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Jet Jurgensmeyer is a country artist and actor who has been entertaining audiences since taking the stage at just three years old. His recent release “RED” has surpassed one million streams, earned radio airplay, and gained chart recognition, while his single “Nothing On You” continues to showcase his evolving sound as an artist. Alongside music, Jet has built a successful acting career with roles in Last Man Standing, Ozark, Bubble Guppies, Adventures in Babysitting, and The Little Rascals Save the Day.

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High-Engery Country

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AYCA performs a variety of rock hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and up.  A quartet of top tribute musicians who never shy away from a challenge, they feature songs of power vocalists, saxophones, shredding guitars and infectious dance beats- Pat Benatar, B52's, Heart, Michael Jackson, Quarterflash, GNR, Bon Jovi, Santana, Blondie, Alice In Chains, Foreigner, Whitney Houston, Glenn Frey, Alanis Morisette and more.  Their range spans enough to cater to your specific 70's, 80's or 90's theme party, or a mix of them all.

High-Energy Classic Rock Party Band

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Meeting planners book Jason LeVasseur when they need one person who can deliver the keynote, host the event, and perform live music, all customized to the culture and goals of each gathering. He is a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP™), Certified Master Trainer™, and founder of The Rock Star Project®.

Known as The Conference Connection Expert™, Jason specializes in turning a room full of strangers into a room full of colleagues. His programs open events with momentum, close them with meaning, and give attendees skills they use long after the applause ends. Everything he teaches is built on The Connected Leadership Framework™ (CL5™): Connection, Communication, Collaboration, Credibility, and Culture.

His sessions are fully interactive and delivered without slides. Audiences participate, laugh, sing, and leave with something to act on. His signature program, The Music City Experience™, puts teams inside the songwriting process with professional musicians. His client list spans corporate, association, government, healthcare, and education audiences, including M&T Bank, TennCare, the Tennessee Department of Health, and Protos Security.

Need an emcee who reads the room and makes attendees feel like they're part of something special? A keynote that doubles as an experience? A custom song written for your group? That's Jason.

A professional touring musician who has shared stages with John Mayer, Maroon 5, and Dave Matthews Band, Jason has earned 25+ industry awards, including APCA Entertainer of the Year and MPI Speaker of the Year. Planners don't just book Jason once. They bring him back.

The speaker, emcee, and performer who turns a room of strangers into a room of colleagues.

Jason LeVasseur, CSP™ — Keynote Speaker, Emcee & Live Performer | The Rock Star Project®

Kick off your conference with Jason LeVasseur’s signature keynote, designed to boost connections, engagement, and opportunities while setting a positive tone for the event. 

Details for Meeting Planners:
Keynote: Amplify Your Impact! 
Format: 45-90 Minute Keynote
Ideal for: Professional associations, business meetings, staff trainings, and educational institutions.
Audience Takeaways:
Strengthen community, belonging, and purpose.
Enhance networking and engagement.
Foster meaningful connections and business opportunities.

✔ Meeting planners leave as winners!

Conference Kickoff Keynote: Energize, Connect & Engage

Looking for an engaging, professional, and dynamic host? 

Jason LeVasseur is the perfect choice for your event. Whether it’s an awards show, corporate gathering, or student leadership conference, Jason’s charisma, humor, and stage presence keep audiences energized and engaged.

With years of experience in entertainment and public speaking, Jason seamlessly guides events, ensuring smooth transitions and memorable moments. He works easily with event organizers, keeping everything on track while adapting to any audience to make honorees feel valued and attendees feel connected.

Book Jason to elevate your event with his unique blend of enthusiasm, professionalism, and engaging storytelling!

Jason LeVasseur: The Ultimate Event Host

Jason LeVasseur is a dynamic facilitator who leads engaging breakout sessions that foster connection, creativity, and actionable takeaways. He helps teams strengthen business culture, enhance engagement, and navigate change with high energy and interactive discussions. His sessions boost confidence, spark innovation, and provide practical networking skills. Jason’s unique approach ensures every participant leaves inspired, connected, and equipped with strategies to improve teamwork, communication, and morale.

