery advocate, author, speaker, and certified recovery coach dedicated to helping others rebuild their lives after trauma, addiction, and loss. After experiencing years of abuse and the devastating loss of both of her parents within two months, Kathy struggled with addiction for 14 years before making the life-changing decision to walk away from drugs, alcohol, and an abusive relationship on October 18, 2014. Since then, she has dedicated her life to helping others discover that healing, transformation, and purpose are possible. Today, Kathy is the founder of The Other Side of Rock Bottom, a recovery community that hosts daily online meetings and provides support, encouragement, and resources to people around the world who are seeking recovery and personal growth. She is also the author of multiple books and workbooks focused on trauma healing, self-talk, emotional recovery, and rebuilding self-worth. In addition to her advocacy and writing, Kathy is an entrepreneur who creates meaningful memorial and recovery jewelry that symbolizes faith, remembrance, and resilience. Through her speaking, coaching, and writing, Kathy shares a powerful message of hope: that even the most difficult chapters of life can become the foundation for a new beginning. Her mission is to help people understand that no matter how far they have fallen, there truly is life on the other side of rock bottom.
$251 - $1,500
Jessica McNaull is an executive strategist, author, and transformational speaker who believes leadership begins with being brave enough to be human. With more than two decades of experience leading operations, partnerships, and revenue strategy across global experiential brands, Jessica built and scaled high-performing teams while managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and enterprise relationships. She is known for translating big vision into disciplined execution and for driving measurable growth in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Behind the professional success, however, is a deeply human story of resilience. After navigating significant personal health challenges, reinvention, and unexpected career shifts, Jessica turned her journey into a movement through her book, Barbies & Battle Scars, a #1 Amazon New Release. In it, she explores the intersection of ambition, mental health, identity, and the courage required to rebuild when life fractures. Jessica’s speaking engagements blend humor, candor, and practical frameworks that help audiences move from setback to strategy. Whether addressing corporate leaders or entrepreneurs, she delivers a powerful message: hardship does not disqualify you. It refines you. In addition to her leadership and resilience work, Jessica has been a dedicated animal rescue advocate for over 25 years and currently serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. Animal advocacy and rescue work are deeply personal passions, and she welcomes opportunities to speak to pet industry professionals, veterinary groups, nonprofit leaders, and advocacy organizations. Her talks in this space focus on mission-driven leadership, sustainable rescue operations, compassion fatigue, and building purpose-driven communities within the animal welfare ecosystem. Her mission is simple: to help people step into purpose, lead with authenticity, and build lives they do not need to escape from.
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Bookish by nature, Stephanie Casaubon has been a high-achiever her whole life and built a thriving career in emergency medicine before a life-changing diagnosis revealed that achievement alone could never bring true fulfillment. Today, Stephanie is a Professional Empowerment Coach credentialed by the ICF, an internationally recognized resilience expert, and the author of Beyond Success [2025]. She helps ambitious individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom by transforming restlessness into clarity, purpose, and aligned action. Through her coaching, writing, and speaking, Stephanie helps audiences discover that meaningful change begins with the quiet courage to pause, listen deeply, and realign with our intuition. Her work explores the philosophy that we don’t have to choose between success and fulfillment, because true success is living in alignment with the soul. “After chasing success, I chose alignment—and everything changed.” — Stephanie Casaubon
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Dale Tenhulzen is the Owner & CEO of GF Harvest (GFO, Inc.), a premier gluten-free oat milling company and one of Wyoming’s most respected agricultural business leaders. As a successful entrepreneur and business executive, Dale Tenhulzen has dedicated his career to building companies that make a positive impact while supporting communities and individuals in achieving their goals. Dale Tenhulzen’s journey to becoming a prominent business leader began with humble roots on a chicken farm in Denison, Iowa, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and perseverance. When Dale Tenhulzen lost his father at the age of 13, he stepped up to support his family, developing the resilience and leadership qualities that would define his future success as a CEO and entrepreneur. Dale Tenhulzen pursued higher education at the University of Iowa, studying pre-medical courses with the aspiration of becoming a doctor to help others. However, financial constraints forced Dale Tenhulzen to make the difficult decision to leave his pre-medical studies, a setback that taught him valuable lessons about adaptability and finding alternative paths to success. This experience shaped Dale Tenhulzen’s understanding of the financial barriers that can prevent students from achieving their educational dreams. Demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit that would make him a successful business owner, Dale Tenhulzen built a thriving school fundraising business in California, helping educational institutions raise millions of dollars for essential programs and resources. Dale Tenhulzen’s work in supporting schools and students laid the foundation for his lifelong commitment to education and community service. After facing a personal health challenge in 2019, Dale Tenhulzen relocated to Wyoming in 2020, where he discovered his passion for functional foods and agricultural innovation. As Owner & CEO of GF Harvest, Dale Tenhulzen has transformed the company into a leading manufacturer of high-quality gluten-free oats, serving customers worldwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity.
