Musical Artist

Full Band

Celebrating over two decades of extraordinary performances, The Mixed Nuts have etched their mark as the International Party Band flagship group.  The band’s  clientele spans from Fortune 500 giants like Google, Mercedes Benz, and Pfizer to countless joyous wedding celebrations. The Mixed Nuts have entertained audiences from the USA to the UAE, London, Greece, Ireland, Jamaica, Hawaii, and all over the United States. Their corporate client list includes prestigious events for the NBA, Super Bowl XLIV, and renowned companies such as Xylem, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.  The Nuts are not an ordinary “Brick House cover band.” They offer a fresh take on the ENTIRE entertainment experience from start to finish to offer a totally unique performance that will have your guests talking for YEARS

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A Totally Unique Party Experience From New Orleans

The Mixed Nuts

Corporate Event

Festival

Private Party

Public Event

Wedding

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William Credo

ARTIST

Jayda’s signature set is an open format mix of lesser known cuts and classic favorites you can sing along to, spanning from all decades.  Her collection is extensive and her selections diverse—you may hear post punk or 90’s boom bap alongside Italo disco, cinematic library music, exotic rare groove, classic house, and more.  Jayda has been performing as a DJ for over a decade and has been building her vinyl record collection for twice as long, so she is adaptable to any crowd and can lean into whichever direction her discerning clients call for.  Jayda has made a name for herself over the last decade playing across the US alongside national hip hop acts, performing at brand launches and in luxury hotels, opening for punk bands, providing the soundtrack to unforgettable celebrations, MCing sold out parties, and everything in between.  Known for her fun, eclectic selections and intuitive mixes, there's a song for everyone when Jayda Abello is spinning.

Experienced, eclectic sound selector for all occasions and venues.

DJ Jayda Abello

Jayda Abello

Variety

Interactive Experience

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Trio

I’m a queer typewriter poet and prize-winning author who has performed at large-scale venues, including college campuses, cultural centers and West Hollywood Pride. 

Being a typewriter poet is like peeking into someone’s story, and for a moment, helping them write it. In a world of AI and online shopping, typewriter poetry is a rare space where raw spontaneous connection still exists. 

As a poet, I craft memorable, immersive experiences and help people articulate what lives inside them. I’m friendly, disarming and endlessly curious about strangers. 

I also come dressed for the part, which can include costumes, stage makeup and vintage clothing.

My writing style: 
I specialize in haiku and contemporary poetry. My work is poignant yet relatable to wide audiences. I have 75k readers on Instagram (@poemsbysuri), and my book, But I Don’t Feel Empowered, is on shelves at Barnes & Noble and bookstores worldwide. 

Other offerings:
*workshops, 
*performances, 
*copywriting and
*speaking.

Typewriter poet, speaker & prize-winning author (only available after work authorization - 2026)

Suri Chan - Typewriter Poet

College Event

No Covers

Some Covers

Suri Chan

Marki Lucky is an electrifying violinist and live entertainer who transforms every event into an unforgettable experience. Blending virtuosic violin performance with high-energy stage presence, he seamlessly performs alongside DJs, bands, and live productions for weddings, corporate events, luxury celebrations, and private parties. His dynamic style, audience interaction, and ability to elevate the energy of any room make him a standout addition to any event. For those seeking something truly extraordinary, Marki's signature Pyro-Violin performance combines live violin with spectacular flame effects, creating a one-of-a-kind visual and musical experience that leaves guests talking long after the event ends.

Violinist/Fire Performer

Marki Lucky

Marki Lucky's 30–45 minute solo cover set is a high-energy performance featuring popular hits from across the decades, reimagined on electric violin. Backed by professionally produced tracks, he delivers a dynamic show that blends contemporary pop, rock, dance, and timeless classics with engaging stage presence and audience interaction. Perfect for corporate events, private celebrations, weddings, and festivals, each set is tailored to match the energy of the occasion, creating an exciting, polished entertainment experience that keeps guests captivated from the first song to the last.

Solo Cover 30-45-minute Sets

Marki Lucky's **Spark Violin** performance is a visually stunning show that combines live electric violin with spectacular showers of real sparks. As he performs, the violin comes alive with dazzling pyrotechnic effects that accent powerful musical moments, creating an unforgettable fusion of music and visual spectacle. Designed to amaze audiences while remaining suitable for venues where open flames may not be permitted, the Spark Violin delivers the same excitement, energy, and "wow" factor that has become Marki's signature. It's a one-of-a-kind performance that turns any event into an extraordinary experience.

