Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard
Author, motivational speaker and university professor Deborah Smith Pollard, Ph.D., first attracted national attention when she was named Gospel Announcer of the Year during the 20th annual Stellar Awards, called The Grammys of Gospel Music. [View Profile]

Ryeal Simms
A licensed and certified relationship coach and marriage educator with the Relationship Coaching Institute and the Prepare/Enrich Program, Coach Ryeal’s know yourself first reach is unique, because he addresses the full spectrum of relationships by coaching youth, singles, committed and married clients. [View Profile]

Darnyelle Jervey
Known for her enthusiasm, contagious energy and passionate delivery, Darnyelle will capture your attention and keep it as soon as she opens her mouth! Using music to motivate, empower and inspire, allow Darnyelle to raise the bar on your dreams so that you can see the invisible, do the impossible and dream the INCREDIBLE in your life. [View Profile]

Bessie Winn
A former beauty queen turned teen girl advocate and social entrepreneur, Bessie A. Winn is on a purpose driven mission to inspire and aspire. [View Profile]

Donna Ramos
Her niche is multi-cultural novels. As a first-time, self-published author Donna Michele Ramos book HIGH RISE , a contemporary romance novel, made Essence Magazine and BlackBookPlus.com s Best Seller Lists for paperback fiction. Donna Michele s second novel BORROWED TIME a painstakingly researched Civil War historical romance, released December 2006, was also quickly embraced by readers as well. [View Profile]

Ken Griffey Sr.
Ken Griffey, Sr. (born George Kenneth Griffey on April 10, 1950 in Donora, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball star. He is the father of current Cincinnati Reds centerfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former Mariner minor league prospect Craig Griffey. [View Profile]

Dion Magee
Dion Magee, hailed as an artistic visionary whose combined skill, creative talent and outstanding ability have made him a pioneer in the social events & corporate events arena. Mr. Magee is the country s event and wedding lifestyle expert.[View Profile]

Donald Dowridge
Today Donald L. Dowridge, Jr. is the founder and President of DLD Enterprises, in which the DLD stands for Determined to Learn and Develop. He is a Motivational Guru, Mentoring, Consulting, Personal Training, Keynote Speaking, Life Coach and Facilitator! [View Profile]

Dr. Maasi J. Smith
Dr. Maasi J. Smith is the founder and director of Rittenhouse Foot and Ankle Associates. The doors of his private practice opened in 2002 in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square, where he developed his complete natural foot care line, Dr. Smith’s Foot Care. [View Profile]

Aaron Boyce
A stutterer since the age of 9, Aaron uses humor and interaction to inform, entertain, and enlighten any audience. Never one to let barriers stop him from reaching his goals, Aaron has served as an INSPIRATION to others with challenges in their lives. [View Profile]

Karen Hunter
This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is one of the most sought-after collaborators in publishing. She is also one of the most sought-after voices in America. She has recently parlayed her successes into her very-own imprint—Karen Hunter Publishing—a division of Pocket Books at Simon & Schuster. [View Profile]

Dee Marshall
A sought-after speaker, career and business coach, TVOne Makeover Manor Life Coach Dee Marshall is the founder of Raise The Bar, LLC a coaching, training and development practice dedicated to helping women achieve their career and life goals and realize their full potential. [View Profile]

Elizabeth Felder
Elizabeth Felder is a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Business Owner and Survivor of Domestic Abuse. Elizabeth draws from over 20 years of experience in corporate law, real estate and entrepreneurship. [View Profile]

A. Tish Mercer
As a Human Capital Strategist with over twenty years in the critical area of Human Capital Development, Tish is a personable, articulate and dependable professional who brings exceptional planning and organizational skills to each project. [View Profile]

Susan Summons
Susan Summons, the motivator is a nationally acclaimed sports educator, hall of fame coach and player, professor, master teacher, author and motivational speaker. [View Profile]

Kevin Riles
As of February 1st 2005, Kevin was named the Broad Listing Broker for HUD Foreclosures in the greater Houston Area. With this contract he has responsibility for Listing HUD Foreclosures in an 18 County Area. In 2007, Kevin SOLD 1,016 Homes! [View Profile]

