2022 Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Lance Allred
Lance Allred is the first legally deaf player in NBA history and author of 5 books, including, LONGSHOT, from HarperCollins and THE NEW ALPHA MALE: Walking the Path of the Heart, from MacMillen Publishers. Lance is now an international inspirational speaker and has consulted on leadership and team-building for companies across the world from Christie’s International Real Estate, Coldwell Banker, Costco and the FBI.
Panel
Topic: Prepare Your Business: Take Aways from 2022 and Tools for 2023

Megan Alarid
Heightened Leaders
Panel Moderator

Jeff Newkirk
Blanton Advisors LLC
Panelist

Darlene Gagnon
WeKinnect Global Branding Agency, LLC
Panelist

Stephen Quezada
Olgetree Deakins
Panelist
Breakout Room Speakers

Kristi Howton
Iscential, Inc.
Topic
Game Plan: The Definitive Playbook for Starting or Growing Your Business

Kathy Gregory
KG Wellness
Topic
Organizational Wellness Programming in 3 Easy Steps

Greg Brainerd
Braintek
Topic
Common Email Scams And How To Protect Your Business From Hackers

Adam Koch
The Koch Insurance Group
Topic
Who Gets Sued?

Dana Jensen
Woodlands Tax Advisors
Topic
Your Business/Your Taxes

Stephen Quezada
Olgetree Deakins
Topic
Employment Law Myths

Ian Ramirez
Madera EstatesÂ
Topic
ROE: Return on Emotion

Christin Cherry
Heightened Leaders
Topic
Are You and Your Team ACING Your Roles?

Brit Deveau
Deveau Wellness Haus
Topic
Power To Choose

Carolyn Gray
Zircon Consulting
Topic
Business/Network Etiquette: Dazzle Don't Frazzle

Zipporah Singleton
Radiant Purpose, Inc.
Topic
Tech Savvy for Small Business Owners: How To Maintain Your Client Base & Increase Productivity

Eleesha Martin
G&A Partners
Topic
Recruiting Strategies in Today's Job Market

Amanda Wood
Avail Marketing
Topic
The Importance of Storytelling

Amy Davidson
B.D. Griffin, County Attorney for Montgomery County
Topic
The Great Resignation: Retention and Employment Law Issues Facing Employers

Dr. Kenneth Wells
Marsh & McLennan Agency