Charles Edward Faulks Jr. is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, and Autism advocate whose voice is shifting culture, challenging stereotypes, and empowering communities across the country. As a proud Black man on the Autism spectrum, Charles brings lived experience, cultural insight, and faith-driven conviction to every stage he steps on.
Eddie Hill, President of TeamUp, Inc., is a Certified Behavior Specialist, Pastor, and Entrepreneur with multiple successful endeavors.
TeamUp has been serving businesses and schools for over 15 years with training, team-building, and special events.
EDDIE HILL grew up in the working-class community of Glenwood, a development in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Jack Barsky is an author, former CIO at a Fortune 500 energy firm and former operative of the KGB who spied on the United States from 1978 to 1988. Exposed after the Cold War had ended, Barsky became a resource for U.S. counterintelligence agencies, and held executive technology roles at major U.S. corporations. He was not charged with any crime and was allowed to remain in the United States. His autobiography, Deep Undercover, was published in 2017, and he frequently speaks on his experiences and as an expert on espionage.
For over a decade, Jason T. Powell mastered the art of commanding a room through professional stand-up comedy l earning how to read people, adapt in real time, and communicate with impact. He then spent 25 years coaching elite-level athletes, developing leaders who perform under pressure, stay disciplined, and thrive i n high-stakes environments. Today, Jason brings those worlds together to help organizations: Strengthen leadership communication Improve team alignment Increase confidence under pressure Build resilient, high-performance cultures As the President of Compete To Live, a nonprofit dedicated to mental resilience and leadership through competition and community, Jason understands how mindset, culture, and communication directly impact performance. His keynotes don’t just inspire, they equip leaders with practical tools they can use immediately.
An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, M.S., CSP, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that reveal brain hacks and power tools that optimize performance. A Change Strategist, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), TEDx speaker and performance coach, Edie has inspired thousands of associations and Fortune 500 companies on five continents.
Vibrant and world-renowned, when Edie steps onto the stage, she owns it and immediately engages and energizes her audience with a message that is relevant and rejuvenating.
Felicia Shanken is an Empowerment & Digital Futures Strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of the Philadelphia Women’s Network
Connection, LLC, PWNC Digital Futures and PWNC Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. She is dedicated to empowering corporate and professional women into entrepreneurship through leadership, AI marketing, workshops and transformational events.
David Yaw brings over 30 years of hard-won experience in business, finance, and personal reinvention. From the boardrooms of the oil and gas industry to rebuilding life after bankruptcy and divorce, David has walked the walk—and now he helps others do the same.
Sharon Galluzzo is the Amazon Best-Selling Author of Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$, a Profit Growth Strategist, dynamic speaker, and host of The Profit Connections Podcast. With over 21 years of experience, Sharon specializes in helping entrepreneurs and franchise owners break free from the overwhelm and frustration to build thriving, joy-filled businesses that fuel success.
Frank Agin is the founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections, an organization that empowers entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals to get more referrals through professional networking. Since 1995, he has worked with thousands of small-business professionals to utilize and succeed with word-of-mouth marketing.
Ethan Fisher is a raw and passionate speaker who shares his story about his struggles, through the art of storytelling. He aims to discuss the importance of the choices and decisions we make in our daily lives. His story has been featured in numerous publications, best-selling leadership books, newspaper articles, podcasts, and radio and television shows, including HLN/CNN.
