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Debbie Dobbins is a powerhouse of transformation. Also known as The Queen of Magic—she’s lived many lives: millionaire businesswoman, cancer thriver, spiritual teacher, and now bestselling author of Your Inner Billionaire

Her story is not just inspiring—it’s proof of what’s possible when women reclaim their power. After finding herself broke, sick, and burned out from a life that looked successful on the outside, Debbie rewrote the script. Using feminine energy, Universal Law, and fierce personal responsibility, she rebuilt her wealth and discovered a deeper, more meaningful prosperity along the way.

Now, she helps other conscious women—especially those in their second act—do the same. Whether they want to launch a business, increase their income, or finally feel free in their bodies and bank accounts, Debbie’s message is simple: You are not too late. You are not too much. You are right on time.

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Amy Thurman is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and a thought leader on the transformative power of holding space. After living 10 years with a broken neck that went undiagnosed for 6 months, she was forced to redefine everything, including what it means to be strong. She discovered that true strength isn’t found in pretending to be okay, it’s found in presence, softness and the courage to be real.

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Dr. Ruby Mendenhall has a B.S. in Occupational Therapy, M.P.P. in Public Policy and Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy. She is currently the Kathryn Lee Baynes Dallenbach LAS Professor in Sociology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is an Associate Dean for Diversity and Democratization of Health Innovation at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Associate Director for Engagement at the Cancer Center at Illinois.

Her research examines how living in racially segregated neighborhoods with high levels of gun violence affects Black mothers’ mental and physical health using surveys, interviews, crime statistics, police records, data from 911 calls, art, wearable sensors and genomic analysis. Mendenhall was the 2024 City of Urbana’s Poet Laureate.

She has produced documentaries about mothers who lost adult children to gun violence, academic mentoring and Black women with cancer. She develops Wellness Stores/Spaces across the country.

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Dr. Ruby Mendenhall has a B.S. in Occupational Therapy, M.P.P. in Public Policy and Ph.D. in Human Development and Social Policy. She is currently the Kathryn Lee Baynes Dallenbach LAS Professor in Sociology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is an Associate Dean for Diversity and Democratization of Health Innovation at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Associate Director for Engagement at the Cancer Center at Illinois.

Her research examines how living in racially segregated neighborhoods with high levels of gun violence affects Black mothers’ mental and physical health using surveys, interviews, crime statistics, police records, data from 911 calls, art, wearable sensors and genomic analysis. Mendenhall was the 2024 City of Urbana’s Poet Laureate.

She has produced documentaries about mothers who lost adult children to gun violence, academic mentoring and Black women with cancer. She develops Wellness Stores/Spaces across the country.

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Writer and Illustrator of Sketch Journals, including The Kew Sketch Journal.
International Speaker and Trainer on the Creative Process and how Applied Innovation actually works.
With more than 30 years experience in design, and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience and the working of the creative mind, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to helping Organisations and Individuals overcome Innovation Stagnation and achieve Creative Breakthrough.

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Sabine Kvenberg is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Impact Communication Coaching. Known as The Storytelling Dame, she helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams master The Invisible Stage™—the unseen moments of preparation and everyday conversations where influence is won or lost. Drawing from her 30+ years as an actress, director, and performing arts school founder, Sabine blends performance and business expertise to teach audiences how to speak with confidence, craft unforgettable stories, and connect with lasting impact.

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Jennifer is a dynamic technology leader and award-winning engineer. Max Media has highlighted her as a Tech Community Innovation Leader, and she was named among the Top 200 Women in Tech to follow on Twitter in 2022. Also, she is a 2024 Guinness World Record Holder. Jennifer has 15 years of experience driving innovation and transformation as a Software and Cloud Engineer, AI Consultant, and Technology Infrastructure Leader. She is the Founder & CEO of Nexora Strategy Consulting. 

Additionally, she has led global engineering teams and helped several small to mid-size-level corporate business organizations leverage AI, cloud, and emerging technologies for scalability and efficiency. 

She has also participated in the NASA Technology Transfer Program cohort for thought leaders and entrepreneurs.

As a professional speaker Jennifer has taken the stage at Google Developer Groups events, BFUTR Global Tech Conference in Toronto, Women Techmakers events, and more.

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Sandrine Gressard is a French-born pilot, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker whose journey reflects courage, passion, and perseverance. Raised across several countries, she built a 25-year business career before pursuing her childhood dream of flying. Starting with gliders in 2013, she became a private pilot in 2018 and, in 2025, earned her Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating in Canada, completing her training in just 50 hours with a 91% checkride score.

As a ferry pilot, Sandrine has flown small aircraft across continents, from Canada to India and Europe, facing extreme weather, long hours, and cultural contrasts with determination and grace. Her message—“Impossible means I’m possible”—inspires audiences to overcome fear and take control of their dreams.

A singer-songwriter, global citizen, and proud mother, Sandrine shares her adventures and lessons through her platform Girls Go Fly (girlsgofly.com and YouTube @girlsgofly)

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Sandrine Gressard is a French-born pilot, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker whose journey reflects courage, passion, and perseverance. Raised across several countries, she built a 25-year business career before pursuing her childhood dream of flying. Starting with gliders in 2013, she became a private pilot in 2018 and, in 2025, earned her Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating in Canada, completing her training in just 50 hours with a 91% checkride score.

As a ferry pilot, Sandrine has flown small aircraft across continents, from Canada to India and Europe, facing extreme weather, long hours, and cultural contrasts with determination and grace. Her message—“Impossible means I’m possible”—inspires audiences to overcome fear and take control of their dreams.

A singer-songwriter, global citizen, and proud mother, Sandrine shares her adventures and lessons through her platform Girls Go Fly (girlsgofly.com and YouTube @girlsgofly)

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Lucy is a certified Peak Performance Coach, international bestselling author, and transformational speaker with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners unlock their full potential. She empowers high-achievers to overcome limiting beliefs, boost productivity, and create alignment between their personal and professional lives, so they can thrive with greater fulfillment, confidence, and joy.
A former professional dancer, Lucy spent 10 years honing discipline and resilience before becoming an entrepreneur and coach.
Once painfully shy, she transformed her own confidence by pushing through challenges and building unshakable self-belief, an experience that now inspires her clients.
As founder of Grace and Grit Coaching, Lucy combines health, fitness, and mindset mastery to help others achieve sustainable success and create businesses and lives that flourish with purpose and ease.

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