David Dozier is the author of “The California Killing Field” and an internationally recognized expert and speaker on mass communication, public relations, and communication management. Professor emeritus in the School of Journalism & Media Studies at San Diego State University, Dozier is author or co-author of over 100 books, book chapters, articles, and scholarly papers, and his works have been cited by other scholars over 4,000 times. Today we discuss how fake news has become a phenomenon, how political campaigns use the tactic to influence voters, and why a conspiracy-based group such as QAnon has gained national attention.

Chris Orestis, known as the “Retirement Genius,” is President of LifeCare Xchange and a nationally recognized healthcare expert and senior advocate. He has 25 years' experience in the insurance and long-term care industries and is credited with pioneering the Long-Term Care Life Settlement over a decade ago. A political insider, Orestis is a former Washington, D.C., lobbyist who has worked in both the White House and for the Senate Majority Leader on Capitol Hill. Orestis is author of the books, “Help on the Way” and “A Survival Guide to Aging,” and has been speaking for over a decade across the country about senior finance and the secrets to aging with physical and financial health.

Wayne Penello is the president and founder of Risked Revenue Energy Associates (or “R squared”), a firm that develops financial solutions in the energy-trading/marketing arena for corporations and private equity firms. He is the ForbesBooks co-author, with Andrew Furman, of “Risk Is an Asset: Turning Commodity Price Uncertainty into a Strategic Advantage.” In 2010, Penello was awarded a patent for R^2’s methodology for quantifying risk, the “Performance Risk Management System.” R^2 currently assists clients with the management of more than $65 billion in assets. Working with R^2’s analytics, these clients have generated more than $10 Billion in gains through their risk management activities.

John L. Smallwood is a senior wealth advisor, and president of Smallwood Wealth Management and affiliated companies, providing investment consulting and financial plan design for corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. He is the author of, “It’s Your Wealth – Keep It: The Definitive Guide to Growing, Protecting, Enjoying, And Passing On Your Wealth.”

Onyinye Anike is a Certified Transformational Life and Business coach, speaker, and Bestselling co-author of the newly released Amazon No. 1 International Bestselling book, “Yes I Can! 16 Success Secrets from Inspiring Women Around the World.” She also worked in higher education in public, private, for-profit and non-profit institutions for over 10 years before making the transition to entrepreneurship.

Dr. Charlie is a highly sought-after international business consultant and keynote speaker. He is the founder of People Success Labs, a Kansas City-based consulting firm whose sole purpose is to bring out the best in leaders and their teams. He has spent 20 years of his career working in and around leadership of Fortune 500 companies. The practical lessons, insights, and operational excellence that he gained during this time are priceless. He has chosen to share the knowledge gained through his work history and research with his clients. Dr. Charlie is one of the foremost experts on employee engagement in the world. His experience, knowledge and skills provide him with a unique understanding of people.

Mark McClain, ForbesBooks author of “Joy and Success at Work: Building Organizations that Don’t Suck (the Life Out of People)”, is CEO of SailPoint, a leader in the enterprise identity management market. McClain has led the company from its beginnings in 2005, when it started as a three-person team, to today where SailPoint has grown to more than 1,200 employees who serve customers in 35 countries.

Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. He attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Marques then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for five years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Following his NFL career, Marques started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million-dollar construction firm. In 2013, it all crashed down around him when Ogden got involved with a bad business deal, and he ended up losing everything. But today, he is a professional keynote speaker, determined to help others succeed where he failed. As a speaker, executive coach, and corporate trainer, his passion is to create value for every client.

Sheri was born in poverty, failed first grade, started public speaking at 12, became a masters level teacher, got laid off, became an entrepreneur making 6 figures, left an abusive marriage, and now has three children in college and she helps people thrive in the world. She learned to do it herself and then started inspiring, showing and teaching what that looks like to anyone who was interested. She accomplishes that through speaking, videos, coaching, conversations, podcasting, broadcasting, social media books, and real estate.

Don Costa, podcast host of “Flip Talk,” is a rehab and real estate expert who has made all the mistakes so he can teach you how to scale your business for bigger reward. He is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who shares usable and solid information that helps others start or grow their business. Whether you’ve had some success or not, Don’s mission is to help you systemize your structure and build consistency so that you grow your mindset and your business.