Spark Violin Performance

Marki Lucky's **Fire Violin** performance is a breathtaking spectacle where live music meets the power of real fire. As he performs on his custom electric violin, flames burst directly from the instrument, creating a dramatic visual experience perfectly synchronized with the music. The combination of world-class musicianship, high-energy performance, and controlled pyrotechnics transforms every appearance into a show-stopping moment. Bold, unforgettable, and unlike anything guests have seen before, the Fire Violin performance is the perfect centerpiece for galas, corporate events, luxury celebrations, festivals, and any occasion that deserves an extraordinary finale.

Fire Violin Performance

Whether it's house, EDM, Top 40, hip-hop, Latin, rock, or any other genre, Marki Lucky seamlessly performs alongside any DJ to create an unforgettable live entertainment experience. His electrifying violin performances blend effortlessly with the music, adding a dynamic visual and musical element that keeps the dance floor packed and the energy at its peak. Marki instinctively reads the crowd, interacts with guests, and adapts to the DJ's style in real time, making every performance feel fresh, exciting, and completely unique. The result is a high-impact collaboration that elevates any event and leaves guests talking long after the last song.

Violin Freestyle with DJ

Sammi Martinez & Sadie Azersky are an upbeat pop duo delivering stylish, crowd-pleasing performances perfect for private events and upscale venues. Featuring smooth piano, rhythmic guitar, and soulful vocals, they reimagine today’s hits and timeless favorites with a modern edge. Backed by years of professional performance and production experience, the duo brings a polished sound, engaging stage presence, and adaptable setlists that elevate any event.

A modern pop duo reimagining today’s hits and timeless favorites with style and soul.

Sammi x Sadie

Sammi Martinez

We create memorable artistic experiences and give guests something to treasure - a hand painted watercolor portrait to frame forever!

Live Watercolor Guest Portrait Artist

Chasing Linen

Dianuh Gundersen

With over 15+ years of professional experience in Graphic Facilitation (also known as Visual Notes, Live Illustration, or Graphic Recording), artist Virginia Montgomery partners with diverse organizations from regional nonprofits to global Fortune 500 companies to create visuals that engage audiences and make ideas memorable at conferences, workshops, summits, and meetings across the USA. Visual Notes boost audience engagement, aid in memory retention, and serve as lasting takeaways from information-dense gatherings. Missed yesterday’s workshop? Can't remember yesterday's conference keynote? Check your Visual Notes for key insights!

Make Keynotes Memorable & Visualize Audience Insights with Live Visual Note-taking

Virginia Montgomery - Live Illustration, Visual Notes & Graphic Recording

Virginia Montgomery

Rancher Hat Bar is a premium western lifestyle brand specializing in elevated interactive event activations for corporate events, weddings, private parties, festivals, incentive trips, and brand experiences nationwide. While we’re best known for our signature custom cowboy hat bar, we also offer a variety of unique mobile activations including our trucker hat bar, charm bar, bolo tie bar, leather branding experiences, and other customizable western-inspired experiences. In addition to our offsite activations, Rancher operates retail storefronts where guests can enjoy the full custom experience year-round. Each activation is designed to create a memorable, hands-on guest experience with high-quality products, expert styling, and personalized details.

Interactive Custom Event Activations for Unforgettable Guest Experiences

Rancher Hat Bar

Rylee Holland

At age 3 Hayden Baker received a small scale, Mark II acoustic guitar that was signed by the most successful country music duo of all time. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Underneath Ronnie’s signature, he wrote the same single word of advice that the great Chet Atkins had told Ronnie when he started out…. “Hayden practice…..”. Hayden did.

Fast forward 20 plus years later and Hayden signed with Dunn's publishing company and has released multiple independent projects that have amassed hundreds of thousands of streams and he has charted singles in the Top 40 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. He has millions of TIKTOK views, 150,000+ Spotify listeners and millions of streams. Hayden is known for his ripping Telecaster guitar solos and knack for weaving the modern-day vernacular into the lyrics of his songs while keeping them undeniably country.

His guitar playing has garnered praise from heavyweight pickers like Brad Paisley who also recorded a duet with Hayden on his 2024 project.

Country music singer songwriter that can also play rock, blues, gospel and Top 40.

Hayden Baker

Speaker

Benson is a national keynote speaker and consultant helping organizations and teams transition to greater impact. 

Benson is an enthusiastic speaker; she engages and energizes audiences from 20 to 200. She has published two books around mindfulness, Cultivate Your Happiness: Mama-to-Be and Cultivating Calmness in Children for early education aged youth. Her 2020 TEDx video A Crash Course in Learning to Laugh has propelled her as a desired keynote speaker. 

Benson has worked her entire career with nonprofit organizations including the Center for Nonprofit Management, Alliance for Better Nonprofits, and the YWCA Knoxville / Tennessee Valley. Her experience includes organizational and leadership development and change, program development, marketing, human resources, board governance, and strategic planning.

Visit www.ellebenson.com for more!

Keynote Presenter. Leadership. Capacity Building. Team Development. Mindfulness. Mom Comedian.

Elle Benson

Discover the true essence of happiness in this empowering keynote, as we redefine its meaning and unveil the art of crafting expectations that align with our values. Explore the transformative potential of authentic communication in fostering connections and prioritizing relationships.

The Art of Fulfillment: Expectations, Communication, and Actions for Lasting Happiness

Benson is ideal for hosting and facilitating your conference; she's born hostess who loves the microphone.

Emcee

Elle helped us create from scratch our lower level leadership development program that we will continue to run to equip our new leaders. This process took months and months to adjust and perfect. Each time we worked together she brought incredible energy and engagement to her speaking events without fail. One of my favorite things about her is how well versed she is in many topics and not just a "one trick pony." She speaks from personal experience and will own her strengths as well as her weaknesses to her audience. She is transparent and open, which makes her relatable and easy to connect with. We will always advocate for Elle. She has been incredibly valuable to our team. Not only have we grown as a company through this process, but we have watched her grow right alongside of us.

Jessica Brewer - 21st Mortgage

"WOW! Elle is high energy AND high inspiration. I want her to be the keynote again next year. I laughed and cried!"

Van Doung, CRS Data

Elle's research was strategically tied into assisting nonprofit employees' current struggles.  Her approach is different from those who talk about burnout. She's funny!

Kevin Dean, Tennessee Nonprofit Network

Neil Ihde (Ee-dee) is a professional speaker and founder of Life IQ where he motivates organizations and teams to work, play, relate and live intelligently.

He has over 15 years experience and has worked with over 30 Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Domino's, AT&T, and Transamerica.

Neil recently achieved the goal of speaking in all 50 states. He is a TEDx speaker and his Life IQ YouTube channel is approaching a million views.

Neil and his wife Deb have two children and live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dynamic keynote speaker/trainer on personal and professional development topics

Neil Ihde

Neil is very, very good at what he does. He won over a tough, intelligent crowd through his engaging presentation style and his entertaining storytelling. Neil clearly spent a great deal of time researching our organization, which earned him instant credibility and demonstrated to our group that he had tailored the discussion to our specific interests and needs. Our data-hungry group was impressed with his depth of subject matter expertise and his ability to explain concepts in layman’s terms. He delivered on everything we asked, and more. Well done!

Scott Brubaker, Alvarez & Marsal

Neil took on such a guiding role in working with my nurses in management positions.  I knew I wanted someone that could provide them information and knowledge on the use of the MBTI assessment. What I didn't know, was that Neil would engage the members, interact so fully, and truly provide an exceptional experience for them.  We always take the opportunity to see how well our members felt the presenter did -and out of more than 40 speakers, Neil ranked #1 -and I have some pretty amazing speakers!! Truly respect the knowledge and collegial attitude that you brought to the ANNA conference.  Thanks again Neil!!

Dr. Hazel Dennison, American Nephrology Nurses Association

Neil Ihde's keynote on dealing with difficult people was nothing short of transformative for the Apartment Association of North Carolina’s annual conference. In a world where navigating complex interactions is inevitable, Neil's insights cut through the noise and provided actionable strategies for managing even the most challenging individuals. His emphasis on self-reflection, coupled with practical tools, empowered us to approach difficult situations with confidence and composure. Our attendees left the session equipped with a newfound sense of resilience and a toolkit of practical skills to apply both to their personal and professional lives. Neil's session was a game-changer, offering invaluable guidance for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of human interaction with grace and effectiveness.

Kristin Goins, Apartment Association of North Carolina

As a speaker, Neil was incredibly engaging, posed insightful questions and concepts, and had our attendees laughing the entire night. Neil understands the credit union industry and the unique strengths and challenges we face as an organization and the dynamic relationships amongst management, co-workers, and members. He uses research-based statistics and personal stories to reiterate the importance of emotional intelligence necessary for a healthy and productive workplace. Neil’s knowledge, delivery, and actionable takeaways of his keynote presentation will leave you motivated to apply these principles to your organization the very next day.

