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Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author

Tammie Jo Shults is a retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. 

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Travels From: Boerne, TX

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Author, Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Diversity, Faith

Former USAF Lieutenant, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Defense Policy Expert

Most widely recognized for her service on September 11, Heather “Lucky” Penney was part of the first wave of women who went directly into fighters from pilot training.

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Travels From: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Motivational

Global Human Rights Activist, President of Harvey Milk Foundation, US President Obama’s LGBTQ surrogate and advisor

Stuart Milk is an international human rights activist, LGBT rights speaker, government relations consultant, and youth advocate.

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Travels From: Alexandria, VA

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Equality, LGBTQ+/Pride, Leadership, Politics

Actor, Author, Stem Cell Ambassador

A natural storyteller, Colin shares his personal insight with humor and humility regarding what it takes to stay resilient, empowered, and motivated in pursuit of the things that matter most in life.

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Travels From: Arizona

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Celebrity Motivational Speaker, Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership, Audition Tools

First USAF Female Fighter Pilot; First USAF Female Fighter Wing Commander; Combat Veteran

Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt served as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, and Commander, Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

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Travels From: Arizona

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Aviation, Inspirational Women, Motivational, Leadership

55th Governor of New York and Author of “Black, Blind, and In Charge”

David A. Paterson was the 55th Governor of the State of New York.

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Travels From: New York, NY

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Political, Diversity & Disability, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Motivational, LGTBQ+ & Allies

Author & the Great-Grandson og Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi

Born on a train between Mumbai and Kolkata, Tushar Gandhi was raised in Mumbai and holds a printing diploma from the Government Institute of Printing Technology.

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Travels From: New York, NY

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Leadership, Diversity, Political, Faith, Motivational

Speaker, Author, & Women’s History Trailblazer

Kathryn Childers, one of the first five female U.S. Secret Service special agents, inspires with her extraordinary journey in a male-dominated field. Known as the “pistol packin’ nanny” to the Kennedy children, she protected world leaders and worked undercover.

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Travels From: Texas

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Do It Scared!, What’s In Your Backpack?, The Re-Factor: Don’t Just Retire … Restart, Reinvent & Reboot Your Life, It’s More Than Talk!, Secrets of the Service: How did a girl from Pueblo, Colorado get a job at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.

André Thornton is a motivational and faith-based speaker, a twenty-one year veteran of the MLB and recipient of the coveted Roberto Clemente Award, acclaimed author of Triumph Born of Tragedy, and the CEO of ASW Global Inc.

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Travels From: Mogadore, OH

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Team Building, Leadership, Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, Faith

Agent to the Stars, CEO & Chairman

In his 44th year of representing the world’s most famous personalities, CMG Worldwide Founder and Chairman, Mark Roesler, has successfully positioned his marketing and management company as the dominant force in the evolving intellectual property arena.

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Travels From: Beverly Hills, CA

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Business, Entertainment

Futurist, Innovator, Producer, Professor, CEO, and Entertainment Executive

Travis Cloyd is an accomplished futurist, innovator, producer, professor, CEO, and entertainment executive with a focus on creating, managing and financing immersive state-of-the-art technology companies.

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Travels From: Los Angeles, CA

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Technology

Daughter and Spokeswoman for the Legacy of Malcolm X

Ilyasah Shabazz is an educator and motivational speaker focusing on the preservation and growth of the legacy of her late father, Malcolm X.

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Travels From: New Rochelle, NY

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Overcoming Adversity, Diversity, Linked to Legends

All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster 

Nick Swisher is a MLB World Series Champion and All-Star.

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Travels From: Tampa, FL

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Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Sports, Entertainment

Philanthropist, CEO, Former Broadcaster & Professional Baseball Player

Roberto Clemente, Jr. is a universally respected philanthropist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, producer, former broadcaster, and professional baseball player.

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Travels From: Puerto Rico

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Diversity, Motivational, Business, Leadership,  Sports

Business Strategist & Sales Coach | Author, “Same Game New Rules,” Host of The Advanced Selling Podcast

Bill Caskey has been training and coaching sales professionals and leaders for 30 years.

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Travels From: Indianapolis, IN

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The Self-Image Dilemma, “Everyone Sells. Everyone Influences”, “Avoid The Commodity Dungeon”

U.S. Air Force Veteran & Co-Pilot for Southwest Flight 1380

Darren Ellisor is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and First Officer for Southwest Airlines.

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Travels From: League City, TX

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Military, Aviation, Motivational, Leadership

Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach

J’Marie Moore is the first daughter of a famous boxer to fight professionally.

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Travels From: Baja California, Mexico

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Inspirational Women, Faith, Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational

Social Activist and President of the Gilbert Baker Foundation

Charley Beal has conducted readings of the Gilbert Baker memoir Rainbow Warrior in cities across America including New York City, San Francisco, Provincetown, MA and Rochester, NY.

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Travels From: New York, NY

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LGBTQ+ rights and history, Rainbow Flag history, Global impact

American Acrobat, Aerialist, and Author

Jennifer Bricker is an American acrobat, aerialist, and was born without legs.

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Travels From: New York, NY

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Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Author

TV Personality, Actor, Former NFL Defensive End & Radio Host

John Frederick Dryer is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter and former professional football player.

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Travels From: Los Angeles, CA

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Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Sports Motivation, Mental Health 

Son and spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc and CDB Music, LLC, Host of The Charlie Daniels Podcast

Charlie Daniels, Jr. had the unique opportunity to grow up as the only child of entertainer phenomenon and legend, Charlie Daniels.

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Travels From: Nashville, TN

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Current Events, Veterans, Faith, Politics, Music Business, Grief

Spokesperson for the Amelia Earhart Family, CEO of Danforth Pewter, Member of Vermont Climate Council (VCC), and Board Member at Tuttle Printing and Promotional Products

Bram Kleppner is the great-nephew of Amelia Earhart.

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Travels From: Burlington, VT

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Amelia Earhart’s Feminist Activism, Climate Change Policy, Social Responsibility Business

Artist 

Olivia de Berardinis has been working as an artist since the mid-70s.

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Travels From: Burlington, VT

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Inspirational Women, Motivational, Art

Former Footballer, World Cup Champion, and FIFA World Player of the Year

Lothar is a World Cup Champion. As captain of West Germany, he led them to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

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Travels From: Burlington, VT

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Inspirational Women, Motivational, Art

Award-Winning Voice Actor, Comedian, Motivational Speaker

Dave Dugan is an award-winning writer.

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Travels From: Carmel, IN

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Comedian, Entertainment, Wellness, Stress