Business & Organizational Culture
Connection & Engagement
Change & Morale
Creativity & Innovation
Confidence & Attitude
Networking Skills

Dynamic Breakout Sessions with Jason LeVasseur: Engaging, Inspiring, and Actionable

Multi award-winning Nashville songwriter, recording artist, and dynamic performer Jason LeVasseur will elevate your event with an unforgettable musical experience. With a vast repertoire of timeless hits across decades and genres, he creates an engaging, high-energy atmosphere that lifts spirits and brings people together. In addition to his original work, Jason customizes a playlist of iconic cover songs to maximize participation. His music event can also be is seamlessly woven into his Amplify Your Impact! keynote and his event hosting, ensuring attendees leave energized, inspired, and connected.

Live Performance - Energizing Events with Music, Connection & Timeless Hits

Jason LeVasseur: The Ultimate Open Mic & Talent Show Host

Looking for a high-energy, community-building event to close out your conference day? Jason LeVasseur is the perfect host for your open mic or talent show! Get ready for an unforgettable night of fun, surprises, and incredible performances from within your own group.

With Jason at the helm, the stage becomes a welcoming space for hidden talents to shine, fostering deeper connections and engagement among attendees. Laughter, music, and unexpected moments will make this a conference highlight!

Check out testimonials in Jason’s profile, then schedule a strategy call to explore the possibilities!

Open Mic Night Host / Talent Show / Awards Ceremony

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"He's really the best speaker I've ever seen at one of these corporate events before."

Laine Scholz - Forvis Mazars Private Equity Group

"We just spent a fabulous couple days with Jason doing interactive things, learning how to communicate and network. Everybody kept saying things like 'best conference ever.' I highly recommend him."

Alan Goodwin - Tennessee Department of Health

"Jason is amazing. If you want someone who has great high energy, if you want someone who has a connection for people, if you want someone who is very authentic yet fun, who is going to have you walk away with stories to tell, look no further than Jason. I am definitely recommending him to all the academies to come."

Nateya C. Mora, MSHROD - Tennessee Department of Human Resources

"I was in charge of organizing a conference in Nashville, and boy, did my life get easy when I hired Jason. What an amazing presenter. Everybody was fully engaged. I mean, looking around the room, sometimes you see people playing their phones, not today, not with Jason presenting. He really kept the audience going the entire time. So run, don't walk. Get Jason to be one of your presenters!"

Susan Arnold - Professional Speech Associates, Inc

"Jason LeVasseur was such a perfect opening keynote. He brings such a great energy to the stage and to the audience that I can't imagine it being any better, really. So, Jason was definitely a standout speaker for me today. I think any conference would be lucky to have him."

Beth Inglish - Nashville Creative Group

"Today's event with Jason and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation was so much fun. It energized us. I feel like sometimes in a grant season, you get run down. Today was the lift I needed to go forward and continue to do the good works that we do in our community. I really love Jason's music and he really just he put a spring in my step. it was great."

Jolene Radnoti - Read To Succeed

"He was able to bring the inner child out of everybody and got folks to open up and connect with one another a little bit better. This is particularly important in our firm as we just merged and no one really knew each other. Jason's opening keynote and activities were a great way to take the edge off, make everybody laugh, and just get to know one another and have a good time."

Katherine Pollock - Forvis Mazars Private Equity Group

"I just came out of the most incredible event with Jason LeVasseur. Everyone got involved, we were singing songs and laughing. Entertaining, engaging, and deeply impactful. I recommend him for any event that you do."

Dalyne Birchfield - Dollar General

“Jason was the opening keynote speaker and MC for our multi-day virtual staff training conference. I give him my highest recommendation and would have him back without hesitation!”

Kim Aycock  - Camp 4U Conference

"We knew he was a talented singer and songwriter but what was really engaging was his ability to connect with our audience. We are a mixed group of professionals from part time, to full time, to CEOs, and Jason connected with everybody! He brought out the fun, he got people out of their shell, and let them realize that everybody had something to offer."

Christy Filby - YMCA of Illinois

"Jason was easy to work with, clear communicator,  and ran a highly engaging program for all ages!" We'll definitely do this again with Jason as the host and emcee!"

Kerry Salvo - American Camp Association

“Jason LeVasseur is an incredible event partner to work with. He was our open mic host and kept up the fun, energy, and momentum for our 2 hour virtual event!"