Janelle Black, GECU Credit Union

Working with Neil Ihde was a wonderful experience. He was easy to talk to and really wanted to ensure he met our needs. His fresh, unique approach to leadership garnered comments from my membership like, “Wow, I have never thought about it like that before,”  and “He gave me ideas I have never heard.” Comments like that are a planner’s dream, and we are bringing him back for our larger convention in the fall!

Tracy Alter, NM Health Care Association/NM Center for Assisted Living

Neil Ihde recently spoke at a C-level conference we host every year. He delivered an inspiring and practical presentation on Essential Leadership Tools During Challenging Times. His presentation style was engaging and his content was well-targeted. Neil is both approachable and insightful. Several attendees stopped by to speak with Neil after his session which is always a great reflection of how well the presentation went. Thank you, Neil!

Crista Hassett, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)

We chose Neil to guide our leadership conference of our company's approx 50 managers/leaders and I'm extremely happy we did so. Neil worked in a manner that truly had the best interest of our people in mind...How they understood themselves and their individual strengths AND how they could better understand and serve their teams. Neil focused on discovering our leaders' strengths--and increasing their 'awareness' of their talents and those of their team. His presentations were sharp and salient, a blend of what guides our heads--and our hearts. His material was never 'canned,' but was quickly absorbed by our group. I think the greatest benefit of Neil's influence was that he 'grew our desire to be a team.' Neil left a wake behind him of enthusiasm, of an openness to new insights of how we can lead, ...and of hope.

Paul Treinen, Big Stone Therapies

Neil did a fantastic job presenting at our national conference!  The room was packed out and people were standing in the back and sitting in the aisles. He has a down-to-earth style and his content and examples are relevant and relatable. Attendees were abuzz with what they learned from his session.

Rob Worth, Advanced Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

I was so pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable and beneficial this process was for our team. Neil is truly a master of his craft. He is able to read the room and keep individuals engaged through humor, personal stories, and data that is interesting and makes you want to know more. Expectations for the day were exceeded. We all left wiser, more attune to how our peers tick and think and we bonded as a group. Even individuals that were a bit skeptical about the process left saying that Neil was a perfect fit for our team and were thankful for the way in which he facilitated the session. It was a fun and eye-opening experience for all.

Mary Beth Schultz, Hiebing

Neil was very engaging both in content and delivery. He encouraged participation right away and people were eager to share their stories/experiences. He had clearly done his homework regarding our company, products, and initiatives, which impressed management and got their attention from the beginning. With direct references to our organization, he was able to drive his points home and provide useful takeaways. Many people continued the conversations he had started for the rest of the conference!  As opposed to some speakers that present unrealistic, lofty goals, Neil's ideas were received by the audience as attainable and easy to implement in our day-to-day lives. Overall, Neil has a gift for presenting, interacting, and empowering his audience. Thank you!

Sonal Singh, Discover Financial Services

Christopher Carter has spent more than three decades doing something most people think is impossible: reading the room, getting inside people’s heads, and making it look like he can read their minds.

Today, this communication keynote speaker, body language expert, and award-winning mentalist helps leaders, sales professionals, and teams understand the signals that shape trust, credibility, connection, and influence.

But don’t expect a conventional keynote. Christopher combines practical, easy-to-use insights with humor, stories, audience participation, and astonishing mentalism. He doesn’t just talk about reading people. He does it, live, with the audience.

And sometimes you don’t need a keynote. You just want to blow the doors off the room. For those events, Christopher offers a smart, funny, highly interactive mentalism show that turns the audience into the stars.

Communication Keynote Speaker, Body Language Expert & Award-Winning Mentalist

Christopher Carter

Christopher Carter’s mentalism show is a jaw-dropping blend of mind-reading, psychology, and pure entertainment. With astonishing feats of "mind power," he creates interactive experiences where the audience becomes part of the magic. There are no hidden devices—just real, high-energy moments that defy belief. Ideal for corporate events, his show keeps guests on the edge of their seats, delivering unforgettable moments of amazement and wonder. Christopher’s unique ability to read minds and connect with people ensures your event will be talked about long after the curtain falls.

After-Dinner Mentalism Performance

Christopher Carter’s keynote presentations are a thrilling fusion of entertainment and powerful insights. Known for his mind-reading feats, Christopher captivates audiences with high-energy, interactive experiences while delivering valuable takeaways on leadership, communication, and human connection. He challenges conventional thinking, inspires innovation, and motivates teams with practical lessons that stick. Ideal for corporate events, his keynote ensures your audience is not only engaged but leaves with actionable tools to drive success and transform their work culture.

