The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Michael Neuendorff is the president of Bay Area Executive Coach. He's been in the professional development field since 2008 having left his corporate job to dedicate himself full time to supporting people to be the best version of themselves. He's a former Coach of the Year and is a Platinum partner with Genos International, a leading provider of emotional intelligence assessments and team development workshops. He's logged more than 4,000 hours of coaching and training experience since launching his first coaching business. Michael is based in Northern California and works with organizations around the country.

Dr. Michael Gerharz helps senior leaders communicate in moments that define how people remember them. The kind where you lie awake the night before running through what you’re going to say. The strategy announcement, the investor pitch, the first speech in a new role, or the keynote everyone will talk about afterward. He believes that in moments that count, the goal is not to sound impressive or make an airtight case, but to say something people can genuinely connect with. His core idea is simple: “Don’t persuade harder, resonate stronger.” He’s the author of The AHA Effect and The PATH to Strategic Impact, host of the “Irresistible Communication” podcast, and the creator of the Clarity Lab, where leaders prepare for high-stakes communication challenges.

Daman Grewal is a Canadian transportation and logistics entrepreneur and the co-founder of LogisticsSales.com, a free global education platform dedicated to teaching practical sales, entrepreneurship, and real-world business skills. Through his work, he advocates for expanding access to opportunity by helping students and aspiring entrepreneurs develop the skills needed to support small and medium-sized businesses. His mission is to bridge the gap between education and real-world economic opportunity.

Anna Barnhill has spent sixteen years studying why even the most accomplished leaders get stuck — and exactly how they break through. Her new book, Leaderwired: The AI Era Leadership Playbook for Transforming How You Think, Decide, and Lead, blends psychology, behavioral science, and modern leadership research into a practical methodology for real, lasting transformation. Anna is a Professional Fellow at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School and teaches Leadership and Innovation at MIT Professional Education. She holds the ICF Master Certified Coach credential — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of coaches worldwide — and is also a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Coach. Her insights on leadership regularly appear in Forbes. Her tools and frameworks have been refined through thousands of coaching hours with Fortune 500 executives, giving her a rare, real-world perspective on what leaders need to thrive in the AI era. Click here to connect with Anna on LinkedIn.

Greg Mischio is an author, ghostwriter, and marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders turn decades of experience into books that build authority, preserve legacy, and inspire others. As the founder of Winbound, Greg has spent more than 30 years helping organizations communicate ideas that earn trust and drive growth. Today, his passion is helping people in the second half of life capture the stories, lessons, and wisdom that only experience can provide. Greg is the host of the podcast, Thought Leaders Live. Click here to watch his interview with Deb.

Beverley Glazer, MA, CCC, ICF, is a work and life transition coach, speaker, podcast host, syndicated writer, and founder of Reinvent Impossible LLC. She helps accomplished women over 50 who are successful on paper but privately know something needs to change. With clinical training, business experience, and more than 35 years guiding others through extreme transitions, Beverley provides unique insights to make aligned decisions you can trust. Beverley is also the host of the podcast, Aging With Purpose and Passion. Deb was honored to be a guest. Click here to listen.

Saul Marquez is a prominent figure in healthcare digital marketing, serving as the founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a global digital marketing agency serving healthcare clients exclusively. With over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing within the healthcare sector, Saul’s journey began in sales and leadership roles at major players like Stryker, NuVasive, and Medtronic. Recognizing significant gaps that companies were faced with in strategy, digital marketing, and commercialization during his career, Saul established Outcomes Rocket to address these challenges head-on. The consultancy focuses on helping healthcare brands and businesses scale and thrive in the digital age.

Widely recognized as the father of the virtual assistant, Kevin Surace helped pioneer the technology that paved the way for Siri, Alexa, and today's conversational AI. He holds 95 worldwide patents and has been named INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC Top Innovator of the Decade, and a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. Kevin is also the author of The Joy-Success Cycle, his practical framework for remaining creative, adaptable, energized, and effective during rapid change. He brings together deep AI authority, decades of leadership experience, humor, practical tools, and an unmistakably human perspective.