Chantel Freeman - Southern New Hampshire University

"Hire Jason LeVasseur! Jason was the MC at Sunriver Management’s virtual holiday get together.  He made it an entertaining, inclusive an amazingly fun evening."

Audrey Roco - Sunriver Management, LLC

"We hired Jason as our emcee to help “through the awkward” and he was perfect in every way. I would highly, highly, highly recommend Jason for any virtual events!"

Courtney James - Dance Marathon Fundraiser - Chicago, IL

"Jason is such a great MC because he truly wants everyone to shine."

Sarah Rine, University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Jason LeVasseur

Connection Creator Michelle Tillis Lederman, is an expert on workplace communications and relationships. Michelle’s mission is to help people work better together and advance their individual impact. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Networking Experts, and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. Michelle is a speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connectors Advantage and the internationally recognized, The 11 Laws of Likability. 

An executive coach, people expert, and CEO of Executive Essentials, Michelle inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients she’s identified the common struggle… it’s people challenges.

Author, Speaker on Leadership, Likability, and Networking. Brings high energy & interaction.

Michelle Tillis Lederman

I am an interactive, highly energetic and engaging speaker. I get the audience involved, tell stories and take a conversational tone. My talks are prescriptive, meaning people walk out with ideas they can immediately implement to make a difference tomorrow. My goal is to make it easy for my client.

Custome Keynote

Michelle is a true force to be reckoned with; her energy, passion and intelligence shine through in her programs. She is a confident facilitator who consistently engages her audience and clearly practices what she preaches. I have found her insights to be spot on and would highly recommend this program to any manager or leader that is looking to expand their reach.

Abby Katoni - G&W Laboratories

If you do any public speaking then you will instantly see Michelle as a role model. Her style is warm and engaging, and while fast paced, never rushed. As an audience member, I was plugged-in from the beginning to the end, and certainly could have listened much longer. But it’s not just about style. The subject clearly matters to Michelle, and I immediately gained an appreciation of how important it is to me. I’m already applying some of the techniques she taught us.

David Roden - Goodell DeVries Leech & Dann, LLP

I’ve had the good fortune to hear Michelle deliver workshops several times, and I find her to be a compelling and engaging speaker. She relates to her audience and makes her points clearly and persuasively, leaving the audience with actionable takeaways. I look forward to future opportunities to hear her speak!

Karen Rubin - Talking Talent

Saying Michelle was phenomenal is an understatement. Her talk was packed with both great insights and practical, meaningful tips. She’s the kind of speaker I couldn’t take my eyes off… She had an energy that not only inspired the audience during the talk, but continues to inspire us long after.

Stefanie Wichansky - Professional Resource Partners, LLC

Michelle is a dynamic speaker who is not only a subject matter expert in her field, but also who presents to a roomful of strangers as though she’s talking to a group of friends, while maintaining her professionalism.

Amy Bell - Crum & Foster

I would use three characteristics to describe Michelle as a facilitator and communications expert: Commanding Presence, Highly Personable, and Thoroughly Prepared. She is highly engaging and can very quickly relate to a variety of situations and audiences. In tandem with these – I have found Michelle’s commitment to being prepared, and her drive to ensure and exceed all expectations outcome, most admirable.

Farhad Motiwalla - Stragetic Communication Lab

As a 25 year veteran Sales Professional, I found Michelle’s presentation and advice to be practical and immediately actionable. She set the audience at ease and held the attention of the room in a warm, yet direct, informative manner. I highly recommend Michelle’s program to help you and your employees better understand and execute the art and science of professional networking.

Steve Dudley - Sales and Business Development

I had the pleasure of working with Michelle when she ran a day-long public speaking workshop for Marist's women's mentoring group. She did an amazing job and kept us engaged the entire day. The workshop was highly interactive and provided a wealth of practical advice and takeaways. Michelle is organized, professional, engaging, and knowledgeable, and she can customize each workshop to a group's particular needs and interests.

Elisabeth Tavarez - College Marketing and Communication, Marist College

Michelle brings an authenticity and passion to every interaction, whether coaching, public speaking or being the guiding hand on a project. Michelle has helped me to see a path to the doors of opportunities and possibilities that seemed far from my reach. She helped me to realize just how reachable they are.