Motivational Keynote

We engaged Christopher as a speaker at our 2021 Annual Users’ Group meeting. We are an ERP tech company, so it is nice to break up the intensity with some useful human insights we all could use.
Christopher did not disappoint, he was brilliant, entertaining, insightful, and captivated the audience throughout. He was still the subject of conversation on the second day. Christopher reminded us of how poor we are at listening, and how much we have to gain by trying.

Mike Taylor - The Rubicon Group, LTD

Chris was booked to provide a virtual presentation at our leadership conference, “The Magic of Change”. He worked with our committee to tailor the presentation to our specific needs. I’ve never booked a presenter that was so dedicated to making sure every detail was just what we needed.

His presentation was absolutely amazing! Everyone on our leadership team has been raving about it. I’ve heard from several about the great take aways they had and how they are already starting to implement some of the ideas as we move forward in our agency transformation. Change is difficult but with the new insights he provided our managers are better equipped to be successful.

Renae McIntosh - Iowa Department of Human Services

Christopher performed a fantastic Mentalist Show for our Regional Sales Team via MS Teams! We’d had other performers and speakers in for events, but none had quite mastered the ability to engage and hold the audience, and perform so professionally using a virtual format. Seeing the mind-blown looks on people’s faces as he guessed correctly was priceless and provided a much needed break from these folks that spend so much time in front of the computer and in meetings. Loved it!!

Stephanie Woods Bodine - Comcast Business

Thank you for your amazing performance during our ILICA Convention. Your mind-blowing act impressed us! You deliver a quality performance that professionally intertwines your art with skilled showmanship. You are a one-of-a-kind performer; I am a big fan!

Ryan Arcy - Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association

Chris, thank you for your exceptional sessions at last week’s meeting in Orlando. I am quite pleased at how you activated the principles of my presentation, and made the experience unforgettable for all who attended.

You created a buzz within the entire sales organization, and there is a very good chance that I will be reaching out to work with you again in the future, as there were many associates who were disappointed that they did not take the experience in.

Really great working with you, and thanks again.

John P Machak - William Wrigley Jr. Company

Chris, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for a simply amazing presentation to our conference attendees. You have a unique ability to blend the fascinating with the concept of maximizing our inner strengths and then to tie them all together with fun and flare.

Over the years I have had the unfortunate task of attending a number of presentations that lack style, substance, message and any sense of entertainment. Your approach and methods captured every person from ownership to managers and tied them together with human commonality that we cannot evade.

We look forward to our next encounter and thank you for the obvious amount of attention to detail that you put forth for every client.”

Bill Gray - Prestige Healthcare

Your entertaining presentation was enlightening, and we received numerous positive comments on the impactful and fun presentation that you had prepared!

We appreciate the time and effort you invested in tailoring your program to our members. On behalf of our board of directors and our members we want to express our gratitude. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon.

Roger Huebner - AGC Central Illinois Builders

Christopher performed a fantastic Mentalist Show for our Regional Sales Team via MS Teams! We’d had other performers and speakers in for events, but none had quite mastered the ability to engage and hold the audience and perform so professionally using a virtual format. Seeing the mind-blown looks on people’s faces as he guessed correctly was priceless and provided a much-needed break from these folks that spend so much time in front of the computer and in meetings. Loved it!!

Todd Gernady - United Airlines

Avery Cropp - MN Society of CPAs

You did it again! I believe your recent performance for our meeting was the fifth time I have engaged you and, as always, the experience for our guests as well as me was exceptional.

Virginia McDonald - ASA Chicago

We were particularly impressed with your approach,…your delivery of some of the amazing random revelations that were disclosed during the audience participation…truly made for a very entertaining and Wow experience. It was a great way to start our program in Chicago and set a high energy level for our meetings the rest of the week.

Tim Tate - T. Marzetti Co

Your performance was both hilarious and astounding. And I truly appreciate how you were able to work our products into your performance

Vasant Narasimhan - Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Courtney Lohmann is an award-winning keynote speaker, consultant, and fractional sustainability leader specializing in regenerative strategy and impact-driven business transformation. With a bold and visionary approach, Courtney helps organizations and audiences awaken to what’s possible when purpose is embedded into strategy and operations. Through compelling storytelling and actionable insights, she equips leaders to tackle complex challenges, align values with business goals, and create measurable, lasting impact. Her work bridges sustainability, leadership, and real-world execution. Whether speaking to corporate teams, HR groups, or empowering women leaders, Courtney’s sessions ignite momentum and leave audiences ready to lead with clarity, courage, and vision.

