Speakers

• Nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award
• Shares the heartbreaking story of his childhood and describes how magic helped him overcome tragedy
• Featured by HBO, FOX Sports, ESPN and E! for his inspirational triumph in the face of adversity
• Master magician who finished third in season 11 of America’s Got Talent

Head Coach, Minnesota Vikings

Journalist, TV Producer, Author

Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television documentary producer, writer and anchor, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, mom, grandmother and one of the most sought-after speakers in America.

Majora is the 1st Black person to be invited back to the TED mainstage, based on the strength of her new book, Reclaiming Your Community - you don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one.

Inspirational Story, Bank Executive, Entrepreneur, Author

Her engaging stories of perseverance, leadership, and training the next generation of leaders will inspire your attendees to take action and conquer their challenges.

The Armless Archer, Guinness World Record Holder, Paralympic Medalist

You must keep secrets but skillfully persuade others to tell you theirs. You have to love your country but willingly leave it behind for dangerous operations around the world. You need to live a double life but be trustworthy enough to carry out the nation’s most sensitive tasks.

Michele Rigby Assad was one of those people. Working undercover for the CIA, she served in treacherous areas throughout the Middle East—a woman leading some of the most highly skilled operatives on the planet.

Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship