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I'm Matthew Angel, CFP® — a devoted husband, father, and Certified Financial Planner with over 15 years of experience helping families and business owners make wise, faith-based financial decisions for their money, legacy, and future.

At Angel Legacy Advisors, we're redefining financial planning. Our firm is rooted in biblical principles, built to navigate today's financial complexities, and designed to help you align your wealth with your values and the things that matter most.

Whether you're preparing for retirement, navigating a career transition, planning to give more generously, or simply seeking expert financial guidance, Angel Legacy Advisors exists to help you build a legacy that lasts—both in life and in faith.

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Since 2008, I've been serving emerging generations through Back2Back Ministries, an organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families around the world. In 2018, Back2Back opened its eighth site in Cincinnati, focusing on helping families from hard places move toward healing and sustainability.

My hope for Back2Back Cincinnati is to see transformation through collaboration with like-minded organizations—nurturing youth and families toward long-term stability and purpose.

For the first eight years, this mission took shape through One21, a movement within Back2Back that equips youth to "live like Jesus with hearts set on forever." As the Director of One21, I work to network followers of Jesus in emerging generations within the context of their city, campus, and church.

One21 offers:

• Weekend retreats and conferences
• Social groups (IMPACT)
• Mission trips and discipleship strategies
• Youth ministry curriculum and school campaigns

Each initiative is designed to engage youth culture with the Story of God, building community, influence, and sustainability. Today, over 40 churches and 1,500 students connect to the Gospel through One21 each year.

In 2012, One21 expanded globally through Back2Back Ministries, resourcing orphaned and vulnerable youth in Monterrey, Mexico and beyond.

Before joining One21, I served as a youth pastor at The First Church of Christ in Xenia, Ohio, for eight years. I hold a Master's Degree in Theology from Cincinnati Bible Seminary, where I also serve as an Adjunct Youth Ministry Professor.

When I'm not speaking to students, consulting with churches, or developing youth ministry strategies, I'm most grateful for my greatest roles — husband and father.

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Paul Rouke is a born-again disciple of Jesus Christ whose life was forever changed in 2019 after a powerful near-death experience and salvation encounter. Today, he serves as a Business Consultant, Life Coach, Keynote Speaker, Serial Author, Global Ministry Leader, and Certified Mental Health Coach.

With over 47 years of life experience, Paul blends spiritual wisdom with practical guidance, empowering individuals to discover purpose, freedom, and divine direction through Christ. His mission is to help others live intentionally, walk in faith, and transform their lives for God's glory.

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• Business Consultancy - Become People-Centric
• 1-1 Life Coaching - Christ Consultancy
• Life Stories On Mental Health - The Once Suicidal CEO
• Ministry - Become Born-Again Worldwide Ministry
• The Future - New Heavens New Earth

Tim Rexius is a personality that checks all of the above. Family of 8 and a beautiful, determined wife, CEO and Pres of Rexius Nutrition, Co Owner of Iron heaven Gyms Inc. President and Founder of VHI Supps and the OPP Omaha Protein Popcorn Company and if you think it stops there - it doesn't. There is still so much more in the works. Recently he began the Rexius Business Consulting Company to help coach and mentor other business owners across the globe.

Not only does Tim have the passion and determination for Entrepreneurship but a desire to reach out to students, athletes and anyone who wants to make their passion their paycheck.

From teaching anyone how to start a small business and one of the most sought after motivational speakers his personal mission is help everyone reach for more, to be the absolute best versions of themselves!~

"It's either Now or Never. You bet on yourself or no one will." -Tim Rexius

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Douglas Jacoby is an independent scholar, podcaster, writer, and professor of theology known for his deep insights into faith, scripture, and Christian living. With advanced degrees from Drew University, Harvard University, and Duke University, Douglas has lectured, debated, and consulted in over 130 nations and more than 100 universities worldwide.

In addition to his academic and ministry work, Douglas leads biblical study tours throughout the Mediterranean, helping others explore the historical and spiritual roots of Christianity.

He and his wife make their home in North West England, where he continues to write, teach, and podcast about faith, theology, and discipleship.

His latest book, Amen and Amen: A Timeless Collection of Prayers and Hymns for Life's Journey (BroadStreet, 2025), offers readers a powerful resource for spiritual reflection and growth.

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Jonah Erbe is the President of Leadership Management International (LMI) — a global leadership development organization operating in more than 80 countries and offering programs in over 25 languages. With a passion for faith-based leadership and personal growth, Jonah's mission is to help others realize their God-given potential — physically, mentally, spiritually, professionally, and relationally.

He is the author of Excellence for Influence, a powerful resource that bridges Biblical faith and workplace leadership, inspiring readers to pursue excellence with purpose. In early 2025, Jonah launched his Substack newsletter, Leadership in Light of Eternity, where he shares wisdom on leadership, priorities, family, and work — all viewed through an eternal and scriptural lens.

