Dr. David Bonanno is a clinical psychologist with more than 32 years of experience in mental health and performance psychology, having worked with over 17,000 individuals, including hundreds of active traders. He specializes in understanding why discipline and clear thinking break down under pressure, examining performance through a trauma and nervous-system lens rather than quick-fix strategies. As the author of The Consistently Calm Trader, Dr. Bonanno helps high performers stay calm, focused, and consistent by addressing the deeper psychological and stress-driven patterns that override logic in high-stakes environments.

Madeline Mann is an HR and recruiting leader who turned her insider knowledge of the hiring process into the award-winning career coaching brand Self Made Millennial. She empowers professionals to become “Job Shoppers,” positioning themselves to secure high-paying roles at top companies like Netflix, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, NBCUniversal, and Amazon. In her book Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking into Job Shopping, she provides a practical roadmap for shifting from chasing opportunities to attracting and choosing the right ones.

Josh Block is a Michigan-based executive, leadership advocate, and author of People Matter at Work, a book that reimagines the workplace as one of the most transformative communities in our lives. As Chief Advisor of Block Imaging and founder of Cube Mobile Imaging, he champions a people-first philosophy built on the belief that when employees truly matter, businesses thrive and lives are changed. Rising from entry-level roles to president of his family’s company at age 29, Josh helped grow Block Imaging from $30 million to $215 million in revenue and from 50 to more than 400 team members worldwide, all while sustaining a 90% employee engagement rate. His latest work introduces the concept of breaking the “Me-Cycle” in favor of the collaborative “We-Cycle,” promoting cultures rooted in transparency, trust, and shared success.

John C. James IV is a financial advisor at Iron Oaks Wealth Advisors, where he leads a bespoke private wealth practice serving executives, attorneys, and physicians. He specializes in delivering highly personalized financial strategies tailored to the complex needs of high-achieving professionals. With advanced training from a leading global wealth management institution and mentorship from industry leaders recognized by Forbes and Barron’s, John brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to his clients. His growing presence in the industry has also led to features on Bloomberg Live Television.

Zwede Hewitt is a former Olympian and eight-time Track and Field All-American at Baylor University who has successfully transitioned into a tech entrepreneur and investor. At 36, he serves as Head of Partnerships and co-owner of Impakt AI, blending elite athletic discipline with innovation and leadership in technology. He is also recognized as the first Caribbean-based entrepreneur to raise venture capital from Silicon Valley, demonstrating his ability to compete and lead at the highest levels in both sports and business.

Brett Kaufman is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who helps high-performing founders, executives, and creators navigate major life and business transitions. Through Kaufman Capital and his podcast Innerspace, he guides leaders through the space between past success and future possibility. Centered on the philosophy of surrender, Brett encourages individuals to release outdated narratives and lead from alignment rather than constant striving, blending conscious leadership, strategy, and inner work to foster clarity, purpose, and meaningful growth.

Cory Brewer is the Founder and President of Beyond Landscaping Ltd., a North Vancouver–based company he grew from a small neighborhood lawn service into a multi-million-dollar, award-winning organization with more than 40 team members. He also co-founded Novera Agency to help entrepreneurs scale sustainably through executive assistant and virtual support solutions. With a background in business administration and strategic HR management, Cory is passionate about leadership, culture, and helping founders grow strategically without sacrificing balance or burning out.

Mike Milligan is the Founder of 1.oak Financial, a virtual financial planning firm built to replace one-size-fits-all advice with personalized wealth strategies. With 30 years of experience in banking and insurance, he focuses on helping clients avoid the “Paralysis Penalty” by creating tailored plans that protect and grow wealth in real-world conditions. A Certified Financial Planner, professor, author, and media contributor, Mike leads his team with a commitment to authenticity, impact, and individuality as he continues scaling the firm with a purpose-driven culture.

Courtney Long is a TEDx speaker, relationship and intimacy educator, and founder of Sex Life Makeover, a transformational program helping couples reignite passion, rebuild emotional connection, and create deeply fulfilling intimate lives. With a Master’s degree in Social Work and certifications in sex therapy, education, and hypnotherapy, she blends science-based relationship psychology with practical, actionable tools. Backed by more than 25 years of teaching and coaching experience — and a TEDx talk with over 800,000 views — Courtney also leads transformational retreats in Sedona and Kauai, guiding individuals to break limiting patterns, build resilience, and strengthen intimacy as a foundation for personal and professional success.

