All Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth
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How Philanthropy Builds Skills, Networks, and Opportunities for Your Career
Daniel Busby, Director of Development, Longhorn Council, Scouting America
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechDiscover how giving back can propel you forward! This presentation explores how involvement in philanthropy — whether through volunteering, fundraising, or advocacy — goes far beyond making a difference in the community. Students and young professionals will learn how philanthropic engagement builds valuable career skills like leadership, communication, and project management, while also expanding personal networks and opening unexpected doors to new opportunities. MORE >
Through real-world examples and practical takeaways, we’ll show how aligning your passion for service with your professional journey can set you apart in a competitive job market and create a lasting impact on both your career and the world around you. -
Shaping Lives, Strengthening Communities: The Impact of Scouting
Daniel Busby, Director of Development, Longhorn Council, Scouting America
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechFor 115 years, Scouting has shaped generations of leaders, built stronger communities, and instilled timeless values of character, service, and adventure. This engaging presentation will journey through the legacy of Scouting, highlighting inspiring local stories and impactful data that showcase its reach and relevance today. MORE >
From outdoor skills to STEM exploration, from service projects to leadership development, we’ll illustrate how Scouting continues to transform lives in our own backyard. Most importantly, we’ll look ahead to the exciting future of this movement—how innovation, inclusivity, and vision will ensure Scouting remains a vital force for youth and communities for the next century and beyond. -
Early Childhood Literacy Will Save A Child from a Later Life of Poverty and Crime
Richard Rosen, Rotarian and Literacy Chair, Rotary District 6440
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThere is a clear cause to effect relationship between literacy versus crime and poverty. No matter what income level those who can read at 4th grade reading levels upon entering 5th grade, over 90% will graduate high school, many go onto college and end up as productive members in our community. On the other hand statistics show that 2/3 of those who cannot read at 4th grade levels will end up in poverty and/or crime. MORE >
This presentation focuses on lower income families located within many of our communities. With program ideas, this presentation will show how you can directly make a difference and impact these households who lack books and to parents who lack the know how to teach their child essential literacy skills before entering kindergarten.Richard lives in the Chicagoland area and is available in DFW for virtual presentations.
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How a Serial Killer Just Walked In
Shannon Dion, Director, Secure Our Seniors' Safety (SOSS)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free Speech"How a Serial Killer Just Walked In” tells the story of Billy Chemirmir, a convicted murderer, indicted for 22 homicides in the DFW area. In 2016 - 2018 the murderer stalked, smothered and stole jewelry from elderly women in their homes. The majority of the homicides occurred in independent living establishments which advertised state of the art security. MORE >
Shannon will share her experience and knowledge including how the victims were targeted, agencies’ responses, criminal trials, pending legislation and what to look for when evaluating senior living communities. -
Quiet Valor: Unsung Voices of Courage, Past and Present
Larry Nouvel, Author, Quiet Valor
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechIn this engaging talk, author Larry Nouvel introduces audiences to his Quiet Valor series, a body of work dedicated to telling the stories of everyday Americans whose acts of courage, compassion, and principle shaped lives and communities. Larry will share the journey behind the published volumes and give a preview of works in progress, offering insight into how hidden figures are researched, honored, and brought to life on the page. MORE >
Listeners will walk away with a deeper appreciation for the quiet strength that has always been a cornerstone of the American promise — and inspiration for recognizing and honoring it in their own lives. -
Breaking the Huddle: A First-Hand Account of a Woman on the Dallas Cowboys Beat
Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis, Award-Winning Sportswriter, Novelist, Professor & Former College Football Coach
TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment
Request This Free SpeechMarjorie tells stories of her experience as a Dallas Cowboys beat reporter, and what it was like as the first woman from any news entity to be assigned to cover the Cowboys beat during Tom Landry's last few years and the early years of Jerry and Jimmy.
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When the Men Were Gone
Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis, Award-Winning Sportswriter, Novelist, Professor & Former College Football Coach
TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment
Request This Free SpeechMarjorie's debut novel titled, "When the Men Were Gone" is based on the true story of Tylene Wilson, a woman who coached football in Brownwood, Texas, during World War II. The novel is historical fiction and has a deep backstory of war and sacrifice. Marjorie connects her life experience as a Dallas Cowboys beat writer with that of Tylene, who had a wonderful shared love of football and baseball with her father, just as Marjorie had. MORE >
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From CEO to Whistleblower: Ethical Decision-Making in the Face of Fraud
Jim Wanserski, Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechJim Wanserski has served in a number of professional, management, staff, consulting, and executive positions with public and private companies. From his early tenure in telecommunications and technology, to management consulting, executive roles, and even fraud-busting, the breadth of his experience is wide-ranging and of value for all levels of management, including not-for-profit entities. His recent roles include CFO, three terms as COO, and three CEO roles with both public and private companies. MORE >
Along the way, however, he ended up uncovering a number of fraud and corruption incidents, amounting to $350 million in suits, liens, judgments, awards, and recoveries. Those experiences, and in-depth research into philosophy, ethics, and even criminality - led him to several foundational frameworks and methods for “ethical decision-making.” -
The Fraud-Buster’s Playbook: Timeless Lessons for Management
Jim Wanserski, Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechJim Wanserski is a tenured business finance, accounting, operations, management consultant, and executive across a host of industries. In addition to his industry expertise, however, he has had to deal with over a dozen fraud and corruption incidents – preventing, identifying, “cleaning them up,” testifying, and then drastically changing the organizations. MORE >
His whistleblowing and fraud-busting experiences resulted in a vast number of lessons-learned which are of timeless value to all levels of management: from first-year auditors, company staff, management, executives, and board members. -
Hot Mess and Holy Ground: The Power of Owning Your Authenticity
Karianne Camacho, Speaker, Coach, Professional Hype Woman
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free Speech"Hot Mess and Holy Ground" is a raw, relatable, and heartfelt journey into the power of living authentically. Through personal storytelling and practical insights, Kari explores how embracing imperfection can lead to deeper confidence, stronger leadership, and meaningful connection. With a relatable voice and a message rooted in real-life experience, she offers listeners permission to show up as they are—unfinished, unapologetic, and fully themselves. MORE >