Based in Texas, Jonah lives with his wife Brooke, his high-school sweetheart, and their children. He models servant-hearted leadership in every area of life — as a business leader, pastorally minded coach, and family man — encouraging others to lead by example and to align success with Kingdom purpose.

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Kaley Rivera Thompson is a passionate author, copywriter, Bible teacher, speaker, and worship leader devoted to helping women live out their faith with purpose and joy. Whether she's championing women, cheering on the next generation, or sharing God's truth through words and worship, Kaley's heart shines through everything she does.

When she's not writing or playing her guitar, you'll find her enjoying strong coffee, hiking trails, or taking mountain day trips with her family. Above all, she treasures her role as mom to three beautiful girls — Lina, Lili, and Ceci.

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Deborah Tillman is a globally recognized Transformational Parenting Leader, speaker, and author whose leadership in early childhood education spans nearly three decades. Known for her faith-based parenting approach, love for children, and passion for empowering parents, she has become one of the most trusted voices in family and parenting education.

Deborah's journey began when she became a mother to her son, Zeplyn. Unable to find high-quality childcare, she made the bold decision to leave her six-figure career and open her own center in 1994. Today, her Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for Early Learners is a top-rated child care provider in Northern Virginia. Her philosophy of showering children with love, delivering quality education, and equipping parents and providers to lead with compassion has earned her national acclaim.

In 2011, Deborah was chosen by Lifetime Television to star as America's Supernanny, bringing her unique style of purposed parenting to audiences worldwide. She has also been a recurring expert on The Steve Harvey Show, HARRY, and has appeared on The View, Today Show, Katie, Wendy Williams, Great Day Washington, CNN, and more.

From 2019–2023, Deborah served over 16,000 coaches in 150+ countries as the Creator of the John C. Maxwell Parenting and Family Certification Curriculum, solidifying her role as a leading voice in global parenting education. A sought-after speaker, she is celebrated as "The Transformer" at schools, conferences, organizations, businesses, and churches.

Deborah is the author of three influential books:

• Stepping Out on Faith: How to Open a Quality Childcare Center
• Parenting on Purpose: A Menu for Raising Children in Today's Society
• Game Changers: 12 Strategies to Guide Parents and Families Through Life's Challenges

In addition to her professional work, Deborah serves as Vice President of Teachers Who Pray and actively supports causes like Compassion International and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree through food drives, clothing drives, and personal philanthropy.

Her academic background includes an Honorary Doctorate in Education from Richmond Virginia Seminary, a Master's in Early Childhood Special Education from George Washington University, a Master's in Christian Leadership, and a Biblical Justice Certificate from the Leland School of Theology in Arlington, Virginia. She has also studied Jurisprudence at Oxford University.

Above all, Deborah Tillman is a mother and a beacon of hope for children and families, inspiring others to raise the next generation with love, purpose, and faith.

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I help people be who they came to be.

For over two decades, I've studied and taught emotional intelligence as the foundation of confidence, clarity, and authentic connection—in sales, leadership, parenting, relationships, and life. After years of leading top-performing sales and leadership teams, I've seen it over and over: it's not talent, opportunity, or intelligence that holds people back—it's limiting beliefs.

And those beliefs don't just impact individual performance—they shape entire workplace cultures.

In today's fast-changing world, emotional intelligence training empowers people to break through self-doubt, show up with purpose, and create cultures built on trust, innovation, and real human connection.

Today, I'm a keynote speaker, author, and mental fitness expert helping individuals and organizations unlock peak performance through authenticity and emotional intelligence.

I'm certified in Emotional Intelligence through OKA, trained in leadership at Wharton, Kellogg, and the University of Chicago, and author of Be Who You Came to Be and the children's book Be Who You Came to Bee (co-authored with my mom). I also host the Be Who You Came to Be Podcast, where I challenge listeners to get clear on what they want and go all in.

Whether I'm speaking at national sales conferences, women's events, or leadership summits, my keynotes and workshops focus on one core truth: You're not your job title. You're not your thoughts. You are how you choose to show up.

When you show up as your real self—unapologetically and intentionally—everything changes.

My keynotes blend storytelling, science, and actionable strategy to inspire immediate and long-term transformation. Clients say my talks "stick" because they not only inspire—they work in boardrooms, classrooms, hospitals, Zoom rooms, and living rooms.

If you're looking for a motivational speaker on emotional intelligence who will engage your audience, equip them with tools they can actually use, and spark real, lasting change—let's connect.

Because the most powerful move you can make—for yourself, your team, and your culture—is to be who you came to be and lead in a way that gives others permission to do the same.

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