About Chelsea ChattsChelsea is a Southern author and Chattanooga, Tennessee content creator bringing the beauty of Appalachian living to life through storytelling, poetry, and advocacy. In 2022, Chelsea made a bold move—leaving behind the familiar to take a chance on herself. With her family by her side, she launched Chelsea Chatts, a lifestyle brand rooted
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About Jay AbbasiJay Abbasi is a speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader with a mission to help professionals boost performance without burning out. After his father’s sudden passing in 2014, Jay redefined his approach to life and career, transforming personal hardship into a catalyst for growth… …At Tesla, he rose to lead national training programs,
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Chara Watson- Chara Watson is a Storyteller, adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma Christian University, and a stay-at-home-mom to four beautiful children. In 2003, at the urging of her wonderful new husband, Josh, Chara enrolled in East Tennessee State University’s graduate program for Storytelling, embracing her lifelong passion for stories, and connection. She graduated in 2005
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About Nick RizziYour expert realtor and Best Friend in Denver, dedicated to making your home buying or selling experience seamless with top-notch negotiation and a deep network. A creative through of woodworking, gaming, and culinary adventures,… …I bring a unique blend of passion and expertise to every meeting. With accolades in sales and a heart
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Cheryl Smith- From the start, Cheryl Smith was a natural born communicator. As an only child, Cheryl found herself surrounded by adults and quickly learned the value of effectively communicating with people of all walks of life, young and old. At the age of 8, she started an amazing journey showing and training horses, and
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Shawn McBride-The Our Shawn McBride, is the business nerd and long-time business attorney that focuses on changes of ownership in businesses. He works with business owners that know their business is about more than themselves to get ready for their future within the future of business through keynotes, training and personalized solutions. In furtherance of
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About Lisa SkinnerLisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist and bestselling author with over 30 years of experience helping families and caregivers navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A Certified Dementia Practitioner, Dementia Care Trainer, and Dementia Program Director, Lisa holds a degree in Human Behavior and has dedicated her career to educating and
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About Patrick NaughtonPatrick W. Naughton Jr. is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and a distinguished military historian. He currently serves as an instructor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and is a Fellow with the Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and InterAgency Cooperation, a
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Drew Aversa- Drew Aversa is a leadership expert and management consultant. His background spans diverse industries ranging from entrepreneur, college instructor, and firefighter to Fortune 150 business development executive. He is a keynote speaker on employee engagement, health, and safety. Drew contributes his time and expertise serving on executive committees shaping public policy and is
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Elizabeth Turner Elizabeth Turner is a coach and founder of The Unapologetic Life. Through her one-on-one and group work she helps clients get crystal clear on what is standing in the way of them living a deeply unapologetic and joyful life. Elizabeth believes that joy is our birthright and when we can find our own
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About Cristie CernigliaHi! I’m Cristie Cerniglia, a certified relationship coach, speaker, and passionate advocate for marriage and family restoration. I’ve been married to my husband for over 30 years, and my journey into coaching began with a deeply personal mission: to heal and rebuild what I thought was lost in my own marriage… …After experiencing
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About Constance Van HorneDr. Constance Van Horne, widely known as Dr. Connie, is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and an Associate Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management since September 2023… …With an MBA and PhD in Management from Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, Dr. Connie brings over a decade
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