Jared Pearman is a multidisciplinary writer and producer whose creative work spans film, animation, video games, publishing, and education. As one half of the Pearman Brothers, he is co-creating Sky of Tides, a sci-fi fantasy video game and animated series launching in March 2026, and previously contributed to Eternal Spring, the most awarded animated film in Canadian history and Canada’s official submission to the 2023 Academy Awards. Based in Calgary, Jared is also developing Otter House and The Pelican, a children’s magazine blending classical and contemporary literature with art-inspired activities. His career includes serving as Executive Editor of Magnifissance magazine, working as a digital media producer for National Geographic, and supporting his wife’s Alberta Classical Academy, which provides classical liberal arts education to hundreds of families.

Adam McGraw is a transformational leadership speaker, executive coach, and the co-founder and CEO of CREW, a private leadership community designed for senior executives seeking deeper purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Known for his ability to guide high performers through adversity, Adam helps leaders build emotional intelligence, clarity, and intentional leadership. Through CREW, he has created a trusted, transparent environment where executives across industries come together for mutual support, personal growth, and meaningful professional development.

Tom Healy, co-founder of PeopleOps 360, brings a practical, human-centered approach to building modern HR and people operations for small and midsize companies. His work helps organizations improve performance, strengthen culture, and create clarity without the burden of building in-house HR teams from scratch. A published author of five books and creator of an education platform used by more than 100 college campuses, Tom’s experience spans SMBs, Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, the U.S. Navy, and Harvard Medical School. He frequently speaks on people management, effective hiring, cultural alignment, and what truly differentiates great organizations.

Dr. Jason W. Piefer brings a rare perspective at the intersection of health, performance, and leadership. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Piefer is known for his precision-driven approach to joint preservation, trauma care, and arthroscopy. A top graduate of Baylor College of Medicine and a Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine, he works closely with high performers and high-stakes leaders to help them recover smarter, avoid injury, and achieve sustainable results in both life and business. Through his platform Slice of Piefer, he also humanizes the surgical profession, reminding us that peak performance is about balance, resilience, and actually enjoying life along the way.

Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners and a leading voice on workplace culture, leadership, and performance. With advanced degrees in business and educational leadership, Jessica brings data-driven insights grounded in the Results Equation—Purpose + Strategy + Culture = Results, a framework acquired by Culture Partners in 2021. As a frequent contributor to CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and the author of the upcoming book Surrender to Lead, Jessica challenges fear-based leadership models and makes the case for a more human, love-driven approach to driving extraordinary results. Together, this conversation explores how sustainable success is built through healthy bodies, strong cultures, and leaders who know when to push and when to let go.

Julie Colombino-Billingham is a first-generation Italian American entrepreneur whose journey spans professional dance, aerial arts, and an MBA focused on international disaster response. Her path into fashion was shaped by her time volunteering in Haiti, where a powerful lesson from local women—“I don’t need water, I need a job”—inspired her to build a different kind of fashion business rooted in sustainable luxury. Julie went to Haiti to volunteer and ultimately opened a business there, including the country’s first solar-powered factory, proving that ethical production can create dignity, jobs, and long-term impact. Her new book, From Loss to Legacy: How a Fashion Business Rose from Haiti’s Rubble (November 4, 2025), tells the true story of how compassion, courage, and creativity built hope from disaster, with all proceeds benefiting REBUILD Globally to support education and job training in Haiti.

Laura C. Volpe is a trichologist and the founder of ManeInk Hair Loss Solutions, a specialized clinic and scalp spa that bridges the gap between healthcare and haircare. Through data-driven assessments, clinical protocols, and holistic support, Laura helps individuals navigate hair loss and scalp disorders—especially those who have felt overlooked or dismissed. As demand for her expertise grew, she launched ManeInk Academy to train beauty professionals on how to offer legitimate, science-backed hair and scalp solutions without becoming medical providers. Her mission is to empower stylists with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to expand their scope, future-proof their careers, and create deeper, more meaningful impact for their clients.