Allan Ngo is the founder of Digital Solopreneur. He used to co-own a fast-food franchise pulling $20,000 a month. On paper, it was a win. In reality, it was thin margins and constant staff turnover. In 2017, he walked away. He realized he was built to teach, not to manage a kitchen. Today, his one-person digital business puts more profit in his pocket than the restaurant ever did. No overhead. No staff drama. Allan has a special offer for our listeners. Click here!

Bruce Mayhew helps leaders and teams intentionally build high-performing cultures based on trust, transparency, and respect. He enjoys helping leaders: Improve employee engagement, employee loyalty, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Reach their personal, professional, and organizational goals in an AI-powered world. Bruce is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and author, with interviews on CBC, CTV, Global Toronto: The Morning Show, and he has written articles published in HuffPost, The Globe & Mail, and Fast Company magazine. He has over 11 years of leadership experience working at one of Canada's top 5 banks, and over 20 years’ experience helping people and organizations succeed. Bruce’s debut book, The Path of an Inspired Leader: Inspire Greatness, Lead with Integrity, and Build a Loyal Team Culture, was released February 2026. Click here to connect with Bruce on LinkedIn.

Nicolas “Sniperkicks” Malonga is a full-time sneaker entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Snipe University. After building a multi-million-dollar sneaker reselling business and generating over $4M+ in sales, he now helps others build profitable reselling businesses through bulk buying, branding, and leveraging the power of AI. With a community of over 600K+ followers, his mission is to show the next generation of entrepreneurs how to turn sneakers into a real business. Click here for Nick’s YouTube channel.

Doug Noll, JD, MA is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, the world's most prestigious mediation organization, and recipient of IAM's Syd Leezak Award of Excellence. As Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (ranked #1 in the nation), Doug teaches graduate courses on decision-making under stress and conflict resolution. Doug is the author of four books, including the bestselling De-Escalate (45,000+ copies, translated into five languages) and the forthcoming book, Empathy Leadership: The Powerful Skill that Drives Winning Results (Atria Books/Beyond Words, Sept. 8, 2026). Doug delivered a TEDx talk entitled “How to Listen Someone into Existence at TEDxApex in Apex, North Carolina (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL_m78zdXMQ).

Yarin Gaon is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Fractional Partners. He launched his first business at 14 and later built and sold Israel's largest e-commerce platform for military goods before moving to the U.S. After serving as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at a venture capital firm helping turn around distressed startups, he has mentored more than 400 founders through SCORE and the University of Chicago's Polsky Center. Today, Yarin helps $1–20 million businesses gain strategic clarity, scale profitably, and build stronger, more valuable companies. Click here to access the Growth Decisions Canvas™.

Shawn L. Bagley Jr. is the Positioning Expert and Founder of BluLight Consulting LLC, a strategic consultancy that helps boutique consultants, agency owners, and subject matter experts stop mimicking and masking, and start positioning themselves as the only logical choice for their ideal clients. His proprietary “Power Positioning” methodology is the foundation work that transforms confused business owners into confident, well-positioned brands. He’s also the author of Letters to a Dreamer. When Shawn's not in the lab building Power Positioning Playbooks, you can find him running TheWorkLab on Wednesdays (a virtual co-working experience) or perfecting his "hot knife through butter" partnership approach. He's a firm believer that the best way to market yourself is to actually be yourself.

Vicky Midwood is a health and life-coach specializing in behavioral strategy. She helps business owners, leaders, and professionals to create lasting behavior change by identifying the hidden patterns driving stress, emotional eating, alcohol, perfectionism, people pleasing, overthinking, and high performance without fulfilment. She is also the host of the podcast: Raw Chatter, Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention.

