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  Chapters – Caring for Caregivers

  Roger Renik, Support Group Facilitator for "Chapters"

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  Whether for an aging parent, neighbor or friend, most people will be a caregiver at some point in life if they're not already. This can sometimes be a challenging role when combined with everyday living and one's own daily responsibilities. MORE >

  Sharing experiences, especially in the care giving capacity, creates an informative and overall helpful environment in which you can realize that you are not alone in your role. Roger, a caregiver for over 15 years provides a supportive and interactive seminar with a distinct awareness of Senior Care. Even after the caregiving role may have ended, the emotional and mental part may live on for years to come. We can talk about this and know being the role of caregiver has a direct effect on all persons involved.

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  Changing the Course of Human History

  Roger Breisch, Speaker / Provocateur, Dancing With Chaos

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  Neil Postman once said, "Children are the living messages we send to a future we will not see." When we change the life of a young person, we change the course of human history.

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  Cash Flow is King: Why Profit Doesn’t Always Mean You’re in Control

  Mark Knaack, Business Development Director, Guardian Chamber

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Every business owner has heard the phrase “cash is king,” but too many discover the truth the hard way — when they run out of cash even though their business looks profitable on paper. Profit is an accounting result, but cash flow is what keeps the doors open, employees paid, and opportunities funded. MORE >

  At Guardian Chamber, we teach owners how to take control of their financial story by understanding where their money really goes, building systems to smooth out cash flow, and using credit as a safety net—not a crutch. Because when you have clarity on your cash, you gain both control and the confidence to scale.

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  Career Readiness Before College

  Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  College planning is not just for college but for career planning as well. Believe it or not, sophomore year of high school is not too early to start. Georgia will show audiences why.

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  Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls

  Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  A presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. During the program, a CUB representative will discuss: The different choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable costs, streaming services available to consumers, how to avoid common robocall scams, call-blocking services and what they mean for your pocket, and new federal legislation passed helping to reduce robocalls.
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  Business Improvement Einstein’s Way – How Einstein’s Three Rules of Work Can Help a Business Succeed

  Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Albert Einstein once said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Einstein believed you have to think about things differently and three rules, inspired by his work, provide us with the means do so. No one knows what will happen in the future. But, following these rules can get your business ready for whatever does. Attendees will come away with practical ways to use Einstein’s three rules of work to: MORE >

  - Fix performance barriers
  - Discover opportunities amidst difficulty
  - Make two truths of human behavior your ally

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  Business

  Andre Erving, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the business industry, Andre has solidified himself as a renowned speaker, author, educator, and business consultant. His wealth of knowledge and expertise shines through in every aspect of his work, whether he is captivating audiences with his powerful speeches, enlightening readers with his insightful books, shaping young minds as an educator, or guiding businesses toward success as a sought-after consultant. MORE >

  Andre’s unwavering dedication to excellence and his passion for helping others thrive in business sets him apart as a true visionary in his field. His proven track record of delivering results and inspiring positive change makes him a trusted and respected figure in the business world, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of crossing paths with him.

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  Building Collective Success: Empathy. Storytelling. & Change.

  Leilani Garrett, Principal Storyteller / Founder, Be More Human

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In a time when workplace connection is at an all-time low and culture-building feels more buzzword than blueprint, Leilani offers something different: a keynote that makes people feel—and think. Her signature talk, Building Collective Success: Empathy. Storytelling. & Change, challenges audiences to rethink the way we define leadership, performance, and culture. MORE >

  Through personal narrative, pop culture references, humor, and hard data, Leilani shows how story-driven empathy isn't just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative. Expect aha moments, audience participation, and a masterclass in communication that sticks long after the standing ovation.

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  Building & Motivating High Performing Teams

  Nicole Caley, MBA, APM, ARM, APSC, President & Founder, Payables Solutions Partners, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In today’s world, the most sought out organizational leaders are part manager and part HR professional. Join veteran leader Nicole Caley in this session to learn skills necessary to elevate you into a true leader, instead of simply a manager. We will discuss how to identify your leadership style and how to develop the interpersonal skills needed to take charge. By learning to examine functional conflict and create strategies, you will not only staff your function effectively, but lead it to its fullest potential as well — building a high-performing team. MORE >

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  Build It Like a Brand, Not a Hobby

  Valeria Gershanova, Music Label Manager, MEGAO Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Too many talented people treat their passion like a side project — and then wonder why it doesn’t grow. In this powerful session, I challenge creatives and entrepreneurs to shift from hobby thinking to brand-building strategy. This talk focuses on positioning, clarity, consistency, and monetization. I break down what separates amateurs from professionals — and why branding, messaging, audience trust, and execution matter more than raw talent. Attendees will learn how to define their value, create a clear identity, structure their offers, and build something scalable instead of temporary. MORE >

  Whether you’re an artist, content creator, entrepreneur, or founder, this presentation will help you think bigger, operate smarter, and build with intention.

  Participants will leave with:
  • A clear understanding of what makes a real brand
  • A framework for positioning themselves professionally
  • Strategies to create income instead of just attention
  • The mindset shift required for long-term success

  Because if you want people to take you seriously — you have to build it seriously.

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