James Alvin West
He is seasoned in the knowledge of International Politics and Social Relations in foreign countries. James has spoken to audiences domestically and in foreign countries in the areas of Education, Human Relations, and the Personal Protections of Secular and Faith Based Leaders. He also spends a great deal of his time in giving counsel to ‘families in crises’. He places much emphasis on his efforts to reach out to the men/fathers whom have been given the Godly responsibility for the security and provision of the family[View Profile]

Na'Kisha Crawford
Na’Kisha Crawford, M.Ed., Dip LC is widely recognized as a leading expert on personal growth and development and relationship building. As a best selling Author, Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur her goal is to inspire others to experience the journey and find happiness along the way. [View Profile]

Anita Davis Defoe
Anita Davis-DeFoe, Ph.D., is a certified career and workforce development consultant, motivational teacher, knowledge facilitator, youth development and family strengthening expert, as well as an organization, quality and leadership development specialist. Anita is a social entrepreneur and life strategist with over 20 years of multi-faceted experience motivating, coaching, inspiring and transforming people and organizations all around the globe. [View Profile]

Michael Hudson
Michael Hudson is from a lineage of successful entrepreneurs. His primary objective is to motivate and teach the power of effectively utilizing your resources, knowledge, and network ability to reach greatness and definitive goals. With over 20 years experience in corporate America and 15 years as an entrepreneur, Michael has developed a wide-range of leadership skills, financial knowledge, drive and passion to succeed. [View Profile]

Dr. Mary Lewis
Dr. Lewis is currently a relationship and spiritual counselor in Memphis, TN.  She has counseled all over the United States, including Hawaii via. network from her home office.  Dr. Lewis has also served as an Associate Minister with the Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Memphis, TN. [View Profile]

Robert Comradd, Sr.
Robert Comradd is driven by passion, determination and perseverance to help not only him, but others to be successful in all their endeavors.  As a member of Toastmasters, Mr. Comradd has won several awards, including best speaker and best table topics. At the age of 50, Mr. Comradd has overcome many obstacles in his lifetime.  He is now ready to share his story with others to help motivate them to succeed.  [View Profile]

Deon Price
Deon Price is a former standup comedian with eighteen years of experience as a Youth Service Worker as well as ten years in juvenile probation. He has dedicated most of his adult life to the field of youth and child development. Currently he is a youth and family program Director for a major non-profit organization. [View Profile]

Daniel B. Landry
Daniel was born in San Francisco, California in 1968. He was raised in an area called the Western Addition, better known as the Fillmore. At the age of 13, Daniel would be kicked out of middle school, and at the age of 15 would also be kicked out of high school. [View Profile]

Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman is the editor of the nationally and internationally recognized Capital City Courier newspaper. His newspaper has been called one of the fastest growing black newspapers in the country. It’s willingness to ask the tough question of the black community has resulted in dialogue being created throughout the world. [View Profile]

Yolanda Presley
Yolanda Presley is the youngest of six siblings, born and raised in Leesburg by her lovely mother, Lillie M. Greene. She graduated from Leesburg High School in 1989 and matriculated at Bethune-Cookman College to complete her B.S. Degree in Business Administration, graduating cumlaude in 1993. [View Profile]

C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon
C. Joyce Farrar-Rosemon, BA, SM, is a down to earth motivational speaker and the author of two life-changing and life-empowering books; How to Get to The Palace From Your Prison, Joseph’s 14-Step Program to Overcome Loneliness, Depression, Discrimination, Barrenness & Abuse and How to Be The Head and Not the Tail, A Christian Manifesto For Making Six Figures. [View Profile]

Ramona Wright
Ramona Wright, a principal at Mozaic Media + Communications (MMC), is the ultimate connector and teaches public relations at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). She is a key influencer and one-degree of separation from anyone you want to know. Ramona has managed multi-million dollar budgets, and has over eight years of international experience in public relations, influencer marketing, and multimedia. [View Profile]