Cliff Nonnenmacher is a lifelong entrepreneur whose journey began at age 8, selling golf balls outside country clubs. By 19, he launched what’s believed to be the first food delivery subcontractor for McDonald’s in the U.S.—decades before Uber Eats. He later ran watersport concessions, owned a video store, and distributed the Fun Noodle nationally. At 21, Cliff took his self-built trading portfolio to Wall Street, landing a role at Morgan Stanley. In 2003, he transitioned into franchising and never looked back. Cliff has owned, operated, and scaled multiple franchise brands and helped develop others internationally. With over 25 years of experience in franchising, finance, and business, he now mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and franchise owners. Cliff is the founder and CEO of Franocity, is the host of Pursuit of Profit, the #1 podcast in franchising, and author of Beyond The Brand – The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Fearless Franchising. He lives in Delray Beach, Florida, with his wife Nicole and their son Chase.

An award-winning creative director who has been at it long enough to see trends repeating themselves, Kate Holgate has shaped stand-out brands from a broad range of industries—from education to insurance, healthcare to pet care, transit to yes, even toilet paper. With infectious enthusiasm and insatiable curiosity, she inspires teams to push boundaries, resulting in bold ideas that defy the expected. Kate enjoys connecting with people—both through campaigns and in real life. She is the executive creative director and partner with Noble West. She’s also the co-founder of the recently launched Secondborn. When she is not pitching ideas or creative problem-solving, Kate is an active community leader and educator, serving as an adjunct professor at Boise State University and as an Advisory Board Member for the University of Idaho. She is a volunteer coach for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, and an executive board member of the Children’s Home Society of Idaho. She’s an avid outdoors woman and the proud mother of two teenagers who help keep her relevant. She embarrasses them as much as possible.

Kate Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of Shattered Glass Coaching and the author of Authentic Success: A Guide for Ambitious Women to Build Aligned Careers and Lives. Kate is an award-winning career coach who helps professional women break through career barriers and land jobs where they're valued, respected, well-compensated, and fulfilled. Through her signature Glass Ceiling Breakthrough Method, Kate has helped over 500 women land new roles in half the industry-standard time. She has spoken at events in five countries and 16 states and has been recognized as a top career coach in San Diego for four consecutive years.

CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. With 25+ years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. Nikki has written three books, all available on Amazon. She also has a podcast called “Sales Maven” which you can find on your favorite podcast platform. Click here for a great resource Nikki has for our listeners: The Sales Follow-Up Made Easy Guide.

Tan Gera is co-founder of Decentralized Masters, a global investment education and research company serving more than 4,500 members across dozens of countries. A CFA Charterholder who passed all three levels by age 23, Tan spent three years in investment banking and M&A roles across Paris, Amsterdam, and New York before leaving traditional finance in 2022 to give ordinary investors the same frameworks institutions had been using for decades. Today, Decentralized Masters is one of the most reviewed investor education companies in its sector, with a 4.8 out of 5 rating across over 900 independent reviews. Tan is a contributor at Nasdaq and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, and Business Insider. Tan is the co-author of The Exponential Investor: How Any Investor Can Profit From the Five Technologies Reshaping the World Right Now. He is based in Dubai.

As a Leadership Empowerment Advocate, coach, and author of the My Journey To Wholeness book series, Teresa Page is passionate about renewing Transformational Leaders’ leadership mindset with fresh fire and purpose to affect true impactful change in our communities, domains of industry, and global economy! Through her company, T. K. Page Enterprises, published works, and Love The Success Factor Leadership Incubator, she employs the effective power of Love as the ultimate success factor to inspire, motivate, and equip leaders to realize their own greatness, reprioritize their unfulfilled goals, and re-energize the leader they always were! With an open-globe approach, her vision is to deliver leadership empowerment solutions to support the success and upward mobility of women-owned, non-profit, faith-based, and professional organizations.

Amber Andrews (they/them) is the founder and creative director of Andrews Artistry, a queer-owned, woman-led creative studio based in the Denver area specializing in brand design, photography, and web design for creatives, performers, authors, and small businesses. Amber helps business owners stop wasting time figuring out how to show up and start making more money — building brands that feel as good as they look, grounded, honest, and rooted in real connection between brand and audience. Amber has several resources for our listeners that includes their Brand Clarity Kit, Homepage Magic Guide, and how-to-build-a-mood-board video to help you get started (or take your brand further if you’re ready).