Keynote speaker - Impact Rebel: Ignite Your Cause. Change What Matters. Drive Innovation.

Courtney Lohmann

I came to Courtney’s session hungry for answers and a sense that I could make a difference and have an impact in the realm of sustainable meetings.  Her blend of stories, facts, ideas, and a roadmap offered me the motivation and information I needed to implement my own sustainable path as a speaker.  Her style is friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable.  Her topic is essential.  I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t benefit from Courtney’s message and style.

Chris Heeter - The Wild Institue

When our private community of global sports and esports leaders expressed interest in learning more about innovative sustainability and event management, Courtney emerged as one of the foremost subject matter experts to lead our panel. The discussion was incredibly informative with Courtney answering questions from our members and providing valuable insights from her extensive experience. In the end, our attendees walked away with greater knowledge along with ideas on how to advance their own efforts in making a lasting impact.
If you’re looking for someone to guide you through the complexity of developing social impact strategies, don’t pass up the opportunity to work with Courtney.

Adam Jacobs - Xvisory

Courtney Lohmann is an exceptional facilitator and subject matter expert. Her depth of knowledge and passion for sustainability are inspiring. She can distill complex concepts into understandable and relatable insights that leave audiences with actionable takeaways for immediate impact. Courtney’s approachability and enthusiasm create an inviting and safe atmosphere where participants feel comfortable asking questions and sharing thoughts and ideas. Working with Courtney is an absolute pleasure. Her professionalism makes collaboration easy.

Jessie States, CMP, CMM - Meeting Professionals International

I have had the idea of Impact, sustainability, and improving our world ever since I started the recycling program in my school in 7th grade. What have I done about it since then? The answer is not enough. It has been on my mind so much lately. So much that I joined my company’s business council and was able to hear our chief social impact officer speak. That got my wheels turning, and then BOOM, I had a session with Courtney and had the privilege of listening to her Keynote at a recent conference. Not only did it stress the importance of this issue to me but inspired me. This inspired me to reach out to my companies Chief Impact Officer to see how I can become more involved and what I can do to make an impact in this space. Courtney is as she claims, engaging, practical, & approachable. She provokes thought on an issue that cannot go unaddressed.

Natalie Ippolito - Marriott International

Courtney’s expertise is so valuable and as a speaker she is top-notch, receiving some of our highest scores! Speaking for us on several occasions, she provided key insights into the world of sustainability providing case-study examples, best practices and solutions that could be used immediately in the work of attendees at their exhibitions and events. She is a true pleasure to work with!

Stacy Powers, CEM - (private)

Ari Gunzburg shows organizations how to grow through challenge and change in order to break through. His actionable keynotes let people reconnect to themselves, others, and their purpose.

Ari's story is filled with growth through adversity, positive mindset, and resilience. Just months before COVID, a fire wiped out his family's belongings, and his business then fell apart in the pandemic. Ari turned these experiences, and the challenges of his youth, into lessons that have inspired thousands.

Ari believes more is possible than we can imagine. He's used this belief to bring a frog back to life and produce a 2 hour movie in 2 weeks. Ask him! He brings this same sense of possibility to your stage.

Creator of the 5 Keys To Greatness and author of The Little Book of Greatness, Ari brings humor, storytelling, and grounded insight to create experiences that are memorable long after the event.

As seen on Good Morning Texas. Named a Top 10 speaker in North America.

Break Through Keynote Speaker: Growth Through Challenge & Change

Ari Gunzburg

Learning To Breath Underwater: Channeling Adaptability for the Greatest Success shows how becoming truly adaptable to difficult changes that arise in life become our greatest predictors for success. The one thing that is a constant in the world is CHANGE, and our ability (or inability) to deal with change and adapt to shifting conditions (like being able to breath underwater with SCUBA gear, or changing a dive plan because of increased risk) makes every difference in the world.

Change Management Speech

The Resiliency Rebellion: From Challenge to Triumph And Beyond is a keynote that inspires your people to rebel against the status quo by infusing resiliency in everything they do. Attendees will learn concrete steps to incorporate resiliency into their own lives, all while learning the scientific benefits of channeling inner resilience.

Resiliency Speech

The Power of Possibility: A Positive Outlook for Positive Outcomes is a keynote focused on the wondrous power of manifestation and positive thinking to completely upgrade life. Your attendees will be energized and inspired to visualize a new future, a new outlook, all in pursuit of finding an amazing outcome. Sometimes it takes our greatest imagination to choose a new future for ourselves, where everything becomes brighter - this is your message to make everything brighter!!

