Meet the 2024 Speakers
Brandee Brown
Partnership Director | Entrepreneur
Brandee Brown's remarkable life and career journey epitomize her ability to overcome challenges and turn them into accomplishments. Presently, Brandee holds a prominent position as the Partnership Director at the Impact Innovation Foundation (IIF). Working alongside CEO Diane Tucker, Brandee is poised to introduce her independent entrepreneurial venture, Magnify Success.A standout achievement in Brandee's career is her instrumental role in
establishing and overseeing the STEM Council for Good, which significantly expanded its outreach to over 700 community members across the United States
Sandy Bryant
Deputy Comissioner, Social Services (NYC)
Sandy Bryant is an emblem of resilience and dedication, currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner for one of the nation’s largest social service agencies in New York City. Her remarkable journey from a single mother and high school dropout to an influential public servant is a testament to her unwavering commitment to uplifting NYC's most vulnerable populations. With over 35 years of service, Sandy has risen through the ranks, now overseeing programs that assist over 600,000 beneficiaries.
Terri Crook
Author | Career Coach | Producer
Speaker and Founder of Happy Place Leadership and Chief Executive Officer of A Legal Crook Productions, Inc. She has transformed the lives of women globally by empowering them to get their second win(d). Terri’s courage and determination has inspired audiences worldwide and helped countless audiences break through to discover their untapped talents and infinite potential. She continues her journey with her audience by providing a clear and practical blueprint for personal success.
Monique Davis
Talent Success Leader
Monique Davis is a multifaceted woman of faith. Corporate wise, she is a Talent
Success Leader specializing in team dynamics, career development and recruiter
training. After over a decade in corporate recruiting, Monique now offers direct support
to organizations through consulting and training models. Her areas of focus include
Talent Optimization, ATS System Design, Talent Development and Professional
Services within Startup organizations.
Charreah K. Jackson
Global Coach | Trainer | Author
Charreah K. Jackson serves as a global coach, trainer and communications consultant with clients on five continents. She is the founder of Shine Army, serving leaders to be seen, heard and legendary. She is the bestselling author of Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman's Playbook for Love & Success published by St. Martin's Press and available in libraries around the globe including Australia and New Zealand. Her setbacks taught her early the importance
of owning our power and creating our life stories.
Kelli Joy Richardson
Emmy Award-winning CEO of The House of JOY and The SonRise Project
Kelli is an Emmy Award winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with 25+ years of leadership experience in television & entertainment marketing, consumer packaged goods, book publishing, and technology. Her expertise in strategic insights, research, marketing, advertising, communications, special events, public affairs, and advertising sales has translated to exceptional results for powerhouse brands including Procter & Gamble (P&G), BET Networks (Viacom) and Dell. In addition to driving volume, share, and ratings increases for P&G and BET, respectively. Kelli is a proud mother of two boys.
Dr. Natasha Leath
"Talk to Tash | Author
Meet “Talk To Tash”, a native New Yorker, acclaimed Celebrity Intuitive Life Strategist, and accomplished Author. With a divine talent, she effortlessly unveils a persons past, present and future potential, whether through their voice, text, or a single glance. Tash’s remarkable ability to sense past experiences and foresee what lies ahead has made her a sought-after resource for countless individuals. Using her extraordinary intuition, she guides clients in reshaping their mindset, transforming their behaviors, and crafting the life they’ve always dreamed of.
Raychelle LeBlanc
Certified Alignment Coach | Author
“The balance of mind, body and spirits allows us to access our internal pharmacy.”
“Find something to celebrate about your life daily”, has been the mantra for Raychelle LeBlanc for at least a decade. After battling with severe panic attacks, anxiety and depression in the 90s, Raychelle realized that daily celebrations were instrumental in overcoming those fears. Her decade long process was the inspiration for the name of her first coaching program, Cake Everyday Coaching Circle.
Marcenae Lynette
Entrepreneur | Actress | Talent Coach
Marcenae Lynette, is a vibrant, energetic, and phenomenal entertainer. She specializes in theatre, film, and television, where she has been pursuing her dream with passion, trust in God, immovable faith, hard work, and support from her family and friends. Her first debut, in The Wiz, where she was the lead role of Dorothy, sparked her love for her future. She is an established business owner, actress, host, and talent coach. With her acceptance of being herself while delivering honest performances
through the arts, she is embracing a promising career!
Dr. Felicia Phillips
CEO | Entrepreneur | Consultant
A fourth-generation serial entrepreneur, Dr. Felicia Phillips is a Master Business Strategist and CEO of PPICW, Inc. Today, Dr. Felicia uses her 33 years of experience to advise organizations like AARP, Delta Air Lines, Wells, Fargo, and McDonald’s to name a few. In 2020, Dr. Felicia founded The One Million Dreams Foundation for Black Women and Girls. The 501(c)(3) foundation is a strategic alliance partner to the Small Business Administration and has partnered with Fortune 50 companies to help women-owned businesses with contract opportunities, certifications as well as access to capital.
Dr. Nandi Shareef
Founder | Coach | Facilitator
DR. NANDI SHAREEF is an award-winning transformational trainer and coach. As founder and CEO of The Shareef Group, a boutique speaking and coaching firm that ignites the gifts and talents of global leaders to create a transformed world, she’s helped clients increase their income and savings by millions of dollars, establish themselves as entrepreneurs, and give back hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds and in-kind donations to community organizations .In the corporate world, she facilities internal career and leadership coaching development and trains and coaches high-tech and nonprofit leaders on public speaking and communications.
Dr. Sunne-Ryse Smith
Mentor | Trainer | Strategist
Dr. Sunne-Ryse S. Smith is an inspirational trainer, speaker, consultant, and author. She helps people live with a greater sense of self-awareness and purpose in life. She has been consistently described as thought-provoking, intuitive, and inspirational. She encourages people to think critically about their life’s purpose and supports them in creating pathways to manifest their God-given dreams. She is the founder of Inspiration Matters Consulting.
Raynae Taylor
Real Estate Instructor | Entrepreneur
After 25 years in management at several major corporations, Raynae decided to reinvent herself. Her love of beautiful houses lead her to a career in Real Estate. She is broker and owner of Taylor Made Realty in
Atlanta, Georgia where she consults, coaches, and guides new Real Estate Consultants to become productive in their businesses.Raynae’s love for learning and helping others propelled her to pursue without end ways to impart knowledge and she opened her Real Estate School, Cutting Edge Institute Worldwide in 2010.
Vallori Thomas
CEO | Change Ambassador | Consultant
Thomas is an accredited member of Forbes Coaches Council, an ICF-certified Coach, 2021 WeInspire Movement for Change Ambassador,
the Founder of The Institute at WOW Coaching and Consulting, and the author of “POSSIBILITOLOGY: It's A Great Day To BeAmazing”. Her book is a primer on a life perspective that brought her back into the mainstream of life from an isolated marginal existence.
Trina Ramsey
Entrepreneur | Non-Profit Executive
Trina Ramsey, a passionate entrepreneur and seasoned nonprofit executive, heads the Just Do You Institute for Women’s Empowerment. Having successfully navigated various career paths and personal transformations, Trina uses her experiences to guide women towards achieving balance, freedom, and success. Trina’s mission is to help others connect the dots, granting themselves permission to go after their dreams, utilizing all their passion, skills, and talents.