Dominic Forth is CEO of Thought Leaders America and a former journalist with BBC, NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS. After a near-fatal rafting accident on the Zambezi River, he developed the “Calm, Clarity, Courage” framework and now helps leaders turn their stories into trust, visibility, and real-world impact.

Mike Wapner is an independent financial advisor, with BlueLake Wealth Advisors, who helps individuals and families achieve their life goals while aligning their finances with their values. Specializing in sustainable personal finance, Mike enables people to balance their needs and wants for today with their concerns for the future, for both family and the broader community. Mike has a special interest in sustainable investing strategies, which enable people to align their money with their environmental, social, and other personal values, without necessarily sacrificing financial return. Also, unlike most financial advisors, Mike offers financial planning services independent of investment management if that’s what’s right for the client’s situation. Mike holds a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University, an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from DePaul University. He also holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and the Illinois Life Insurance license.

Dr. Judith Wright, named “America’s Ultimate Expert” by Woman’s World Magazine, is known for her expertise in human potential, leadership, and emotional intelligence. She is the CEO and co-founder of LiveWright, dedicated to helping people achieve whole life success. A dynamic speaker, executive coach, and best-selling author, Dr. Wright has spent decades helping leaders break through limiting patterns, unlock their fullest potential, and create purpose-driven lives and businesses. She also co-founded the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential granting master’s and doctoral degrees in Transformational Leadership and Coaching, and an MBA in Transformational Business. Dr. Wright has appeared in over 1,000 media outlets, including Oprah, Good Morning America, and ABC’s 20/20. Her acclaimed books include Transformed!: The Neuroscience of Changing Your Life for the Better, Forever; The Heart of the Fight; and The Soft Addiction Solution.

Jeannette Seibly is a leadership results coach, talent advisor, and business author with 33 years of experience activating greatness in leaders and companies. The founder of SeibCo, LLC, she delivers practical coaching and solutions that elevate performance today, build legacies that stand the test of time, and support people in empowering themselves to lead with clarity and impact.

Gorm Tuxen is a visionary entrepreneur with over 40 years of expertise in business development, software engineering, and systems design. As Founder and CEO of Tuxen Group, LLC, he leads companies specializing in security, parking, and transportation technologies across the Americas. He is the author of Immigrant Entrepreneurship in America: Insights from the Journey to Success. Through Tuxen & Associates, Inc., he has represented NEDAP Identification Systems, advancing intelligent security access solutions. At IPsens, LLC, he has developed cloud-based parking platforms that improve urban mobility.  Tuxen Integrated Systems, LLC has designed major marquee security integration projects for the World's largest outdoor retailer and major resort operator. His latest venture, Blue Gold Flight, reflects his passion for aviation and safety, partnering to introduce an eco-friendly aircraft cleaner. Gorm began his U.S. entrepreneurial journey with EuroStyle, a Scandinavian furniture store in Nashville. His leadership continues to shape open API integration standards and technology-driven solutions that enhance business operations.

Greg Selkoe is co-founder and CEO of XSET, a gaming lifestyle brand and media company, creating content with top creators and celebrities across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Previously, as Co-Head of FaZe Clan, he scaled the company to $36M in annual revenue in two years. He also founded Karmaloop, generating over $1B in lifetime revenue as CEO. A Harvard M.P.P. graduate and Y Combinator alum, Greg is launching the XSET 501(c)(3) Foundation to expand inclusive opportunities through gaming.

Amanda Soler is the founder of SolFul Living and host of the SolFul Connections podcast, where she sparks authentic conversations that inspire, uplift, and deepen our connection to ourselves and each other. A certified Primordial Sound Meditation teacher and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), holding a Certificate in Health Coaching, Amanda draws on three decades of business leadership as COO of a large Chamber of Commerce, her experience as a magazine editor and corporate scriptwriter, and her own journey of healing and self-discovery to help individuals design more intentional and meaningful lives.

