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Mark Black is a resilience expert, speaker, author, and coach. He is also the only man in history to have completed a marathon with someone else's heart and lungs (Mark received a heart and double-lung transplant in 2002).   Mark has spoken to more 75,000 people in more than 750 presentations including global brands like ExxonMobil, MercedesBenz, and AstraZeneca.   Mark is the author of two books. His most recent release, The Resilience Roadmap debuted as the #1 Hot New Release on Amazon.   Mark lives on the east coast of Canada with his wife and 3 kids. To learn more about working with Mark, go to: markblack.ca

Orazie Cook is a passionate advocate and founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation, dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors and their pets. As a survivor of domestic abuse herself, Orazie understands the barriers survivors face when seeking safety for both themselves and their beloved animal companions.   Driven by a mission to educate 10 million people about the challenges survivors with pets experience, Orazie launched the Pay It Forward: Paws for Protection Donation Challenge, encouraging community engagement and raising awareness on the issue. Through live conversations, educational content, and strategic partnerships, she empowers individuals and organizations to take action and create safer environments for survivors and their pets.   Orazie is a sought-after speaker, sharing her inspiring journey and insights on podcasts and public forums. Her work has been recognized for its impact on vulnerable communities, shedding light on the importance of fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.   Beyond her advocacy work, Orazie is an ardent dog lover and enjoys spending time with her furry friends. With a profound dedication to making a positive difference, she continues to champion the cause and inspire others to join the movement for change.

Peter O'Hara is an adventure photographer and filmmaker based in the Canadian Rockies. He has worked for over 15 years in the television and commercial industry, shooting and working for renowned companies such as Amazon Prime and Disney. His passion for outdoor photography and filmmaking has led to unique corners of the world.   In recent years, he has significantly changed his life by resettling with his girlfriend and partner, Jenna, in the Canadian Rockies. Together, they have established a company called Silver Fern Productions, specializing in creating captivating outdoor adventure stories for brands and tourism boards alike. They enjoy spending a lot of their time being immersed in nature and the mountains.

Doing Well By Doing Good Inside Your Business with Entrepreneur and Author Bessi Graham In Her Words: With over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring “doing good” and “making money” back together, my experience spans from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners across the Pacific Islands through to the United Nations in Geneva. This has given me an unparalleled perspective on what makes change happen. 

What does AI mean for all of us in the future with digital strategist, podcast host, and writer Chris Hood In his words:  Hi, I’m Chris Hood, a digital strategist, podcast host, and writer. I love storytelling and have made it an essential part of my career. I’ve always loved escaping into words, sounds, images, and events to paint a solution for others to experience. It is the primary reason I am a veteran of the digital entertainment industry with more than three decades of working across various mediums, including television, film, music, and video games.

The former narc/cop is currently the Host of a TV Show called Primal Divide. Resides in Iowa, and grew up in KY. An entrepreneur at heart, currently owns 3 businesses. Sold a few in the past.   After fifteen years in law enforcement, including a couple of stints as an undercover narcotics agent, John Mulligan retired to the whitetail hunter's paradise of Iowa. He's been hiding out in fields and tree stands ever since, always armed with a compound bow and camera. John's a grinder who's built an impressive resume since leaving the police force, working as a marketing director, photographer, Under Armour Athlete, and host of his own web series, Primal Divide. Archery isn't a post-retirement hobby for John, it's a passion he's had since his youth in Kentucky. His determination and talent have turned that passion into a second career. It's also earned him more time in the woods, and that's what he's really chasing.

How to be an amazing digital strategist, and producer, win, 3 X Tony Awards a Grammy Award, Olivier Award, 2 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 2 Drama League Awards, and a GLAAD Media Award and be an all-around amazing kind person with Tyler Mount Tyler Mount is a digital strategist and producer who has received three Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Drama League Awards, a Drama Desk Award, and a GLAAD Media Award.

Daniel Gagnon is an organizational agility advisor, coach, and trainer with close to three decades of diversified experience.   One of four Disciplined Agile Fellows in the world, he describes himself as a passionate servant leader and ethical disruptor.   Daniel focuses on helping leaders evolve their mindsets to foster the emergence of true organizational agility. To this end, he became an Agile Leadership Journey Guide in 2019 and co-developed an ICP-LEA certifying workshop with Bruno Collet, with whom he has partnered as a co-founder of Agile Leader Academy.

Ashley Willis is a wife, mommy of four little boys, speaker, writer, and entrepreneur. She's a popular blogger on topics related to marriage, faith, family, motherhood, and her own struggle with anxiety and depression. Ashley has a passion for encouraging and inspiring others through her books, blogs, videos, and speaking events, but her favorite thing to do is to travel to new and exciting places with her "five guys". If you'd like to connect with Ashley and check out her other resources, go to www.DaveAndAshleyWillis.com.

Getting your brand out there and scaling your business to great heights with scale expert Liliana Pertenava  In her words:  Hi, I'm Liliana Pertenava, an experienced global PR (US and all international markets) leader for a company with over 1 billion users, startup advisor for Silicon Valley tech companies and Techstars accelerator, and entrepreneur. My vast experience and acumen in strategic communication might be interesting, particularly when it comes to personal branding for founders and the role of PR in it.