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  How to Give Away Money

  Elizabeth A.M. Searing, PhD, CNP, Associate Professor and Fellow, Venise Stuart Professorship in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, UT Dallas

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  The word “philanthropist” might make you think of monocles and Monopoly. But anyone can be a philanthropist – you just give away money! And though it may sound easy, doing it the right way can be confusing. How much should you care about efficiency? How does a nonprofit measure effectiveness? What control do you have over where your pennies (or your millions) go? This program talks about the best things you can do to help your money help others. MORE >

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  80/20 – The Sustainable (and Fun!) Approach to Weight Management

  Lindsey Ray, MS, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian & Founder, Eat Pray Lift Nutrition Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Forget everything you think you know about “dieting.” Registered Dietitian Lindsey Ray breaks down her 80/20 approach that’s helped thousands of busy people achieve lasting weight management without giving up their favorite foods or their sanity. This isn’t about restriction or spending your weekends meal prepping. It’s about understanding the science behind what actually creates sustainable weight management and creating a lifestyle that actually works with your real life — complete with dessert, busy weeknights, and those moments when pizza is the only dinner solution that makes sense. MORE >

  Key Takeaways Your Audience Will Walk Away With:

  🎯 Macro Mastery Made Simple - Understand what macronutrients actually are and why they’re your secret weapon for weight management
  🍕 The 80/20 Blueprint - Learn exactly how to balance nutritious foods with fun foods in a way that supports your goals without triggering the restrict-binge cycle
  ⚖️ Sustainable vs. Diet Mindset - Discover the crucial difference between creating a lifestyle and following a diet—and why this shift changes everything
  🧠 Real-World Application - Get practical strategies for navigating social events, busy schedules, and those “imperfect” food moments without derailing your progress
  🎉 Permission to Be Human - Leave with the tools and confidence to enjoy food again while still moving toward your health goals

  Your audience will finish this presentation feeling empowered, informed and excited to try a different approach to weight management — one that actually fits into their messy, beautiful, real lives.

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  From Museum to University: How an Art Museum Bloomed

  Amy Lewis Hofland, Sr. Director and Lecturer, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In this engaging presentation, Amy Lewis Hofland traces the remarkable transformation of the Crow Museum — from a private family collection into a thriving university affiliated institution that now welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and has expanded into a 60,000 sq ft campus venue. Audiences will gain insight into strategic leadership, board development, donor acquisition, and institutional partnerships, learning how to replicate this model of sustainable growth in cultural, educational, or nonprofit settings. MORE >

  Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive expansion, maximize community engagement, and elevate funding opportunities—delivering strong return on investment through tangible outcomes in visibility, revenue, and mission impact.

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  The 11 Deadly FEARS… 8 for Them and 3 for You!

  Scott Schilling, Trainer & Coach, Schilling Sales and Marketing, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  "The 11 Deadly FEARS…8 for Them and 3 for You!" is a crucial presentation that dives into the fears that can hinder success in sales and presentations. This session identifies 11 fears, with eight affecting prospects and customers, and three impacting the salesperson. By understanding these fears as conditioned responses, participants will learn to recognize and address them effectively. The presentation emphasizes the importance of awareness and inspired action to overcome these fears, ultimately enhancing sales performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing fear, leading to more confident and successful interactions with clients and prospects. MORE >

  FEAR is a “programmed in” emotion that all of us are born with. It is specific and typically a reaction to threat. FEAR triggers one of three responses… fight, flight or freeze. While “normal” fear keeps you safe, “irrational” fear stunts growth, life and business. There have been as many as 530 phobias listed in various publications. This presentation deals with the eight most common fears experienced by your customers. More importantly, it walks you through how to identify them and resolve them, so your prospects willingly purchase your offerings.

  This session also identifies the three fears most commonly encountered by the salesperson. Taking control of these fears allows a salesperson greater success by preparing them for specific situations that could potential sabotage their ability to perform to their fullest.

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  Three Life Givers

  Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Drawing from his own experience of recovering from depression, Skip offers hope and help from three of the life givers he leaned upon during his darkest days. These life givers continue to serve him well to this day. Skip can tailor talks from 15-60 minutes on this topic.

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  Leading Through the Fog: Making Clear Decisions in Uncertain Times

  Raymond Kemp Sr., Founder / President, Kemp Solutions

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Every leader, parent, or community member eventually faces moments when the path forward is unclear. In this practical and encouraging talk, Raymond D. Kemp Sr. shares tools for staying grounded, thinking clearly, and leading with confidence when circumstances feel uncertain. Drawing from decades of high-pressure leadership in the U.S. Navy, he offers simple, actionable strategies anyone can use to reduce overwhelm, strengthen communication, and make decisions with purpose, even when the road ahead is unclear. MORE >

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  The Motivation Myth: Why Discipline Wins Every Time

  Ukay Ekong, Fitness Coach, Nutrition Expert, and Founder, LifeChangInc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  This talk unpacks why motivation is unreliable—and how to build a system that doesn’t fall apart when life gets busy. Attendees will learn how to reframe their goals, stack habits, and stay on track long after the excitement fades.

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  Fentanyl Awareness and Narcan Training

  Josh Munkeby, Substance Use Disorder Education/Trainer, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Learn about the Fentanyl crisis sweeping the country. Learn about the affects of fentanyl and how is it being marketed into the community. The training will end by covering overdose symptoms and how to use Narcan which contains Naloxone, a life saving substance that reverses opioid overdoses.

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  Leading Teams: From Alignment to Impact

  Tyler Fisher, Ed.D., Executive Coach & Principal Consultant, New Found Power, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  What separates teams that consistently win from those that struggle—even when they’re full of talented people? In this keynote, leaders will explore what truly drives team performance and how their role shapes the outcome. Drawing from real-world experience and practical frameworks, this session challenges leaders to look beyond personalities and tactics and focus on alignment, conditions, and leadership behaviors that make teamwork work. MORE >

  Participants will examine how shared purpose, clear roles, and common expectations create the foundation for success, and why capability, communication, cooperation, and coordination must be intentionally developed. The talk also addresses the often-overlooked conditions that influence teams—culture, priorities, systems, and constraints—and the leader’s responsibility to shape them. This keynote is a call to action for leaders who are willing to do the work: to facilitate rather than dictate, build accountability, grow capability, and create a culture where teams don’t just perform, but win together.

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  Fitness That Fits: A Real-World Fat Loss Strategy for Women Who Do It All

  Ukay Ekong, Fitness Coach, Nutrition Expert, and Founder, LifeChangInc

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  In this data-backed session, Ukay challenges outdated ideas around dieting and exercise. He presents a realistic, empowering approach to female fat loss that prioritizes strength, sustainability, and sanity—without the extremes.

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