Lida Hakobyan is a first-generation immigrant from Armenia who moved to the U.S. nine years ago with nothing but grit and faith. She began her journey as an over-the-road truck driver, learning the logistics industry from the ground up. Today, she’s a respected freight broker, business mentor, and content creator, teaching others how to build profitable logistics businesses and live with purpose. Lida came to God at 22, and through life’s highs and lows, she’s learned to breathe, believe, and become who she was created to be. Above all, she’s a proud mom to two beautiful girls—her greatest motivation and the reason she keeps pushing forward. Learn more at www.logisticswithlida.com
Our Host / Panelists
Emily Green is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Love Means Business, a platform empowering thought leaders through speaking, consulting, and visibility strategies. After building and selling a national marketing agency, she launched multiple initiatives including a podcast, Speaker Support & Referral Community, weekly LinkedIn newsletter, and the T.H.O.U.G.H.T. Leadership Program. Emily helps others turn pain into purpose and use their voice to lead with impact. Learn more at Emily Green LLC
Michelle McKown-Campbell is a Transformational Keynote Speaker and Employee Re-Engagement Strategist dedicated to helping people and organizations reignite their potential. Founder of the Activate the A.W.E.S.O.M.E.® framework and certified Positive Impact Mapping® practitioner, Michelle delivers high-energy, interactive experiences that inspire action and measurable change. She equips leaders and teams to rediscover their strengths, build authentic connections, and create cultures of confidence, collaboration, and impact. With over 25 years in HR, recruitment, and coaching, Michelle blends data-driven insight with contagious enthusiasm, ensuring audiences leave not just inspired—but ready with the mindset, tools, and momentum to step fully into their awesome. Learn more at https://activatetheawesome.com/
Key McKay is a Business Development Strategist, Certified Leadership Consultant, and TEDx Speaker who helps small business owners, teams, and organizations grow sustainably through people-focused leadership and scalable systems. With over a decade in sales, operations, and leadership development, she has guided hundreds of professionals to build trust-based ecosystems that drive referrals, retention, and profitability. She also serves as Business Networking Specialist for the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean, forging strategic partnerships across the Treasure Coast. A Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, speaker, and trainer, Key equips leaders to thrive through values-driven development rooted in influence, performance, and transformation. Her blueprint is simple: Serve Generously. Partner Strategically. Equip Intentionally. Systemize to Multiply Impact. Learn more at www.growwithkey.com
Jocelyn Jones is an author, wellness advocate, and certified change management professional dedicated to guiding women through healing, transformation, and inner peace. With a heart for reflection and restoration, she empowers women to pause, process, and rise into who they are becoming—emotionally, spiritually, and purposefully. She is the author of Say to My Soul: Rise Up, a guided journal that helps women reconnect with their voice and vision through intentional heart work. Rooted in faith and lived experience, Jocelyn blends spiritual wisdom with practical tools, creating safe spaces for women to breathe deeply, believe boldly, and take purposeful steps toward wholeness. Her mission is clear: to ensure every soul she encounters feels seen, heard, and equipped to reflect honestly, grow intentionally, and elevate with purpose. Learn more at JocelynEJones.com
Volori Thornton is a Philadelphia native who has called South Carolina home since 1997. With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, she is a creative thinker, motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, and corporate trainer. Her passion is helping people move beyond perceived boundaries to discover their true purpose. Through Volori Leadership Development & Image Consulting, she equips organizations with soft skills training, leadership development, and personal growth workshops. Volori has inspired thousands of women and works to transform managers into leaders and employees into team players, fostering connection and collaboration. She holds degrees in Marketing & Communications and is a graduate of Furman University’s GVLStarts program. Her life motto: “I love what I do… I do what I love.”
Melissa D. White, International TEDx Speaker, author, humanitarian, and media correspondent. Melissa went from an overlooked woman executive to a global voice speaking to 700,000 people in one sitting. She is on a mission to help leaders find their voice at work and in the world, equipping them through coaching and her books, The Entrepreneurial Prophet and The Spirit-Led Leader. She is the founder of Writing Our Wrongs, Inc., a nonprofit that empowers youth to speak against bullying and advocate for social justice through writing, speaking, and media. She’s the host of The Activation Hour and the Professional Faith Podcast, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Huffpost, and Sheen Magazine. She continues to equip world-class speakers as a professor of business communications at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Learn more at www.melissadwhite.com.
Our Speakers
Giovanna Burgess Geathers is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, specializing in self-love, self-worth, and emotional healing. In 2017, she authored Why Am I Still Single and hosted her first sold-out retreat, which inspired the launch of The Breathe Women’s Conference in Greenville, SC—growing from 120 attendees in its first year to double by 2019. With over 30,000 hours of coaching, counseling, and consulting experience, Giovanna has worked across industries including Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aviation, and Law. She currently serves as a leadership consultant for BMW Manufacturing and speaks widely to women’s groups, universities, and faith communities. A former radio host and creator of two podcasts, Giovanna blends psychology, human behavior, and intuitive insight to inspire growth. Her greatest joy, however, is time spent with her husband, children, and family.
Deb Sofield is a globally recognized Communications Consultant, Executive Speech Coach, Keynote Speaker, and former Radio Talk Show Host. As President of her own firm, she equips leaders to excel in high-stakes communication, specializing in public speaking, crisis messaging, media relations, and executive presentation skills. Her private coaching has guided political and corporate clients across the U.S. and abroad, transforming complex messaging into powerful narratives. Author of five books, including Speak Without Fear and the Encouragement for Your Life series, Deb has also served as a visiting professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School and taught at Yale’s Campaign School for over two decades. A Liberty Fellow and public servant, she is Commissioner of Public Works for Greenville, SC, and recipient of the Order of the Palmetto. Learn more at debsofield.com.
Sherilyn Bennett is a powerful voice for women of faith and purpose. As founder of Leap Girl, Leap Inc. and leader of Converge Women, she equips entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries to rise with clarity and conviction. Through her Sanctuary Circle Mentorship, she guides women in spiritual, personal, and professional transformation. A national speaker, she partners with Fortune 500 companies, including Clorox, to bring biblical principles into workplaces. Sherilyn is also an award-winning graphic designer and brand strategist, serving clients like Jekalyn Carr, Martha Munizzi, and Project Runway winner Liris Cross. She represents talent featured on Netflix, Hulu, and Tyler Perry Studios. Her insights on faith, branding, and entrepreneurship have been featured on ABC, NBC, Fox, Black News Channel, The Huffington Post, Sheen Magazine, and more. Learn more at www.camdenlanecreative.com
Tamika Prince is a Brand Marketer, Author, Speaker, and growing voice in empowerment, community, and purpose-filled leadership. She is passionate about personal growth, lifelong learning, and aims to empower others to stop holding themselves back, take bold steps forward, and build confidence in how they show up—both personally and professionally. Her commitment to growth and empowerment also extends to young readers. Inspired by her children, she founded Bloom Creative Books, a publishing company dedicated to sparking creativity, curiosity, and confidence in kids through imaginative storytelling. Whether she’s speaking, writing, or building brands, Tamika brings a warm, inspiring presence to her work—encouraging others to rise with intention, courage, and purpose.
