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Jean Paul Paulynice, a small business strategist, motivational coach and bestselling author. Jean Paul is one of the country’s foremost speakers and writers with three books on leadership skills, purpose identification, and small business growth. He guides business owners on everything from operations, to financing, to marketing. His latest book is From Idea to Reality: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Meaningful Business Growth, which helps entrepreneurs with all elements of running a business.

Jerry ThompSon III is a professional adventurer who serves as a primary communal resource for innovative thinking, cultural exposure and guided self-development. The crowning product of his adventures has grown to be the Point Noir podcast - the only podcast production that highlights men of color and their travel experiences and also sponsors men of color to obtain passports. In its first 18 months, the dynamic show has captured the unique perspectives of 70 men, enabled an additional 17 men to claim passports of their own, and has been heard around the globe. Jerry The 3rd’s work continues to dismantle barriers and challenge those looking to achieve more from the stage as a keynote speaker, as well as continuing to host and curate the Point Noir Podcast.

Jennifer Mulchandani is the Founder and CEO of Arlington Strategy, a comprehensive marketing agency whose mission is to build thriving brands working to change the world. Since launching Arlington Strategy in 2012, Jennifer has become an active member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, is an alumnae of Leadership Arlington class of '15 and serves on the Board of Directors for Bridges to Independence. Jennifer and her husband of 21 years have three teenage boys, and when not in a pandemic, her family travels off the beaten path around the world as much as possible.

Justin Nabity is the founder and CEO of Physicians Thrive, an advisory group helping physicians make more, manage and protect their finances. As a wealth management advisor from a family of doctors, he launched his business by traveling to medical schools nationwide to educate physicians about their unique financial, legal, and business needs. In 2016, Justin co-founded the non-profit Give Sight Global, which sponsors cataract surgeries, glasses, and other forms of eye care all over the world. After volunteering in the Navajo Nation and Tanzania, Justin and his business partner were inspired to donate a portion of their business profits to fund vision care in underserved communities, and Give Sight Global was born.

​Jared Bauman is the Co Founder of 201 Creative Media, a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, Social Media, and Marketing for small and medium businesses. Prior to 201 Creative Media, he was a Co Founder and President of ShootDotEdit​, the premium post processing company for professional wedding photographers worldwide. Jared has 20 year history of leading new innovation in marketing efforts, both as a consultant and business owner. A nationally known public speaker, Jared has spoken in front of tens of thousands in public and online educational events, along with releasing a book titled “ Simple Steps to Master Public Speaking “, which reached #1 on Amazon in Public Speaking during its first week.