Dr. Nicole Rankine, affectionately known as “Dr. Nic” is the CEO of the COLE Academy of Personal Growth. As a certified John Maxwell Team speaker, teacher, and coach, Dr. Nic helps leaders and student become better leaders of others but most importantly themselves. Dr. Nic has trained leaders and students throughout the US and around the world including Costa Rica, Kenya, South Africa, and China. Dr. Nic is one of the most engaging trainers and coaches around. She truly has a sincere passion for helping people get to their next level both personally and professionally.
Joey Price is an award-winning Human Resources executive, business coach, thought leader, and professor. He is the founder of Jumpstart:HR, LLC, an HR Consulting Practice specifically for small businesses and startups, and host of Business, Life, and Coffee, a weekly personal and professional development podcast. As the CEO of Jumpstart:HR, LLC, Joey innovates by creating HR solutions for small business owners and start-up founders who want to build better, more competitive businesses. As a podcaster on the Business, Life, and Coffee show, Joey shares carefully curated conversations on personal finance, psychology, workplace culture, professional development, and business for emerging professionals and business owners alike. BLC is a podcast focused on enhancing the quality of your business and life through relevant content that endures over time. Joey is a recent HR Executive Magazine Top 100 HR Tech Influencer, SHRM Top 30 Under 30 award winner, one of Forbes Magazine's Kevin Kruse's Top 100 Employee Engagement Experts in the World, and frequently cited HR and Startup Thought Leader in publications such as Forbes, HR Magazine, Inc., Businessweek, AMEX Open Forum, Money Magazine, and more. Joey serves on the Board of Directors of Black Christian Influencers and the Board of Governors at The Center Club - A Top 100 Private City Club in the World.
and women supporting women are the keys to success in business and in life."
Kasey is a startup growth strategist, community builder, event organizer, and people connecter. She is founder of A Better Jones, a startup growth strategy firm and Our Galaxy, a community to help business professionals become industry thought leaders. She is also the host of two podcasts: The Other Side of Sales and her latest project, Thought Leader Camp.
Christina Eanes is a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager who now runs her own professional development firm, hosts the Quit Bleeping Around podcast, and is author of three books - all related to helping you achieve more in life.
Carrie Greene, of Carrie Greene Coaching, is an author, speaker and coach.
Carrie spent fifteen years on Wall Street in marketing and product development for major brokerage firms and the New York Stock Exchange. She left after 9/11 to start her own business. Carrie helps business owners understand the true value they bring to their clients’ lives and businesses. Carrie’s clients get clear on what they want and create simple, straightforward plans to get them there so that they can be profitable and happy.
Carrie spent fifteen years on Wall Street in marketing and product development for major brokerage firms and the New York Stock Exchange. She left after 9/11 to start her own business. Carrie helps business owners understand the true value they bring to their clients’ lives and businesses. Carrie’s clients get clear on what they want and create simple, straightforward plans to get them there so that they can be profitable and happy.
Thad started making balloon animals with a bag of balloons, a pump and a book of instructions as a fun hobby. Soon the balloon sculptures got better and people hired him for parties. That was twenty years ago. SAMMY J Balloon Creations has grown into a full-line entertainment and decoration company creating unique memories for corporate events, receptions and company parties. Thad has concentrated his efforts into learning the intricacies of building a buisiness. This includes marketing, SEO optimization, bookkeeping, and building a network of referral agents and business partners.
David is the founder and CEO of Warm Welcome and was recently named a Top 100 Tech Innovator and Influencer.
Jeremy Herte is a Digital Marketer and Content Creator. After graduating from Hampton University in 2013, he began his career in management consulting before switching to a career in social media and content creation. From 2016-2017 Jeremy hosted and produced the podcast, “For The Culture Radio” interviewing up and coming DC hip-hop and r&b artists. Now focusing completely on black masculinity, Jeremy hosts the podcast, "Let's Talk Bruh".
Amber Duncan is the Founder and CEO of Newborn Consulting and Jackie Subscription Styling. With over 20 years of business experience, Amber has revitalized business after business in her pursuit of entrepreneurship. Amber began her entrepreneurial journey while seeking to solve a problem that so many Americans were facing during the housing market crash in 2008. In response, she and her business partners built one of the most well-known and highly-regarded debt settlement companies nationwide. Jackie is her passion business as she loves helping women find their confidence through clothing.
