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Jenny is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recognized brands such as Neutrogena, Smuckers, Glad, Costco, Stanley Steamer, Sara Lee, and many more. She is a content strategist that helps entrepreneurs better understand their messaging and unique position in the online space. Now, she’s combining her passion for teaching with her extensive experience of creating strategic content for online business owners via JennyMelrose.com and her podcast, Influencer Entrepreneurs with Jenny Melrose as well as her first book Influencer Entrepreneurs: The 4-Step Framework to Building Your Audience, Growing Your Business, and Making More Money Online.

Alisha Wielfaert is a creativity, transitions, and resiliency coach who lives by the motto “We rise by lifting others”.  She is the creator of the Yoke and Abundance Wise women weekly podcast and has recorded over 116.  Alisha spent 11 years as an award-winning internal wholesaler in the life insurance industry.  Early in her career in corporate America Alisha became a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and founded Greensboro Downtown Yoga. She is a certified Positive Psychology Practitioner and recently named one of the Triad Business Journal’s 40 under 40. Alisha is an avid creator of all kinds, writer and speaker who enjoys working with anyone who has a propensity to take action towards their dreams.

Paul is one of the first business coaches to focus on the needs of conscious entrepreneurs and social impact businesses. He also works with leaders to help them increase the transformational impact that they have. Paul is the former Director of Social Media for Wisdom 2.0, one of the premier mindfulness brands in the world.

Marc Guberti is a USA Today and WSJ bestselling author with over 100,000 students in over 180 countries enrolled in his online courses. He is the host of the Breakthrough Success Podcast and Radio Show where listeners learn how to achieve their breakthroughs. He coaches content creators on how they can attract more traffic to their content and boost revenue.  

Brooke Monaghan is a coach, podcaster, speaker, and writer who helps entrepreneurs create businesses that bring their greatest gifts to the world, align with their values, and honor the lifestyle that they desire. Her work focuses on helping business owners unlearn the conditioning that has them ditching their insticts, intuition, and integrity in favor of doing business the “right” way.

Nate is a personal brand strategist and specializes in building a tribe, finding your voice and giving your brand the right personality. He is also a Linkedin coach and the host of an inspirational podcast called All-In. Nate describes himself as “super-connector,” as he is very passionate about bringing people together in mutually successful ways.

Rohini Makwana is the Founder of Livewire Media, a company that helps businesses leverage the power of video for massive growth. She has been working in the video and marketing industry for over 10 years and loves helping businesses smash their goals.  

Elzie D. Flenard, III is the founder of Enterprise NOW!. Elzie is also the host of the Enterprise NOW! Podcast. Elzie has more than a decade of experience as an engineering professional and entrepreneur. He thrives on thinking outside the box, bringing the best out of entrepreneurs, and driving results. He provokes thought, challenges creativity and inspires persistence. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Carroll University and is an Accredited Small Business Consultant.  

Krisstina Wise is a real estate mogul, Millionaire Coach, and creator of several multi-million dollar businesses including Goodlife Luxury, The Paperless Agent and most recently, WealthyWellthy. She is also an international speaker and the award-winning author of the Amazon Best-Seller Falling for Money, a romance novel for your bank account. Named one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in the country, she has been featured in USA TODAY, as well as by Apple, Contactually and Evernote for her creative leadership with emerging technologies.

Lorry Rifkin, is the owner of Accounting Solutions Of Wisconsin and the founder of the networking event Lunch with Lorry. He also specializes in organizing smaller companies for profitable sales growth and restructuring those that need to be on that track.