Gregory James Thelian is an award-winning boudoir photographer and sought-after speaker on self-perception and transformation.
For more than a decade, he has helped people rediscover themselves through his signature 3-Day Transcendent Boudoir Experience—a deeply immersive process that has guided countless women to heal their relationships with confidence, body image, trauma, and self-worth.
Gregory’s philosophy is simple yet profound: when you change how you see yourself, you change what’s possible for your life. His work goes far beyond the camera lens—it’s about helping people see themselves with compassion, power, and truth.
A gifted storyteller with a refreshing mix of relatability, humor, and depth, Gregory connects with audiences who are tired of surface-level self-help and ready for real transformation. His talks and interviews reveal the missing ingredient in personal growth: shifting self-perception as the foundation for lasting change.
Lannette first captured the world’s attention as the breakout star of HBO Max and TLC’s hit series MILF Manor.
While audiences were initially drawn to the image of the confident, all-American single mom from North Carolina, Lannette has since revealed a deeper, more powerful story—one of resilience, reinvention, and authenticity.
Beyond the screen, she’s opened up about her personal journey, sharing both the struggles and triumphs that shaped her into the strong, grounded woman she is today. Through her honesty and vulnerability, Lannette continues to inspire others to embrace life’s highs and lows with courage and compassion.
Today, she uses her voice and platform to amplify those who feel unheard—reminding us that, no matter how chaotic life can get, we’re all in it together.
Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!
Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a marketing agency he built from the ground up more than two decades ago. He didn’t learn business in a classroom—he learned it in the trenches, building, breaking, and rebuilding until he discovered what truly works. That hands-on experience fuels his down-to-earth, results-driven approach to helping trades and construction businesses turn their websites and SEO into engines for steady, qualified leads.
At Uplift 360, Wes helps brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen—no fluff, no jargon, just practical strategies that drive measurable growth. His philosophy blends authenticity and human connection with smart, streamlined marketing that cuts through the noise of an AI-saturated world.
Behind the mic, Wes shares field-tested tactics, real-world lessons, and candid stories from his entrepreneurial journey. His insights are raw, actionable, and immediately relevant for business owners ready to stop wasting money online and start building trust at scale. For anyone serious about growth, Wes brings clarity, honesty, and a healthy dose of grit to every conversation.
With over 40 years in the global wood products industry, Russ Taylor has become one of the world’s most respected authorities in market analysis, benchmarking, and strategic consulting.
Russ began his career in the 1970s as an operations forester in northern British Columbia before moving into leadership roles in sawmill management, marketing, and product development with Interfor. In 1988, he transitioned into consulting — a move that would define his career for decades to come.
For 28 years, Russ led International WOOD MARKETS Group, earning a reputation for providing world-class market intelligence and industry forecasts that shaped business strategies across the globe. He later founded RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, continuing his mission to help organizations navigate the complexities of the international wood products value chain.
Throughout his career, Russ has:
Authored influential reports such as WOOD Markets Monthly International Report, Global Timber/Lumber Cost Benchmarking Report, and The China Bulletin
Organized and led 19 international industry conferences and 12 market tours across Russia, China, Europe, and beyond
Advised hundreds of companies, investors, and government agencies on competitiveness, market trends, and strategy
Holding both a Forestry Degree and an MBA from the University of British Columbia, Russ combines deep industry knowledge with a global perspective — traveling over 100,000 miles a year to gather first-hand insights from the world’s key producing and consuming regions.
Today, through RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, he continues to offer cutting-edge analysis on market shifts, supply and demand dynamics, and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of the forest industry.
Tune in to hear Russ share his journey, insights, and decades of expertise that continue to influence how the world understands wood.
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Nichole Daher is the founder and CEO of Success On The Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the United States. As both an autism mom and a healthcare professional, Nichole transformed a deeply personal challenge into a groundbreaking mission—to make high-quality autism therapy accessible while empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that truly make a difference.
After facing long and painful waitlists for her own child’s care, Nichole decided no parent should have to fight this hard for support. What began as one clinic has grown into a national movement: a franchise network dedicated to helping more children be seen, more parents be supported, and more communities thrive.
Today, Nichole mentors aspiring business owners and ex-corporate professionals who want to create purpose-driven, recession-resistant ventures in the healthcare space—without needing a medical degree or sacrificing family life. Through Success On The Spectrum, she’s proving that profitability and purpose can go hand in hand, and that impact-driven entrepreneurship is the future of business.
Bryan Gile is a 8x World Record-holding professional skydiving athlete with 12,000 skydives, a seasoned global traveler having lived in 7 distinct locations around the world, a speaker of three foreign languages, a yogi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, surfer, and an accomplished entrepreneur.As the former North American Director of Sales for Surf Lakes International, the largest surfing wavepool manufacturer in the world (2020-2023), he boasts a decade-long track record of world-class success across various domains. His writing journey is driven by a desire to share the transformative mindset strategies outlined in Be Great Be Happy, which helped turn his greatest weaknesses into his biggest strengths, ultimately enabling him to achieve the life of success and fulfillment he always aspired to.
