Speakers

Impact Storyteller, Filmmaker, Empathy Speaker

Mandeep Rai is a global authority on values, working with companies, institutions, and individuals around the world. She has travelled to more than 150 countries and reported as a journalist for the BBC World Service and Reuters, amongst others.

National Political Correspondent, NPR

Mara Liasson is the national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR’s award-winning newsmagazine All Things Considered and Morning Edition, where she provides extensive coverage of politics and policy from Washington, DC – focusing on the White House and Congress – and also reports on political trends beyond the Beltway.

Former Chief Economist of CNBC, High Energy Speaker

Marci Rossell electrifies audiences nationwide, speaking on the nexus of economics, politics, culture and the media. Her animated style was honed when she served as the popular, lively Chief Economist for CNBC in the months immediately following September 11th. She takes complex economic issues, often dull in the button-down business press, and makes them relevant to people’s lives, families and careers.

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.

Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Inspiring Storyteller, and Host/Moderator.

Actress, Producer, NY Times Bestselling Author

With the energy of a teenager and the wisdom of a sage, Marilu Henner is today’s best example of a woman who does it all! She is an actress, author, health guru, talk show host, producer, entrepreneur, director, dancer, singer, comedienne, model, and, most important, wife and mom! It’s no wonder she has earned the nickname “Perpetual Motion.”

VP Strategic Marketing Partnership, Coca Cola Company

Marti Walsh wears many shoes on a daily basis.  From running shoes as the sun rises, to heels at her desk or the board room, to flats on the soccer field, Marti thrives in managed chaos.

Marti is a 16 year marketing veteran of The Coca-Cola Company and is highly skilled in consumer marketing strategy.  This, coupled with digital and social expertise has allowed her to drive business results throughout her career.  She sits on multiple non-profit boards leading branding and marketing strategy to help eradicate family homelessness in Atlanta and drive awareness for early education and learning disability diagnosis and funding.