Mike Verret has spent over 25 years in the brand marketing business, and the hallmark of his career is his ability to understand an audience. Now he shows businesses how to talk about themselves to THEIR audience. His guiding philosophy, honed with time and experience, is simple. To be memorable, you need to be:  First, Best, or Different. Mike shows you how to appear DIFFERENT in the eyes of your audience. That is how you stand out from the pack.

Janelle Miller Moravek is a champion for Youth & Family Counseling’s mission of opening doors to mental healthcare so people can heal and thrive. The Executive Director since 2009, she is responsible for overseeing programming, administration, and strategic plan implementation, while representing the organization to community partners and other stakeholders. Her vision, leadership, and passion for improving access to mental healthcare have steered YFC’s steady growth over her 15-year tenure.

Harvie S is a renowned jazz bassist with a distinctive style and virtuosic technique. Throughout his illustrious career, Harvie has recorded with a plethora of jazz luminaries including Michael Brecker, Paquito D’Rivera, Chick Corea, Kenny Barron, John Scofield, Sheila Jordan, James Moody, Yusef Lateef, and the Manhattan Transfer, just to name a few, leaving an indelible mark on the global jazz scene. His dynamic bass lines and innovative approach to rhythm have earned him widespread acclaim among critics and audiences alike. He has released 21 recordings as a leader on major labels, 20 as a co-leader and over 400 as a sideman. His most recent album is Bright Dawn. During our podcast, we feature a song from that recording, Voice in the Sky. Harvie's musical versatility knows no bounds, as he effortlessly traverses various jazz sub genres, from traditional, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian to avant-garde, infusing each performance with his unique musical perspective. In addition to his prowess as a performer, Harvie is also a dedicated educator, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with aspiring musicians. Harvie also has a podcast, Harvie S On Tap. Click here to listen.

Sena Wheeler is part of a 5th generation fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood directly to your door. She's passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier, and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. She has a master’s degree in nutrition and food science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality. Sena and her husband enjoy running this family business together, spending part of the year in Alaska and having the flexibility to enjoy watching her children participate in their school sports, and of course, eating and cooking fish!

Amrit Dhaliwal is the CEO of Walfinch, a leading UK home care franchise network. He combines business expertise with purpose-driven leadership to scale quality senior care while empowering franchisees. Since founding Walfinch in 2019, he has built a growing network focused on wellness, technology, and community impact.

Bennett Lebowitz is President of Pando Consulting Group, where he turns “almost sellable” companies into investor ready businesses built to close. Through rigorous financial and operational pre-diligence, he identifies the issues that kill deals before buyers can use them to chip away at value or walk away entirely. The result is stronger valuation, less chaos, fewer last-minute surprises, and deals that cross the finish line with confidence. Bennett blends hard data with practical execution to help owners sell from a position of strength and make the closing process feel a lot smoother than anyone expected.

Joel Salomon is a Finance, Mindful Money Expert, and Prosperity Coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. He’s the founder of SaLaurMor Management and is an award-winning TEDx speaker, workshop facilitator, and frequent television and podcast guest. As a former manager of a $700 million portfolio, the creator of his own successful hedge fund, and the author of three best-selling books, he has learned that the true foundation of wealth is a mindset of gratitude, love, and service.

Haim Ohayon is an inspiring author, speaker, and life coach based in Long Island, New York. Originally from Israel, he overcame homelessness and language barriers after arriving in the U.S. at age 40. Through his powerful personal journey, he has dedicated the last 16 years to helping others turn their dreams into reality by focusing on self-awareness, belief systems, habits, health, happiness, and wealth. Haim is a former cable TV show host and organizer of large community events, and he runs multiple YouTube channels. His approach blends emotional intelligence with practical strategies to help people lead authentic and fulfilling lives.

