DR. ANISSA SHORT

As a conference speaker, best-selling author, and host of summits, and workshops, my goal has always been to transform my decades of professional and entrepreneurial experience into engaging events that serve to educate, empower and encourage.

My online course, Foundations to Success, serves to offer home-based entrepreneurs with the building blocks needed to establish a successful brand.

My principled messages, often filled with comical antidotes, have been shared in various networking circles, retreats, summits, the Forbes Business Council stage, and the University of South Africa TEDx stage. Whether I am serving as a keynote or emcee, the audience is sure to be engaged and inspired.

Website: https://www.anissashort.com

The First African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette

The First Kick. A Lasting Legacy.

History In Every Step

As the first Black Radio City Rockette, Jennifer made history with every high kick, beginning a fifteen-year professional dance career that spanned from the 1988 Super Bowl to the bright lights of Broadway. Today, that same discipline and grace fuel her mission as a celebrated author, entrepreneur, and health advocate.

Jennifer Jones is a trailblazing professional dancer, author, actor, entrepreneur, and speaker whose career is defined by excellence and historical significance. Most notably, she made history as the first African American Radio City Rockette, breaking a long-standing color barrier in one of the world’s most iconic dance institutions. Her professional debut on the world stage at the 1988 Super Bowl in San Diego marked the beginning of a 15-year tenure (1987–2002) characterized by the precision, discipline, and resilience required of an elite performer.

Beyond the Great Stage, Jennifer stands within a long, unbroken tradition of artists who transform performance into enduring legacy. From a Tony Award–winning Broadway production to the boardroom and public arena, she has carried the discipline, courage, and resilience of the stage into every space she enters. As an actor, entrepreneur, speaker, and brand partner, her work does more than tell stories—it reframes them, drawing on lived experience to illuminate leadership, representation, and endurance in ways that resonate long beyond the stage and offstage in everyday life.

An accomplished author, Jennifer has chronicled her journey in her memoirs, On the Line and Becoming Spectacular, offering a powerful testament to what is possible when passion meets perseverance. Her story bridges the gap between the glamour of the spotlight and the reality of hard work, showing readers that dreams are built step by step, with courage and resilience. Today, she uses her influential platform as an inspiring advocate for health awareness, focusing on the life-saving importance of colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. Whether she is honoring her professional legacy through museum exhibits or empowering patients and their families to take charge of their health, Jennifer’s purpose is clear: to turn her experiences into a catalyst for change. Being “the first” was not the culmination of her journey, but the beginning of a larger mission—one that has allowed her to move from the iconic kickline to a trailblazing career dedicated to opening doors so that other Black dancers can proudly call themselves Radio City Rockettes. Beyond the stage, she is a steadfast colorectal cancer advocate, using her voice and her story to remind everyone that they can follow their innermost desires, overcome obstacles, and lead a life defined by purpose, possibility, and well-being.

Website: https://theofficialjenniferjones.com

Meet Mihika

Speaker on Burnout Prevention & Sustainable Leadership

Founder of 1 Mighty Mama

I am on a mission to help women prioritize themselves without guilt, navigate life's transitions with resilience, and create a life that feels fulfilling, not just manageable.

My work is shaped by lived experience:

• Navigating high expectations,
• Professional pressure, caregiving roles, and
• The internal belief that I had to do everything to be worthy of success.

What I learned, and now teach, is this:

You don’t need to become someone new.

You need systems that support who you already are.

Supporting Women Through Burnout, Growth, and Transformation

Website: https://www.1mightymama.com

Hi, I’m Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and the host of the Awaken Hope Radio Show. My passion is guiding individuals through the intricate process of healing and providing unwavering support to those navigating the challenges of loss or trauma.

My mission is to equip you with the tools to lead a life that is not only happy but profoundly fulfilling. Through Awaken Hope, I strive to reach as many people as possible, offering valuable insights and practical advice. I also invite incredible guests from diverse backgrounds to share their knowledge and experiences.

I encourage you to explore our episodes for inspiration and guidance and find the support you need on your journey to a more meaningful and enriched life.

Listen to Awaken Hope with Kandiee Campbell on the Brushwood Media Network weekly.

Website: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenhopeshow/

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Transformational Journals: https://theawakenhopeshow.com/journal/

Tricia Copeland believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, whether it is the magic of falling in love, discovering a new passion, viewing a beautiful sunset, or reading a book that transports us to another world. An avid runner and Georgia native, Tricia now lives with her family and four-legged friends in Colorado. Find all her titles from contemporary romance, now penned under Maria Jane, and fantasy, to dystopian fiction.