Allan Goldberg - Talent Gartner

I had the privilege to listen to Michelle speak at a Johnson and Johnson event. Her message was poignant, timely, engaging, and covered exactly what we needed to hear, based on some recent organizational events. The audience enjoyed participating, and I know they will continue to heed her inspiring words and thought-provoking advice.

Laura Westley - Johnson & Johnson Technology Services

Michelle’s energy, insight and delivery of a powerful message to a room of leaders was one of the best I have ever experienced. Relating to a diverse group, Michelle tailored key themes to real life experiences. Fantastic speaker, genuine person and someone I hope to see again soon.

Michael Ciano - Seniorlink

From the second Michelle landed in Seattle, she was completely and fully engaged with our team. She went above and beyond by helping us prepare for the event by signing books in advance and attending our pre-event reception. When Michelle took the stage, she immediately connected with the audience and garnered participation out of the gate. Her down to earth style and personality was a home run. Our clients loved the practical solutions and tips for everyday issues facing HR professionals nationally.

Jennifer Spence - Alliant Employee Benefits

I had the honor of hiring Michelle to present a keynote for The New School Staff Development Day. Michelle knocked it out of the park for an audience of 400+! The feedback has been phenomenal. Repeated themes straight from the evaluations include ” energetic, full of valuable and relevant information, polished professional and fun”. I couldn’t agree more. Michelle is a natural, she quickly engages the crowd, picks up on audience needs and gets powerful messages across in a humble, smart way. I HIGHLY recommend Michelle for any keynote, training or coaching. A true gem. She left us wanting more!

Ilana Tolpin Levitt - The New School

What a terrific speaker! We brought Michelle in for an annual education breakfast event engagement and I am grateful. Michelle was so personable, on stage and off, that a client thought she was part of our Visit Alexandria team. That in itself speaks volumes. She brings fresh ideas and motivation to the table and to make a room laugh first thing in the morning is a testament to her ability of making true connections with an audience.

Robin D. Roane - Meetings/ Business Travel Industry Professional

I’ve listened to many keynote speakers on many topics but Michelle’s presentation certainly stands out. Her ability to connect with the crowd and her content (for our audience, on the topic of relationships) was very capturing. I hope to see her present again soon and, in fact, I plan on selling her to my CEO to do a gig at our company meeting!

Scott Macdonald - Info Tech research Group

Michelle’s presentation was informative, inspiring and entertaining. Her ability to connect with the entire audience is amazing. She makes everyone feel like they are a part of her presentation. Michelle is Confident, Engaging and Authentic! If you get a chance to see her speak, RUN don’t walk!

Jill Neff - B&G Foods

Michelle’s presentation was filled with pearls of wisdom. The room was full of attentive professional women feverishly taking notes as she offered practical advice that can be applied to both our professional and personal lives. As the employment market leans toward hiring through networking, it is important for women to take note and adapt. I would recommend Michelle for any professional conference where attendees are seeking overall growth.

Renada M. Williams, Esq. - AXIS Capital

Michelle led a session at ALA’s Annual Conference in National Harbor, MD. I have been to several conferences and attended numerous sessions and have never experienced a presentation like this one. Michelle was incredibly engaging. She connected with every member of the audience and even remembered most of our names. I left the session feeling empowered and equipped with so many tools to effectively network.

Sarah Cramer - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

I saw Michelle speak at the Channel Company’s Midsize Enterprise Summit. I love how she engaged the audience while sharing such relevant information. In fact, she pulled me on stage during a keynote because she asked the question, “What do you want?” and my shout out from the audience response was, “Happiness”. I had the privilege of discussing how to obtain happiness on stage with her. A wonderful, wonderful message. Thrilled to have met, connected, and interacted with Michelle.

Leslie Cothren - Universal Mental Health Services

Tissa Richards is a TedX speaker who regularly keynotes at venues like the New York Stock Exchange, Forbes, Chief, and other Fortune 500 stages, as well as facilitates leadership summits and workshops at the world's largest private and public companies and rapid-growth companies.

She helps organizations directly connect leadership development to desired outcomes: increasing revenue, productivity and innovation. As a repeat software founder and CEO who has won awards for her innovation, and secured multiple patents, Tissa brings authenticity and credibility to her work. She connects with audiences with humor, pragmatic, actionable advice, and an understanding of how to develop high performing teams, high-functioning leaders, and create successful, competitive organizations. 

