Ryan McCarty is an author, speaker and the co-founder of Culture of Good, Inc. Building upon the success of his award-winning program at TCC-Verizon, a Verizon retailer with over 800 stores, that inspires employees, ignites positive change in the world and impacts their bottom lines, Ryan and TCC-Verizon CEO Scott Moorehead created Culture of Good to teach for profit companies how to operate with the soul of a non-profit. Ryan helps other organizations engage the hearts of their employees, empowering them to make changes in their communities. His work has been featured in Inc., Forbes, People Magazine, Huffington Post and more.

Brooke Beach is the Founder and CEO of Marketwake - a digital marketing agency that focuses on sharing stories and building brands. Most recently she was the CEO of a technology company called Kevy where she helped turn around the company after it's pivot into marketing automation in 2015. Brooke graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. After graduation, she became a spokesperson for Fortune 500 companies and helped lead nation-wide PR and marketing campaigns. A serial entrepreneur and sought-after leader in the industry, Brooke has a passion for helping businesses and leaders grow.

Danica Kombol is the CEO of the Everywhere Agency, a leading social media & content marketing firm that works with Fortune 500 companies crafting and executing successful campaigns. She founded the blogger network, Everywhere Society to power the agency’s many award-winning influencer campaigns for clients like Macy’s, Carter’s/OshKosh, Coca-Cola, Cox Communications, Moe’s and others. As a social media marketer, Danica draws on her extensive background as a television producer and PR executive. She began her career at Sesame Workshop and went on to become a successful television producer working on such legendary shows as Saturday Night Live and Kids in the Hall. She’s a frequent speaker at social media conferences and global forums. Danica serves on the board of WOMMA (Word of Mouth Marketing Association), and National Black Arts Festival. She’s a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and an alumna board member of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation.

Andrew Lorimer is currently the director of marketing for Eagle Rock Distributing Company. ERDC is the top beverage distributor in Atlanta, where he gets to market the top breweries in the world. When Andrew joined ERDC he felt it was important to learn all aspects of the business, knowing this was a long-term career move. Andrew worked on everything from the logistics side of the business (merchandising and delivery)...to the sales side as an account manager….until the role he is in now. Marketing beer, wine, spirits and non-alcohol brands they sell is an honor. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Marketing. Andrew's been able to truly use his education and degree towards his career which is not something most people can say. On the personal side, Andrew and his wonderful and supportive wife have been married for 11 years. They have three kids under the age of 8. It’s total chaos and a lot of fun!

In 2011, Wes co-founded Honeysuckle Gelato in Atlanta, Ga. As CEO of Honeysuckle Gelato, Wes manages the company’s day-to-day operations with a focus on marketing, strategic planning, retail expansion, business development and overall growth.Honeysuckle Gelato is a manufacturer and wholesaler of gelato and sorbet. As a wholesaler, Honeysuckle Gelato supplies caterers, restaurants, specialty food stores, big box retailers and select Delta Air Lines flights. In 2015, Honeysuckle Gelato opened its first retail location at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Ga. and is currently exploring opportunities in Savannah, Ga., Charlotte, NC and Nashville, TN to open additional retail locations.

26-year-old Hadyn Hilton is the owner and founder of Java Cats Café, Georgia's first cat café located in the heart of Atlanta. Though Hadyn’s degree and career path were slated for the film industry, it came as no surprise to friends and family when she decided to drop everything and open a business revolving around one of her favorite things: cats! Hadyn, facing many hurdles in order to open her business, enjoys encouraging other entrepreneurs who are starting their journeys as well as giving advice about being a young female business owner in a male dominated society. With adoption numbers doubling the shelter rates, Java Cats has been a huge success for cat adoptions and has an established following all across the US and several countries in the world. Hilton's focus is to give back to the community, which her café does by providing a safe and nurturing environment for cats to live in while awaiting adoption, selling food items that support a nonprofit employing the Atlanta homeless, providing resources for local entrepreneurs and being a positive influence on social media platforms. Since opening, over 200 cats have been successfully adopted into their forever homes.

Nathan is the Co-Owner of Southend Films, a video production company in Atlanta, Georgia. Southend Films produces cinematic films that awake emotion and empower brands. Nathan loves being married to his wife, Joy and being a dad to his two kids, Ty (5yrs old) and Alexis (2yrs old). Joy and Nathan are celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary this year! Nathan embraces the entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys problem-solving, creating and making beautiful work.

Cara Thomas spent over 10 years inventing award-winning products for Fortune 100 companies. She found that adventure and playfulness led to breakthroughs. In need of that personally, she started Serenflipity as an experiment — and it ended up changing her life. It started with a one-way flight to Mumbai, and 90 challenges written by 90 friends, clients and strangers. Each day she flipped a card, followed its direction and blogged the tale. The results were surprising and serendipitous — and even included getting life-changing advice from Steven Tyler. Cara has launched Serenflipity to encourage that spirit of adventure into everyday life, anywhere in the world.

Jeff Hilimire is Co-Founder and CEO of Dragon Army, an Atlanta-based mobile and innovation company that helps clients navigate today’s connected landscape through the use of new innovations and technology. Prior to that, Jeff founded and sold two additional marketing agencies, Spunlogic and Engauge, within a 10-year span.

Monica is the Executive Director of Break Into Business located in Atlanta, GA. Since 2013 Break Into Business has trained over 500 entrepreneurs aged 9-17 who have launched over 150 profitable businesses, earning thousands of dollars in profit. Prior to Break Into Business, Monica worked with The Boston Consulting Group. Monica has her undergraduate degree in business from Queen’s University, in Canada, and her MBA from Harvard.