Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed. For more information on Paula Marshall: https://www.bama.com/about/team/

Dr. Neal Barnard is the author of The Power Foods Diet: The Breakthrough Plan That Traps, Tames, and Burns Calories for Easy and Permanent Weight Loss, which offers an evidence- based, food-as-medicine protocol for kickstarting weight loss and keeping it off- Eat These Foods, Loose the Weight. Dr. Barnard is also an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes. As a society, Weight loss is one of our top health concerns, so much so that we keep looking for good ways to lose weight, preferably a way that is easy, effective, and permanent. In The Power of Foods Diet, Dr. Barnard reveals three breakthroughs that are supported by research, revealing that certain foods: can reduce the appetite, trap calories so they are flushed away and cannot be absorbed, and increase the body's ability to burn calories for about three hours after each meal. This book breaks down the dozens of Power Foods, including common, everyday foods, like blueberries, melons, apples, and asparagus, as well as certain spices (cinnamon, ginger, and hot peppers). Dr. Neal Barnard will discuss the impact of a Power Foods diet, as well as how to use them at home, at restaurants and everywhere you eat, so you will never be counting calories again. For more information on Dr. Neal Barnard: https://www.pcrm.org/about-us/staff/neal-barnard-md-facc

Dr. James Fanale is the author of ONWARD: A Teaching, And A Love Story. As well as a Doctor and former hospital CEO, battling Stage 4 lung cancer. Dr. Fanale served as president and chief executive officer for Care New England (CNE) Health System in Providence, Rhode Island, from January 2018 until his retirement in late 2022. During his tenure and under his guidance, the creation of the Care New England Medical Group was created - a unified system of 500 health care providers with expanded access to a wide array of primary care physicians, surgeons, and specialty services. He also led the establishment of the Integra ACO, including the establishment of Integra as a Medicaid Accountable Entity (AE), serving more than 140,000 individuals, while generating Medicare savings of more than $30 million over four years. His book, ONWARD: A Teaching, And A Love Story takes us though his deeply personal journey of living with cancer as a physician. When going to get a simple cough checked out, Dr. Fanale was diagnosed with lung cancer, and soon began undergoing treatment. Although he has spent his life treating patients, nothing could have prepared him for the experience of becoming the patient himself. Through his experiences, Dr. Fanale has truly learned the importance of empathy in medicine, understanding the emotional weight of the journey. One of the ways he recounts employing this mindset in his practice was by calling his patients the night of their diagnosis. It's fostering the sense of community for patients that can completely change their experience. Dr. James Fanale will discuss the importance of building relationships and empathizing with patients, as well as honoring their stories, as well as their caregivers. For Dr. James Fanale's book: https://www.amazon.com/ONWARD-Teaching-Story-Physicians-Everyone/dp/B0CJH8YC6V

Dr. Elizabeth Comen, M.D., has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. An award-winning, internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist, Dr. Comen is a Medical Oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She earned her BA in the History of Science from Harvard College and her MD from Harvard Medical School, then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and her fellowship in oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Recognized for her compassion and easy-to-comprehend communication with patients, Dr. Comen is the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including the Department of Defense Breakthrough Award for Breast Cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award, and multiple grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Foundation, among others. Her research has been published in prestigious scientific journals, including Nature, Cancer Cell, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and The Journal of National Cancer Institute. Chosen as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in New York since 2017, she has also been featured as a New York Magazine Top Doctor multiple years in a row. Dr. Comen has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, ABC News, NY1, Wall Street Journal online, Fox News, and other news and print outlets, such as The New York Times, Today.com, Elle magazine, and Self magazine. A tireless advocate for women’s healthcare, she has mentored many students throughout their academic and medical careers with the goal to empower patients with the tools they need not just to survive, but thrive. Dr. Comen will discuss her new book, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today, which is written with humor, wisdom, and deep scientific and cultural insight. Dr. Comen follows the road map of the eleven organ systems to share unique and untold stories, drawing upon medical texts and journals, interviews with expert physicians, as well as her own experience treating thousands of women. ?Eye-opening, sometimes enraging, yet always captivating, this shared memoir of women’s medical history is an essential contribution to a holistic understanding and much-needed reclaiming of women’s history and bodies. For More Information: https://www.drelizabethcomen.com/

