Joresa BlountJoresa Blount: I love all things digital! I also love using my gift of encouragement to inspire and empower other women. I know there is only one Oprah, but I really hope to be the one Joresa that leaves a legacy. I believe in the power of words, sisterhood, community and vision. Through my work
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About Ryan KennedyRyan aka “Water Dog” (after my outdoor adventure company) is a water lover whose life has been centered around water and my life mission is to get as many people as possible to experience the incredible effects of being in or around water. “Water makes you happier, more connected and better at what you
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About Charis LovelandCharis Loveland joined Amazon Web Services in 2019 leading AI/ML strategy for the Cloud Intelligence team. She now works full time as the global program manager for the EPIC emotional intelligence program. Before joining Amazon, Charis worked independently in AI product strategy and taught data science for MIT,… …Columbia, and Dartmouth, as well
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Selena Templeton- Selena Templeton is the Diverse IT podcast host and writer for ITSPmagazine. In addition, she covers industry conferences such as ISSA-LA, Black Hat, AppSec and RSA. Despite earning an English degree that people warned her would make her obsolete in today’s “anyone can write on the Internet” world, she has had no problem
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About Monique SmithThe Leadership Strategist Monique A.J. Smith, is a Leadership Strategist that guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration/Sports Management careers through her company, Seeds of Empowerment LLC. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 plus years,… … is is an Adjunct Instructor at both Johnson C. Smith
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Chris O’Byrne- Chris O’Byrne has been a chemical engineer and a science teacher (among other things) and has grown JETLAUNCH into a successful, process-driven business. He has four adult children, six grandchildren, and despite being 52 years old, has a baby girl arriving in one month. Chris Listen another #12minconvo Credits: Musical Background: ‘TAKE THE
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About Jessilyn PerssonWith two decades of experience in the corporate and public sectors, Jessilyn Persson reached a breaking point after years of enduring workplace harassment, juggling a side business, and raising two young boys. The resulting stress and unhappiness led to burnout. During her recovery, Jessilyn and her husband, Brian, made a life-changing decision to
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About Jennifer SporJennifer 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
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Georgian Benta- Georgian Benta is the founder and host of “The Gratitude Podcast ”, a weekly show that inspires people to find new ways of making gratitude a habit by interviewing successful people and getting them to share fascinating stories about living a grateful life. Georgian also does gratitude coaching and his vision is to
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About Maureen EdwardsMaureen Edwards is an award-winning entrepreneur, inventor, and business strategist. Her entrepreneurial spirit shines through her six successful companies and the 30+ industry awards recognizing her achievements. As the founder of Ingennicom Communications, Maureen goes beyond theory, pioneering practical (Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses… …Maureen doesn’t just talk AI, she implements it.
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About Michele BarardMichele Barard, a proud native of New Orleans, is a multifaceted professional with a passion for storytelling, education, and empowerment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Agnes Scott College and has lived in Mexico and Central America,… …gaining valuable international experience that informs her work.A Proven Leader in Program
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Grace Carter- Family: Blended family of 5 adult children and 3 grandchildren. The youngest finished high school in 2015. Lives in Northern California with husband. Work: Attorney who is currently employed as an Administrative Judge with a small Federal agency for the last 8 years Church: teaches Sunday school 2nd-5th graders and volunteers with an
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