Positive Mindset Keynote

The 5 Secret Keys To Success takes your audience on a journey to new possibilities with Ari Gunzburg's 'Unlock Your Greatness' signature keynote. Embrace resilience, redefine limits, and ignite change as you dive into a talk that inspires, challenges, and empowers. Interactive, funny, with a great takeaway. Available as keynote or workshop.

5 Keys - Signature Keynote

Ari was engaging, inspirational and informative. The feedback from staff was good, his keynote was extremely smooth, well-received and engaging. Loved working together, it was a smooth nd easy booking with constant communication.

A.G. - Estée Lauder

Brings a slightly different perspective to greatness, in how you define it. What makes greatness is different to each individual. Inspiring and thought provoking.

Cassandra Elliot - Pella Corporation

Ari should know how great of a job he is doing and how much his story resonates with anyone who had experienced struggle or hardships in life. He really knows how to keep information engaging and relevant to his audience!

Taija Ryan - Edsembli

I ask Ari to be part of our Sales Kick-off. I have a small team, less than 10, of seasoned professionals. I wanted a message that was not salesy but would talk to them as a person and how they can better themselves. Ari's message delivered on this. His delivery of his "key" points, mixed with a strong story line, while tying in my 2023 Goals and direction was fabulous. I would recommend Ari for any audience, large or small, young or seasoned, as he will deliver for you.

Mark Sondergaard - EnTelegent Solutions

Your presentation at our conference was fantastic and we are still talking about it!

I know the keys are incorporated into the presentation to engage the group. Even aside from the keys, I thought the engagement was perfect. Our small group created an intimacy that you embraced.

Thanks again for helping make our conference so great. I look forward to seeing you again.

Mary Ellen Miller - The Sparks Agency

Ari has a unique way of drawing his audience into his world and sharing his story making one believe to be a part of his experience. He is very engaging and charismatic.

I highly recommend him for any event!

Merlyn Pittman - Chest of Hope

Ari did a great job being the speaker for our business event. Would highly recommend.

Tony Di Fatta - Insight Connex

Absolutely amazing. Kept our attention the entire time. One of the best speakers I’ve ever seen. Very inspiring.

Melanie Nash - US Courts

Ari provided some personal stories, motivational content, and lots of team-building activities to help our team bond during a corporate retreat. It was a perfect combination of lecture & fun, with a light-hearted tone and easy delivery style.

Rhonda Fleischmann - Cadmium

Dallin Cooper is an award-winning humorist and storyteller that helps audiences challenge their assumptions to communicate more effectively and understand perspectives outside their own. Each program is custom-tailored to level up attendees' mindsets in leadership, sales, and performance.

Keynote Speaker | Communication, Conflict Resolution, Sales, High Performance

Dallin Cooper

“5 stars, 10/10! Extremely insightful and informative. Great demonstrations and valuable skill coaching.”

Preston Bottema - Meta

"He nailed it. His presentation was the perfect mix of humor and valuable lessons that we can all use in our daily lives. He engaged our audience and left them wishing his talk would continue longer than time allowed - a true sign of a quality speaker."

Josh Kramer - NDAREC

“This session was nothing short of amazing! Dallin was so informative, personable, genuine, and super entertaining!”

Andreia Crook - MGMA

Darryll Stinson is one of the most dynamic, vulnerable speakers of our time. A former Division 1 athlete, Darryll’s football career ended after a back injury led to depression and addiction. His turning point came in a psychiatric unit, where faith and mental health tools helped him rebuild his life from the inside out. Today, he’s a 2xTEDx speaker, bestselling author, and storytelling expert who empowers leaders to rise, recover, and lead with heart. Darryll’s work blends the grit of a high-performance athlete, the wisdom of a mental health advocate, and the soul of a servant leader. He’s inspired audiences at Amazon, MPI, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and shared stages with icons like Magic Johnson, Seth Godin, and Eric Thomas. His keynotes leave people laughing, crying, and ready to change. Offstage, he’s a devoted husband, father of four (soon five), and a man committed to living and leading with purpose.

Empowering leaders to excel through sustainable high performance

Darryll Stinson

Talent has never been enough. The people who rise in today’s fast paced, tech-driven workplace are the ones who know how to outhink, outwork, and out-connect the complacent. In this keynote, Darryll equips leaders with the mindset, skillset, and relational tools to rise as high-impact contributors to their teams and organizations. Audiences will learn how to develop top-performer habits, solve higher level problems, and build internal and external networks that fuel collaboration, retention, and results.