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Trevor L Taylor Entrepreneur, Investor, and Scholarship Founder From Division I Athlete to Successful Entrepreneur Trevor L Taylor exemplifies how athletic discipline translates into business success. Born and raised with a foundation of competitive excellence, Trevor L Taylor has built a diverse portfolio of investments and ventures while maintaining his commitment to physical fitness and family values. From Division I Athlete to Successful Entrepreneur Trevor L Taylor’s educational journey reflects his commitment to continuous growth and excellence. After graduating from Poly Prep in Brooklyn, NY in 1990, Trevor L Taylor pursued higher education at several prestigious institutions including Duke University and Trinity University before completing his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management at the University of Florida in 1994. During his time at Trinity University and the University of Florida, Trevor L Taylor competed at the Division I level in tennis from 1991 to 1994, developing the systematic approach and competitive mindset that would later define his business philosophy. Athletic Excellence and Discipline Trevor L Taylor’s athletic career demonstrates his commitment to peak performance across multiple disciplines: Division I Tennis (1991-1994): Competed at Trinity University and University of Florida Taekwondo Mastery: Developed discipline and strategic thinking Weightlifting: Built systematic approach to strength and progression Competitive Road Cycling (2002-2008): Raced with various New York teams Competitive Tennis Return: Achieved #5 ranking in Florida men’s 45 division (2019) Current CrossFit Training: Maintains elite fitness as a dedicated CrossFit athlete Business Ventures and Investment Success Trevor L Taylor has been implementing systematic and quantitative investment models since 1998, bringing mathematical precision and athletic discipline to wealth building. His investment expertise spans multiple sectors: Since 2004, Trevor L Taylor has been building wealth through strategic real estate investments: St. Thomas, USVI residential properties Florida real estate markets with focus on appreciation and cash flow Section 8 housing projects providing both returns and social impact Trevor L Taylor expanded into private equity investments in 2009, demonstrating his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. His current venture portfolio includes: Padel Racquet Clubs in Miami: Capitalizing on America’s fastest-growing racquet sport Aesthetic Medicine Ventures: Supporting innovation in health and wellness Sports Supplement Distribution: Enhancing athletic performance and recovery Family Values and Legacy Building Trevor L Taylor is a devoted father to four children aged 16 months, 12, 12, and 15 years old. This commitment to family informs his approach to building sustainable, legacy-focused businesses and educational opportunities through scholarship programs. Investment Philosophy: The Trevor L Taylor Approach Trevor L Taylor’s business philosophy combines athletic discipline with systematic analysis: Data-Driven Decisions: Every investment backed by quantitative analysis Long-term Value Creation: Building sustainable businesses that serve communities Physical and Mental Excellence: Maintaining peak performance through disciplined training Educational Investment: Supporting the next generation through scholarship opportunities Why Trevor L Taylor Supports Education “My University of Florida education provided the analytical framework that drives my systematic approach to investment. The combination of academic rigor and athletic competition taught me that success comes from preparation, analysis, and consistent execution. I created the Trevor L Taylor Scholarship to remove financial barriers for students who demonstrate the commitment to pursue higher education.” — Trevor L Taylor Trevor L Taylor's Vision: Building Opportunities for Future Generations Trevor L Taylor believes that education is the foundation of opportunity. Through the Trevor L Taylor Scholarship program, he aims to support students who might otherwise face financial barriers to completing their education. “Every student enrolled in college or university has already demonstrated commitment to their future. Rather than creating additional hurdles through essays or GPA requirements, I want to provide direct financial support to students who are actively pursuing their educational goals.” — Trevor L Taylor Trevor L Taylor's Commitment to Students Annual $1,000 Awards: Consistent yearly support for deserving students Barrier-Free Application: No essays or minimum GPA requirements Inclusive Approach: Supporting students across all majors and degree levels Long-term Impact: Building a community of Trevor L Taylor Scholarship recipients
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