Tissa also serves as a board member, mentors founders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring board members, and regularly contributes to and is featured in publications such as Forbes and the WSJ.

Tissa helps organizations connect leadership to key outcomes with engaging keynotes/workshops

Tissa Richards

Tissa's keynote at the New York Stock Exchange was powerful and pragmatic.

Tara Dziedzic - New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Tissa was the keynote speaker at our NYSE board diversity event and the feedback from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive. She provided a relevant, engaging and actionable keynote that helped change how our board diversity candidates talk about themselves and their careers. I highly recommend her for your event. We look forward to having her back.

Suzanne Brown - New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

We invited Tissa to keynote at our inaugural Leadership Conference. We were thrilled with her keynote. She targeted it precisely to our audience in an accessible, compelling and engaging way. She effectively used storytelling and humor to draw people in, and in the breakout sessions afterwards everyone was already brainstorming how to begin applying what they'd learned. We recommend her for your event - she is professional to work with behind the scenes, popular with the audience, and always on-point.

Aubrey Ghafari - Forbes Center for Women's Leadership

Tissa was wonderful to work with as the keynote speaker for our company event. She and her team are responsive, reliable, and took the time to really understand our business opportunities to craft a relevant topic for her keynote. We got great feedback from attendees: Her keynote was entertaining, and impactful. I highly recommend her for your next corporate or team event.

Allison Barrow - 24 Hour Home Care

Tissa is an excellent speaker and has an empathetic understanding of what her audience is facing. She connects well with them and makes it engaging, so people remember her presentation or workshop.

Holly McMullan - Partner

"I attended one of Tissa's keynotes and she is awesome. She is a confident, personable and engaging speaker. And, she effectively works in both personal stories and stories from clients she works with, which makes it relatable for the audience to know that they are not alone in whatever they are struggling with, or working towards. If you have a chance to hear her speak, you definitely should."

Krista Satterthwaite - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Tissa was a hit as our keynote speaker for the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Forbes School of Business Leadership Summit. She provided our attendees with excellent, thought-provoking material and resources they could immediately begin applying to their careers. Her style is warm, approachable and engaging. In the breakout sessions immediately afterwards, everyone was raving about her and buzzing about what they’d learned. We can’t wait to have her back again for future events, and I’d definitely recommend her for your event.

Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi - Pepperdine & University of Arizona Global Campus

I attended Tissa’s keynote at the UAGC Forbes School of Business Leadership Conference, and believe her approach to teaching people to enter – and be successful – in the world of work is the gold standard. There are few keynotes and workshops like this that cover the female perspective in such a powerful way. Tissa broke open the unspoken rules we need to learn to create more successful women in the workplace. She used powerful examples, stories and methods that I intuitively understood and that more of us need to hear.

Dr. Roseanne Bensley - University of Arizona

Tissa is a natural and charismatic speaker, and always engages her audience. She is witty, smart, and relevant, and brings a fresh perspective. She leaves audiences wanting more.

Vice President, Communications // ServiceMax

Tissa says the things you need to hear and says something new each time. She relates to me professionally and also at a personal level. She says something relatable, and then has you exercise through it to how it really affects you. I would definitely recommend her.

Susan Boyle - Alternative Investments Global Forum

Tissa has proven to be an invaluable asset to our global audience with bold thought leadership, approachable authenticity, and results-oriented approach.

President and Conference Organizer // AIF Institute

I know how to identify talented founders and leaders and Tissa Richards is right up there. She's a great speaker and a talented leader.

Chairman // X Point Energy

With a remarkable journey that involved giving away all his possessions, James embarked on a mission to serve someone in every state across the nation. This social experiment sparked an extraordinary chain reaction of kindness as he inspired those he served to pay-it-forward.

James motivates individuals to embrace a life of giving, unveiling the profound connection between a "service mindset" and true happiness, as well as fulfilling relationships. His teachings extend beyond personal fulfillment, demonstrating how incorporating service into the workplace can elevate sales, enhance business performance, and transform a corporate culture into a harmonious and cooperative community.