KUTImack is a master of reinvention who transitioned from a top music executive, selling millions of records, to a respected wellness strategist and TEDx speaker. Drawing from his high-performance background in the entertainment industry, he now helps individuals elevate their health, productivity, and overall potential. As the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou™ program and the BYBD™ Bedtime Blueprint, he turns complex science into simple, actionable strategies through his Be Your Best Daily™ philosophy — blending energy, storytelling, and science-backed insights to help high achievers perform at their peak.

Ryan Hardwick is an Atlanta-based professional race car driver and entrepreneur who co-founded Mountain Motorsports in 1999, growing it from a single Honda dealership into one of the largest powersports retailers in the country, now operating 12 dealerships across three states and representing 13 leading manufacturers. Alongside his business success, he has become one of the top active Bronze drivers in endurance racing, competing in the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. In 2025, he made history as the first Atlantan to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGT3 Division, completing his personal GT Triple Crown with prior victories at Daytona and Sebring, and becoming the first American to win the FIA World Endurance Championship in LMGT3.

Hardik Jagda is the Founder and CEO of Proximity Works, an AI-native technology company helping leading sports leagues, broadcasters, and media platforms grow revenue through advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and scalable content systems. Since launching in 2019, the company has evolved into a full AI-driven ecosystem spanning consulting, SaaS, media, and venture, transforming live sports data into monetizable products. Known for blending technology with storytelling, Hardik brings hands-on startup experience and a bias for action, helping organizations move faster, scale smarter, and lead confidently in the AI era.

Lord Munjal is the Founder and CEO of Alpheva AI, where he is building an advanced AI-powered financial advisor designed to deliver clear, personalized, and trustworthy guidance to everyday consumers. A three-time founder with experience spanning AI, fintech, product design, and executive leadership, he is on a mission to democratize institutional-grade financial insight traditionally reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Through human-centered technology powered by advanced large language models, he aims to enhance — not replace — human decision-making while maintaining strict privacy and data security standards.

Tom Hardin is the founder of Tipper X Advisors, advising Fortune Global 500 companies, financial institutions, boards, and business schools on behavioral ethics, culture risk, and organizational conduct. Drawing from firsthand experience with the pressures of ambition and incentives, he helps leaders recognize the subtle blind spots that can lead to poor decisions. His new book, Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants (February 25, 2026), explores financial crime, ethical dilemmas, and the possibility of personal growth after high-stakes consequences.

Marshall Sandman is the Managing Partner of Animal Capital, a venture firm known for investing in two decacorns and two unicorns while collaborating closely with celebrities, creators, and athletes as partners. Rather than competing with traditional VC firms, Animal Capital focuses on adding value beyond capital by leveraging its network to strategically market and scale portfolio companies. Marshall co-founded the firm after leaving senior roles in finance and media, building the company alongside his longtime friend and partner — a relationship rooted in trust that extends to the founders and investors they support.

Steve Brown is a recognized AI leader and former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel who helps organizations understand and apply artificial intelligence at scale. He has delivered hundreds of keynotes worldwide for major brands and authored The Innovation Ultimatum, with his upcoming book The AI Ultimatum focusing on helping leaders navigate large-scale technological change while maintaining strategic flexibility.

Bobby Oliver is an entrepreneur and founder of LotScout, a data-driven platform connecting off-market landowners with builders to enable transparent and efficient real estate transactions. Since 2024, she has helped facilitate over $70 million in land deals by prioritizing clarity, alignment, and smarter decision-making. Beyond transactions, she builds investor communities and focuses on sustainable growth through strategic systems and development.

Dr. Jason W. Piefer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist focused on joint preservation, recovery, and high-performance health. A professor and educator at Texas A&M College of Medicine, he combines clinical precision with leadership insights to help high performers reduce injury and optimize longevity. His approach emphasizes evidence-based care, resilience, and balancing peak performance with long-term well-being.