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results.
Kurt Uhlir, often called “The King of Scaling Companies,” is a globally recognized CMO, GTM architect, and growth operator who’s helped drive more than 60 acquisitions and exits, supported an $880 million IPO, and led multiple companies through hypergrowth.
A true builder at heart, Kurt has designed and scaled go-to-market systems that have fueled massive revenue expansion and operational efficiency across B2B SaaS, consumer tech, martech, and real estate industries.
He’s held leadership roles in organizations ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises, operating across six continents. His innovations have influenced technologies now used by millions at companies like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Garmin. Over his career, Kurt has advised founders, private-equity CEOs, and even the President of the United States.
As an inventor, he holds more than 20 patents and is credited with pioneering several modern marketing categories—including social media management, influencer marketing, location-based targeting, and enterprise SEO at scale.
Today, Kurt serves as Chief Marketing Officer at ez Home Search, a rapidly growing real estate platform transforming how consumers find and evaluate homes—with privacy, performance, and user empowerment at the forefront.
A passionate advocate for servant leadership, Kurt teaches that great leaders don’t control—they serve. His philosophy centers on removing barriers, empowering high performers, and creating environments where people and companies can thrive.
Tara Wiskow is an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention mentor who empowers women to break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing.
After naturally losing 220 pounds and healing years of emotional pain, Tara transformed her life from the inside out—and now helps others do the same. Her approach combines intuitive guidance, energy work, and mindset mastery to help women release limiting beliefs, clear emotional blocks, and reconnect with their authentic power.
Through her signature She Rises program, Tara guides women to rewrite their inner story, elevate their energy, and step fully into the life—and body—they truly desire.
Judith Belmont is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker with over 40 years of experience helping people build emotional wellness and resilience. Throughout her career, she has worked in private practice, corporate training, and mental health settings, as well as speaking at wellness conferences across the country.
Judith is the author of 11 self-help and mental health books and two therapeutic card decks, all focused on providing practical, “hands-on” tools for living a more positive and balanced life.
Today, she serves as a workplace wellness trainer for an online training company, where she continues to share actionable strategies for emotional intelligence, stress management, and personal growth.
Judith holds an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
At 63, Prince George endurance athlete Larry Malmgren achieved one of ultrarunning’s ultimate challenges — finishing The Divide 200, a 200-mile mountain race in Alberta with an extraordinary 40,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.
Over four punishing days and nights, Larry battled sleep deprivation, harsh weather, and physical collapse to cross the finish line in 98 hours and 34 minutes, becoming one of the oldest finishers in the event’s history.
A longtime member of the Prince George Trench Runners, Larry has built a reputation for redefining what’s possible at any age. His running résumé includes the Canadian Death Race — a 118-kilometre test of grit and endurance — but The Divide 200 held deeper meaning. After collapsing just 60 miles from the finish in 2024 due to “runner’s lean,” Larry returned a year later with renewed determination, a five-person support crew, and guidance from high-performance coach Simon Lamarche.
What began as a solo pursuit evolved into something far greater: a story of teamwork, resilience, and human connection. “It stopped being about the run,” Larry reflects. “It became about the experience — the deepening of friendships and the new ones formed on the trail.”
Through 98 hours of near-continuous movement and only six and a half hours of sleep, Larry faced searing heat, freezing rain, and his own physical limits — all in search of the answer to a timeless question: Why? For him, it’s simple — because pushing through the unknown brings us closer to what it means to be alive.
Now, after more than a decade of ultrarunning, Larry has shifted his focus to fastpacking — blending endurance running with ultralight backpacking — trading race medals for mountaintops and competition for connection with nature. His journey is one of courage, evolution, and the quiet power of perseverance.
Amber Abila is a binge eating recovery coach who helps women break free from overeating and finally feel at peace around food.
For years, Amber appeared to have it all together—successful, driven, and health-conscious—but privately, she battled an exhausting cycle of binge eating and self-blame. She tried everything from therapy to calorie counting to strict meal plans, yet nothing worked long-term.
Her breakthrough came when she discovered how deeply her unconscious mind was driving her eating habits. By learning to rewire her brain, Amber completely transformed her relationship with food—and with herself.
Now, she teaches other women to do the same using a compassionate, evidence-based approach grounded in psychology and coaching. Her methods help clients quiet “food noise,” stop secret eating, and enjoy food with confidence and balance—without guilt, restriction, or obsession.
Amber’s mission is to ensure no woman ever feels as broken or alone as she once did—because binge eating isn’t a failure of willpower; it’s a pattern that can be changed.
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Inna Segal is an internationally recognized leader in energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body—a transformative guide to self-healing that has sold over one million copies and been translated into 26 languages. Her pioneering work has been celebrated by physicians and thought leaders for its rare ability to unite science and spirituality in ways that are both accessible and deeply life-changing.
Born in Belarus and raised in Australia, Inna’s path to healing was shaped by profound personal challenges. From childhood, she experienced chronic illness, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection. At 20, following the heartbreak of a stillbirth, she reached a breaking point. One night, in an act of desperation, she placed her hands on her body, focused her breath, and received a spontaneous vision revealing layers of emotional and ancestral pain. By morning, much of her physical suffering had eased—and within weeks, her body and mind had transformed.