Topics:
-Pay It Forward Journey to all 50 States in 1 Year
-Why Happiness Leads to Innovation & Performance
-Ripple Effects of Kindness
-Improve Your Relationships
-Create Meaningful Connections
-Make a Positive Impact
-The Power of Kindness & Gratitude

Culture change leader, inspirational pay-it-forward speaker, and Give Beck: Live By Giving founder

James Beck

I am writing to share how much everyone appreciated James' presentation! We had a few attendees in tears, and many remarked that it was "the best keynote we've ever had." One teacher, who has been with us for over 20 years, expressed this sentiment. James' concept of the happiness trifecta will undoubtedly help us achieve the "ripple effect of exponential good." Our leadership team will be meeting soon to discuss our strategy for expanding this ripple effect.

Anonymous - East Moriches UFSD

Bringing in a speaker always comes with a bit of risk—you never really know how their message will land or whether they’ll connect with your audience. I had the opportunity to travel with James Beck over two days, during which he gave a powerful keynotes at each of our four locations. Across all sessions, James absolutely delivered. His message on Service resonated deeply—clear, concise, and impactful. Not only did he connect with every audience, but he also left them with practical, actionable takeaways they could apply in their work, at home, and in their communities. We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker. Thank you, James!

Anonymous - Premier Bank

James’ presentation was inspiring. What resonated with me was the opportunity to bring a service culture to the workplace. When we can develop people into happy individuals, we know they will flourish in their roles and benefit the organization and the world around them.

Elizabeth Zicari - Mozaic Senior Life

Our students were extremely impressed and excited by James. He got them to think outside the box & push beyond their comfort zones. We absolutely loved having him on our campus and look forward to working with him more in the future.

Anonymous - Chapman University

Kelly Bjorseth

Andre Bradford, a.k.a. S.C. Says, is an Austin based spoken word artist who has been performing slam poetry since 2014. He's toured and performed his slam poetry keynote on Purposeful Empathy at venues, universities, and conferences across the country, and his work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Write About Now, The Edge radio, The Culture Trip, and Blavity. He is a two time Austin Poetry Slam Champion, the 2022 Texas Grand Slam Champion, and is the author of the poetry collection Golden Brown Skin. He also once popped a bag of popcorn without burning a single kernel, which is arguably one of his greatest achievements. 

His performance is interactive, engaging, funny, and truly moving. Weaving unique artistry, research backed talking points, and personal story, S.C. Says helps create transformative events and gives audiences a path for rich dialogue and true community engagement.

Award-Winning Slam Poet and Transformational Speaker

S.C. Says

This 45 minute presentation uses slam poetry to explore empathy as it relates to diversity appreciation, mental health awareness, and the power of small acts of kindness. S.C. weaves laughter, honesty,
humility, and heartfelt hope to reveal how healing and life changing Purposeful Empathy can be.

Kintsukuroi: Building with Purposeful Empathy

In this 50 minute presentation award winning slam poet, author, and speaker S.C. Says utilizes spoken word poetry to engage and encourage audiences to reframe life’s challenges as chances to level-up their own Resiliency Gauge. By unpacking poems around resilience within family , self-love, mental health, and social justice, S.C. helps audiences to see how the hits we take in life give us the opportunity to develop an internal strength we can pull from again and again.

Resilience Rising: Gaming Life's Level-Up Moments

It was a great combination of vulnerability, humor and pop culture references to keep everyone engaged.

Kristin Booher - Davidson College

The performance was fantastic and my entire team kept talking about how much they loved it. I’m so, so glad he could join us and share his work.

Lacy Compton - Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented

Andre is not only a talented poet, but his skill at making people feel comfortable with the slam poetry medium was evident. His poem "Crayon Box" became the theme of the event which was to celebrate diversity of every kind.

Sandra Bisciglia - Carthage College

It was such a delight to work with S.C. and connect. His performance was truly an inspiration.

Wendy Fong - Society for Human Resource Management

S.C. Created a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere for the audience. He included some members as part of the performance which I think opened up reactions.

