Tim Rexius proves grit beats privilege. From sleeping in his car and heating ketchup packets for soup to building an international brand in more than 6,000 retailers across 13 countries, he’s a serial entrepreneur who scaled with zero outside investment. He leads four companies, including Omaha Protein Popcorn, created to serve the 95% of people ignored by health food brands—kids, parents, and anyone wanting better choices without losing flavor. With 20+ years in health, nutrition, and global sales, Tim now brings his energy to stages nationwide, delivering 30+ keynotes a year. He balances it all—four companies, six kids, a thriving marriage, and speaking events that light up schools, boardrooms, and conventions.

Dr. Rani Thanacoody is a visionary entrepreneur based in the United Kingdom. As the esteemed Founder of AmazingYou, she has carved an indelible mark in the field of holistic wellness. Armed with a diverse array of qualifications, Dr. Rani is an author, host of AmazingYou Podcast and YouTube channels. She is an International Inspirational Speaker, Author, Clinical Hypnotherapist, a certified Mars Venus Life and Relationship Coach, a skilled Breathwork Coach, a compassionate Chakra Healer, a proficient Lifeforce Compassion Practitioner, Past Life Regression Practitioner, a Tarot Reader, and an insightful Astrologer. She authored a chapter in the book Women of Purpose: Creating a Better World.

Alexis Sikorsky is a strategic advisor to founders who are serious about scaling fast and exiting strong. With a nine-figure private equity exit under his belt, Alexis isn’t speaking from theory—he’s lived the entrepreneurial highs and lows across decades of company building, boardroom negotiation, and international leadership. His flagship book, Cashing Out, lays out the APEX methodology, a four-part framework (Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit) that demystifies the journey to private equity for founders feeling stuck or overwhelmed by growth and decision fatigue. Alexis is also the co-founder of Knightscale Partners.

Want to know if your company is ready to start planning a private equity exit? Click here to take Alexis’ quiz.

Noel Massie began working for UPS part time during college and rose through the ranks to become vice president for UPS’s US Delivery Operations. Before his retirement in 2019, he oversaw 200,000 employees who were led by 12,000 supervisors. In this role, Noel supported and guided the package delivery and logistic services in the United States. He continues to mentor young leaders and supervisors. He is the author of Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted.

Noel is currently a member of numerous boards: The Annenberg Foundation, which holds a $1.7 billion endowment and where Noel serves on their investment committee that guides the foundation’s investment strategy; The Los Angeles Urban Leagues Executive committee, where Noel served as chairmen for nine years; Chapter ONE US, an organization that seeks to enhance elementary school literacy; and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legal Center. He has received over a dozen awards, including The Peter Drucker School of Management Leadership Award.

Rick Cram is the creator and author of Plan To Be Your Best …As You Navigate Pain and a Resilience Coach who helps you become the most resilient person you know. He lives by his guiding truth: “The level of pain must be matched by the level of intentionality.”

With a background as a communications and leadership expert and trained caregiver, Rick’s own journey—from a life-altering football injury,

Whether you’re leading through organizational stress or navigating personal adversity, Rick’s whole-person, intentional approach equips you with proven strategies and skills—and emerge more confident, empowered, and resilient than ever.

Deb was honored to be a guest on Rick’s podcast, The Plan to Be Your Best…Live Podcast! Click here to watch their chat.

A seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience, Dan Silberberg is a visionary leader who combines business expertise with a profound commitment to personal transformation and growth.

With a background in the Global 500, Tier 1 business consulting, with EDS and as a managing director at Oracle, and serial entrepreneur, he possesses an exceptional track record in driving exponential growth. Dan has been a CEO for 25 years and has led businesses from $7 million to $400 million exceeding operational and financial expectations.

Embracing the concept of “ENTELECHY”, Dan’s aim is to unleash the genius within and bring forward each person’s human potential, guiding them to lead authentically embodying their inner genius. Dan challenges institutional norms and empowers individuals to design the life they yearn for and deserve. He is the author of several books, including his most recent book, The Uncopyable Enterprise: Designing Structural Advantage in the Age of AI. You can download a complimentary pdf here.

Matthew Pohl is a former data analytics professional turned small business owner and an advocate for organizational growth. He applied the Stages of Growth methodology, achieving a 10x increase in his company’s value. Matthew founded the ReWild Group to share this approach and authored the "Organizational ReWilding Rules for Business Growth" series. He is passionate about helping business leaders and advisers. Matthew enjoys the outdoors in Colorado and spending time with his family. He welcomes collaborations and aims to empower businesses to reach their full potential.

Click here to learn more about the 7 Stages of Business Growth that Matthew discussed.

Chris Kenny, founder of The 3 Life Questions, is an executive coach with over 35 years’ experience helping individuals bring out the best in themselves and others. He now serves as a Principal Guide to leaders seeking answers to three of the most essential questions Life asks all of us.

Prior to his coaching career, Chris practiced business law at two international law firms. He grew and successfully sold a family business and was the founding member of a startup before building a national strategic planning firm. Among his several professional credentials, Chris is a certified WHY Institute coach.

Chris earned his undergraduate degree in Economics (cum laude) from Georgetown University and his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. Chris, his wife Debbie, their two adult children, and their two dogs reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dr. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and

Deb was honored to be a guest on Dr. Karlfeldt’s podcast. Click here

Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence coach, podcast host, and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams and hosts a podcast of the same name. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and business leaders transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight whether online or on stage, in the media or the meeting room.