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  • Fail, Pivot, Rise: The Real Story Behind a 7-Figure Comeback

    Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    What if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you?
    After being banned from Etsy and watching her thriving business collapse during COVID, Amanda Wittenborn could’ve quit. Instead, she rebuilt—twice—each time stronger and more aligned than before. MORE >

    In this raw, inspiring keynote, Amanda shares the real behind-the-scenes of losing, pivoting, and rising again to build a multi-million-dollar brand.
    You’ll learn how to:

    Turn failure into fuel for growth

    Recognize the signs it’s time to pivot

    Rebuild your confidence (and your business) when everything crumbles

    Audiences leave fired up, hopeful, and ready to turn any challenge into a comeback story of their own.

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  • Your Superpower Advantage: The Mindset Shift That Built a 7-Figure Business

    Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    What if the key to your next level of success isn’t outside of you—but already inside?
    In this energetic, interactive talk, 7-figure entrepreneur Amanda Wittenborn helps audiences uncover the hidden strengths that make them magnetic to success. She reveals how she built her multi-million-dollar brand not by following trends or strategies—but by amplifying her natural gifts and trusting her own creative power. MORE >

    Attendees will walk away knowing how to:

    Identify their unique “superpower” that no competitor can replicate

    Reframe self-doubt into confidence and clarity

    Use authenticity as a growth strategy in business and life

    Perfect for entrepreneurs, women in business, or creative professionals ready to stop blending in and start standing out.

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  • Joe Rosner, Sales Success Trainer, 1st Ayd Corporation

    This is a POWERFUL educational experience combines audience participation with simple, effective strategies, tactics and techniques to accelerate learning and increase retention.

    This short entertaining program includes-
    *What Hypnosis is and Isn't
    *History of Hypnosis
    *Demonstration of Hypnotic Technique MORE >

    Participants will learn how hypnosis can-
    *Reduce Anxiety
    *Eliminate Call Reluctance
    *Improve Self-Confidence
    *Remove Self-limiting Beliefs
    *Improve Memory
    *Create Positive Thoughts and Habits and Eliminate Negative Ones

    You will enjoy this high-energy, informal, personal, presentation, punctuated with enough uncommonly known information to keep your team interested and involved.

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  • Trump’s Tariffs – a social media dialogue

    Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    This presentation focuses on Trump's tariffs and their impact on our country -
    not only the economic consequences, but also how they play out in the larger
    picture of trade, manufacturing, and everyday costs for families. MORE >

    In addition to exploring the topic of tariffs, Ed Spire will be sharing a look
    "behind the scenes" at how he use social media and artificial intelligence tools
    to develop presentations like this one. These digital strategies make it easier to
    gather solid information, sharpen our messages, and connect more effectively
    with the communities we serve.

    I hope you'll join us for a session that's part civic education, part skills-building,
    and fully focused on empowering us all to better understand the challenges—
    and opportunities—we face.

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  • Deportation Nation

    Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    In "Deportation Nation: America's Immigration Crossroads," Ed will analyze
    unprecedented changes in federal immigration policy, shedding light on how
    these actions impact families, communities, and the very fabric of our society. MORE >

    The Trump administration's approach to immigration marks a sharp departure
    from historic norms. With an enormous escalation in funding directed at
    enforcement measures, the federal debt continues to rise as resources are
    diverted towards policies that disrupt lives and separate families—including
    many U.S. citizens. These measures have not only caused immense personal
    suffering but have affected businesses, labor markets, and the broader
    economy, undermining the stability upon which our nation thrives.

    In this interactive session, Ed will present a contextual overview, showing how
    our nation's current actions stand apart from prior policy and tradition. By
    examining the history of American immigration, we'll explore the roots of our
    nation's strength: inclusion, opportunity, and the promise of a better life. Ed will
    pose thoughtful alternatives and policy ideas that align with our founding
    values and point toward a more humane and pragmatic future.

    All who care about the direction of our country and the well-being of our
    neighbors are encouraged to attend.

    Equip yourself with truth and perspective so that together, we can advocate for
    policies that reflect our best traditions and put an end to destructive, divisive
    practices. Bring your questions—and your hope for a more just America—to
    what is sure to be an enlightening and empowering event.

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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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  • The Hidden Value Driver: How Business Credit Builds Company Worth

    Mark Knaack, Business Development Director, Guardian Chamber

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Most business owners think of credit only as a way to borrow money, but the truth is, strong business credit is a hidden driver of company value. When banks, investors, and even potential buyers look at your business, they’re not just reviewing your financial statements — they’re evaluating your ability to access and manage capital without leaning on personal guarantees. MORE >

    A business with established credit is seen as more fundable, less risky, and ultimately more valuable. At Guardian Chamber, we show owners how building credit isn’t just about getting loans — it’s about creating leverage, increasing valuation, and giving you more control over your company’s growth and future.
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  • Early Childhood Literacy Will Save A Child from a Later Life of Poverty and Crime

    Richard Rosen, Rotarian and Literacy Chair, Rotary District 6440

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    There is a clear cause to effect relationship between literacy versus crime and poverty. No matter what income level those who can read at 4th grade reading levels upon entering 5th grade, over 90% will graduate high school, many go onto college and end up as productive members in our community. On the other hand statistics show that 2/3 of those who cannot read at 4th grade levels will end up in poverty and/or crime. MORE >

    This presentation focuses on lower income families located within many of our communities. With program ideas, this presentation will show how you can directly make a difference and impact these households who lack books and to parents who lack the know how to teach their child essential literacy skills before entering kindergarten.
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  • Stories that Connect: Building Empathy Through Personal Narrative

    Leilani Garrett, Principal Storyteller / Founder, Be More Human

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    In this 90-minute interactive experience, Leilani guides participants through the process of writing and sharing their personal stories. The result? Deeper trust, increased empathy, and real connection between colleagues who usually only talk in metrics. Ideal for leadership retreats, ERG activations, or culture-building experiences, this workshop makes space for brave reflection and meaningful dialogue—and leaves teams more human than they were before. MORE >

    This is more than a workshop—it’s a reset.
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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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