Skye Blanks is the Chief Operating Officer of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), where he works alongside executive leadership to scale global operations and strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide. A self-made entrepreneur who helped lead a multi-million-dollar business by age 27, Skye brings a hands-on operator’s mindset shaped by building, running, and advising organizations. He is also the co-founder of Premo Cannabis, one of New Jersey’s top independent dispensaries and the first in Keyport, and a two-time United Nations speaker for MSME Day. With an MBA in financial management, a background in international affairs, and a passion for mentorship, Skye is a strong advocate for minority-owned businesses, long-term economic empowerment, and learning through failure, adaptation, and execution.

Stephanie Pimentel, a Dominican-American executive and founder of Lumena Global Advisory, brings deep expertise in cross-border leadership, people strategy, and operational clarity. Drawing from her journey as a first-generation professional and working mother, Steph shares how resilience and values-driven leadership have shaped her career across industries including telecommunications, entertainment, manufacturing, logistics, and solar energy. She unpacks why nearshoring is one of the most overlooked growth strategies heading into 2026, dispels common myths about hiring in Latin America, and explains how U.S. companies can avoid costly compliance and payroll mistakes when expanding globally.

Devon Millington is the founder and CEO of multiple ventures serving the HCBS/IDD space, where he combines behavioral science, operations, and software to help care organizations scale without losing their mission. A licensed behavior analyst with a master’s degree, Devon is known for building practical systems that create real accountability—focused on performance, meaningful metrics, and leadership that works under pressure. His deep experience in the Medicaid HCBS/IDD world allows him to help organizations turn operational complexity into sustainable, well-structured systems.

Aleric Heck is the Founder and CEO of AdOutreach and a leading authority in YouTube advertising and video marketing. He began his journey on YouTube at age 12, growing his channel AppFind to over 600,000 subscribers before building AdOutreach into an eight-figure agency. Today, his team has helped thousands of clients generate more than $300 million in revenue through YouTube ads. Aleric is also the author of Video Authority, where he shares proven strategies for turning viewers into clients and scaling businesses through video.

Lewis Schiff is an entrepreneur, author, and educator dedicated to helping business owners grow with clarity and confidence. As Chairman of Birthing of Giants, he leads a powerful network of founders focused on scaling companies and strengthening leadership. Lewis has successfully sold two businesses to publicly traded companies and has written several influential books on wealth, habits, and business success. Through his work, investments, and philanthropy, he continues to support entrepreneurs in building durable companies with long-term impact.

Hayk Chakyan is the son of Armenian immigrants who fled the Soviet Union to build a better life in California. After attending UC Berkeley and gaining experience in software sales and applied AI at Silicon Valley companies, his entrepreneurial journey began with a personal frustration over what he believed was an unfair traffic ticket. As he researched the system, Hayk uncovered how billions in traffic citations often function more like a tax than a public safety tool. This insight led him to found TicketMonster, a consumer-first platform that helps Californians fight traffic tickets, get them dismissed, and keep points off their driving records—without courtrooms or expensive lawyers.

Gabe Lullo is the CEO of Alleyoop, a sales development agency trusted by leading brands such as ZoomInfo, Salesloft, and Adobe. With over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, and executive recruitment, Gabe has trained more than 8,000 sales professionals and personally built and led teams of over 1,500 SDRs. Known for blending performance with a people-first culture, he focuses on helping individuals grow while delivering measurable results. A frequent podcast guest and strategic promoter, Gabe leverages his team’s combined LinkedIn reach to amplify conversations and engage more than one million followers.

Hannah Herbst is the inventor of AutoTQ and the founder of Golden Hour Medical, driven by a mission to improve emergency response and save lives. Inspired by a mass-casualty event in her community, she used her engineering background to develop an automated bleeding-control device designed to be effective even for untrained bystanders under extreme stress. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list at just 17, Hannah is a serial founder and a leading advocate for accessible, life-saving technology in schools, workplaces, and public spaces, continuing to push innovation that strengthens community safety and preparedness.

Jack Guarnieri is the Founder and CEO of Jersey Jack Pinball and a lifelong innovator in the amusement industry. His career began in 1975 servicing electro-mechanical pinball machines, where he built deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial momentum. In 2011, driven by a lack of innovation in modern pinball, he founded Jersey Jack Pinball and launched its groundbreaking debut title, The Wizard of Oz, redefining premium pinball with advanced technology, exceptional craftsmanship, and immersive design.

Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast, a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For more than 20 years, he has worked with elite performers, athletes, and CEOs to improve how they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems. His work focuses on simple, science-backed tools—such as his popular 2-Minute Nervous System Reset—to reduce stress and enhance performance.

Michael Jaco is a retired Navy SEAL who dedicated 35 years to serving the U.S. Government in high-risk environments. His career includes more than 24 years in Naval Special Warfare, additional service in Naval Diving and Salvage, and over a decade supporting U.S. State Department and CIA operations in combat zones. Michael brings deep expertise in leadership, risk management, threat mitigation, and operating effectively under extreme pressure.

Martha Montoya, CEO of Agtools and a globally recognized expert in commodities and supply chains. With over 35 years of experience spanning agriculture, telecommunications, electronics, and global trade, Martha brings unparalleled insight into the journey of food, from farm to final delivery. She has worked with farmers, governments, and major buyers worldwide, moving crops such as lettuce, bananas, peaches, asparagus, and mangoes across continents. Martha also champions social impact initiatives, including financing programs for women farmers in Mexico and low-interest credit for small organic farmers in California. Through Agtools, she leverages AI and machine learning to help farmers, banks, insurers, and supply chain leaders make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and increase profits while addressing climate impact.

Nate Amidon, Founder and CEO of Form 100 Consulting LLC and former U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 4,000 combat flight hours. Nate made the bold choice to turn down a $300,000 airline career to launch his own company with just a few thousand dollars. Today, he leads a seven-figure agile software consulting firm that has grown 38% year-over-year, transforming veteran talent into high-value technology consultants and delivering measurable impact for Fortune 500 clients, including Microsoft, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. Nate shares how military discipline, mission-driven leadership, and agile methodologies can create scalable businesses and high-performing teams.

Will Naylor, CEO of W1N Enterprises, a mental performance company dedicated to high-end student athletes. Will and his team of sports psychologists, breath work practitioners, nutritionists, and nervous regulation therapists focus on helping athletes reverse the need for external validation and cultivate performance from within.

Marc Zionts is an executive, athlete, and environmentalist who focuses on building technology and software companies in high-growth markets. As CEO of SundaySky, a Clearhaven Partners portfolio company, he brings a disciplined, forward-looking approach to leadership while balancing business growth with social and environmental responsibility. A Georgia Tech graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Zionts also serves in multiple leadership roles at Friends of the Earth, where he supports environmental justice through governance, finance, and development.

Amit Chitre is the founder of R3 Communications and a veteran expert in television news, public relations, crisis management, and leadership training. With more than 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 leaders, executives, and young professionals, Amit specializes in helping high performers clearly articulate their identity, value, and purpose. Drawing from his work with competitive student-athletes and his bestselling book The Other Playbook, he equips athletes and leaders with the communication and confidence needed to translate performance into long-term impact.

Ahmet Bozer is a global leadership expert and former President of Coca-Cola International, with over three decades of experience leading businesses and teams across cultures. Today, he focuses on unlocking human potential by blending Eastern and Western wisdom into practical leadership guidance. His new book, Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential (releasing October 28, 2025), offers a transformative framework for personal growth, purpose, and meaning—showing how lasting development emerges through everyday life experiences.

Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), shares how she has led national expansion and strengthened advocacy for women entrepreneurs across the U.S. Drawing from her personal journey and policy leadership, Corinne explains why access to capital, strong networks, and modernized funding structures aren’t just equity issues—they’re economic imperatives that drive jobs, wages, and long-term growth.

Mike Milligan, Founder of 1.oak Financial, challenges traditional financial planning with a personalized approach designed to eliminate the “Paralysis Penalty.” With 30 years of experience in banking and insurance, Mike discusses how one-of-a-kind financial strategies help people protect wealth, stay present, and build lives aligned with who they truly are and just not generic advice.

Kathrine Farris, a marketing tech strategist and founder of Marketecs, breaks down how entrepreneurs can simplify and scale using smarter systems, automation, and practical AI. With over 15 years of experience, Kathrine shares how cleaning up messy tech stacks saves time, reduces costs, and creates consistency without burnout.