Dr. Bary Fleet is the author of Recovering Your Magnificence: A Playbook. Successful pastor and adjunct professor, Bary suffered from imposter syndrome, feeling always like a fraud faking his was through life. This book was designed to be an invitation to recover magnificence, one day, one week, one month at a time. Included are seven areas of magnificence to reclaim: Your Day, Your Thoughts, Your Actions, Your Regrets, Your Environment, Your Goodness, and Your Truth. Bary designed this work book, which he considered a Play Book … because no one is looking for more work, but we all need more play in our lives. It's also a play on words, because you can use it like a sports team has a play book ... actions to take depending on the particular situation. An avid speaker, Bary has spoken to corporate groups about the “Inner Magnificence” of the corporation, highlighting the magnificence of the original vision of the founders, serving to remind the employees that they are a part of a bigger picture of service to humanity. At the same time, he invites the individual audience members to realize their own Inner Magnificence. For more information on Bary Fleet and Recovering Your Magnificence: https://www.drbaryfleet.com/

Elan Babchuck is a rabbi and co-author with Kathleen McShane of Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire. In pursuit of leaving behind a world that is more compassionate and connected than the one he found, Elan serves as the Executive Vice President at Cal, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. Over the years, Elan has guided over 150 successful startups along with many of his own. An avid TedX speaker, Elan has also been public in The Atlantic, The Guardian, and Washington Post. Despite the Exodus' creation thousands of years ago, religious organizations continue to operate under the shadows of the pyramids the Israelites once built. In Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire, Elan believes that these leadership models reward consolidation of power at the expense of the freedom below. This, he argues, is not the way of the gospel, and attributes previous leadership failures to their empirical structure. Elan calls for a leadership models where power is shared, rather than hoarded. Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership after Empire speaks to leaders who are ready to shift from over-functioning patterns, and instead share power so that it multiplies- leading their people fully engage in the life-giving promise that awaits them.

Susan Lataille is a Certified Master Grief Coach, who has dedicated over two years to guiding grieving women to reclaim their joy and purpose. After the profound loss of her own son in 2017, Susan recognized the widespread misunderstandings surrounding the grieving process. Through her exploration, she discovered the therapeutic power of writing as a pathway to healing. Her path to peace and acceptance emerged through the continuous sharing of her story as well as her creation of spaces for others to do the same in her series, 'Shining a Light on Grief.' Her approach is nurturing and empathetic, acknowledging the unique nature of each person's griefAlthough the journey through loss is a solitary one, Susan's message is clear: you need not walk it in isolation.While this journey has to be walked alone, it doesn’t mean that you have to be alone. Susan will discuss her personal encounters with grief with raw honesty, while providing practical, accessible tools to assist others on their own paths. For more information on Susan Lataille and Shining a Light on Grief: https://shiningalightongrief.com/home

Devra Jacobs is the co- author, alongside Brit Elders, of A Happy Move: Everything You Need to Know Before and After the Boxes are Packed. Based on her personal experience of 29 separate moves, Devra understood the major life changes and mixed emotional mindsets that come with moving. It's the little details which demand your attention that can develop into a overwhelming sense of dread and frustration, which can often lead to disaster. The purpose of A happy Move is to provide the necessary steps to experience a functional and methodical process to a stress- free and happy move. Not only this owner's manual for a happy move offer factual stories and first hand experiences, but it offers opportunity to fill in your important informations on forms provided to you after moves, such as doctors, dentists, schools and more! Along her way Devra has learned valuable lessons on everything from how to property pack for do- it your-self moves, to how to hire the moves to go cross- country. Devra will discuss how to navigate and organize the best way to move with minimal stress and will offer tips for every type of move, from the military to abroad. For more information on Devra Jacobs and A Happy Move: https://ahappymove.com/

Stephanie Szostak is an actress, a Give an Hour Ambassador and on overcoming failure, being an outsider and living with authenticity. Ten years into her career, she suffered from crippling imposter syndrome which pushed her to address her mindset and develop her own Playbook as a daily practice of mental fitness. As an athlete herself, Stephanie understood the importance of a playbook to a successful sports team. This led to her creation of a playbook for our daily lives. Built around eight self-reflection exercises, Self!sh will guide you every step of the way through prompts, questions and examples that will culminate in you creating your personal Playbook. You will be empowered to cultivate a sense of worth tied to your intrinsic value, your character, and your principles. You will gain clarity on what is truly important to you, what motivates you, and what gets you emotionally charged to live the life you want. Stephanie will discuss science- inspired tools, exercises to discover your strengths, boost your resilience, and improve your mood from her book, Self!sh Playbook. For more Information on Stephanie Szostak: https://stephanieszostak.me/

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed.

