Dr. Laura is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their

relationship with themselves to accomplish more than ever while making everything easier! While sharing revelations

on radical self-acceptance she uniquely leverages humor to resonate with audiences. She is an approachable, funny,

warm, alluring, optimistic, curious and delightful speaker and guest! Even as a USA Today and Wall Street Journal

Best-selling author, Dr. Laura doesn't fit the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers.

Some of her noteworthy achievements include being hired by NASA to transform culture following the Columbia

accident, working with Disney to lead radical shifts in performance management for their leaders, and inspiring

Yahoo’s global teams to seek transformation from the inside-out.

Fun is always abounding in Dr. Laura’s life; so when she’s not serving a mass self-acceptance movement you can find

her water skiing, floating in a sunny pool (likely on a large peacock floatie), playing with her dogs, Grace and

Jackson, singing while playing her beautiful grand piano, or diving deeper into her own consciousness to live

life most fully.

Bill is a world-renowned keynote speaker, business owner, and partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP). Over the last 30 years, he’s worked with leaders and high-pressure performers around the world — from the U.S. military and Olympic athletes to executives at global organizations like IBM, Marriott and Rolls Royce.

As a partner at IHHP — one of Profit Magazine’s fastest 100 growing companies — Bill has access to insights gained from monthly surveys of 40,000 people. Years of studying how people perform under pressure has led him to formulate a radical new method for building high-performing leadership teams, which he explores in his upcoming book The Last 8%.

Rebecca Shaddix is a seasoned marketing executive and go-to-market strategist with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth across various industries. With a unique background that combines deep technical expertise, data-driven marketing, and empathetic leadership, Rebecca has led high-growth companies in education, healthcare, and SaaS to impressive success. Her approach is rooted in a research background, allowing her to blend analytical thinking with creative marketing strategies.

As a Forbes contributor and recognized thought leader, Rebecca brings insights into the societal impacts of technology, particularly in areas such as AI's role in solving global issues and fostering diversity in tech. Her

ability to align technology-driven solutions with broader missions while driving substantial business results sets her apart in the marketing and leadership landscape.

Claudia Longo is a dynamic leader and social entrepreneur whose journey is one of resilience and purpose. A former Division 1 athlete, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 18, just months before beginning her collegiate soccer career at the University of Washington. Despite this challenge, she returned to the field, playing several successful seasons for the Huskies while earning her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience.

After graduating, Claudia turned her experience into action, founding MS, I’mpossible, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering young adults living with MS. Through community support and financial aid programs, the organization provides critical resources to those navigating life with the disease.

Claudia is also the Managing Director at BoardReady, where she plays a pivotal role in increasing diversity of thought in corporate boardrooms. Under her leadership, BoardReady has expanded its reach, helping companies build stronger, more forward-thinking boards.

Her influence extends beyond boardrooms and nonprofits – in 2024, Claudia took the TEDx stage, sharing her insights on how to create change from challenge. Recognized for her impact, she has received numerous accolades, including being a Seattle Kraken Hero of the Deep nominee and receiving the Wayne Gittinger Inspirational Award at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year event.

Jimmy McKay and I sit down and discuss what I have learned doing interviews for my Podcast over 8 years and more than 235 interviews. He wanted me to rank my top 10 impactful moments but I just couldn't do it because there are so many to choose from. So I picked 10 I thought were great and didn't rank them but shared them as they were profound to me. Jimmy was a pioneer in Podcasting and has shared some of his knowledge with me as I launched my show. He has done exceptionally well and embraced those of us who have tried to follow in his footsteps. It was an honor and pleasure to sit down with him and share ideas and experiences.

Franklin J. Rooks Jr. is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (“PCPS”), where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and a Master of Physical Therapy Degree. After graduating from PCPS, he earned a Master of Business Administration (“MBA”), with a concentration in finance, from Drexel

University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Along with his college roommate, he went on to be a founding partner of PRO Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical

therapy business based in Wilmington, Delaware. At the time that it was sold to the private equity firm KRG Capital, the business had 18 locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

After selling PRO Physical Therapy, Mr. Rooks earned his juris doctor degree from Delaware Law School. He is licensed to

practice law in the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Rooks also represents healthcare providers in breach

of contract matters and also provides general legal advice pertaining to contracting and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Since 2009, Mr. Rooks has been an operating partner of Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Therapy Partners Group, a portfolio company of Shore Capital with 137 outpatient physical therapy clinics primarily located throughout California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

After graduating from law school, he and his partner from PRO Physical

Therapy purchased a single-office occupational medicine business from a hospital system in Delaware. Mr. Rooks and his partner grew the occupational medicine business

to five locations and in 2015, sold it to In-Tandem Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. In 2018, Mr. Rooks and a partner acquired a durable medical equipment business in New Jersey. In 2023, after tripling the business’s EBITDA, Mr. Rooks and his partner sold the DME business to a strategic acquirer. He is currently a partner with Iterum Physical Therapy, and outpatient physical therapy business with locations in Florida and Delaware.

Mr. Rooks resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He is married with

three children, 2 sons, one daughter

Israel David Duran, compelling speaker and

business growth partner, has empowered countless entrepreneurs worldwide to unleash their potential.

After a transformative car accident in 2018, Duran dedicated himself to serving others, guiding them to personal and professional growth. He inspires purposeful leaders to build profitable businesses that impact the world.

As a sought-after speaker, Duran's dynamic stage

presence motivates audiences to embrace their

purpose and drive. With his guidance, individuals

learn to share their stories effectively, enhancing

credibility and fostering personal growth.

DanJ.Berger(www.danjberger.com) is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder dedicated to fostering connection and belonging. His book,The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging(Forbes Books), cements his place as a thought leader on this essential human need. As the founder of Social Tables, an award-winning event design software company acquired by Blackstone-owned Cvent for $100 million,Danrevolutionized the events industry, helping people connect at scale. A recipient of multiple awards including the Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council, he now leads Assemble Hospitality Group, reimagining corporate retreats to cultivate belonging and transform team dynamics.

An avid community builder,Danfounded the Idaho Israel Alliance, a nonprofit combating antisemitism in the wake of the October 7 attacks in Israel. He also spearheaded a prominent Idaho men’s group and is an active participant in YPO and Tiger 21. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and daughter.