Jennifer Morales Mendoza - Clark College

Andre Bradford

Coach Donnie Campbell is a math teacher and a high school basketball coach from Kansas who was plucked out of obscurity when Jason Sudeikis, the American actor and star of the 5-time Emmy Award winning show, revealed to Stephen Colbert on the late show that Campbell was in part the impetus for the lead character he plays with such wit and wisdom. It was back in the late 1990’s when Jason played basketball at Shawnee Mission West and Donnie was his coach. Little did Campbell know that all of the pearls of wisdom he was dropping on Jason and the team would appear years later and make an indelible impression on millions around the world.

In his powerful leadership keynote, Coach Donnie Campbell, the real-life inspiration for Ted Lasso, inspires audiences to discover their "MVP" - their mission, values, and principles to inspire individuals to reach their potential and teams to reach new heights.

Key Speech Themes:
-Leadership
-Teamwork
-Positive Culture

Coach Donnie Campbell has been referred to as the inspiration for the character, ”Ted Lasso”.

Donnie Campbell

Coach Donnie, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you in person last week. Thank you again for helping make the 2025 CMA Summer Leadership Conference a memorable and impactful event for our members. The feedback we've received from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive and your session hit nothing but net!

Daniel Espinoza - National Association of Manufacturers

A massive thank you to the American Boiler Manufacturers Association for organizing such a valuable and energizing event — and to Donnie Campbell, the real-life inspiration behind Ted Lasso, not only for the picture but also for sharing your story and leaving us all with a boost of optimism and purpose.

Dacoda Davis - North America at Suntec Industries

Thank you again for being part of our Annual Meeting and Convention—it was truly a pleasure to have you on the program. We were thrilled to welcome 544 attendees this year. Many of them joined your session, and more importantly, they were genuinely engaged with your message. It's rare to see an audience so attentive—often we see people distracted by their devices or stepping out early—but that certainly wasn’t the case during your presentation.

It was a joy to work with both you and Kelly in putting this together. From a meeting planning standpoint, having a strong, proven presenter makes all the difference.

Peggy Dear Phillips - Mississippi Credit Union Association

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Tom Turcich, a man who accomplished what only nine others have ever achieved - he walked around the world.

Over seven years, Tom covered an astounding 28,000 miles across 38 countries beside his loyal canine companion, Savannah.

Motivated by the loss of his friend, Ann Marie, Tom made a life-altering decision to explore the world one step at a time.

From dense jungles to unforgiving deserts, Tom faced and conquered formidable adversity, but is set apart by his rare insights into the human condition.

Get ready for a keynote that ignites your potential, encourages you to go for your biggest dreams, and unlocks your boundless resilience.

Key Speech Themes:
-Inspirational & Motivational
-Perseverance, Determination & Resilience
-Innovation, Creativity & Growth
-Personal Leadership
-Overcoming Adversity
-Diversity & Inclusion

Tom Turcich teaches how to overcome fear, embrace obstacles, and pursue the impossible

Tom Turcich

“Tom was fantastic! The group loved him (as did I!), and we accomplished the goal of having him speak which was to leave everyone thinking about life differently and knowing that every step is a step forward and progress!”

Anywhere Franchise Brands (Coldwell Banker Real Estate event for top producers)

I’m at the Midwest Relocation Conference today, and there's a theme that's coming through loud and clear: Mobility is operating in a world of constraints…


That’s why Thomas Turcich 's keynote landed so well.
His story of walking around the world is obviously extraordinary, but the lesson wasn’t really about the miles. It was about what happens when the path gets complicated, the plan has to change, and the only way forward is to keep taking the next step with purpose. That feels pretty relevant to relocation right now.”


The best mobility programs aren’t the ones pretending the constraints don’t exist. They’re the ones using those constraints to get clearer, smarter, and more intentional…


A good reminder today that progress in this industry rarely comes from perfect conditions. It comes from adapting to the terrain, staying focused on the people making the journey, and continuing to move forward. One step at a time.”

Adam Stalker, Microsoft

“Tom was a fantastic presenter. He kept the audience engaged throughout the keynote and struck a personable tone while still emphasizing the business elements we requested. There was certainly an energy lift after Tom’s presentation. The attendees were discussing not only Tom’s personal story but the goal-setting framework that he had presented.
The element I found most inspiring was actually the overarching and continued dedication to the goal of walking around the world. It didn’t come across as the all-encompassing, sometimes frenetic obsession that endeavors like these often appear to me. It seemed to be woven into his life, adapted but never shied away from or forgotten. It made the seemingly impossible and incredibly impressive act of walking across the world come across as achievable. It was very inspiring to think that that mentality could be applied to the seemingly impossible goals that I shy away from in my life.