Dr. Paul White is the co-author, alongside Dr. Gary Chapman, of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace delves into the profound impact that personalized appreciation can have on employee morale and engagement. Drs. Gary Chapman and Paul White reveal the five languages of appreciation, enabling you to authentically express your gratitude in ways that truly resonate with your co-workers and staff which include: 1. Express genuine appreciation to co-workers and staff — even on a tight budget. 2. Increase loyalty with the employees and volunteers in your organization. 3. Reduce cynicism and create a more positive work environment. 4. Improve your ability to show appreciation for difficult colleagues. 5. Convey the language of physical touch in appropriate ways. Based on their extensive research and expertise, Dr. White and Dr. Chapman, have developed unique ways for organizations to positively motivate in the workplace, leading to increased employee job satisfaction, performance and trust. For the past 20 years, he's improved numerous businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations by helping them make work relations work. As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. Dr. White will be joined by Alicia J. Alexander, owner of Make A Difference Consulting. Alicia's Business coaching organization helps professionals understand their strengths and helps to foster positive communication within the workplace.

Diana Zaheer, international spiritual teacher, is the founder of Inner Harbor Teachings. Diana Zaheer is a counselor and teacher of healing and wisdom traditions with more than 30 years of experience in her area. After thousands of client hours helping people navigate their lives during Covid, Diana Zaheer joined forces with Grammy nominated Lincoln Parish to give people support in key mental health moments with a powerful and innovative spoken word album, Over the Counter Meditations. The positive and creative approach to access support on music platforms is also scientific, as music is known to activate the limbic system triggering emotion in listeners. The rising issues of stress, anxiety and isolation have the mindfulness meditation apps market predicted to reach 7586.45 million by 2031. For Zaheer it’s all about the people. “The vehicle of music and teaching together can reach a bigger audience and help so many, because people love music.” Diana will discuss the positive effects and share clips from her album Over The Counter Meditations.

Elizabeth Phinney has been a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise for over 20 years. Her most recent published book is, Thrive to 95 and Beyond Taking Control of Your Aging Journey. The book takes the reader on a journey of unexplored attitudes and concepts about how to take control of your physical future and plan for your physical retirement. Her approach is practical yet thought provoking. It is a mind, body, spirit guide to your future health and quality of life. As with any daunting project, the most difficult step is the first one. Phinney shows you where to begin with her practical, realistic approach to give your body what it needs to flourish through the aging process. And her suggestions offer a unique twist that spur you to actively incorporate them into your life. Of course, if you think it will be difficult to change your diet, it will be. If you think exercise is hard, it is. If you think eighty is old, it most definitely is old. This book changes the way you think about aging and guides you on your aging journey so that you, too, can Thrive to 95 and Beyond! Elizabeth will discuss the contents of her latest book including recommended exercise, diet, and sleep choices.

In the early 1900s, America’s cities were teeming with immigrants whose children toiled in factories and lived in overcrowded tenements in neighborhoods plagued by disease, poverty, violence, and crime. In response, a group of social reformers embarked on a mission to protect children and mold them into productive, law-abiding citizens. Known as child-savers, these overwhelming white and well-off reformers laid the therapeutic foundation for family court. At its core was the Great Idea that judges would take the lead and provide, whether preventive or rehabilitative, personalized justice for the child. “This mandate to do good was never accomplished, not then and not now,” states Jane M. Spinak, a lawyer who has received numerous awards for her work on behalf of children and families. In The End of Family Court: How Abolishing the Court Brings Justice to Children and Families (NYU Press; August 1, 2023), she explores why the Great Idea persists, and how, 120 years after its inception, family court fails to do justice and often does great harm to children, their families, and their communities. She will discuss steps for reform to bring justice to children.

David Schenck is co-author of two previous books on ethics and healing in healthcare, Healers: Extraordinary Clinicians at Work and What Patients Teach: Everyday Ethics of Healthcare. Schenck taught philosophy and religion for 20 years and has published widely in bioethics, philosophy, and religious studies. He was founding executive director of a free medical clinic, a healthcare advocate for the homeless, and a 25-year hospice volunteer. He will discuss how caregivers can develop the awareness skills to avoid burnout and find renewal. Drawing on hundreds of conversations with healthcare workers and caregivers, patients and families, Schenck and Neely offer a radically different perspective on caregiving—as not a trial to be endured but an opportunity for learning and transformation to be embraced. Through simple practices, caregivers will develop the awareness skills to avoid burnout and find renewal. Yes, it’s “a spiritual venture,” the authors affirm, but it’s eminently sensible and practical too.

