Christie Lawler is the Founder and Owner of CJL CONSULTiNG, a niche marketing agency that primarily serves the national hospitality industry, She is also the Founder and Director of The WITI Group, a nonprofit foundation that supports the future female leaders of the food and beverage industry through mentorship, emotional and financial support. Christie is also host of the Lawler Out Loud Podcast, soon to be a published author, a public speaker and most recently she added inventor to her list of attributes as she just launched her own infusion line - JAB MiXOLOGY.
Chris is the founder & CEO of Amplio Recruiting, a staffing company helping great companies hire dependable employees from the refugee workforce. In 2018, Amplio hit $4M in revenue and placed over 800 refugees into jobs in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas and Raleigh. They aim to be in 25 markets by 2025 and plan to release a book this Fall on the economic impact of refugees in the marketplace entitled "Refugee Workforce."
Finding the fantastic” between the hustle of surviving life and achieving it. Colleen Dee Tiberius Shumaker is real and authentic. With a twist of learning disabilities, she calls her super powers, her goal is to show people they are not alone in their struggles, and they matter. She is able to do this through her podcast called “Finding the Fantastic” where she sheds light on everyday stereotypes, and the troubles that those bring, to help galvanize and motivate people’s individuality.
CJ aka CEOHaize is the epitome of a lovable Asshole. Host of The Awakened Soul, Love Lust & BadAss Soul and co-owner of The B.R.E.A.K.S Media. He tells is like it is and consistently challenges you to think a little deeper. Haize is always up to talk all things sports, tv/film & soul music, just be ready for him to put his dark and twisted spin on it.
Chris Cade is the founder of The Miracles Store (www.themiracles.store), an inspirational online store where you can get uplifting shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs with positive quotes on them. 10% of the profits help women and children rise up from domestic violence.
Chris is also a certified Firewalk Instructor by Sundoor's Peggy Dylan (she taught Tony Robbins how to firewalk), he's swum with wild dolphins in the Bahamas, bent spoons with The Monroe Institute (have you heard of the CIA “Stargate” program?), left a six-figure job to become an entrepreneur, and he is a grateful full-time single father.
Chris is also a certified Firewalk Instructor by Sundoor's Peggy Dylan (she taught Tony Robbins how to firewalk), he's swum with wild dolphins in the Bahamas, bent spoons with The Monroe Institute (have you heard of the CIA “Stargate” program?), left a six-figure job to become an entrepreneur, and he is a grateful full-time single father.
Connie works closely with women newly diagnosed with gluten intolerance and other food allergies. She empowers them with coaching, resources, and support through a step by step process to help them feel less overwhelmed and back on their way to healthy and thriving. Her goal is to work with women in switching to a true gluten free lifestyle with ease through developing healthy, and sustainable habits. Connie is a women’s empowerment leader, speaker, author and self-love expert. The founder of Gluten and Food Allergy Specialist.com. She turned her own diagnosis of gluten intolerance, food allergies, thyroid,and celiac disease around by shifting to a true gluten free lifestyle. “With 15+ year of varied experience, her life’s mission is to empower women in shifting to a true gluten free lifestyle”
Caroline Joynson is a PR Strategist and the founder of Cheerleader PR. She helps passionate business owners to get media coverage and PR so they can raise their profile, build relationships and make more sales.
Caroline has worked in public relations for 20 years, both in award-winning PR agencies and as senior press officer at the UK’s National Media Museum; securing game-changing coverage across national, regional and online media. Going solo, Caroline has worked directly with a host of owner-managed creative businesses for the last six years, all of whom have turned their passion into a business from food & drink, travel, professional designer-makers and more.
Caroline launched Cheerleader PR one year ago to empower passionate business owners and entrepreneurs to become their own best cheerleader by promoting themselves with clarity and confidence. She helps them to get clear on their message and share it alongside their unique story and expertise. Caroline offers PR coaching, courses and consultancy and works with clients locally, nationally and internationally.
Caroline has worked in public relations for 20 years, both in award-winning PR agencies and as senior press officer at the UK’s National Media Museum; securing game-changing coverage across national, regional and online media. Going solo, Caroline has worked directly with a host of owner-managed creative businesses for the last six years, all of whom have turned their passion into a business from food & drink, travel, professional designer-makers and more.
Caroline launched Cheerleader PR one year ago to empower passionate business owners and entrepreneurs to become their own best cheerleader by promoting themselves with clarity and confidence. She helps them to get clear on their message and share it alongside their unique story and expertise. Caroline offers PR coaching, courses and consultancy and works with clients locally, nationally and internationally.
Chris Meister is the owner and founder of Reimagined Potential, a career exploration and consulting group that helps individuals to better discern the people they are meant to be. By offering opportunities for self-understanding, mindfulness, reflection, and tools to notice everyday patterns, Chris helps you discover what your passion is and what drives you as you have the confidence to take the next steps in a fulfilling career. Chris founded this company during the pandemic and has a passion for talking about people's gifts and what they want to do with their lives!
Christine Searle, owner of Searle Business Solutions, LLC, is a financial control expert with more than 30 years of experience helping businesses and non-profits understand and get control over their finances and taxes. She provides tax preparation and planning services and financial process consulting. Christine is a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified in Risk Management Assurance, and an Enrolled Agent. She also volunteers with and supports several Arlington-based social safety net nonprofits.
Coyetta is a CEO, business coach, and the host of the BeingCocoaB podcast. She started MyWaveLife™ Hair 2016 at to allow the natural hair community to freely express themselves while providing beautiful, quality products as inspiration. Over the years she has seen a shift towards entrepreneurship and wanted to allow other women the opportunity to own their own business by creating a comprehensive course and coaching services to guide them through the process. Her desire is empower and inspire women by being a resource and a support system.