Gayle M. Gilmore
Gayle Gilmore is a Black motivational speaker that firmly believes that every one of us as God’s creations should be blessed--body, soul, and pocketbook. She is a living testimony that no matter where one starts in life, God can change the ending. [View Profile]

Dr. Mark A. Gooden
Dr. Mark A. Gooden is the owner and managing partner of Mark A. Gooden Consulting. He has worked 14 years as an engaging and effective educator and an inspiring speaker in the Pre-K-12 and higher education settings. He is also a leadership coach and trainer who has worked to help clients unlock individual potential. [View Profile]

C.L. Jones
C.L. Jones is no stranger to adversity, but the idea of giving up on his dreams has always been completely foreign to this Connecticut native. Born to teenaged parents in Stamford, Jones grew up in undoubtedly one of the city's worst housing projects. Despite his troubled environment he always knew he was destined for so much more. [View Profile]

Alan Roger Currie
Alan Roger Currie is the author of the popular paperback Mode One: Let The Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking. Currie was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. [View Profile]

Arnett Lanse Waters
Arnett Lanse Waters is a dynamic financial/wealth speaker who has quickly and strategically risen to the top of the investment industry. At age 24, he created a budget of $30 million to employ and train adults in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.He is a phenomenal Black motivational speaker. [View Profile]

Reverend Dr. J. Gentile Everett
Dr. Everett, overcame tremendous obstacles to excel and he believes as a result of his early influence of his grandfather Reverend Jesse Everett, Sr. and his pertinacious faith in God the obstacles were presented to him as stages of preparation for the work he was to do. [View Profile]

Orrin Hudson
Orrin C. Hudson is the founder of Be Someone - a non-profit that uses the game of chess to teach adults and young people the game of life. Hudson has been featured in People Magazine, on Good Morning America, in USA Today, and on CNN - who called him the "Pied Piper of Positivity." [View Profile]

Dr. Harold C. Brewer
Harold C. Brewer was born in Kansas City, Missouri and reared in KC Kansas. He attended Oakwood College, graduated from Union College (B.A.), Andrews University (M.A. in Theology) and earned a Ph.D. from Evangel Christian University in 1999. He also was awarded an honorary doctorate from Daniel Payne college (now Faith College) of Birmingham, Alabama. [View Profile]

Tanya White
Dr. Go-Getter, Trailblazer, Visionary, Trendsetter-these are just a few adjectives that describe Tanya R. White. As an author, life success coach, educator and empower speaker, Tanya’s thought provoking writings and engaging workshops are RATED R for being REAL, RELEVANT and REFRESHING. Tanya has an exhilarating presence that compels men and women to kick down the doors of ordinary living to transcend to greater levels of extraordinary personal and holistic success. [View Profile]

Michael V. Hicks
Michael V. Hicks Jr. has an intense passion about helping the black youth in this nation. Hicks is a 40 year old, married father. He is currently studying Human Services, with a minor in Business at the University of Phoenix. Mr. Hicks mentors and tutors youths through the Literacy Volunteers of Western New York, and is a Black motivational speaker. [View Profile]

Adam A. Smith
Adam A. Smith is a dynamic community leader and motivational speaker who has spent his career focusing on enhancing the educational opportunities of disadvantaged children and adults. He has built programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the educational aspiration, access and success of hundreds of students throughout the Midwest. [View Profile]

Marsha Haygood
Marsha Haygood is a powerful Black motivational speaker and a dynamic career and personal coach. With a solid career development track record in corporate America, Marsha is a highly accomplished and experienced human resource professional. She founded and is President of StepWise Associates, LLC, a career and personal development consultancy. [View Profile]

Quinn Conyers
As a graduate student at Howard University, Quinn Conyers founded Speak2Society LLC, a motivational speaking company specializing in entrepreneurship, leadership and motivation for youth and young adults. At the tender age of 24, Quinn’s message of empowerment and helping students turn their passion into a profit quickly took off landing her speaking engagements across the United States. [View Profile]

Ricky V. Ward
Ricky V. Ward, a veteran Black motivational speaker, teaches and motivates young people, parents, educators, community leaders, and others to recognize and reduce the risk of violence. His passion for prevention was born out of his surviving a violent act. His ability to communicate with and motivate young people is enhanced by his background. [View Profile]