That awakening became the foundation of Inna’s lifelong mission: empowering others to awaken their body’s natural capacity to heal, transform, and thrive.
Dr. Braxton Nguyen is a chiropractor, clinic owner, and advocate for natural healing with over 20 years of patient care experience. He is the founder of Access Health Centers in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon, where his team helps patients recover from auto injuries, chronic pain, and structural imbalances—without surgery or long-term medication.
Inspired by his own recovery from a career-ending sports injury, Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to empowering patients through evidence-based, holistic care. A certified Chiropractic Biophysics practitioner with advanced training in spinal trauma and brain injury, he is especially recognized for his expertise in posture correction, nervous system health, and long-term structural rehabilitation.
Beyond his practice, Dr. Nguyen is a sought-after speaker and educator, sharing insights on injury recovery, wellness optimization, and patient-centered healthcare. His mission is simple: to help people restore function, build resilience, and live healthier, more purposeful lives.
Tommy Kilpatrick is an author, speaker, and financial advocate recognized for his bold ideas that challenge traditional views on debt and banking. His work focuses on empowering people to question long-held assumptions about money and to pursue financial freedom through unconventional thinking.
His journey began with the release of his debut book, which quickly captured national attention and led to a contract with a major infomercial company. Determined to maximize the opportunity, Tommy committed himself entirely to promoting his message—spending six months on the road for radio interviews and media appearances, often relying on his three credit cards to keep the mission alive.
Tommy’s story reflects his resilience, risk-taking spirit, and unwavering belief in the power of ideas to change lives. Today, he continues to share his message through writing, speaking, and advocacy, inspiring audiences to rethink what’s possible in their financial lives.
Dan J. Berger is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder known for creating ventures at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and human connection.
He is the founder of Assemble Hospitality Group, a reimagined lodging concept designed to elevate the corporate retreat experience by blending hospitality, collaboration, and culture.
Previously, Dan founded and scaled Social Tables, a pioneering event planning software company that transformed the global meetings and events industry. Under his leadership, Social Tables grew into the go-to platform for event professionals before being acquired in 2018 by Blackstone-owned Cvent in a landmark $100 million deal. Earlier in his career, Dan served on Capitol Hill as a congressional staffer, sharpening his skills in leadership and public service.
A recognized thought leader, Dan has been honored with numerous industry accolades, including the Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council. He earned his BA from Hunter College and an MBA from Georgetown University. His latest work, The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging (ForbesBooks, 2024), explores the universal search for connection and purpose in both business and life.
Beyond business, Dan is deeply engaged in civic and cultural initiatives. He is the founder and chairman of the Idaho Israel Alliance, fostering bridges between communities. He lives in Boise, Idaho, with his wife and daughter.
Pete A. Turner is more than a storyteller—he is a truth-seeker shaped by extraordinary lived experience.
A former U.S. Army counterintelligence professional, Pete spent over 70 months deployed in combat zones, conducting more than 1,000 missions outside the wire. Working face-to-face with locals, he navigated trust, culture, and survival to uncover the realities of war—who truly mattered, who could be trusted, and what the ground truth looked like in some of the world’s most volatile environments. Few voices carry his depth of authority on the human side of modern conflict.
Today, Pete is the executive producer and host of the Break It Down Show (BIDS), a podcast renowned for its breadth, honesty, and unique perspective. With over 1,500 episodes, Pete has sat down with an astonishing range of guests: Nobel Prize laureates, Medal of Honor recipients, Pulitzer and Peabody winners, bestselling authors, cultural icons, and musicians whose combined record sales exceed 1.7 billion.
Known for its rotating co-hosts and unfiltered candor, the Break It Down Show thrives on amplifying diverse voices and perspectives that mainstream media often overlooks—or cannot access. Pete’s work is not just about telling stories; it’s about uncovering truths, challenging assumptions, and bridging worlds that are too often misunderstood.
Carey Mencarini is the Founder of IV Lounge Drip Bar and Wellness Spa and Owner of Liv Optimal Health and Wellness, an award-winning author, and a dedicated advocate for holistic health and well-being.
Her journey in healthcare began in high school as a nursing assistant and evolved into a role as a medical assistant, gaining hands-on experience across diverse healthcare settings—from specialized clinics to hospital environments. In her thirties, Carey pursued a nursing degree with the goal of becoming a Physician Assistant.
Life took an unexpected turn when chronic illnesses impacted her own health. What could have been a setback became a transformative moment: Carey discovered the power of alternative and holistic therapies, sparking a mission to help others reclaim their health naturally.
With extensive certifications in the health and wellness field, Carey now empowers clients through coaching, education, and personalized care. Her thriving wellness businesses and published works inspire others to embrace holistic healing, proving that detours in life can lead to purpose, passion, and renewed vitality.
Explore Carey’s award-winning book online: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Carey-Mencarini/dp/1966419023