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Donnie Landon is a transformational speaker, veteran, entrepreneur, and federal leader whose life proves that beginnings don’t define destinies. Raised as the son of an incarcerated father, Donnie knows what it means to be overlooked and underestimated. Yet his journey took him from the streets to the U.S. Navy, to building businesses and nonprofits, and ultimately to coordinating daily intelligence for the President of the United States.

Today, as Director of Central Services at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Donnie blends his professional credibility with raw storytelling to inspire students, fathers, and leaders to take ownership of their choices and rewrite their stories. Through his signature Feel It. Flip It. Flex It.™ framework, he equips audiences to face their struggles honestly, flip their perspective, and flex their growth into lasting success. Known as “The Messenger of Hope,” Donnie’s mission is to impact 100,000 students and educators by 2026.

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**Campbell & Johnston: A Modern guitar-driven blues steeped in Classic Rock & Roots**

Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston bring a captivating blend of vintage blues-rock, roots, and folk—with a modern edge. Whether performing as an acoustic duo or fronting a full electric band, they deliver a seamless interplay of blistering guitar solos, soulful vocals, and rich harmonies. Their live shows pulse with raw energy and emotional intimacy, leaving audiences both exhilarated and deeply moved.

Together, Campbell & Johnston bridge the worlds of gritty rock and heartfelt roots, creating music that’s both electrifying and soul-stirring. Their journey—from early musical beginnings to building their own studio and carving out a powerful presence on the national stage—reflects their passion, authenticity, and evolving artistry.

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Joann Bellenkes is an accomplished Executive and Leadership Coach, speaker, and trainer with more than two decades of senior corporate leadership experience, including roles as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Training & Development for multi-million-dollar organizations.

As Founder of Sidecar Coaching, Joann partners with leaders at every level, from emerging managers to C-suite executives to strengthen confidence, sharpen communication, and build high-performing teams. She is recognized for designing and delivering leadership programs that drive measurable outcomes, including scaling revenue growth, improving engagement scores, reducing turnover, and equipping leaders to thrive in complex environments.

A sought-after coach and educator, Joann has led multi-session leadership development programs on strategic decision-making, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management, and the modern leadership model of “leading like a coach.” Her clients describe her as a trusted partner who provides clarity, accountability, and transformative growth

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Gayle is a speaker, author, business coach, health and wellness entrepreneur, wife and mother to three adult children. She is passionate about helping people achieve more so that they can do more, have more and give more.

She left her Registered Nursing career after 20 years to create her own schedule, put her family first and to pursue a life of purpose. Gayle has been recognized as a leader in her health and wellness company and is a certified business coach. 

Outside of work she splits her time between a quiet lifestyle on a lake in British Columbia , Canada enjoying hiking, kayaking and all things in nature and also enjoys city life in Alberta, Canada in a thriving downtown area.  Gayle is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and truly believes a healthy mind is as important as a healthy body.

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Dr. Sharva Hampton-Campbell, known as The Empowerment Strategist, is an educator, author, and visionary leader dedicated to helping individuals and communities unlock their full potential.

As an Assistant Professor of Social Work, she blends academic expertise with over two decades of experience in advocacy, program development, and mentorship

Through her company, For the Greater Good Multi-Media Publishing, and nonprofit initiatives like The Village Project, she empowers voices often unheard.

Whether in the classroom, community, or creative space, Dr. Sharva equips others to transform challenges into opportunities for growth, purpose, and impact.

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Dr. Sharva Hampton-Campbell, known as The Empowerment Strategist, is an educator, author, and visionary leader dedicated to helping individuals and communities unlock their full potential.

As an Assistant Professor of Social Work, she blends academic expertise with over two decades of experience in advocacy, program development, and mentorship

Through her company, For the Greater Good Multi-Media Publishing, and nonprofit initiatives like The Village Project, she empowers voices often unheard.

Whether in the classroom, community, or creative space, Dr. Sharva equips others to transform challenges into opportunities for growth, purpose, and impact.

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Keynote Speaker | Leadership Coach | TEDx Mentor | Advocate for Youth & Global Voices

Irma Goosen is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author who helps people speak up, lead boldly, and build bridges across cultures. With a background in engineering and lived experience across multiple countries, Irma brings both structure and soul to conversations around inclusive leadership and global growth.

She is the founder of Almasi Dynamics and the creator of the CONNECT framework, which equips cross-cultural teams, youth leaders, and purpose-driven professionals to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. A TEDx speaker and coach, Irma has worked with changemakers across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.—whether preparing youth or adults for TEDx stages, coaching executives in leadership roles, or delivering keynotes at diversity and innovation conferences.

Her story was recently featured on the NASDAQ billboard in Times Square, reflecting her ongoing mission to elevate underrepresented voices in leadership, innovation, and beyond.

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