Alexa Mealer, Farmer's Insurance Group of Companies

“Tom’s talk at our yearly offsite acted as a powerful cultural catalyst, providing a shared framework and perspective shift necessary to break through old habits. Thanks to Tom, we’re more focused on our core values and taking consistent steps towards our goals.”

Joe M, Pinterest

Janey Brown has stood before audiences of thousands, and has impacted people of all demographics in Canada, Europe, Mexico, and the U.S. with her motivational keynotes and corporate wellness workshops.

Brown has years of experience teaching mental resilience to world-class entertainers, corporate executives, and renowned athletes, including NHL
players, Olympians, and NASCAR athletes, and was recently awarded a Top Coach of the
Nation by Impact Magazine.

In 2017, Brown founded Fearce Academy Inc. - a wellness company that helps peak performers maximize their psychological potential and command their purpose. She also penned and
published bestseller “Fear To Fearce,” which reached the top 10 in Stress-Management and came in one spot below global icon Brené Brown’s
“Daring Greatly” in Self-Esteem.

Academically, Brown is armed with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and has a clinical practice as a licensed psychotherapist, which gives scientific weight and adds deep
compassion to her work in growth mindset and resilience.

Her mission is simple: Uplift others so they can uplift others.

Motivational Keynote Speaker on Growth Mindset, Resilience, AI Psychology, and Leadership

Janey Brown

"Simply incredible! You had the audience captivated the entire time!"

Stephanie Aoun, RBC

"Janey is the complete package: talent, intellect, grace and drive... and that's just the beginning..."

Roy Hamilton III, The Singer's Company

Shanna Adamic embodies audacious optimism as a way of life. As an executive at Oracle, she has spent over two decades championing corporate philanthropy, global health initiatives, multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts, and community engagement at the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and hope. Her optimism allows her to boldly envision a healthier, more equitable world, where intelligent and connected healthcare becomes a reality.

Shanna’s life took an unexpected turn with a rare, benign, yet life-threatening brain tumor diagnosis. Now partially deaf, but with an unyielding spirit of her own, she emerged a survivor. This experience transformed her and became a source of strength, refining her optimism and deepening her commitment to inspiring others.

Shanna’s passion lies in uniting hearts and minds under a shared vision. Whether addressing a packed auditorium, hosting a podcast, or engaging in intimate conversations, her words resonate deeply across various platforms.

The Power of Audacious Optimism

Shanna Adamic

“I cannot stop thinking about your talk. When it was over, I did a guttural exhale.  I mean, I am usually just looking at the clock to see if we are on time, and not this ‘in it’. You blew me away and our audience is all over LinkedIn today talking about you.
 Thank you for being so vulnerable and open and giving of your story and your time.  I am so grateful you said yes because you helped make the event so powerful. I love that we ended with you!”

Event Director, Kansas City Business Journal

"Shanna’s inspiring story of defying challenges and believing in yourself captivated our audience. Her resilience in conquering the unimaginable illustrates the power of audacious optimism that lives inside everyone of us … we have the power to choose how we put our audacious optimism into action."

Events, Missouri Bankers Association

Hayley Podschun is a Broadway star, screen actor, and in-demand keynote speaker who brings infectious energy, humor, and heart to every stage she steps on. From playing Glinda in Wicked, Tammy in Hairspray on Broadway and in the movie, alongside John Travolta,Queen Latifah and Michelle Pfeiffer, to guest hosting on QVC, Hayley has spent her life in the spotlight—learning how to perform, pivot, and thrive under pressure. A Kansas native who started working professionally at age 10, Hayley’s career spans eight Broadway shows, national tours, film and TV appearances, and acclaimed regional performances. Today, she shares the "Whatever It Takes" mindset that helped her succeed in one of the most competitive industries in the world—empowering audiences to embrace change, lead with confidence, and go after their biggest dreams with grit and grace.

Whether she’s sharing stories from backstage or lessons learned under the lights, Hayley leaves audiences energized, inspired, and ready to fly.

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Neil Ihde

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