Rising to Greatness: How to exceed your career and life goals

In today’s high pressure world, mental health is not a side conversation; it is a business imperative. Stress, anxiety, and burnout silently chip away at clarity, morale, and performance across every level of an organization. In this heartfelt and energizing keynote, Darryll Stinson unveils his proven Self CARE strategy to help leaders and teams reset, refuel, and rise with intention. Attendees will gain practical tools to process emotions, prevent decision fatigue, restore energy fast, and build stronger connections at work and at home. More than motivation, this experience equips people to perform at their best without sacrificing their well being.

Sustainable High Performance: How to bring your best when stress is high and morale is hard

Whether you’re in a season of amazing growth and expansion, or you’re (re)building at a slower pace, everyone desires to maximize the potential of their team without feeling like they have to “pull teeth” or engage in a bunch of semantics just to get people inspired to perform at their best. This engaging experience utilizes storytelling, music, interaction, reflection, discussion, and a giant rope to introduce participants to a three-step ownership process unlike anything you’ve heard before. 
Throughout this experience, participants will: 
Engage in several exercises designed to empower them to re-ignite their passion, increase their contribution, and more powerfully own the progress of the organization regardless of their role

Hold the Rope! Elevating Engagement and Ownership at Every Level

Effective communication is a valuable skill that should be continuously developed in various areas such as employee training, sales closing, email writing, social media posting, conducting successful meetings, and building closer relationships. But there's one aspect of communication that is often neglected, and that is the power of vulnerable storytelling. By sharing personal experiences, individuals can build stronger connections with their colleagues and clients, resulting in more leads, more revenue, and more impact. This interactive presentation will dive deep into the dynamics of vulnerability and storytelling so attendees are empowered to transform their life and business.

Vulnerability is the New Currency: How Vulnerable Storytelling Can Increase Connection, Sales & Impact

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we work, communicate, and innovate, leaders face a new challenge: balancing efficiency with authenticity. In this thought-provoking keynote, Darryll Stinson shows why human connection—not automation—will define the future of leadership. Drawing on his expertise in communication and storytelling, he equips audiences with practical strategies to integrate AI tools without losing the trust, empathy, and emotional resonance that drive real influence. Participants will walk away with a framework for using storytelling as a leadership asset, the four traits that make communication compelling in any era, and the confidence to lead with clarity, conviction, and connection in a high-tech world.

The Future is Human: Why Human Connection Will Define Leadership in the Age of AI

We serve the adventure travel community from all over the world. There were people from 50 countries at our conference. As you can probably imagine, it's hard to move a crowd that’s so wildly diverse in culture. Darryll did it! He did a phenomenal job. The crowd was moved, and I was moved personally. I cannot say enough good things about his role as a speaker and motivator.

Shannon Stowell - Adventure Travel Trade Association

Darryll exceeded expectations for our virtual event. You could feel his energy and passion through the screen, and you could tell he took the time to think specifically about our executives’ work challenges to give them practical steps they could take to reduce their stress, increase their performance and encourage their expression in the workplace.

Ashley Dowd - Amazon AWS

Darryll nailed it for our event. His featured session was one of the most attended and praised throughout our conference. He received a 5 of 5-star review from the attendee survey and had nothing but raving reviews. The only complaint we received is that some people wish they had more time with him!

Amanda Baghaei - Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

Darryll was one of the best speakers we’ve ever had! I recommended him to our CEO to get him booked at all of our events. He impacted my life personally, and the crowd loved him. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He made us different

Sara Bellefleur - ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions America

When we met Daryll, we knew instantly he was our man. He touched everybody with his speech and empowered us all with the exercises he walked us through. If you’re looking for the key person and speaker for your conference, then Darryll is that person for you!

Talent

The Mixed Nuts

DJ Jayda Abello

Suri Chan - Typewriter Poet

Marki Lucky

Sammi x Sadie

Chasing Linen

Virginia Montgomery - Live Illustration, Visual Notes & Graphic Recording

Rancher Hat Bar

Hayden Baker

Elle Benson

Neil Ihde

Christopher Carter

Courtney Lohmann

Ari Gunzburg

Dallin Cooper

Darryll Stinson

Silas

Rashad Rayford

Tiffany Napper

Michael King

Mike Oster

Genevieve Piturro

Sandy Hackett

Neen James