Past Events & Talks

Alex is the President and founder of Prime Media Consulting, a boutique digital marketing firm that helps small businesses grow through SEO, web design, social media management, and lead generation strategies. Beyond marketing, Alex also owns Prime Power Partners, a business mastermind and networking group connecting entrepreneurs across the country. He is the founder of the Riverside County Carnival, a fast-growing community event that delivers affordable family fun to thousands of people throughout Southwest Riverside County. Known for blending entrepreneurial grit with community impact, Alex focuses on building platforms where small businesses, families, and local communities can thrive together.

Beth is a speaker, executive coach, and founder of The Phoenix Effect, a holistic fitness and corporate wellness company in Los Angeles. With over 17 years of experience helping high performers regulate stress, Beth blends science-backed tools with real-life strategy to help people reconnect to their bodies, lead more effectively, and access their full potential. Her signature method, Stop. Drop. Regulate., is used by top organizations and teams nationwide. Beth now helps companies and individuals unlock peak performance through science-backed, body-first strategies that fight stress and fuel success.

Glenn is a veteran character actor with a five-decade career spanning more than 250 film, television, and video game roles—including Agent Aaron Pierce on 24, General Morshower in the Transformers films, and recent roles in Bloodline, The Resident, Panhandle, and Manhunt. Equally compelling on stage, he’s been a professional inspirational speaker for nearly forty years, blending storytelling, humor, and actionable insights in his acclaimed talks on alignment and living your dreams.

Jennifer Swann is a constitutional lawyer turned transformational life coach. Guided by her daughter’s example, she has found her passion and purpose in sharing how to live your best life despite impossibly challenging circumstances. Her proprietary FLOURISH Method helps parents of children with special needs move from survival mode to living fully. Jennifer holds a B.A. from U.S.C. and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley. Kennedy Swann, a sophomore in high school, loves travel, cute boys, FaceTiming friends, and performing in musical theater. She is still holding out hope that her mom will take her on a roller coaster one day.

Reg is a relationship and mindset trainer who helps people rebuild and reconnect in the moments that matter most. He is an Applied Neuroscience Trainer, a Spiritual Educator on Ancient Hawaiian Huna, and serves on the Advisory Council of the American Board of NLP and Hypnotherapy. As the founder of Neuro Masters Academy and best-selling author of The Energy Cube Secret, he has coached and trained thousands worldwide to overcome hidden blocks and create lasting change. Drawing on 21 years of marriage and a passion for human connection, Reg brings both wisdom and lived experience to his work.

Gianluca is a globally recognized Bermudian entrepreneur, orator, musician, author and creative visionary whose life bridges cultures and industries. As the founder of his US-based consultancy Sydney Palmer, he empowers brands through storytelling, PR, and business development. Raised across five countries and fluent in three languages, he carries a unique perspective—believing imagination holds world-changing power—that drives his global impact. With an MBA and a career spanning music, finance, storytelling, and business development, Gianluca has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists, international brands, and industry leaders. His motto: “We tell stories for a living so that our dreams can live forever.”

Lance is an Addiction Recovery Specialist and a person in long-term recovery with over 32 years of sobriety. Drawing from his personal journey and decades of guiding families and individuals, he reframes addiction as a survival mechanism rooted in thought patterns and neural programming. His work focuses on hope, healing, and the science of neuroplasticity—showing how new habits and narratives can rewire the brain for lasting transformation. Lance empowers people to move beyond shame and discover recovery as a pathway to personal and societal healing.

Dr. Tovar is one of the few licensed clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and fitness expert. Her unique background in health psychology, nutrition, and exercise inspired her online course and bestselling book, Deprogram Diet Culture, honored by the Nonfiction Authors Association and National Indie Excellence Awards. Alongside her clinical practice, she founded ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) and the ANEW Insight Podcast to empower and inspire our journey to optimal health. She is regularly interviewed by outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Times of London.

Amanda is a healthcare content marketing specialist and freelance thought leadership ghostwriter. She is a passionate advocate for chronic and invisible illness visibility and a lifelong fangirl. Growing up, Amanda found her closest friends through online fan communities, bonding over shared love for books, TV shows, and movies. Now, she geeks out over anime, manga, sci-fi, and speculative fiction. In her spare time, Amanda works on her own science fiction novels and fanfiction, while enjoying ballet, modern dance, and exploring San Jose’s thrift shops. She lives in the Bay Area with her two cats, Warden and Dulcie.

Kerron is a Trinidadian-American director and writer who transitioned to filmmaking after a distinguished 13-year career in the U.S. Navy. His work includes acclaimed short films like Deploy (2020) and Before It’s Too Late (2024), both of which earned awards. He’s directed commercials for Reveel Entertainment and PBC, featured on Amazon Prime. Andrews has also contributed to TV, including episodes of Hearts of Stars with Hallmark actors Andrew Walker and Cindy Busby. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Los Angeles Film School, his storytelling reflects his versatility and passion for filmmaking.

Discovering how authentic dialogue can bridge divides and create deeper human connections in our digital age.

Exploring how emerging technologies can help us build a more sustainable future for the next generation.