Chris Ciunci is a seasoned entrepreneur, leader, marketer, and published author renowned for his success in growing and positioning companies for profitable exits. ? Chris prowess in leadership and business excellence has earned him several honors. These include the SBA Small Businessperson of the Year, Smart CEO Boston Future 50 Winner, and an impressive CEO rating of over 90% on Glassdoor. As a Founder and CEO of a Boston-based digital marketing agency, over time Chris realized that sustained and scalable growth cannot be achieved by focusing solely on marketing initiatives. To achieve breakthrough growth, a more holistic “360” approach is needed that dives into all aspects of a business, from assessing and strengthening its current “state of the state” to the quality of its employees, to the way a business wins customers, to the systems and processes in place to support growth. From his new book SCALE UP Chris will discuss how to elevate your small business for breakthrough growth through busness planning, building your team, leveraging AI and winning a customer.

Kristin MacRae is an award-winning organization and efficiency expert. She is known for making simple, working organized systems based on how you and your family function. MacRae is the author of Living an Organized, Energized Life! Her book is a step by step guide to getting you organized. She will discuss the benefits of organized systems including saving time and money, stress reduction, and efficiency in your own home.

Authors Mark and Mary Kay Liston share their faith-filled journey in addition to stories of 26 others to help readers cope with life-altering diagnoses in Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Medical Diagnosis. Can a difficult diagnosis create a stronger faith? On November 3, 2022, Mark and Mary Kay Liston went to the ER to treat a nasty cough that Mark had picked up. After hours, the doctor entered the room and gave Mark the somber diagnosis of lung cancer, indicating a ping pong-sized lump in his lung. To Mark, who was a healthy, lifelong non-smoker, the diagnosis was both shocking and confusing. In the following 76 days, he journaled and wrote notes down on all his daily medical interactions, doctor and hospital appointments, and medications given. This meticulous process of fact-finding, coupled with the author's friend-and-family invitation for, and inclusion of, 26 others' stories of similar life-threatening diagnoses, resulted in the compilation and creation of Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Medical Diagnosis. The Listons divided the book into two different sections: the first section for the 26 individuals interviewed who share their diagnosis/recovery stories, and the second section for the authors' own story. Each individual who shared had a different story. Each had survived cancer or another life-altering illness, or cared for someone who had. Each one offered special insights. Yet, all are inspirational stories that can help any reader cope with their own possible life-altering diagnosis. 90% of the patients interviewed shared the importance that their faith in God, and prayer, had played in their recovery story as they, along with the author team, all navigated the powerful, healing waters of faith.

Paula Marshall is the CEO of the Bama Companies, Inc, which manufactures oven-ready products for customers in the quick-service and casual restaurant industry and private label products for retail in more than 17 countries. As CEO, Paula provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful. Paula is the author of four books, including Finding the Soul of Big Business. For her commitment to others, she has been recognized with numerous awards and recognitions, including induction to the Tulsa Hall of Fame, Advocate of the Year for DVIS. Paula will give tips on how to make work fulfilling and productive. She will touch upon how people, especially the employees and customers are the reason for business and how employees who understand this theme will succeed.

Andrea Beach is an entrepreneur, investor, humanitarian, and a highly acclaimed life & business coach. She has empowered thousands of people from all around the world. Having started, grown and sold several successful companies, she is considered a leading authority on business, technology and consumer behavior. She is founder and chief of several companies, ranging from custom, software, and mobile app development to healthcare, and IOT networks. Her newest venture is Lifeunleashed.online, whose mission is to help women get un-stuck and live the life they’ve always wanted, As a certified hypnotherapist using NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) DHE (Design Human Engineering) and AI Artificial Intelligence, she works with Fortune 500 companies, mentoring a variety of start-up and growth-stage companies. Andrea focuses on middle-aged women as they are often examining what the rest of their life is going to be like. She helps them reinvent their trajectory and become the best version of themselves and experience their ultimate dream life. She will discuss the future of consumer engagement through technology and how she helps companies and individuals reach their full potential by learning and putting new ideas into action.