Scott Lask is a driven and forward-thinking professional with a strong passion for financial markets, investment education, and personal growth. Scott came to Wall Street in 1983 and learned early on that a robust Active Risk Management strategy was an absolute to achieve growth. Without one, you would be left behind. One of the key lessons he teaches in his Live Work Optional course is how to build the right risk management strategy for you. With a background in strategy, market analysis, portfolio management, while helping people achieve a truly “Work Optional Life”, Scott has cultivated a reputation for simplifying complex concepts and teaching them in “kitchen table” English; leaving folks informed, empowered, and relaxed. After 42 years as a Financial Advisor, the result is a step-by-step plan to achieve a Work Optional Life. He is also the author of Let's Win! Let Wall Street Work for You! The number one priority to Scott is family! Married over 43 years to Caren, they have three children and two granddaughters. Scott is a die-hard Led Zeppelin fan.

Jon Benson is a copywriter, entrepreneur, and AI pioneer whose work has quietly shaped how the world buys things online. Best known as the inventor of the Video Sales Letter, the format that became the backbone of modern digital marketing, he has spent decades writing words that move people to act—not through manipulation, but through what he calls “persuasion that feels good on both sides.” In 2010, Jon turned his attention to copywriting software, becoming one of the earliest pioneers at the intersection of AI and sales copy. That work eventually evolved into BNSN, a platform trained exclusively on high-converting marketing campaigns and built for small business owners who sell good things to good people. BNSN reflects Jon’s core belief that the human element of business—community, coaching, and genuine connection—separates sustainable success from a flash in the pan. To get a  copy of your Buyer Alignment Profile™, click here.

Mark Astor has been an attorney since 1994, beginning his career as a Palm Beach County Assistant State Attorney, where he served as Chief of two County Court Divisions and later handled felony cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital murder. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the District of Columbia Bar, and the Massachusetts Bar, where he established a Boston office. Mark holds a BA from the University of Michigan, a JD from Nova Southeastern University, and an LLM from American University. In 2016, he founded Drug and Alcohol Attorneys, followed by co-founding Astor Simovitch Law with his wife, Audra Simovitch, in 2017. The firm is dedicated to helping families navigate substance use and mental health crises. In 2020, he launched Baker Act Attorneys, focusing on protecting individuals’ rights within Florida’s mental health system. Outside of law, Mark teaches Krav Maga and prioritizes physical fitness.

Olivia Atkin is a podcast strategist, entrepreneur, and host of Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, a globally ranked top 5% podcast reaching listeners across all seven continents. She is the founder of Achieving Success LLC, where she helps clients launch, optimize, and grow high-performing podcasts and secure guest spots on top shows through strategy, SEO, and streamlined workflows. Olivia is also the founder of Turn To Designs, an apparel brand supporting the U.S. Coast Guard community. With a background in business and an MBA in Supply Chain, she blends strategy with execution to drive real results. A published author and TEDx speaker, Olivia empowers others to use their voice to build authority, impact, and success.

Nicole Grinnell is an experienced podcast guest and a two-time business owner. Drawing from her experience as the owner of Bosun Solutions, she's passionate about helping business owners understand the benefits of scaling their businesses with fractional teams. Nicole is also the founder of Mic’D Up Booking, a podcast booking agency who works with clients to package and pitch your brand strategically to podcasts in your niche. Nicole comes from a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a background as an Executive Assistant, she excelled by applying her small business knowledge and strong work ethic. Driven by her passion for organization and efficiency, she founded Bosun, a remote staffing firm that provides affordable solutions to help small business owners grow and scale, regardless of economic conditions.

Michelle Glogovac is THE Podcast Matchmaker®, a podcast publicist, and host of Webby-nominated Read The Damn Book, Kitchen Briefs, Beyond The Campaign and BURNT podcasts. She works with entrepreneurs, authors, and experts hone their storytelling abilities, grow their businesses, and elevate themselves as thought leaders. Her first book, How To Get On Podcasts, debuted in January 2024. Michelle is a wife, mom of two, stepmom of two, and a fur mom. She has her B.A. and M.S. in Law and is the Founder and CEO of The MLG Collective®.