Website: https://triciacopeland.com

Renée Jones spent 40 years on the Diet Yo-Yo learning every diet – and every cheat -- before overcoming emotional/stress eating to reach and maintain her goal since 2012.

She has a Master’s degree in Counseling, a Clinical Residency, and training in contemporary models of care. She has a book: What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating and a TEDx talk.

Link: https://www.reneejonesinternational.com

Lisa Skinner

Behavioral Specialist & Alzheimer's Expert

Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Dementia Care Trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. Along with being a Certified Dementia Program Director, Lisa holds a degree in Human Behavior.

Do you know that,

We are in the midst of a global crisis that most of us are not even aware of? Maybe because… It’s not in our faces, in the news, or on the internet every single day, but it’s real and it’s out there, just like the proverbial “Elephant in the Room”. It’s larger than life. It’s staring at us all right in our faces, and it’s not going away anytime soon. And it can strike anyone of us at any time…We are talking about Alzheimer’s disease. The fact is that it has become a serious global crisis and is expected to worsen if a treatment or cure is not found. For 30 years, Lisa Skinner has been working to turn this quiet crisis into a rallying call for action. She is not a distant expert. She is a caregiver, a witness, and a translator between families and the systems that serve them. Her mission is to connect with audiences in a way that moves hearts and sparks real, practical action.

- The problem is staggering and growing. By 2025, the number of people expected to develop dementia worldwide will triple from today. That means more families will be facing uncertainty, fear, and impossible decisions with limited guidance.

- What motivates Lisa are the faces of families she has walked beside for three decades; a parent who forgets their adult child’s name; a caregiver burning out from exhaustive, endless shifts; a family planning for futures when the present feels overwhelming.

- Lisa’s work is the convergence of compassion and clarity, translating complex medical realities into actionable steps for families, workplaces, and communities. She has learned what families need most trustworthy information, practical planning tools, and a champion who will stand with them when the system doesn’t.

• 2 Best selling books
• International TEDx Speaker
• International Conference Speaker
• Over 400 Media Interviews
• Host of a top 10% International Podcast and TV Show " Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's show"

Website: https://www.dementiaawarenessspeaker.com

Dr. Lewis Meline

I began my education in nutrition, exercise, and weight loss while serving in the United States Air Force nearly fifty years ago. Like many other military personnel (and civilians for that matter), I was very overweight and out-of-shape. It really bothered me to be like this, so I began to study everything that I could find to help me lose weight and get in better shape, eventually deciding to lift weights.​

Many different athlete and other diets were used over the years. They included very high protein intake and a variety of supplements. The supplements were very expensive (nothing has changed in that regard) and there were many times when I could not afford them. After several years of blindly following the various diet plans, and using recommended supplements, I began to notice that the expected results were not being obtained. There was no difference in my strength and muscle mass during the times that I could take the supplements and when I couldn’t. I also noticed that losing weight was no different whether I did or didn’t take various supplements advertised to make you lose weight.

What was the cause of this? Was it poor supplements? Was I taking the wrong supplements or using them inappropriately? Maybe my workouts were inadequate or I was doing the exercises incorrectly or even using the wrong exercises. This observation bothered me and I began to research the answer to these discrepancies.​

During this time, I was accepted to medical school. Now, finally I would be able to get the answers that I sought. However, I was sorely disappointed. Medical school did not teach the physiology I was looking for and it did not address the nutritional questions I wanted to answer. It also did not address weight loss, except for a brief mention of the consequences of being overweight. Therefore, I could not resolve the discrepancies I had noted and was left to research this information on my own. I continued to study from textbooks and any other information that I could find. I also spent a lot of time studying physical exercise and ways to improve my workouts.

There were several vitally important discoveries that I made concerning Diet, Supplements, Weight Loss, Exercise and especially Health. My desire to educate people about my findings led me to write a book, “Lies Exposed.” This book educates people as to what is proper nutrition, and how to apply that information to lose weight while maximizing their health. This information is vital for anyone who is serious about wanting to lose weight. This is especially true, since most people seeking weight loss are not aware of the need to maximize their health, and that supplements and medications are more detrimental than beneficial. The knowledge contained in my book was used as a basis for developing the coaching programs used by Straight Shooter Health, a platform for helping people lose weight and maximize their health.

Get Your Copy of LIES EXPOSED!: The Truth About Dieting, Supplements, Weight Loss and Exercise.