Speakers 2025
Speakers 2025
We are excited to present our Speakers! Our Speakers are successful thought-leaders and expert business titans from all walks of life who will inspire new ideas, strategies and perspectives, focusing on the most relevant solutions Creative Professionals can immediately implement in their business and community. The character of our Speakers reflect a diverse background of Creative Professionals to high-level Senior Executives, to successful business owners, to CEO’s. A core of our Speakers will have a non-event industry related background who have been purposely chosen to provide a unique and dynamic outlook on the role of leadership and success, and to infuse you with the business intelligence that has transformed their professional careers!
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natAN mckenzie and paula nelson-wise
NATAN MCKENZIE: When it comes to helping his clients navigate through the complicated world of finance, Natan McKenzie’s energy is unmatched. In Natan’s own words, “It’s a vibe!” Over the…
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LaShonda Brown
LASHONDA BROWN is an award-winning Tech Educator & YouTube Coach based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. Through her YouTube channel, Bootstrap Biz Advice, and her virtual workshops, LaShonda…
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Rachel Brenke
RACHEL BRENKE is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, a lawyer, and a Team USA triathlete. As an entrepreneur Rachel created Brenke Brands, which includes Fit Legally, The Law Tog, and Rachel Brenke….
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Shauna Smith
SHAUNA SMITH, Director of B2B Marketing, oversees vendor marketing efforts for The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration. The Knot Worldwide (TKWW) is a leader…
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SARA DUNN
SARA DUNN (Sara Does SEO), the geeky best friend to creative wedding professionals, has cracked the code on making SEO approachable and effective for those of us who’d rather be…
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Kelcie Glass
KELCIE GLASS has extensive experience in brand development, digital marketing, social media management and development, press outreach, and training. Her client-based projects have allowed her to have on-going relationships with…
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KAILA THOMPSON
KAILA THOMPSON attended Marshall University, a NCAA Division 1 institution, where she majored in Sports Management and Marketing. She was selected to be a member of Marshall’s dance team holding…
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Leah Weinberg
LEAH WEINBERG – co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP – is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the…
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Sara Kincaid
A 14-year veteran of the events industry, SARA KINCAID is Vice President of Operations for Aisle Planner and brings over 25 years of corporate experience in sales, business development, operations,…
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SUNNY DUBLICK
SUNNY DUBLICK is an award-winning marketing specialist and founder of Sunny Dublick Marketing. Originally from New Jersey, Sunny has spent over 15 years in the marketing and advertising industry, working…
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Teaira Abston
TEAIRA ABSTON is a multi-talented creative visionary and the owner of Dreamcatcher Creative Studio, an innovative design agency dedicated to helping seasoned, service-based businesses clarify their messaging and develop magnetic…
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Jude Charles
JUDE CHARLES has been producing documentaries (for 17 plus years) for entrepreneurs to help them leverage the power of storytelling to scale their businesses and attract premium clients. He has…
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Joanna Lovering
JOANNA LOVERING of Copper + Rise is a leadership and presence consultant who helps companies engage, develop and retain their pipeline of female leaders. She believes that when companies invest…
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colleen carswell
COLLEEN CARSWELL has been a leader in the hospitality and customer service industry for 17 years, beginning her career as an onboard wedding coordinator for Royal Caribbean. As the CEO…
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BRIAN GREEN
BRIAN GREEN is an award-winning event planner with over twenty years of experience in the international events industry. He is the Chief Event Architect and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen…
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nicole wright
NICOLE WRIGHT, CEO of Wright Accounting Solutions, LLC, leads an accounting and advisory firm in Loudoun County, Virginia. Dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, Nicole ensures they are proactive with their numbers,…
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