Our Speakers

Ramon Ray

Host/Emcee

Ramon Ray is unapologetically positive and passionate about making the world a better place. Ramon's started 5 companies and sold three of them and is an in-demand expert on small business success. Join Ramon Office Hours for free to get mentorship and coaching at - www.RamonOfficeHours.com Ramon is Bitdefender's Small Business Ambassador and a popular motivational keynote speaker and event host at the best and most impactful events around the world. These events include the Aspire Tour, Entrepreneur Level Up, SXSW and Gary Vaynerchuk's VeeCon and many others. Ramon is the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com and author of "The Celebrity CEO", how entrepreneurs can thrive by building a strong personal brand". Ramon has produced and hosted over 200 episodes of the USA Today Network Show, "The Rundown with Ramon", and he's interviewed all 5 Shark Tank original sharks and President Obama. He's shared the stage with Deepak Chopra, Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk and other notable business leaders.

Alex Kowalkoski

CEO & Founder

"Scaling Without the Chaos: Systems That Actually Work"

Alex Kowalkoski is a Southern California entrepreneur and marketing strategist, and the founder of Prime Media Consulting LLC. He helps small business owners generate consistent leads through conversion-focused websites, SEO, paid advertising, and CRM automation. Alex is also active in building community-driven events through Temecula Valley Community Events, bringing people together through local experiences that support families and small businesses.

Porsché Mysticque Steele

Award-Winning Book Coach | TEDx Speaker

Porsché Mysticque Steele is an award-winning book coach, TEDx speaker, and publishing strategist. As one of the youngest black female self-publishing experts, she helps thought leaders combine their story and wisdom to publish and monetize highly impactful books that generate income, influence, and expands their thought leadership. She has been featured in multiple publications, including Business Insider, NY Weekly, US Reporter, and more.

Courtney Epps

Tax Strategist | International Speaker

OTB Tax is a nationally recognized tax strategy and accounting firm that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-income families legally reduce taxes and build long-term wealth. Serving clients in all 50 states, the firm provides proactive, year-round planning, business advisory, and entity structuring designed to help clients keep more of what they earn and reinvest strategically. OTB Tax has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Founder Courtney Epps is an Enrolled Agent, tax strategist, international speaker, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience. She has helped thousands of clients implement practical tax strategies that transform how they earn, invest, and grow. Courtney is the bestselling author of More Relaxing, Less Taxing and What’s Your Plan B? and the creator of the Tax Rebels movement, which focuses on financial education, empowerment, and generational impact. She is passionate about helping families and business owners keep more, earn more, give more, and live more.

Cheri Tree

Founder & CEO

"The B.A.N.K. Method"

Cheri Tree is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and sales trainer best known for creating the B.A.N.K. Personality System—an influence and communication framework built around four decision-making styles: Blueprint, Action, Nurturing, and Knowledge. She is the founder of Codebreaker Technologies and the Codebreaker community, and she’s widely recognized for teaching teams how to “decode” how people buy and tailor conversations to what motivates a decision. Cheri is the author of Why They Buy, a book focused on buying behavior and practical strategies that improve sales, leadership, and communication.

Nancyrose Hernandez

Employment Attorney

"The Legal Landmines Small Businesses Can't Afford to Hit"

Nancyrose Hernandez is an experienced employment attorney and workplace advocate serving Southern California. Through the Law Office of Nancyrose Hernandez, she provides guidance to both employees and employers seeking fair, lawful workplace practices. Her work focuses on protecting employee rights and addressing issues such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation—while also advising employers on compliance to help foster positive, legally sound work environments. Nancyrose is known for her caring, client-centered approach and her commitment to equality and fairness in employment.

Neil Cacali

Business Lawyer

Neil J. Cacali is an Orange County attorney and the owner of The Law Offices of Neil J. Cacali, a full-service practice based in Irvine, California. He represents individuals and businesses in both transactional and litigation matters, with a strong focus on real estate and housing (including landlord/tenant), business and employment, corporate matters, and estate planning and probate. Known for straightforward counsel and zealous advocacy, Neil emphasizes transparency, communication, and honest case analysis—especially when clients are facing stressful financial and personal stakes. He is admitted to practice in California and multiple federal courts, and he works with clients across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Sharrin Fuller

Entrepreneur | Business Strategist | Author

Sharrin Fuller is a powerhouse entrepreneur, business strategist, and author of Unfollow the Rules: The Messy Truth of Burnout, Bad Decisions, and Building Again (Until It Worked), a practical guide to scaling smart, leading loud, and living fully. She has built and sold two full-service accounting firms for seven-figure exits while running three companies in just three days a week. Sharrin advises fintech startups, serves on multiple boards, and helps leaders cut through noise to build businesses designed to thrive. Sharrin created The Clone and Conquer Method™, From Start-Up 2 Seven Figures™, and the Remote Team Roadmap™, frameworks that teach entrepreneurs to delegate, scale efficiently, and build remote-first companies without burning out. With nearly two decades of experience, she has been recognized as a three-time Intuit ProAdvisor Top 100 and a Top 10 ProAdvisor in 2025. Her real-world strategies help business owners streamline operations, increase profitability, and build firms that support the life they want.

Stephanie Bidle

Speaker | Personal Development Coach

Stephanie Bidle is an energetic speaker, award-winning coach, and leadership consultant who helps ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders elevate their impact, growth, and fulfillment. As the founder of The Simplicity Secret, she empowers high-achievers to move beyond their current success, embrace transformative personal and professional growth, and create meaningful change in life and business. A TEDx speaker and recognized as the Best Personal Development Coach by Sass Magazine, Stephanie inspires her clients to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, lasting change.

Esther Wildenberg

Codebreaker

Esther Wildenberg is committed to empowering women while leaving a sustainable legacy today and for the next generation. She also serves as Co-Founder & President of CodebreakerTechnologies, LLC - the world leader in personality coding technology. Esther is an accomplished consultant, coach, advisor, and speaker. With over two decades of international experience, she understands culture, diversity, inclusion, and the power of team like no other. Her passion? People. Her mission? To equip and empower people to manifest their own greatness in business and in life.