Our Speakers

I am an explorer of the most exciting terrain in the world:  You and Your Dreams.  This is delivered with the educated skill of an ICF-certified professional coach.  With over a thousand hours of partnering with clients, the genius of each individual and enterprise is respected, revealed and celebrated.    As a leader, the practices of inclusion, empowerment, and autonomy are essential to maximize individual and collective potential.  The success of individual clients and teams over time has resulted in promotions, expanded leadership, goal & revenue attainment and an ability to pivot with greater ease during change, whether planned or unexpected.  It is a privilege to witness people become themselves more fully, authentically and purposefully. “Transformation as Transition”.

Stephen Levi Carter brings with him over two decades of experience in leadership, working in finance in managerial and executive-level positions for consulting firms, medical insurance companies, oil and gas companies, and technology firms.

Coach Cam amassed a wealth of knowledge in the areas of leadership and personal development that he has used to inspire and transform leaders as a business consultant for the NFL, MLB and NBA.

Dr. Vera. is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She earned her Doctoral Degree of Philosophy with a specialization in Trauma, Clinical Counseling, and Leadership in South Florida. </span></p>

<p><span>She holds certifications and licensure in various areas of professional interest, and is the recipient of numerous awards of distinction. Dr. Vera has served as an adjunct professor at her alma mater for many years.

Carmen is author of Driven: Eat What You Kill and co-author of the #1 best-selling book, Mission Unstoppable with Les Brown and Dr. George C. Fraser. As one of the country's most sought after financial experts and speakers, Carmen has been featured by media outlets including NBC, FOX, Black Enterprise magazine, The Houston Chronicle and dozens of radio programs across the country.

Cedrick is an Executive Director with John Maxwell Team and the Founder and Chief Executive at LaFleur Leadership Institute, where he has created a successful company that delivers workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and coaching for organizations focused on leadership development.

He also serves on the John Maxwell President’s Advisory Council and is a certified D.I.S.C. 8Consultant.

Dr. LaShonda M. Jackson-Dean a US Air Force Veteran and author of a variety of genres to include five (5) published<br /> books with three (3) books in the works, one being a (5-Part Series).

She is the host of a TV talk Show, and a Life and Success Strategist.

Grace L. Holden is a multi-passionate Keynote Motivational Speaker, Leadership Expert, and Personal & Executive Coach.

Throughout the span of over

two decades, she has garnered extensive expertise helping

people thrive both professionally and personally.

Rekesha Pittman excels at turning talents into treasure. She has helped visionaries worldwide launch profitable books and businesses through innovative training and coaching systems. She is the Chief Strategist of EAST Global LLC in Dallas, Texas.

Rekesha is a panelist for a wide variety of topics including book publishing, business strategies, performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

Tara L. Paige is the brainchild behind Black Women Who love Outdoor Living Spaces ™. She started this group out of a pure passion to connect with patio friends that looked like her. She’s since grown this community to over 232k black women whose main goals are to love, inspire, empower and enjoy /outdoor living spaces together.