Ebonee Owens
Ebonee Owens received her Ministerial Training through North Carolina College of Theology and Midwest Bible College founded by Dr. R.L Bowen. The basis of her teachings were taught by her pastors Bishop Darrell and Pastor Pamela Hines of Christian Faith Fellowship Church located in Milwaukee, WI. [View Profile]

Umar Abdullah-Johnson
Umar Abdullah-Johnson is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who practices privately throughout Pennsylvania and lectures throughout the country. Umar is a blood relative of Frederick Douglass, the great Black abolitionist and orator. [View Profile]

Mary Major
With a career that spans more than 20 years, Mary Major has proven her versatility and ability to flow in many media environments. Currently president of Major Jack productions, Mary is also Creator and Executive Producer of “Quiet on the Set”. [View Profile]

Tolu Tolu
Tolu Tolu is experienced in cultural diversity and has done extensive world travel. Tolu has spoken to various Women’s groups and has also authored the book, Why And How Women Are Exploited By Men Worldwide, that covers complete chapters on her speaking topics. [View Profile]

Tiffany Pettus
Tiffany Pettus is a Black motivational speaker who challenges audiences to excel by pursuing their God-given destiny without compromise. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Theater and Communications and Spanish; and a Masters in Journalism from the University of Arkansas School of Journalism. [View Profile]

Hasani Pettiford
Hasani Pettiford is the founder of Hasani Pettiford Enterprises which is headquartered in New Jersey. His company offers public seminars, customized educational programs and materials and keynote addresses. Hasani has a client list that includes fortune 500 companies, trade and civic associations, churches as well as colleges and universities. [View Profile]

Dr. Alduan Tartt
Dr. Alduan Tartt is a positive psychologist, professional speaker, life coach, author and Christian with a true passion for improving relationships. He uses his electric and humorous personality and wealth of experience from ten years of practicing psychology, coaching, mentoring and consulting to help both professionals and children to improve the quality of their relationships at home, work, and romantic lives.. [View Profile]

Joseph Carswell
Visionary, strategic thinker, and motivator, are some of the words used to describe the man that some call one of the greatest motivator’s on the planet, none other than Joseph Carswell. Mr. Carswell is a respected and noted Author, Consultant, Entrepreneur, Organization Builder, Scholar, Historian and Prophet of the Times we are living in. [View Profile]

Mack D. McGhee
Mack Dion McGhee was born in Chicago Heights, IL. At the age of 19, Mack became the victim of violence while at a New Year’s Eve Party. During the attack, he took three blows to the head and face with the clawed side of a hammer, requiring 36 stitches to his face and head. [View Profile]

W. Ivan Wright
Ivan Wright was born and raised in Trenton, NJ where he attended Trenton’s public school system. His affinity for the sciences led him to Indiana University of PA where he received his Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy. [View Profile]

Dennis S. Brown
Dennis S. Brown, a long-time Black motivational speaker and President of Destiny Investments, firmly believes that "Your Attitude is Showing!" and it is also the topic of one his most powerful talks as a major force on the national public speaking circuit. [View Profile]

Marcus Parker
From a small town in Texas known nationally for drugs, violence, and more recently, serial killings comes a young man with a very special story to tell. Marcus A. Parkers' book entitled The Product explains how he was able to escape the negatives surrounding his childhood and turn a negative situation into a positive. [View Profile]

Dante Lee
As a Black motivational speaker, Lee has addressed the Tavis Smiley Leadership Institute, Blacks In Government (BIG), the National Association of Blacks In Telecommunications, and the African American Business Summit. He's also addressed students at Bowie State University and California State University. [View Profile]

Chef Ron Duprat
Born and raised on the island of Haiti, Chef Ron began his culinary career at the early age of 16. After winning the National U.S. Skill Olympic Gold Medal in the Vocation Industrial Clubs of America competition despite being only 17 years old, he used his talents and enterprising personality to begin a culinary career and education that is still flourishing today. [View Profile]