Cassie Walker Johnson

Bio With nearly two decades of immersive experience in real estate, Cassie’s unwavering passion for effective methodologies has been the cornerstone of her success as a highly esteemed real estate agent, partnering with her husband Jeremey Johnson at Windermere Real Estate in Seattle, WA.  Cassie’s dedication as an advocate for Buyer Agreements has solidified her…

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Qiana Martin

An Award-winning entrepreneur; soccer visionary and Super Bowl ad creator, Qiana Martin’s journey of defying expectations has transported her from playing street soccer with guys in parks to traveling the world participating in the sport and helping global brands connect with soccer fans. Her unique expertise, innovative approaches and diverse cultural experiences have garnered features…

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Amy Singleton

Powerhouse Amy Singleton is an entrepreneur based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Originally a Registered Nurse, Amy’s own health forced her out of a career she loved. Looking for purpose in ALL the wrong places, she wound up alone & desperately suicidal. Amy now dedicates her life to helping others see HOPE & PURPOSE beyond their…

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James McCafferty

James McCafferty is Director of Western’s Center for Economic and Business Research.  In this role he seeks to broaden the connections between the University, the College of Business and Economics and the real world – businesses, non-profits, tribal communities and government agencies – through student internships, classroom based projects and consultative projects drawing on faculty, staff and…

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Ken Grant

Ken Grant has spent his life at the intersection of motivational speaking, leadership coaching, entertainment, recording artistry, advertising, cinematography, professional musician, brand strategy, and novelist. Hailing from Western Australia, Ken possesses a unique ability to engage with audiences. Whether delivering CEO keynotes or leading interactive workshops, he connects with groups in a way that leaves…

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Amanda Thomas

As the Founder & President of TwoScore, Amanda’s chief endeavor is to make an indelible impact on the credit union industry to help them thrive. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda’s expertise in marketing, coupled with her unwavering commitment to fostering vibrant organizational cultures and igniting employee engagement, has propelled TwoScore to the forefront…

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Lindsey Buckner

Lindsey Buckner is an award-winning attorney with a legal career that spans over a decade across various industries, including Government, Aerospace/Government Defense, Financial Services, Retail and Tech. She has worked for various Fortune 100 companies and has an extensive background in advising various lines of business on marketing and product issues, regulatory matters and financial…

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Seth Brickman

Bio Seth is an innovative leader with a successful track record of leading teams and building software products customers love to use and transforming businesses through data-based decision making and conversion rate optimization. Working for Amazon, Microsoft, and Carnival Corporation, he has seen many successes. As a veteran and nuclear engineer of the US Navy…

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Laura King

Bio Enter the realm of financial services, and you’ll find Laura King, a trailblazer on a 30+ year journey of turning complexity into simplicity. As an accomplished executive, Laura specializes in uncovering operational efficiencies that redefine industry standards and run with the precision of a Swiss watch. Beyond the balance sheets, Laura is passionate about…

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Frank Smith

Bio Frank is a sought-after expert on employee engagement and business culture but it didn’t start that way. He grew up watching his dad dislike his work and Frank had a similar experience when he first joined the workforce. When he had a chance to buy the manufacturing company he was working for, it all…

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