Dr. Tasha Golden is a singer/songwriter turned behavioral scientist and a leading expert in creativity, leadership, and change. She has spoken and consulted for Google, the Mayo Clinic, the US Conference of Mayors, SXSW, and POLITICO, among many others—helping leaders and organizations link science and creative practice to drive innovation and growth. Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is adjunct faculty in the University of Florida's Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities. Named one of Fierce Pharma's "Fierce 50" for innovative work integrating arts and health, she publishes regularly in Psychology Today and her research has been featured in The Guardian, NPQ, and the CBC.

Dr. Tina Neel is a nationally-recognized veterinarian, entrepreneur, and mentor with over four decades of experience in clinical practice and veterinary business leadership. She has founded, owned, and sold 11 successful veterinary hospitals and currently coaches business owners on how to build profitable, sustainable companies without burning out. Dr. Neel is also the co-founder and CEO of Angimal, Inc., a biotech startup advancing new cancer therapeutics for animals, and she serves on the board of Angiex, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing targeted therapies for human cancer. Dr. Neel also has a blog on Substack regarding Surviving Cancer, to share what she has learned to make someone’s journey a bit easier.

Elizabeth Gaines is Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), where she leads curriculum design, live training, and mentor development for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programs. For more than a decade, Elizabeth worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace and emotional toll led to burnout and chronic illness. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms, she turned to FDN, where she discovered how to uncover hidden healing opportunities through functional lab testing and personalized protocols. The approach helped her reclaim her energy, clarity, and sense of purpose. As a special benefit to our audience, FDN is offering free exclusive access to their “FDN Methodology in Action” case study. Click here!

Todd Bertsch is a keynote speaker and mental fitness coach who helps mission-driven organizations reignite their spark by transforming stress and burnout into sustainable growth. With more than 17 years as a CEO and experience on serving on nonprofit executive boards, Todd brings real-world leadership insight to his SPARK Framework. Blending neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and practical tools, he equips nonprofit leaders to build cultures rooted in clarity, capacity, and lasting impact. Todd is also the author of the upcoming book, Ignite Your Spark.

Carl Walsh is a speaker, consultant, and business coach who blends theatrical expertise with corporate leadership. With 20 years as an award-winning actor and director, 25 years in corporate management—including as an IT Director—and 15 years as a professional speaker, he brings dynamic storytelling and strategic insight to business growth. As the co-host of The Oval Table podcast and co-founder of Alpha Dogs Small Business Coaching, Carl helps small businesses foster creativity, improve communication, and apply lessons from the theater to leadership and innovation. A certified Red Team Thinking coach, he challenges teams to think critically and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Rob te Braake is the founder of Insight Matters, a fractional CFO and accounting firm that helps 7- and 8-figure online businesses transform their numbers into strategic growth engines. Rob’s career began in corporate banking at ING, a path that took him from the Netherlands to China, where he spent seven years co-founding and building multiple green-tech ventures—an experience he describes as a masterclass in pragmatic problem-solving. Today, his global team of more than 20 professionals serves as the financial backbone for e-commerce brands, digital agencies, and SaaS companies, helping founders move from "gut feeling" to data-led decisions that optimize profitability, cash flow, and company value.

Coach Tony Le is a former UC Berkeley admissions reader and the founder of egelloC (that’s "college" backwards). After evaluating thousands of applications for the world’s #1 public university, he transitioned from an institutional insider to a mission-driven entrepreneur who has disrupted the educational consulting industry. Tony successfully scaled a traditionally small-scale "cottage industry" business from 12 families to over 800 active students annually, reaching monthly revenue milestones of $500k. He is TikTok’s first College Admissions Educational Partner and leads the largest online Facebook community for families navigating the UC system. A 5th-degree black belt, Tony leverages the principles of discipline and strategy to help families "engineer a yes" and democratize elite admissions knowledge for all.