Lara “LJ” Johnson is a highly sought-after authority on grit and sales execution, known for transforming pressure into peak performance and strategy into measurable results. Recognized among the nation’s most influential leaders and inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in America, she was also featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square as Top Grit Development Expert of the Year. A nine-time Worldwide Stevie® Award winner, she has helped scale companies into nine-figure enterprises and built her own business to $1 million in its first year. She is the creator of the Global GRIT System and Grit Type Indicator, bestselling author of Hunt or Be Hunted, and Founder and CEO of GRIT Global and Be A Legend Inc., with her upcoming book Close or Be Closed introducing the CLOSE System for sales professionals. Featured on major outlets including FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, and PBS, she is also a world-class executive coach, competitive athlete, devoted mother, and proud military wife.

Sarah Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Calocurb, a science-driven wellness brand creating clinically validated, plant-based solutions for appetite regulation and weight management. Since launching in 2018, she has expanded the New Zealand startup into a globally distributed company, pioneering natural GLP-1 activation through its patented Amarasate hops extract to help reduce cravings and caloric intake. A veterinarian with over 20 years of executive leadership experience at companies including Vitaco and Fonterra, and a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management Fellowship program, she combines scientific expertise with commercial strategy to translate research into accessible, effective wellness solutions.

Celeste Moore is a luxury image consultant with over 18 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, executives, and public speakers align their personal style with their professional goals. She specializes in preparing clients for high-profile appearances, including TEDx talks and features in Forbes, ensuring they show up with confidence and polish. Through personalized color and body analysis, wardrobe curation, and custom tailoring—along with collaborations with bespoke suit designers and features in Deluxe Version Magazine—she has built a strong reputation as a trusted authority in luxury image consulting.

Amit Chitre is the founder of R3 Communications and a communications expert with more than 30 years of experience in television news, public relations, crisis management, and leadership training. He has worked with young professionals, executives, and Fortune 500 leaders to help them clearly communicate their value, strengthen their personal brands, and lead with purpose. As the bestselling author of The Other Playbook, he also supports student-athletes in translating athletic success into long-term leadership and life impact.

Lisa Holt is the CEO and founder of Ivy Risk Strategies, where she is redefining the insurance industry with a boutique approach and big-firm expertise. She has managed insurance for billion-dollar development projects and large property portfolios, delivering strategic risk solutions with a fresh perspective. As a woman leading in a male-dominated field, she is committed to being authentic and reshaping how people think about insurance.

Lauren Salaun is a transformational facilitator, somatic coach, and entrepreneur who helps women build deep confidence by healing their nervous systems and reconnecting with their feminine energy. She guides high-achieving women away from hustle culture and toward greater ease, self-worth, and aligned relationships. Blending somatic healing, NLP, hypnotherapy, energy work, and her own coaching method, she creates lasting transformation and also hosts the AMPLIFY podcast focused on mindset, dating, and personal growth.

Brad Pearse is the Owner and CEO of Simplified Sales, with more than 20 years of experience in business development and sales across consumer tech and SaaS. A nationally recognized sales leader, he has earned multiple awards, including Salesperson of the Year and Sales Trainer of the Year, and ranked #1 at three different companies. As Business Development Director at OtterBox, he launched new mobile gaming and mobile power categories and managed the Xbox relationship, building a reputation for driving growth and leading high-performing teams.

Michael King is an executive coach, performer, and founder of TEAMS.Coach. He advises leaders from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups using his TEAMS Method™, focusing on identity-driven leadership and team transformation. Beyond traditional keynote speaking, Michael blends leadership insight with storytelling and music to create immersive experiences that move audiences emotionally as well as intellectually. His latest music release, Unbreakable Things, reflects his belief that performance and leadership are deeply connected.

April Diamond is a Billboard-charting recording artist, talk show host, author, and vocal coach known for hits like “Lose Control” and “Feels So Good.” A graduate of Azusa Pacific University, she has built a career spanning music, media, and mentorship. In addition to hosting LIVE with April Diamond and leading her vocal coaching platform “Let The Voice Out,” she empowers performers to find confidence and authenticity. Her upcoming book, Life Snacks: Easy Breezy Self-Care You'll Actually Do, and her Las Vegas residency, DIAMOND, REBEL, RENE!, continue to expand her impact across entertainment and personal development.